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Sustainability in the built environment: More than meets the eye
It’s been a slow, but significant shift in perception, outlook and activity, but there’s no doubt the last decade has seen sustainability gradually rise up the agenda to become a priority for UK’s built environment professionals. Chris Stanley, housing manager at Modern Masonry explains more.
Persimmon Homes plans to invest almost £2m in Selsey
Persimmon Homes has revealed plans to build new homes in Selsey, after successfully finalising a land deal that will see a near £2m contribution towards community services.
BAM to build Sky Studios Elstree development
BAM has been appointed by Legal & General, Sky and NBCUniversal to create Sky Studios; the most sustainable film and TV studio in the world.
22,000 people to work on Lower Thames Crossing project
The Lower Thames Crossing project will offer a major jobs boost to at least 22,000 people, Highways England has revealed.
New jobs site to promote 20,000 roles on HS2
HS2 Ltd has launched a brand-new jobs site to promote the estimated 20,000 roles that phase one of the project is expected to create in the months and years ahead.
NHBC: Looking ahead to 2021
NHBC commercial director David Campbell looks back at an extraordinary year – his first at the organisation – and what 2021 may have in store…
Morgan Sindall wins £19m Devon and Exeter NHS contract
Morgan Sindall Construction has secured £19m works to deliver an extension and improvements to the emergency department at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.
Construction Playbook: Paving the way to a platform-based future
With the Construction Playbook setting out a clear policy direction for the transformation of the sector, Trudi Sully, impact director for manufacturing at the Construction Innovation Hub, argues the time is right for a shift to platform solutions.
Middle East developer to use Asite’s construction cloud platform
Asite’s construction cloud platform will streamline project information and enhance collaboration across the full lifecycle of Aldar Properties’ assets.
Building confidence with accurate project costing
Construction is playing a leading role in the UK’s economic recovery but in an uncertain world, accurately forecasting costs and keeping them on track can be tricky. With new opportunities on the cards, forward-thinking firms are using digital technology, including estimating software, to win more tenders and improve the profitability of projects, as Andy Day, estimating, take off & surveying software consultant from Access Construction, explains.
Modular construction: Providing an agile solution
Recent events have resulted in the construction industry coming under unprecedented scrutiny – construction materials, practices and, most of all, safety are under the spotlight. Jackie Maginnis chief executive of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), discusses how Modern Methods of Construction can respond to help provide a solution.
Kier lands £64m Fitzalan High School in Cardiff
Kier has been chosen by Cardiff Council to deliver the £64.3m Fitzalan High School in Cardiff which will provide teaching facilities for 1,500 schoolchildren.
Energy modelling for low carbon buildingsÂ
Hollis has seen a significant increase in the number of developers requesting advice on ESG implementation, this is likely to continue as we see governments introducing post-pandemic green recovery plans. Richard Masters and Katherine Beisler at Hollis explain more.
Kier bags £200m TfL tunnel maintenance contract
Kier Highways has landed a £200m maintenance and management contract for Transport for London’s (TfL) road tunnels and pumping stations.
Sisk bags BtR tower in Birmingham
John Sisk & Son has been appointed by Moda to deliver the redevelopment of Ludgate Hill Car Park in Birmingham into new build-to-rent (BtR) towers.
Faithful+Gould expands team with senior MMC appointment
Faithful+Gould, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has added to its team of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) experts with the appointment of Stephen Wightman.
Major shift needed to increase UK uptake of MMC
Architect Lukas Thiel of White London Studio compares the rise of Modern Methods of Construction in Sweden and the UK, the difference with traditional building and calls for a clear vision for their successful adoption.
SFS – Fastening solutions in the building envelope
SFS is a global market leader for mechanical fastening systems and precision formed components for the building envelope.
Housing providers join forces for offsite homes push
The newly launched Offsite Homes Alliance (OSHA) consists of 18 housing providers which have agreed to work together with offsite suppliers to increase the delivery of factory-built homes.
The Construction Playbook: Built using Modern Methods of Construction
Is the Construction Playbook a game-changer for construction, and for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in particular? Jaimie Johnston, head of global systems at Bryden Wood and a contributor to the playbook, argues that it is – if we take the opportunity.
BIM in modular construction: What can we learn from car...
Keith Beverley, key account manager at Wavin UK explores the use of BIM in modular construction, how digitisation has the power to bring cost savings to the industry and how the construction sector could learn from car manufacturers.
How has 2020 changed the MMC industry
The events of 2020 have required many to reconsider their business models at an astronomical rate. Jamie Parr, director & founder of BD Solutions, explains how this has changed the way the construction industry is working and the effect this is having on the growing MMC sector.
What is the ‘Get It Right Initiative’ and why does it...
Darren Graham, marketing manager at Viewpoint, explores the Get It Right Initiative (GIRI) and what it means for your construction business.
David Martin promoted to head of defence in Mace’s consult business
Mace recently announced the promotion of David Martin to head of defence in its consult business, bringing over 20 years infrastructure programme delivery experience.
Construction contract issues & what to do about them
Want to avoid construction contract issues? Find out how with this simple guide by EasyBuild, and keep your projects running smoothly.
£15m Victoria terminal for Belfast harbour complete
Graham has completed a £15m redevelopment of the Victoria Terminal 2 (VT2) ferry terminal ramp which services the Belfast to Birkenhead route.