Case study: Use of BIM at MMU’s new School of Arts...
MMU appointed Morgan Sindall Construction to deliver its new flagship £46m Arts & Humanities building using advanced digital construction modelling tools.
Swansea City reveals ‘Homes as Power Stations’ plan
Swansea Council's cabinet will meet on 7 May to consider approving the submission of a Homes as Power Stations project business case,
Plans unveiled for ‘world’s first’ pure Octagonal residential tower
Developer Argent has unveiled plans to build the world’s tallest pure octagonal residential building in Birmingham.
Kier wins extension on highways maintenance contract in Surrey
Kier Highways has secured an additional 12 months on its highways contract worth £40m, which will see the company continue to provide highways maintenance works to Surrey County Council.
Second phase of Birmingham Nightingale hospital complete
Interserve has handed over the second phase of the NHS Nightingale Hospital Birmingham, which increases patient-bed capacity by 390.
Balfour Beatty VINCI appoints Michael Dyke to lead HS2 JV
Balfour Beatty VINCI has appointed Michael Dyke as managing director of its HS2 main civil engineering contracts.
Plans unveiled for new 48-storey residential tower in Birmingham
Glancy Nicholls Architects and Midlands developer, Court Collaboration have unveiled plans for a brand new 48-storey residential tower in Birmingham.
Historic Swansea Albert Hall set for £7m regeneration
Sustainable living specialists, LoftCo, has revealed it will undertake work to preserve Swansea's grade II listed Albert Hall.
Simpson Strong-Tie releases new Premium Fasteners range
The brand new Premium Fasteners range by construction manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie features superior strength nails and screws to cover almost every application.
Government to make example of payment abuse in construction
The government will ‘call out’ construction companies who indulged in poor payment practices during the Covid-19 crisis, says the minister for small business, Paul Scully.
Plans for 2,088 new homes at Grahame Park get the go-ahead
Plans for more than 2,000 new homes at Grahame Park in Colindale have been given the go-ahead by the Greater London Authority (GLA).
Construction clients should support the supply chain as lockdown eases
UK construction clients need to keep the supply chain close as the industry prepares for an easing of lockdown restrictions, warns Turner & Townsend.
Actis backs MMC industry push post Covid-19
The speed of change over the past few weeks, from video conferencing to grappling with online technologies, may be the trigger to push the industry into placing more focus on MMC, says insulation specialist Actis.
Flood protection innovations tackle the threat of rising tides
StormMeister®, founded in 2010 by William M Snape, offers a wide range of innovative products and services dedicated to flood protection.
Scientists urge WHO to review indoor air quality in wake of...
The World Health Organization (WHO) must take swift action to establish global guidance on indoor air quality to reduce the spread of airborne bacteria and viruses in buildings, urges a new petition.
Manchester to North Wales motorway set for £12m improvements
The motorway which links Manchester to North Wales is getting £12m worth of maintenance schemes to provide better journeys for drivers.
Green light for L&G modular homes scheme in Selby
Legal & General has been given the green light to deliver modular homes on the site of the former civic centre in Selby.
Contractor updates safety measures to deliver projects amid Covid-19
Willmott Dixon has been able to keep sites open by adhering to social distancing practices and has updated its site rules to keep the team safe.
HS2 starts hunt for track systems suppliers
HS2 has begun the hunt for track systems suppliers to deliver 280km of high-speed track that will allow the UK to run some of the most frequent long-distance rail services.
West Midlands mayor urges Boris Johnson to boost £4.2bn transport fund
West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, has urged Boris Johnson to step up critical transport funding to help re-boot the region’s economy after the pandemic.
Urban Splash restarts modular factory production
Regeneration company Urban Splash has revealed it will reopen its construction sites and its House by Urban Splash modular factory from today (4 May).
South Shields residential scheme takes major step forward
South Tyneside Council’s cabinet has approved the appointment of a residential development partner to transform docks and brownfield land at Holborn into a living, working and entertainment quarter.
Latest BIM guidance unlocks digital ways of working
BSI, the Centre for Digital Built Britain and the UK BIM Alliance has released the fourth edition of ‘Guidance Part 2: Process for Project Delivery’ to help practitioners implement BIM.
Winners announced on YouTube for RTPI Planning Excellence 2020
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, winners of the Planning Excellence Awards and of the Silver Jubilee Cup were revealed this year on the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)’s YouTube channel.
Green light for third crossing in Lowestoft
Planning permission has been granted for Suffolk County Council’s third crossing in Lowestoft.
State of the Nation review: Performance evaluation of new housing
In a major study funded by the Building Performance Network, Professor Rajat Gupta and Matt Greg of Oxford Brookes University have conducted a comprehensive review of key studies on new housing performance and Building Performance Evaluation methods.