Skanska appoints new executive vice president
The current general counsel and company secretary for London Luton Airport, Swati Paul, is to join Skanska UK as executive vice president (EVP) and a member of its executive management team.
How to make a building control application
Unsure how to make a building control application? Take a look at this guide by building warranty experts, Premier Guarantee.
ENGIE appointed to build £17m Gorton Lane scheme
One Manchester has selected ENGIE to transform disused land in Manchester into a modern development of 109 low carbon homes, located over two sites on Gorton Lane.
The value of Powerproject Vision: Proven in a pandemic
Powerproject Vision, a web-based portal for managing construction plans, has now been proven in use for well over a year. What a year it has been.
Firms shortlisted for final stage of Thamesmead Waterfront masterplan
A diverse group of architects and designers have made the shortlist to potentially become strategic master planners for the £8bn Thamesmead Waterfront development in southeast London.
NPX wins Historical Railway Estate contract
NPX, a joint venture between Network Plus and XEIAD, has secured a 10-year framework with Highways England for the Historical Railway Estate Examination contract.
Stoping the spread: Ventilation has never been so important
The importance of ventilating buildings has never been more pertinent, but the engineering industry needs more scientific data to improve protection from viral infections.
Plans in for £54m glass innovation facility
Network Space has submitted plans to St Helens Borough Council for a £54m glass research and innovation facility.
BIM: Coming of age in 2021
Robin Lawson, managing director of building services engineering company, Ameon, looks at BIM in 2021 and shares his hopes for the sector.
When is building control required?
Structural warranty specialists, Premier Guarantee provides an insight into building control requirements on construction projects.
The road to digitalisation in the construction industry
Some companies may be in the slow lane while others are speeding ahead. But what is becoming clearer all the time, is that the industry now has a road map towards digital transformation and the journey is underway. Finbarr McMeel, technical director at Gilbert-Ash explains more.
Builders feel the pressure in January, as UK construction output drops
UK construction output dropped slightly in January, as the third national lockdown leads to hesitancy across the industry.
Kier wins Hounslow fire safety contract
Kier has secured a £14.5m contract with The London Borough of Hounslow to upgrade over 7,600 fire doors across its housing stock over the next three years.
Council calls for investment to safeguard Cheshire West from flooding
The leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council has called for significant investment to prevent future flooding incidents in the borough.
HS2 social distancing hard hats must avoid worker victimisation
Social distancing hard hats for HS2 should not be used as a disciplinary tool but as an educational device, warns Unite the union.
Keepmoat Homes acquires former brickworks site on Stallings Lane
Keepmoat Homes has purchased the former brickworks site on Stallings Lane in Kingswinford, which will be transformed into a new 169-homes development.
Jacobs wins £162.5m Lower Thames Crossing contract
Highways England has awarded Jacobs the £162.5m Integration Partner contract to assist collaboration on the Lower Thames Crossing scheme.
Green light for first phase of £115m ‘canal village’ in Warwickshire
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council has given the go-ahead to the first phase of a £115m canal village in Hawkesbury, Warwickshire.
NHBC launches technology assisted inspection app
NHBC has announced the roll-out of a new technology assisted inspection app to help improve construction quality.
Fruition Properties excels land activity with trio of MMC projects
Fruition Properties has announced a partnership with landowners on three new MMC mixed-use projects across London.
£34m flood defence scheme underway at Port of Tilbury
Construction work has started to improve the Port of Tilbury’s flood defences with the installation of new dual-function flood lock gates.
Construction of new M62 Rochdale scheme underway
John Sisk & Son has started work on a new link road at junction 19 of the M62 in Rochdale, one of the biggest regeneration schemes in the region.
Secondary glazing solutions for baby’s comfort in North London home
The installation of secondary glazing to patio doors in a suburban home in Cockfosters, North London makes a living room comfier for a couple’s young child.
Bristol Council appoints new strategic partner
Mott MacDonald, in collaboration with Arcadis and Arup, has been appointed as strategic partner by Bristol City Council to help bring its regeneration plans to life.
Chancellor urged to abandon construction VAT changes
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has urged Rishi Sunak to abandon changes to VAT which could cause serious financial issues across construction.
Graham bags £100m School of Public Health
Imperial College London has chosen Graham as the preferred construction partner to build a new School of Public Health (SPH) at its White City Campus in West London.