Higgins joins The 5% Club to help construction apprentices
Higgins has announced a commitment to develop its people by joining The 5% Club, an industry-led initiative focused on driving momentum into the recruitment of construction apprentices, graduates and sponsored students.
[VIDEO] China builds hospital in 10 days to treat coronavirus patients
The Chinese city of Wuhan has built a new 1,000-bed hospital in just over a week to treat people infected by the coronavirus outbreak.
[VIDEO] Getting ready for the Sir David Attenborough in Antarctica
A major modernisation programme has started at the British Antarctic Survey’s Rothera Research Station to prepare for the arrival of the RRS Sir David Attenborough in one of the most challenging construction environments on Earth.
Bristol Housing Festival launches MMC architecture competition
The Bristol Housing Festival has launched an architecture competition, in partnership with Trinity College, to find a partner to design the college's student accommodation.
NAO: Government’s flagship prison initiatives fail to hit the mark
The government has failed to deliver the savings it hoped for by contracting out prison maintenance services, according to a new National Audit Office (NAO) report.
How can businesses take advantage of the construction industry upturn
The construction industry expected to increase by 5% by the end of 2021, James Hepton looks at how businesses can reap the rewards of an industry on the up.
Secondary glazing improves thermal performance at 11th-century hall
With the key issue being heat retention, Selectaglaze has recently upheld tradition at the Blue Mill while improving thermal performance throughout the Grade II* listed hall.
Dry lining specialists Astins appoints administrators
Drywall fit out contractor, Astins, has ceased trading as it appoints Andrew Duncan and Andy John of Leonard Curtis Business Rescue & Recovery as joint administrators.
£1.5bn A14 upgrade complete over half a year early
The £1.5bn A14 road scheme to improve journeys between the East of England and the Midlands has been completed more than half a year early.
[VIDEO] European Space Agency expands research into Moon Village
SOM has signed a memorandum of collaboration with the European Space Agency to expand the scope of their joint research into creating a Moon village.
Plans submitted for landmark new library at University of Bristol
Plans for a landmark new library at the University of Bristol have been submitted to transform the heart of its Clifton campus and provide an architecturally significant new building.
Morgan Sindall helps bridge the construction skills gap across England
According to CITB data, over 24,000 new construction workers will be required in East Anglia by 2023, in order to help bridge the skills gap in the region, Morgan Sindall has been engaging in a number of initiatives to inspire the next generation of construction professionals.
Timber systems lead the way for offsite home solutions
Stewart Dalgarno, director of product development at Stewart Milne Timber Systems, discusses how Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH) can overcome challenges currently faced by housebuilders and developers.
HoME: New coalition to tackle the accessible housing “timebomb”
A new coalition of campaigning organisations and housing associations are demanding action to ensure all new homes are accessible and adaptable.
Former rail MD at Amey joins Kier Highways
Nicola Hindle has been appointed by Kier as the new group directing manager for Kier Highways, Nicola will join the group in May from Amey.
Case study: WSP improves collaboration with online BIMs
WSP reveals how it removed the barriers to use BIM more often and with wider audiences by publishing it’s Building Information Models (BIMs) online.
Interserve supports National Apprenticeship Week 2020
Interserve has thrown its support behind National Apprenticeship Week 2020 as it offers a range of engineering, construction management and opportunities.
AI system to determine energy efficiency of commercial buildings
A system which uses artificial intelligence to determine the energy and cost efficiency of commercial buildings is being developed by the University of West of England (UWE Bristol), engineering firm TerOpta and Costain.
How engineered timber solutions are driving innovation in building
Structural timber technology is seriously reducing carbon emissions. Andrew Carpenter from the Structural Timber Association discusses the benefits of engineered timber solutions.
Demolition boss handed suspended sentence for unsafe asbestos removal
The owner of a demolition company has been handed a suspended sentence for failing to appropriately manage the removal of asbestos during demolition works.
BoKlok UK acquires three sites for sustainable homes
BoKlok UK Ltd, the sustainable home provider jointly owned by Skanska and IKEA, has announced the exchange of contracts on its first three developments.
Britlift spreader beams available via Unique Group’s global network
Unique Group has entered a new partnership with lifting and spreader beam designer and manufacturer Britlift in a move which will see Britlift spreader beams being offered for rental or purchase via Unique Group’s global network.
UK BIM Framework publishes new guidance on BIM standards
The UK BIM Framework has released 'Guidance Part 2: Process for Project Delivery' to support practitioners in embedding and implementing BIM.
Proposals submitted for Manchester Kellogg’s site transformation
Trafford Bruntwood LLP, the joint venture between Bruntwood Works and Trafford Council, has submitted plans for the transformation of the former Kellogg’s site in Stretford, Manchester.
Achieving Biodiversity Net Gain on construction projects
The Conservation Hierarchy is a new framework developed by the University of Oxford to help construction projects achieve Biodiversity Net Gain, improving infrastructure while protecting and enhancing the natural environment. Hollie Booth, Henry Grub and Professor EJ Milner-Gulland from the University of Oxford and Julia Baker from Balfour Beatty major projects explain.
CIH and Buildoffsite: A new partnership to transform buildings
The Construction Innovation Hub and Buildoffsite announced a new partnership at the Construction Show in London that will see Buildoffsite help to deliver the Hub’s mission to transform buildings and infrastructure.