68 firms secure place on £250m Energy Efficiency Framework
Procurement specialist Fusion21 has revealed the 68 successful suppliers for its £250m national Energy Efficiency Framework.
Housing partnership to build 1,400 homes across South England
Aster Group and Vistry Homes have joined forces to deliver 1,359 new homes by 2024, the housing partnership consists of five joint ventures across the south of England.
Arup to develop vision for future of Kingston town centre
Arup has been appointed by Kingston Council, Kingston First and the Business Improvement District, to develop a new vision for Kingston town centre.
Transport infrastructure dominates infrastructure construction
Transport infrastructure continues to dominate infrastructure sector construction with around 57% of total output for 2019.
Using aerial photography to create 3D forest maps
The Forestry Commission is using the latest high-resolution imagery to create 3D visualisations of woodland management projects.
Highway network in Sheffield gets UK’s biggest smart tech overhaul
Amey, which operates Streets Ahead is putting itself at the forefront of smart technology to deliver efficiency in the city of Sheffield via a platform provided by Smart City operator, Connexin.
New affordable homes in Farnworth get the green light
60 new affordable homes in Farnworth have been given the go-ahead as part of an initiative to boost the number of affordable properties in Bolton.
Digital transformation: Cultural and behavioural barriers
Digital Transformation is a huge opportunity for the AEC industry that has struggled for decades with low productivity and low profitability. So, what can engineering and construction firms do to accelerate adoption?
Hayfield secures Woburn Sands site to deliver £28m development
Hayfield has secured an 8-acre development site in the historic town of Woburn Sands and a 16-acre development site in Blunsdon.
Smart energy grid to create sustainable energy districts in the UK
A revolutionary low carbon smart energy grid called GreenSCIES has been launched in the UK to transform lives, homes and businesses into sustainable energy districts.
Bilfinger wins £58m ‘balance of plant’ contract at Hinkley Point C
Hinkley Point C has awarded a new 'balance of plant' contract to Bilfinger to design and create 56km of specialised pipework for the new nuclear power station.
Demolition commences on Nottingham’s Crocus Place
The Demolition of a disused factory, known locally as the Hiltons Warehouse site, has begun to make way for the construction of Crocus Place, a Grade A office development in Nottingham’s Southside.
Higgins to deliver affordable homes at former Shredded Wheat Factory
Higgins has secured a £44m contract to deliver affordable homes at the former Shredded Wheat Factory in Hertfordshire.
Plans for Millwall stadium redevelopment unveiled
Millwall FC has unveiled plans to expand its football stadium, as the team says its ambition is to have facilities fit for the Premier League.
Work begins to rebuild damaged city wall in Chester
Council officers are working to solve a number of engineering challenges before work can begin to prop the collapsed section of the city wall in Chester.
BIM steps up to shape India’s new rail corridor
Larsen & Toubro have advanced BIM for rail on the second phase of India’s Western Dedicated Freight Corridor.
Build Aviator unveils one-stop shop to assist housebuilding
Build Aviator's House Types packages offer a one-stop shop to ensure you have everything you need from planning approval to building the finished product.
Amey Utilities appoints Nick Maggs as new power business director
Amey has appointed Nick Maggs as business director for its utilities power business, to improve and expand its power services across the UK.
New Actis CPD focuses on Part L compliance for insulation
The new Actis CPD module, certified by the Construction CPD Certification Service, looks at how installers can ensure their insulation and membrane use complies with building regulations.
Maple Grove to develop commercial scheme in Lancashire
Maple Grove Developments has been announced as the commercial development partner for the Lancashire County Council-led project.
CSIC board expands to drive cultural change across Scottish construction
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has appointed 11 new members to its governance board, reflecting the increasing appetite for collaboration across the construction industry.
Wernick’s new office pushes the limits of modular construction
Designed by Wernick’s in-house architectural team, the new modular building uses its Swiftplan® system to achieve an EPC rating of ‘A’ and BREEAM 'Excellent' standard.
FARO’s SCENE WebShare Cloud connects the ‘real’ world with datasets
In an interview with Jörg Braunes, product manager at FARO, we discuss the new features and how various groups of professionals can benefit.
Kier tops out on £98m Heatherwood Hospital development
Kier hosted a topping out ceremony at their £98m transformation programme, Heatherwood Hospital, to celebrate the completion of the main structure.
Iconic ‘super slender’ skyscraper gets the go-ahead in Birmingham
Plans for Birmingham’s first ‘super slender’ tower and the UK’s first habitable ‘super slender’ structure have been given the green light.
Company fined £36k after 700kg water pump falls on worker
Construction company, Fascel Group has been fined £36,000 after an employee was injured when water pump set weighing over 700kg fell on him.