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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.
Construction company fined £900,000 after fatal wall collapse
A construction company has been fined £900,000 after an employee died when he sustained head injuries when a wall collapsed on a construction site at Lyme Regis.
Trimble introduces new Tekla BIM software
Trimble has recently introduced the latest versions of its Tekla Building Information Modelling (BIM) software solutions for the construction industry: Tekla Structures 2019, Tekla Structural Designer 2019, Tekla Tedds 2019 and Tekla EPM 2019.
Is time running out for traditional practices in the construction industry?
Mark Farmer, CEO of Cast Consultancy said ‘the platform is on fire’ and warned that complacency is not an option for construction firms that want to survive.
Company pleads guilty after employee killed by overhead power line
A company has been fined after an employee was killed by an overhead power line in 2016.
JCT Case Study: 70 St Mary Axe ‘The Can of...
70 St Mary Axe 'The Can of Ham': A JCT Design and Build Contract provided the contract solution. Available from www.jctltd.co.uk.
Heritage and innovation combines to deliver unique new build
BIM played a key role in blending a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse with state-of-the-art office space at the award-winning 66 Queen Square.
Laing O’Rourke to deliver Oxford University Biochemistry Building
Laing O’Rourke has signed a contract with the University of Oxford to complete the construction of their Biochemistry Building.
Contractor sentenced following illegal gas work
A self-employed drainage contractor has received a suspended sentence after conducting gas work he was not registered or competent to do and leaving it in a dangerous condition.
Caledonian Modular awarded two offsite schools worth £38m
Modular building specialist Caledonian has won two large school projects under the Department for Education (DfE) frameworks in quick succession worth £38m.
How can green construction techniques boost your project?
Green building technology has become one of the hottest trends in construction. The benefits of a green technology application in construction are far-reaching and comprehensive.
The Benefits Of AI (Artificial Intelligence) In Construction
Trimble discuss the use of artificial intelligence in construction roles, making job sites more efficient and economical.
Building with nature in mind
Eco homes are becoming increasingly fashionable as a new generation of house builders grow more environmentally conscious, realising the financial benefits of choosing greener options when it comes to deciding how to live their lives.
New tower The Tulip is blooming over London
One city is going floral with a new tulip-shaped tower rising above the skyline. The city of London recently revealed plans for a new tower that some are calling both bulbous and beautiful
TCP Ltd release portable zero-emission power pack
Taylor Construction Plant (TCP Ltd) are releasing the LGP 2500 – The portable zero-emission power pack with an output of 5kW to provide a clean air alternative to a traditional diesel generator.
Director sentenced after employee falls six metres
The director of Globalforce Contracts Ltd, Graham Dyson, has been sentenced to 200 hours of community service after an employee fell from a roof and sustained life-threatening injuries.
BREEAM 2018: 10 tips for maximising Land Use and Ecology
Rachel Crookes, ecologist at Eight Associates, examines the overhauled Land Use & Ecology credits in the BREEAM 2018 New Construction scheme – and how to maximise them for your project.
Kier to deliver MMU student accommodation
Kier have been appointed by Manchester Metropolitan University to deliver a 491-bed student accommodation scheme.
Contractors fined after worker fell through a roof
A contractor has been fined after a worker fell through a roof and suffered three fractured vertebrae, a displaced ribcage and a fractured heel as a result.
Kier appointed to deliver £37.2m residential development
Kier has been appointed by Newlon Housing Trust to deliver its brand new £37.2m residential development near Tottenham Hale in Haringey.
Redefining the green belt to tackle the UK’s housing crisis
Richard Hyams of architectural practice astudio argues that redefining the green belt will help tackle the UK’s current housing crisis.
£18m digital tech funding to boost construction industry
Four new research projects that aim to speed up assembly, save money, and improve the quality of UK building projects is to be announced today (31 January) by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
Construction company sentenced after fatal fall
A construction company in London has been sentenced following safety breaches that led to the death of a construction worker.
Technical advice: Underfloor heating & floor screeds
Warranty provider Premier Guarantee provides guidance on the key considerations for designing and installing UFH systems embedded in floor screeds.
Well-known office buildings with basements waterproofed using Everdure Caltite
With ever-increasing land prices in cities and planning restrictions on city expansion, basements are becoming a must for almost every new office building.