Company fined £146k after joiner crushed to death by 20-tonne excavator
Birch Brothers (Kidderminster) Ltd were charged after a 48-year-old joiner was crushed to death by a 20-tonne excavator at Monks Pond in Derbyshire.
Introducing mandatory whole-life carbon assessments for construction projects
Mark Robinson, group chief executive at leading public sector procurement authority SCAPE, looks at introducing mandatory whole-life carbon assessments for construction projects and explains why the looming recession cannot come at a cost to net zero.
HS2 celebrates 1,126 apprenticeship starts across the project
HS2 is celebrating 1,126 confirmed apprenticeship starts, keeping on track to create 2,000 apprenticeships in addition to its 30,000 strong existing workforce.
Levelling Up Fund disproportionately benefits South East England and London, critics...
Critics argue that Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England have been left behind in the latest levelling up fund of £2.1bn.
BAM debuts new sustainability strategy bringing carbon targets forward
Royal BAM Group has announced a new sustainability strategy focusing on six key themes in accordance with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
The Infrastructure Levy: Fixing a broken system or creating more confusion?
The government believes a new Infrastructure Levy will ensure developers pay a fair share towards supporting communities, but Grant Leggett of Boyer London believes the proposals do not simplify contributions and could lead to greater complexity.
THAA Architects embraces Archicad BIM software to improve productivity and collaboration
In this article, THAA Architects director David Thompson and technologist Jason Spiller explore how they are growing their business with Archicad and using BIM software to improve productivity and collaboration.
What you need to know when choosing your 10-year structural warranty...
When you build a new property, it’s crucial you ensure it has a New Home Warranty in place so you can sell it easily and protect the buyer. But with a range of warranty providers in the market, what do you need to know when choosing your 10-year structural warranty provider?
What will be the top BIM trends of 2023?
According to recent studies, the BIM market is expected to reach USD 52.5bn by 2030. This article explores the BIM trends that will dominate the construction industry in 2023.
Construction worker dies at Graham hospital site in Aberdeen
It has been confirmed that a 52-year-old man died yesterday(18 January 2023) at the Foresterhill Health Campus site after sustaining head injuries.
New Amey chairman announced as Colin Moynihan takes on role
Former energy, environment and sports minister Lord Colin Moynihan has been appointed as the new chairman of Amey, effective immediately.
Latest Pagabo Medium Works Framework announces 94 selected suppliers
Pagabo has announced the appointment of 94 suppliers to its new Medium Works Framework, which has gone live this week.
Combining digital twins with Building Lifecycle Intelligence
A data-driven approach is key for efficient and successful construction projects. Cristina Savian shares some insights on how digital twins combined with a Building Lifecycle Intelligence approach, and openBIM, provided by software providers as the Nemetschek Group, can help accelerate digitalisation of the AEC/O industry.
Inverness company fined after surveyor dies after electrical explosion
Inverness company Global Energy Nigg Limited was fined after a surveyor died of his injuries caused by an electrical explosion.
Construction’s ongoing battle to get its workforce talking about mental health
Workplace pressures, complex supply chains and a macho culture have made many construction workers hard to reach when it comes to talking about mental health. Daisie Rees-Evans of the Chartered Institute of Building looks at the industry’s efforts to make changes.
Assessing the landscape for architectural technology in 2023
Tara Page is the new chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists. Here, she looks ahead to the key challenges facing architectural technology in 2023, from implementing the Building Safety Act to addressing the sector's skills shortages.
TICA commends inclusion of secondary heat network insulation in Heat Network...
The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) sets out new standards to improve district or communal heating projects efficiency and will now cover secondary heat network insulation.
Digital Construction Week 2023 announces a call for speakers
Digital Construction Week 2023 has announced a call for speakers to be a part of this year's conversation about construction technology and tools solving the built environment's most pressing challenges, held on the 17-18 May 2023 at ExCeL London.
Kier partners with STEM returners to bring skills back to the...
Kier is working with STEM Returners to help people get back to work after a career break, with office and on-site roles available
Challenges in construction procurement and the future outlook
The last great recession, Brexit, the pandemic and the war in Ukraine have not only led to uncertainty in the economy, but construction procurement challenges, with price volatility, supply chain issues, skilled labour and material shortages, and a sharp increase in energy costs, Constellia explains.
ONS UK House Price Index shows sees property values fall but...
The average UK house price was £295,000 in November 2022, which is £28,000 higher than this time last year, according to the latest ONS UK House Price Index.
Actis to take part in face-to-face technical roadshow with LABC
Actis will participate in a face-to-face technical roadshow with LABC later this month, providing delegates with three and a half hours of CPD training.
75% of local authority planners overstretched, according to RTPI
Three-quarters of Local Planning Authority officers in Wales felt overstretched in their work, according to a Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) survey of 209 planners in Wales.
Why should construction companies adopt model checking workflows?
As BIM usage evolves, so do reasons for model checking. In recent decades, the construction industry has moved from paper-based drawings to digital drawings. From there it proceeded to BIM models. Even more recently, it started to embrace BIM supporting services in the cloud.
Leeds housing scheme retrofits cut carbon emissions and energy bills
Equans has completed a series of Leeds housing scheme retrofits worth £9m, making 190 homes in Holt Park warmer and greener.
Contract awards increased in 2022 despite economic uncertainty
Despite political and economic turbulence, UK contract awards increased to a record high of £80.4bn in 2022, Barbour ABI has found.