Labour challenges Government to ‘Build it in Britain’
The Labour party has pledged to ‘Build it in Britain’ and support 400,000 new jobs as part of the drive towards a clean economy.
BoKlok joins the NHBC Accepts scheme
NHBC has welcomed BoKlok to its acceptance scheme, which will help build confidence in innovative construction and enable MMC systems to be fast-tracked for warranty.
Five more tech firms join HS2 Innovation Accelerator initiative
HS2 Ltd has announced the names of the five new cutting-edge tech firms that will join its Innovation Accelerator programme.
Whiteleys redevelopment contract confirmed
Construction contracts have been exchanged between MARK, CC Land and Laing O’Rourke – this paves the way for the project team led by Finchatton to progress main delivery of the redevelopment and restoration of the former Whiteleys centre in London’s Bayswater.
Mitie wins retail facilities management contract
Mitie has won a new three-year contract to provide maintenance and security services for Bravissimo, the retailer.
Asite joins Rice Global Engineering & Construction Forum
Asite has joined Rice Global E&C Forum (RGF) at Rice University in Houston, Texas. The forum focuses solely on the discussion and study of challenges and...
Scottish government introduces new renewable heat scheme
The Scottish Government has announced a new £4.5m incentive to help people install renewable and energy efficiency measures in their homes.
House by Urban Splash appoints new director of architecture
House by Urban Splash has announced the appointment of Tom Jarman as its new director of architecture, strengthening its 'Live Well by Design' philosophy
Galliford Try tops October contractors league table
Galliford Try took October’s top spot in the contractor league table after being appointed the contractor for eight major projects totalling just under £343m
Graitec acquires Cadpoint UK
Graitec has acquired Cadpoint, a company that provides Autodesk solutions for the AEC Industry to a broad range of clients located across the United Kingdom.
RIBA: 90,000 new homes per year needed to meet housing demand
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is calling on the Government to end the housing crisis by giving support and resource to local authorities to deliver the next generation of council housing across England.
Kier Highways to complete motorway upgrade six months early
Kier Highways is set to finish construction of its Highways England project M6 13-15 motorway upgrade work six months early.
ENGIE to deliver net-zero carbon retrofit programme
ENGIE has been appointed by Sutton Housing Partnership (SHP) to design, build and deliver a programme, which will transform existing properties across London into low maintenance, net-zero carbon homes.
Phase one of new School of Engineering development complete
Willmott Dixon has completed the first phase of construction work for the £46.5m School of Engineering development at the University of Birmingham.
Engineering students urge the government to ‘give us a future’
Students from East Coast College in Lowestoft have written to senior figures within the government including local MP Therese Coffey urging them to back Sizewell C.
Construction work underway for Milngavie Station
Network Rail has started work on the Milngavie Station as part of a £5m investment to extend the platforms.
Why lenders shouldn’t overlook Modern Methods of Construction projects
John Carter, commercial director for commercial real estate at Aldermore bank, explores the importance of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in an evolving industry.
Charting a course towards a digital, sustainable built environment
A new publication explores the actions that will need to be taken by the construction sector over the next 20 years if we are to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), on carbon reduction targets.
Winvic secures industrial facility contract in Leicestershire
DSV has appointed Winvic Construction Ltd to design, construct and partially fit out its new industrial facility at Mercia Park in North West Leicestershire.
Public safety an ‘afterthought’ in city and town centres, warns architects
Nearly half (49%) of design professionals believe that the recent rise of pedestrianisation in city and town centres is making public spaces more vulnerable to attack, according to new research.
Kier appointed to £82m CityFibre contract
Kier has been appointed by CityFibre to deliver full-fibre rollouts across five towns and cities in central and south-west England.
Cancer causing ‘asbestos must still be managed during lockdown’
Asbestos professionals have urged duty-holders to continue to manage the risk of asbestos through the latest lockdown.
3D laser scanning for the process plant industry
Marc Zschieschang, software product marketing manager at FARO Technologies, examines the growing use of 3D laser scanning to ensure safety and efficiency in the oil and gas sectors.
£4m programme to reduce Bristol’s carbon footprint approved
A £4m Climate and Ecological Emergency Programme to reduce the carbon and ecological footprint in Bristol has been approved.
Why the UK’s construction industry should embrace CRM technology
Philip Mayling, CEO of BuddyCRM, explores how CRM technology is helping the construction industry to weather the impact of Covid-19.
UK construction growth falls to five-month low
Construction companies in the UK reported a sustained recovery in output volumes during October, as the rate of expansion grinds to a halt.