Actis welcomes Hackitt’s call to increase offsite manufacturing
Modern Methods of Construction play a vital role in ensuring the new normal is greener and more efficient, according to Dame Judith Hackitt and construction minister Nadhim Zahawi.
Innovative graphene asphalt to be trialled on Kent roads
Amey has joined forces with Kent County Council and Iterchimica to trial the use of Gipave, an asphalt supermodifier, on Kent roads.
New energy hub to be developed in Shetland
Shetland Islands Council and Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) have formed a partnership to develop an Energy Hub concept which will deliver a clean, sustainable energy future for Shetland and the UK.
Liverpool unveils £1.4bn post-Covid recovery plan
Liverpool Council has unveiled £1.4bn plans to help boost the region’s post-Covid recovery, which includes launching more than 25 shovel-ready projects to create an extra 12,000 construction jobs.
CITB cuts 2021-22 Levy bill by 50%
CITB has today (June 25) announced its ‘Skills Stability Plan 2020-21’ to help employers recover from the impact of Coronavirus, including a reduction in Levy bills.
A very British solution for constructing better commercial buildings
Despite the gradual lifting of restrictions imposed due to Covid-19, some construction sites remain closed because of an inability to source materials from abroad. Which is where British manufacturers come in.
Bristol partnership to trial innovative methods of housebuilding
Innovate UK has awarded funding for the Enabling Housing Innovation for Inclusive Growth project which will trial innovative methods of housebuilding in Bristol.
Selectaglaze: Creating comfortable office environments
A good office environment provides a sense of wellbeing and encourages efficiency, an important consideration when it is estimated that we spend more than 10 years of our lives in the workplace.
Galliford Try Highways introduces Active Hearing Protection
Galliford Try’s highways arm has adopted a new mandate requiring all of its sites to adopt Active Hearing Protection from July.
HS2 reveals shortlist for £570m Birmingham Curzon Street station
BAM Ferrovial, Laing O’Rourke and Mace Dragados have been shortlisted for HS2’s £570m Birmingham Curzon Street station contract.
Mitie to acquire Interserve facilities management business
Mitie is buying Interserve's facilities management arm for £271m, which will create the UK’s largest FM business, employing 77,500 staff.
Covid-19 is ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ to tackle global climate crisis
Covid-19 could be an historic turning point in tackling the global climate crisis, says the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), as it calls on ministers to seize the opportunity.
New standards for flood protection
BS 851188, the first national standard for flood protection products, introduces a number of important changes, Aquobex takes a look.
Partnership to deliver affordable zero-carbon homes
Developer Hill Group has joined forces with Bioregional Homes to deliver affordable zero-carbon homes using modern methods of construction (MMC).
Construction contract awards plummet by 45.9% in May
The total value of construction contract awards in May 2020 was 45.9% less than April, according to the latest Barbour ABI data.
Digital twin survey platform to connect asset data
Atkins has launched a new digital twin survey platform, CIRRUS Insite, to enable clients to access, analyse and further develop 2D and 3D digital models of their assets.
Construction apprenticeships will ‘turbocharge’ economy, says FMB
Construction apprenticeships are needed to help Britain get back on its feet, urges the Federation of Master Builders’ ‘Trading Up’ report.
Henley to deliver much-needed affordable homes in Croydon
Housing provider Optivo and Henley Construct are set to deliver 116 affordable homes in Croydon as part of the East Croydon Masterplan.
Maximising maintenance budgets as we return from lockdown
As businesses reopen across the country, BSRIA’s Business Focused Maintenance (BFM) framework helps organisations make sure that maintenance of buildings ensures safe and healthy environments for workers while at the same time managing cost in a most effective way.
ICE joins UK BIM Alliance affiliation scheme
The UK BIM Alliance has today (24 June) announced a new formal affiliation with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Galliford Try wins £20m Typhoon infrastructure at RAF Lossiemouth
Galliford Try has secured a £20m contract from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to deliver Typhoon infrastructure at RAF Lossiemouth.
Plans approved for new £337m Museum of London
Plans to create a new Museum for London and cultural destination in West Smithfield have been given the go-ahead by the City of London Corporation’s planning and transportation committee.
Construction work begins on Chester’s £70m Northgate scheme
The Council agreed to continue with funding for the Northgate scheme to ensure Chester bounces back from the pandemic and to create jobs and drive the economy.
Willmott Dixon tops out on new HQ for Merseyside Police
Willmott Dixon has held its most unique topping out at the new HQ for Merseyside Police with a carefully planned, socially distant ceremony.
New report promotes the use of Soft Landings
BSRIA has joined forces with Better Buildings Partnership, to publish the 'Soft Landings: The Benefits to Commercial Property Owners' report.
BESA & SFG20 become UK BIM Alliance affiliates
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and its facilities management solution SFG20 have become affiliates of the UK BIM Alliance.