Taming construction chaos: Report takes deep dive into benefits of CDE
On a typical construction project mistakes crop up. A report by Asite helps organisations make their own business case for a Common Data Environment (CDE).
Better incentives crucial for built environment’s net zero transition
The built environment will be crucial in achieving the transition to net zero – but businesses need a blueprint for the way forward and better incentives to undertake the necessary investments, argues Steve McGregor of DMA Group.
Over 500 jobs up for grabs at ilke Homes
Recruitment specialist, Michael Page is recruiting for over 500 new jobs at modular housing specialist ilke Homes across North Yorkshire.
Prefabrication is key success factor for new £4.28bn quarter in Vienna
One of the largest urban development projects in Europe relies on precast construction for efficient and sustainable building – ALLPLAN software enabled efficient precast detailing processes.
Bolton restarts hunt for partners to deliver town centre regeneration
Bolton Council has begun the search for development partners to deliver three key sites as part of its town centre regeneration.
Construction output falls for fifth successive month
Construction output dropped for the fifth consecutive month in August, as the industry’s ongoing supply chain issues continue.
Bouygues E&S to deliver Cambridge renewable heat network
Bouygues E&S has been appointed to deliver a renewable heat network project at the Cambridge Comberton Village College.
Glasgow Queen Street: Shaped by movement
The commuters and shoppers are returning from their Covid-enforced isolation and the redeveloped Glasgow Queen Street station is there to welcome them.
Construction company fined £16k after workers exposed to asbestos
A construction company has been fined £16,000 after workers were exposed to asbestos when they removed false ceiling tiles during a shop conversion in Hull.
ISG CEO to step down at end of 2021
Paul Cossell is stepping down from the helm at ISG after 6 years, as Matt Blowers is appointed as its new CEO from January 2022.
Building back better – together
Elecosoft launches collaboration cloud for improved project management.
[VIDEO] Plymouth’s CobBauge to be ‘living lab’ for cob material
Construction has begun on the first-ever building in the country to be made from an upgraded version of the material cob, which will act as a classroom for researchers monitoring the performance of the new walling material.
Cement manufacturers accelerate shift to net zero concrete
40 of the world’s cement and concrete manufacturers have joined forces to accelerate the shift to net zero concrete, pledging to cut CO2 emissions by 2030.
Las Vegas digital twin to ‘set benchmark for cities around the...
A digital twin provider and an IoT specialist have joined forces to accelerate urban transformation in Las Vegas with its first-ever digital twin.
HS2 contract to deliver tunnel segment factory in Hartlepool
HS2’s main works civils contractor, Costain Skanska STRABAG joint venture (SCS JV), has awarded its second contract for the production of precast tunnel segments to STRABAG.
Levelling up the future of planning
Nicole Roe, director at planning consultancy Eden, discusses how the planning reforms are playing out in parliament and the importance of community-led placemaking at the heart of regeneration.
How construction firms can guard against inflation
Peter Hibberd of the Joint Contracts Tribunal examines the prospects for inflation and how construction firms can guard against a rise.
Construction product manufacturers must embrace digitisation
Construction product manufacturers need to start sharing data digitally to support a safer and sustainable construction industry, says a new guide released by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Keltbray buys nmcn’s infrastructure assets
Keltbray has acquired a portfolio of infrastructure contracts and associated assets from nmcn, which will save 117 jobs.
Carbon offsetting doesn’t go far enough in the demolition industry
Ben Griffiths, safety, health, environmental and ops director of Rye Group, argues that the demolition industry needs to do more to safeguard the environment beyond carbon offsetting.
Innovative tunnel drill to enhance rail operatives safety
Network Rail has developed a new overhead line tunnel drill, which improves operational delivery and the safety of operatives working at height.
Besix to build ‘worlds largest’ hybrid-timber office in Amsterdam
DPG Media in collaboration with developer Being, has signed an agreement with Besix to deliver Mediavaert, a new hybrid-timber office situated on the Van...
The future of the office: Sustainability, size and “spread-ability”
As we slowly start to emerge from Covid-19 to a "new normal", the way people view their working habits is changing. Rory Doak of Stora Enso argues there is now an important opportunity to rethink the office environment.
City of Culture club can learn from each other on diversity
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, looks at the clamour for culture and the need to embrace inclusivity.
[VIDEO] Last cooling towers demolished at Eggborough station
DSM Demolition has successfully demolished the last four cooling towers at the former Eggborough Power station plant in Goole, North Yorkshire.
AHTO appoints former Guinness Partnership MD to lead £1bn expansion
AHTO Group Ltd (AHTO) has appointed Linda Robinson, former development director at The Guinness Partnership, as its new managing director.