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Building contractor showing home renovation design to a couple using virtual reality glasses at construction site. Woman wearing virtual reality headset discussing home renovation project with an architect using digital tablet.

Birmingham City University joins £1.2m AI research to overhaul construction cost...

Birmingham City University (BCU) has secured a £1.2m AI research project in partnership with London South Bank University and Leeds Beckett University to save billions in construction costs.
Digitally generated cityscape, perfectly usable for all kinds of topics related to data exchange and computer networks, representing iot technology

Engineering company implements IoT technology to slash carbon footprint

Steel fabrication and construction services company AJ Engineering has introduced IoT technology to help manage its carbon footprint and improve efficiency across its operations.
BE-ST and the CLF have released a report calling for clear direction and action on the Scottish just transition

Industry calls for clear direction from Scottish Government on the Just...

BE-ST and the CLF have released a report calling for clear direction and action from the Scottish Government on the just transition.
Nearly 200 delegates gathered to launch a cross-sector approach to the future development of a cyber-physical ecosystem in the UK and beyond

National cyber-physical ecosystem will align digital and physical infrastructures

Nearly 200 delegates gathered for the launch of a new community designed to encourage a cross-sector approach to the future development of a cyber-physical ecosystem in the UK and beyond.
Diverse team representing diversity in the built environment

Survey on diversity in UK built environment sees more women, but...

The UK built environment diversity survey also found that it is over six times harder for ethnic minorities to be hired over their white counterparts.
"London, United Kingdom - July 02, 2009:Picture of two male railway workers, dressed in hardhats and refelctive safety uniform walking on the tracks. The picture was taken at 9:14am in Forest Gate near Stratford home of the London 2012 Olympics." representing UK transport infrastructure

Costain secures £1.4m contract to drive decarbonisation across UK transport infrastructure

Costain has been awarded four contracts worth £1.4m under the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Specialist Technical and Commercial Advice for Rail and Other Transport Modes (STARThree) Framework.
planning system

Planning systems for business: 2023 and beyond

A new report from the British Chambers of Commerce calls on the government to unlock the planning system to boost investment.
Futurebuild 2024 is gearing up for its 18th year, set to take place at London’s ExCeL from March 5–7, in 2024

Futurebuild 2024: A glimpse into the unmissable event for a sustainable...

As the built environment anticipates its most influential gathering of innovators and collaborators, Futurebuild 2024 is gearing up for its 18th year, set to take place at London’s ExCeL from March 5–7, 2024.
Companies bidding for government contracts worth over £5m must demonstrate they pay all invoices within 55 days, or face a public work ban

Contractors with unpaid invoices subject to public work ban, says chancellor

Companies bidding for government contracts worth over £5m must demonstrate they pay all invoices within 55 days, or face a public work ban.
ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 26 2023. A group of Aberdeen students, who are training to be the next generation of wind engineers, today met with Chris Claydon, Chief Executive of Government skills body the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), to share their experiences of a new scholarship. The first cohort of the Wind Turbine Technician Pathway, they began their studies last September at North East Scotland College (NESCol). Pictured: Chris Claydon, ECITB (Navy Suit) Susan Grant (NESCol) and Andy Rodden (Gray Suit) ETZ. with students. Photo by Ross Johnston/Newsline Media

ECITB announces £1m investment in regional construction skills hubs

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced an investment of £1m for regional construction skills hubs over the next two years.
painting with green paint roller, representing greenwashing

How can construction companies respond to greenwashing?

New regulations in the UK and abroad signal mounting scrutiny of the misleading practice of greenwashing. Alex Minett, head of global new markets at CHAS, looks at what these changes are and how businesses can respond.
James Parson Building - pharma facilities

Tilbury Douglas completes redevelopment of the James Parson Building

Tilbury Douglas has completed the construction of new pharmaceutical facilities at the James Parson Building at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU).
Top Hat chair Carl Leaver spoke before the House of Lords on goverment plans for standardised MMC, housing targets and the skills shortage

‘Zero chance’ to achieving housing targets without MMC, says Top Hat...

Top Hat chair Carl Leaver spoke before the House of Lords on goverment plans for standardised MMC, housing targets and the skills shortage.
The Smart Data Discovery

Smart Data Discovery Challenge: driving innovation for data solutions

The Smart Data Discovery Challenge has been created to drive innovation in data solutions for individuals and small businesses.
Nottingham Central Library

Morgan Sindall completes Nottingham Central Library interior fit-out

The completion of Nottingham Central Library is a step closer as Morgan Sindall completes interior fit-out and refurbishment work.
National Highways depot

Morgan Sindall delivers £20.7m National Highways depot project

Morgan Sindall has installed new depots that will bring together National Highways staff, traffic officers, contractors, and key partners.
Zedpods - ‘net zero in operation’

Sheffield City Council delivers first ‘net zero in operation’ council homes

Sheffield’s first ‘net zero in operation’ council homes were lifted into position at the Duffield Place site in Woodseats in August.
Millside Spencer Academy

Morgan Sindall completes construction of Millside Spencer Academy

Morgan Sindall Construction has completed the construction of Millside Spencer Academy in Nottinghamshire, providing much-needed school spaces for the local community.
Aintree University Hospital

Tilbury Douglas completes £20.5m expansion of Aintree University Hospital

Tilbury Douglas has completed the £20.5m expansion of the Emergency Department and theatre suite at Aintree University Hospital for the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Green building - N9 framework

LHC invites contractors to shape eco-friendly N9 framework

LHC Procurement Group (LHC) is seeking contractors to take part in an initiative to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in the UK’s public sector buildings and social housing.
How can construction software help to beat economic uncertainty?

How can construction software help to beat economic uncertainty?

As the cost-of-living crisis and volatile interest rates continue to take their toll on the construction industry, Bluebeam explores how construction software can help SMEs amidst economic uncertainty.
Crane on construction site - Procure Partnerships Framework

Procure Partnerships Framework unveils 87 contractors for largest-ever UK framework

The Procure Partnerships Framework has recently named 87 contractors for its second-generation National Framework.
Closeup stack coins with construction vehicle using as business, industrial and financial concept

How beneficial have regulations been in building a responsible construction payment...

As the government’s Payment Practices & Performance Regulations are set to expire on 6 April 2024, Payapps reflect on how the beneficial regulations have been in building a more responsible construction payment culture.
HPCCAS framework - NSH building

Atkins secures place on £1.6bn NHS HPCCAS framework

Atkins has been chosen for the £1.6bn HPCCAS NHS Shared Business Services framework, which will be active until 2027.
Five acres site

BAM gets greenlight to redevelop the Forest of Dean’s Five Acres...

The Forest of Dean District Council has asked BAM to work on their new Five Acres site, with work due to commence soon.
Technician engineer woman in protective uniform with hardhat standing and teaching apprentices or colleague worker to use computerized machine control at heavy industry manufacturing factory, representing Pagabo M&E framework

Suppliers revealed for new Pagabo M&E framework worth £545m

Suppliers appointed to the latest Pagabo M&E framework include Seddon, Tilbury Douglas Engineering and Hands on Mechanical.