Cut VAT in construction for a green recovery, urges report
The government should cut VAT on renovating buildings, in line with the VAT on new builds, to help revitalise the construction industry after coronavirus, says a new report from Green Alliance
Air quality expert warns against false technology claims
There are a lot of ‘false claims’ being made to drive demand for indoor air quality solutions in the face of the Covid-19 crisis, warns Nathan Wood from the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).
Construction sector recovery needs ‘shift in approach to quality’
The Construction Innovation Hub is inviting clients and businesses to join the discussion around new processes which could spark a game-change in the construction sector’s approach to quality planning.
Local procurement shakeup to tackle construction SMEs’ recession fears
LHC has restructured its regional branches to help councils and construction SMEs avoid some of the worst economic inequalities post-Covid.
What is more precarious than a knife edge: The construction industry
As codes of conduct relating to payment terms see some improvement, Covid-19 is sadly going to place an unsustainable burden again on the construction supply chain.
How will buildings change post Covid-19?
There will be a need to repurpose and redesign buildings, as well as increase space as a result of the current global pandemic, according to a growing number of industry insights.
Fourth version of ‘Site Operating Procedures’ released by CLC
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has released the fourth version of its Site Operating Procedures to include advice on face-to-face contact and one-way systems.
Modular housing developer safely completes site in Leeds
Modular housing developer, ilke Homes has safely completed a development in Leeds and has continued to work on six other sites across England, as its factory production helps minimise Covid-19 risks.
£3m boost for Devon as BAM and Network Rail promise to...
Devon has received a £3m economy boost with more to come as Network Rail commits to using local businesses where possible, as a result of the government-funded project to build a new sea wall.
Improving Lives through BIM: Deanery School
Building Information Modelling was at the heart of the construction of the 1,600-pupil Deanery School in Swindon, built as part of the government’s Transforming Construction Strategy.
Green light for £161m housing scheme in North London
The civic quarter of the South Kilburn masterplan regeneration programme, Peel Place, has been given the go-ahead at Brent Council’s first virtual planning committee.
Middlewood Locks’ third phase submitted for approval
The third phase of Middlewood Locks development has been submitted for planning approval, allowing for a residential and commercial neighbourhood at the western gateway to Manchester's Central Business District.
Sponsor Body to review restoration of the Houses of Parliament
A new Sponsor Body will examine plans for the restoration of the Houses of Parliament to assess whether all MPs and Lords should leave the building while the work is carried out.
Mace reshapes its facilities management business
Consultancy Mace has announced a number of structural changes as it reshapes its facilities management (FM) division.
Copronet – We love email. Don’t we?
Copronet discuss their solution to searching documents through multiple criteria - helping to keep your construction project moving.
JCB job losses ‘a slap in the face’, says Unite
JCB has said that up to 950 jobs are at risk due to a 50% drop in global demand, as construction union Unite calls the announcement ‘a slap in the face’ for hardworking staff.
BESA fears ‘ticking time bomb’ of mental health cases in construction
There could be another surge in mental health problems across construction, as BESA urges firms to take a proactive approach to assessing wellbeing to avoid “a ticking time bomb of cases”.
Zoom construction case signals ‘shift in English courtroom history’
Barnet Council found liable for the repeated flooding of a family home in the first-ever entirely remote Technology and Construction Court trial in English legal history.
Digital twins prove game-changer for Bergen’s light rail extension
Digital twins and advanced BIM processes helped 18 disciplines across five different countries to coordinate a new light rail extension in Bergen, Norway, while reducing costs and cutting construction errors by 25%.
Interserve deploys 150 Mental Health First Aiders
Interserve Construction has deployed 150 Mental Health First Aiders to support their colleagues during the Covid-19 pandemic.
J3 development outlines net-zero carbon ambition
Plans for the proposed J3 development north of the M54 reveal £40m worth of investment in making the new community net-zero carbon once completed.
Committee demands greater transparency on HS2 project
The high-speed rail project has gone “badly off course” and the government needs to give regular, accurate and open updates on the problems the scheme is facing, says a new report.
Willmott Dixon releases social distancing images
Contractor Willmott Dixon has unveiled a series of images which show how its construction projects have adapted to social distancing measures.
HS2 opens search for signalling systems contractor
HS2 has began the search for a specialist contractor to deliver the design and build of the signalling systems that will control trains travelling between London, Birmingham and Crewe.
New platform to enhance digital engineering skills
A new platform to deliver digital engineering skills has been launched today (18 May) by Made Smarter and Enginuity.
Go-ahead for London’s largest building to include urban greening
Plans for the first building in London to incorporate large-scale urban greening have been given the go-ahead by the City of London Corporation.