M-AR scoops prestigious Business of the Year Award
Hull-based offsite contractor, M-AR is proud to have been named Business of the Year at the Hull Live Business Awards.
December construction output rises for the second consecutive month
December construction output increased by 2.0%, marking the second month of consecutive growth since March 2021, with the new housing sector seeing the strongest growth since records began in 2014.
First fully electric crawler cranes start work on HS2
HS2 has welcomed the UK's first fully electric crawler cranes to its construction sites as the project moves towards becoming diesel free.
National Apprenticeship Week is key to success of MMC
Matt Evans, chief operating officer at TopHat, tells us why National Apprenticeship Week is the key to the success of modern methods of construction (MMC).
The growing importance of visualisation tools for construction
Visualisation tools are important for all stakeholders during the design and construction process – not just for architects and engineers but also for their clients and for investors.
UKATA urges employers to provide apprentices with asbestos awareness training
UKATA, a leading authority for asbestos training, is urging construction employers to ensure asbestos awareness training is provided to all apprentices.
Could containers be the missing jigsaw piece for commercial MMC?
Conversion expert Andy Capella from S Jones Containers discusses the benefits of using containers, modular buildings, and some of their most popular applications.
National Highways announce the final stages of M27 motorway upgrade
National Highways has announced the final stages of the M27 motorway upgrade, which includes the installation of a new lane, resulting in four lanes becoming available for traffic in each direction.
The golden thread of data: What it means for contractors
How the digitisation and standardisation of information helps construction firms gain competitive edges on their projects.
New image of Farnworth town centre regeneration revealed
New image released by social impact developer Capital&Centric reveals ongoing plans to transform Farnworth town centre into a vibrant community.
Creating a new learning culture for construction apprenticeships
James Gordon, senior HR manager at Willmott Dixon Interiors, explains how apprenticeships are facilitating a cultural shift within the company and helping to promote learning at all levels of the business.
Caledonian to supply new modular accommodation at RAF Lossiemouth
Caledonian, working with Robertson Construction as part of the Lossiemouth Development Programme, are set to shape the infrastructure requirements needed for expansion at RAF Lossiemouth.
The importance of coaching to avoid construction burnout
Parm Bhangal, managing director, Bhangals Construction Consultants, believes that an experienced business coach can help alleviate the burden of burnout in the construction industry.
Kier appointed to build £107m digital campus in Gloucester
Kier has been appointed by Gloucester City Council and Reef Group to build a digital campus in Gloucester named 'The Forum' with construction expected to begin in March.
The evolution of technology within construction
Mike Smith, director, Large Enterprise and Public Sector, Virgin Media O2, explores how the applications of new technology, such as drones and 5G, are transforming the construction industry.
HS2 opens new factory as work begins on UK’s longest railway...
HS2 began production of 1,000 huge concrete segments this week as the construction effort intensifies on the UK's largest railway bridge.
How OpenBIM contributes to the digital transformation of the AEC industry
The advantages of OpenBIM can be extended through open data formats allowing professionals to use their preferred software without constraint.
Northern Gas Networks Ltd fined after woman dies in gas explosion
Northern Gas Networks Ltd has been fined for safety breaches after a fire and gas explosion killed a woman in Mirfield.
Delivery of £54m Glass Futures Centre of Excellence development begins
Glass Futures, Network Space Developments, St Helens Borough Council, Liverpool City Region, MPs Marie Rimmer and Connor McGinn and contractor Bowmer & Kirkland welcomed UKRI and BEIS to the St. Helens site, to mark the ground-breaking of the Glass Futures Centre of Excellence.
Council tackles Cornwall housing crisis by investing in new offsite homes
Cornwall Council is set to announce an extension to its modular housing initiative to help tackle Cornwall’s housing crisis.
West Fraser tackles youth unemployment with new partnership
West Fraser, formerly known as Norbord, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Youth Employment UK to tackle youth unemployment.
First modular homes launched at Westwood Acres in Kent
Kent-based housing provider, Love Living Homes, has launched its first collection of modular homes at Westwood Acres in Broadstairs.
Wates Group announces sustainability innovation competition winners
Today Wates Group and Lloyds Banking Group have announced the four joint winners of a sustainability innovation competition which aims to find a new generation of green tech businesses to help Lloyds in its transition to net zero carbon operation.
New landmark exhibition space celebrated by the city of Stoke-on-Trent
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent celebrate £5.4m landmark exhibition space constructed by Morgan Sindall, and project managed by Pick Everard, which now houses an original WW2 aircraft.
Hill Group’s apprenticeship scheme drives next gen of construction talent
The Hill Group, in partnership with London-based organisation K10, is celebrating its Southeast construction apprenticeship scheme, which has successfully trained 21 apprentices in Cambridge alone.
Tilbury Douglas appoints Don Stewart as national business development director
Tilbury Douglas has appointed Don Stewart as national business development director for its UK Building business, joining the UK Building Board.