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Two construction firms fined after employee falls from height
Two companies have been fined a combined £194,000 after an employee of a construction firm fell through a roof onto a concrete floor.
MPBA: Raising the profile of innovative modular building solutions
As the single recognised voice for promoting and marketing members’ products and services, the MPBA plays a key role in the connecting of sectors in the modular and portable building industry.
Vibrant waterfront development transforms unused docklands
The £215m waterfront development at Millbay in Plymouth is transforming what was once an unused docklands area into a vibrant waterside community.
Demolition of Great Western sheds complete at HS2’s Old Oak Common
HS2 has completed the demolition of the former Great Western Railway sheds at Old Oak Common as work continues to prepare the way for the high-speed rail project’s West London super-hub.
Construction firm fined £10k after bricklayer falls from height
Trumax Building Ltd has been fined £10,000 for safety breaches after an employee under the age of 18 fell 2.62 metres through a stairway opening at a site in Scunthorpe.
Five ways to a greener construction site
Sam Tracey discusses five eco-conscious ways to lower the construction sectors carbon footprint and make a greener construction site.
Russells appointed to Peel L&P’s £33.5m Chatham Waters project
Peel Land and Property has appointed Manchester’s Russells Construction to a £33.5m apartment scheme at Chatham Waters.
World’s tallest modular tower complete in Singapore
Bouygues Batiment International and Dragages Singapore have completed the construction of the world’s tallest modular buildings, the Clement Canopy buildings in Singapore.
SFS launches NVF2F system to support rainscreen installation
SFS, specialists in building envelope systems has launched its new generation NVF2F vertical cladding support system.
Construction begins on F-35 infrastructure at RAF Lakenheath
Work has started on buildings that will be home to two US Air Force F-35 squadrons at RAF Lakenheath, DIO awarded a contract worth £160m to Kier.
Civic quarter network to lower Manchester’s carbon footprint
The Civic Quarter Heat Network will generate low-carbon heat and power for the city, helping Manchester to reach its ambitions to be carbon-neutral by 2038.
Aerial view images released of RoRo terminal site at Tilbury2
Tilbury2 involves the construction of a new multi-million-pound port terminal on land at the former Tilbury Power Station at the River Thames
APPG launch inquiry into impact of silicosis on construction workers
A Parliamentary inquiry has been launched into the devastating impact that silicosis – a life-shortening lung disease – has on construction workers and their families.
Graham wins £3.5m Carpenters Land Bridge
London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has revealed that Graham has been awarded a £3.5m contract to deliver a new pedestrian and cycle bridge – Carpenters Land Bridge.
CSIC seeks governance members for innovation in construction
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is seeking six individuals with a passion for innovation in construction to join its governance board from November 2019.
McLaren wins contract to build UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
McLaren Construction has been awarded the contract to build the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai under the theme “Innovating for a Shared Future”.
The facts about fatbergs
Awareness of fatbergs is at an all-time high, but that has not stopped almost half the nation choosing to pour cooking oil and fat down the kitchen sink.
WIKA implements digital strategy for landslide disaster protection
Bentley’s BIM methodology provides an integrated solution to overcome hazardous topography.
Lendlease begins work on London West End scheme
Lendlease has begun the construction of a seven-storey development on the corner of Oxford Street and Newman Street in the heart of London’s West End.
Former BHS warehouse makes way for new HS2 station
HS2 has released a set of new images showing progress at London Euston where the team this week completed the demolition of the former BHS warehouse.
Weekly earnings for tradespeople drops 5.5% in May
Weekly earnings for tradespeople across the UK construction sector decreased by 5.5% in May, according to figures released by Hudson Contract
Work to begin on structural repairs of Royal Liverpool Hospital
An essential programme of repairs to parts of the structure of the new Royal Liverpool Hospital is set to begin and will ensure the hospital is finished to a high standard.
A client’s guide to engineered timber buildings
TRADA’s guide is a collection of frequently asked questions and answers intended for developers who are considering engineered timber solutions.
Electrician falls from height through unprotected stairwell
A company, two directors and a self-employed contractor have been sentenced and fined after an electrician fell two storeys through an unprotected stairwell.
5 building materials from tomorrow’s world
Our world is built mostly from bricks, wood, steel, glass, and concrete. Let’s look at five new, sustainable materials that could be the building blocks of tomorrow.
Allplan Bridge: Software supports use of BIM in bridge engineering
One year on from its first release, a host of new capabilities have been added to expand Allplan Bridge.