Coronavirus’s impact on construction contracts
The coronavirus outbreak in China is causing disruption to construction contracts internationally, David Weare of Fladgate LLP explains who bear the risks of disruption.
Asbestos in post-2000 buildings: Course of action
HSE guidelines state that no asbestos fibrous minerals should be contained within commercial and non-domestic buildings constructed after the year 2000. But what is the recommended course of action when asbestos is discovered within post-2000 buildings?
Robertson wins Moda Living build-to-rent scheme in Edinburgh
Robertson has been appointed by Moda Living to deliver the first phase of the Springside scheme in central Edinburgh.
Housing shortage: Could modular construction be the answer?
Kenny Ingram, global industry director at IFS discusses how modular construction and technology could lay the foundations for the future of UK housing.
Saint-Gobain fined £400k after workers loses an arm
Construction materials company, Saint-Gobain Construction Products UK has been fined £400,000 after a worker was seriously injured, resulting in his left arm being amputated.
Urban Splash hires four new land acquisition experts
Urban Splash has strengthened its land acquisition team with four new hires, as Andrew Johnston, Richard Dingle, Sam Thomas and Laurence Chipperton join.
Construction professionals welcome HS2 decision
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced yesterday (11 February) that the divisive HS2 scheme would go ahead, as the construction industry reacts to the news.
Increase in construction output figures reflect industry ‘resilience’
The latest construction output figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows an increase of 0.5% in Q4 2019 compared with the previous quarter, as housebuilding finally 'pulls its socks up'.
Project calls on SMEs to deliver innovative air quality and mobility...
The SIMULATE project is on the lookout for SMEs to deliver innovative solutions to combat challenges in sustainable mobility and air quality.
Case study: Thames Tideway Tunnel powered by Open BIM and Solibri
Solibri and Evolve Consultancy collaborate on the Thames Tideway Tunnel project to adapt an Open BIM approach to support a flexible information flow.
Harrier Park partners begin work on RM Resources’ HQ
Harrier Park partners, Muse Developments and Rolls-Royce, together with new occupier RM Resources, have broken ground on their new 195,840 sq ft building, in the heart of the 67-acre mixed-use scheme.
Mace announces wave of appointments to its leadership team
Mace has announced the promotion of Jason Millett to the chief executive of consultancy, Davendra Dabasia as managing director for International, and Daniel Easthope as managing director for property UK and Europe.
Kier begins work on £21.2m Deer Park School in Botley
Kier has started construction on the £21.2m Deer Park School in Botley, to provide 1,000 pupils with first-class teaching facilities.
HS2: Government to give High Speed rail scheme the green light
The Prime Minister is expected to approve the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project today (11 February), according to several reports.
Guild Living submits plans for later living scheme in Epsom
A new scheme to convert unused NHS buildings into housing and care for older people is being planned in Surrey.
Top 50 contractors awarded £5.5bn of contracts in January
The top 50 contractors in January were awarded £5.5bn of construction contracts, as the Riverlinx Consortium took the top spot with a single award of £1bn.
UK construction equipment sales drop by 6% in 2019
UK sales of construction and earthmoving equipment decreased by 12.3% in the final quarter of 2019, which led to sales for the whole of 2019 showing a 6% reduction.
Bedfordshire Council sentenced after worker falls from height
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that the Bedfordshire Council did not have a risk assessment or safe system for working at height in place to retrieve items from the roof.
A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross scheme gets the green light
The A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross scheme has been given the go-ahead to upgrade the road from a single to a dual carriageway.
Government grants £500,000 for sustainable transport in Slough
The government has granted £500,000 to Transport for Slough which intends to use the grant to encourage residents and visitors to the borough to travel more sustainably.
Government action on late payments in construction ‘insufficient’, says AAT
As the issue of late payment continues to overshadow construction, Phil Hall of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), says maximum payment terms must be shortened and a clear, simple financial penalty regime for persistent late payers is essential.
£135m Swansea transformation scheme takes major steps forward
Cairn Group has been announced as the preferred bidder for the first phase of the Swansea Central hotel regeneration scheme, as the design for Swansea's landmark bridge is unveiled.
GroupBC’s CDE solution to enable digital twin of Canada Water
GroupBC has partnered with British Land to provide its BC Enterprise+ common data environment (CDE) solution to the new £3bn town centre at Canada Water in London.
Adjudication for specialist subcontractors: Sharing the risk ‘Fee Flex’
Peter Vinden, CEO of The Vinden Partnership (TVP), explains TVP’s Fee Flex approach to assisting specialist subcontractors recovering disputed accounts through the adjudication process.
Next generation of insulation: Lapolla FOAM-LOK FL2000
Explore the benefits of the UKs most innovative and revolutionary spray foam insulation system.
Garry Bowker joins Vinci’s north west office
Garry Bowker has joined Vinci Construction UK from Kier as director for the north west regional office.