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Construction earnings down by 1.6% in April
Weekly earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector edged downward by 1.6% in April, according to latest figures released by Hudson Contract.
Financing that helps you run your construction business
Flexible finance is a crucial element of doing business for many construction firms delivering much-needed homes, buildings and infrastructure. Aldermore’s range of bespoke products can help.
Construction company fined £30,000 after work at height failings
A construction company based in Lincolnshire has been sentenced after an employee was seriously injured after a fall through a fragile roof.
Benefits of light steel framing
Andrew Way, an associate director at the Steel Construction Institute, discusses how light steel framing can deliver fast, adaptable and cost-effective buildings.
How factory-built bathrooms are driving efficiency
Richard Tonkinson, executive director of bathroom pod manufacturer Offsite Solutions, offers some practical advice for specifying factory-built bathrooms.
Allplan Bridge: Bridge design redefined
Allplan Bridge is the powerful solution for 4D parametric modelling of bridges. The software supports engineers in all planning phases, from the initial concept to the execution plan.
JCT Case Study: 70 St Mary Axe ‘The Can of Ham’
Did you know that the ‘Can of Ham’, designed by Foggo Associates, used a JCT Design and Build Contract?
How will Brexit impact your construction project in the UK?
Narrowing our focus to the construction industry, the impacts of Brexit may still be unclear, but informed speculation takes us a long way. But as a contractor, engineer, construction consultant or tradesperson, what could this mean for you?
Considerations for basement conversions
Mike Jones, national waterproofing manager at Peter Cox, looks at the key issues to consider in order to deliver a successful basement conversion.
Case study: Bringing stakeholders together through BIM
Matt Woodhall, associate and lead for the Birmingham office of built environment consultancy Curtins, reveals how a forward-thinking approach to BIM can bring stakeholders together.
Efficiency boost for local housebuilders
Spantherm is an innovative ground floor system from Creagh Concrete that is being adopted by a growing number of local housebuilders.
Mick George opens recruitment window
Mick George is looking to build on its ongoing growth by attracting new talent across all areas of its business
CPM Group directors banned for construction cartel offences
The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) has disqualified two former directors of CPM Group following the company’s admission to breaching competition law.
Underfloor air conditioning for fabulous Benjamin Street New Build
AET Flexible Space discuss their latest installation of an underfloor air conditioning systems in a newbuild in Turnmill Street, London.
Seymour lays foundations for Gateshead Innovation Village
Seymour Civil Engineering has begun laying the foundations for one of the UK’s most innovative housebuilding projects, the Gateshead Innovation Village.
What is the MMC Definition Framework?
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are viewed as a genuine answer to the problems facing the residential housing market, specifically around the volume of homes being produced.
Breedon Group wins contract for A9 Dualling Programme in Scotland
Breedon Group will undertake supply and lay surfacing works on the latest section of the A9 Dualling Programme in Scotland.
Graham secures £25m Highways England contract
Highways England has awarded Graham a major new package of works covering maintenance and improvements in the East of England as part of its CDF.
Private rental sector set for biggest change in a generation
Private landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants from their homes at short notice and without good reason, in the biggest change to the private rental sector for a generation.
Freelance construction workers earnings up 8.1%
Weekly earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector continued to grow last month, according to latest figures released by Hudson Contract.
New quick-fix wrap can repair and reinforce existing structures
By protecting concrete pillars with a ready-to-stick wrap, FasRaP, developed by NTU Singapore and JTC, existing structures can be easily repaired and reinforced to extend its lifespan.
How advancing technology will affect construction workers
This article explores new forms of technology while also considering how humans are still vital to construction and how finding a good balance is essential.
Why are schools beginning to favour modular build designs?
MTX Education explores the reasons behind the growing popularity of modular build designs for schools.
Demolition work underway on RAF Lakenheath site
A total of 18 buildings are being brought down to make way for construction of a flight simulator facility, a maintenance unit, new hangars and storage facilities at RAF Lakenheath as part of a Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) project.
What are the biggest challenges we face in construction?
Tate Consulting discusses the top five challenges the construction and engineering sector currently faces and how smart technology is evolving to help solve these issues.
Issues and triumphs in the UK construction industry
Following our first editorial board meeting, Andrew Carpenter discusses the issues currently taking hold of the UK construction industry and how the sector as a whole can move forward.