MP Building fined £65,000 after carpenter falls from height
Hitchin-based construction company, MP Building, has been fined £65,000 after a carpenter fell from height.
The challenge of creating sufficient affordable housing
Structural warranty specialist Advantage Insurance (AHCI) has been taking a closer look at the affordable housing issue.
Will buildings of today be able to perform under the demands...
Richard Tibenham of Greenlite Energy Assessors says a case of two highly energy-inefficient and ‘hard-to-treat’ buildings, built in 2013, should serve as a warning to the whole construction sector as focus turns to zero carbon operation.
Westridge Construction wins Brighton Dome redevelopment
Brighton & Hove City Council has chosen Westridge Construction as the preferred interim contractor to continue essential redevelopment work on Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre.
Muse and Schroders approve funding deal at Cheadle Royal
Muse Developments has secured a funding deal, as Schroders Regional Office Property Unit Trust agrees to acquire a new scheme currently under construction at Cheadle Royal.
Gloucester architect fined £1,500 for unprofessional conduct
The Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) has issued architect Gordon Simpson of Art Hand Ltd, with a penalty order of £1,500 following unacceptable professional conduct.
Security secondary glazing: The unseen levels of security
Selectaglaze secondary glazing can provide an unseen level of security to any property. It creates a second barrier of protection from the inside that can prevent the most determined thief or protect the occupants from the effects of bomb blast.
Construction workers detained in counter-fraud operations
Seven construction workers have been detained on suspicion of working in Britain illegally during unannounced counter-fraud visits by CITB, police and the Home Office.
Structural Design in the BIM Workflow
BIM Workflow: Have you adopted a ‘dual strategy’ approach? What are the important factors when choosing the right structural design tool for the job?
Norwegian school passes strict environmental standards
The Sydskogen School, a public school in Norway has become the first to achieve the highly regarded Nordic Swan Eco-label.
Can modular construction improve affordability?
Can modular construction improve affordability? The simple answer is yes, but, when it comes to modular construction, there are a lot more benefits involved than just cutting costs.
Pushing the boundaries of offsite construction for emergency care
Raymond Millar, construction director at McAvoy Group, looks at how a new ambulatory care facility was delivered in Northumbria in less than a year – an unprecedented programme for the scale and complexity of the project.
Mike Brown to oversee Palace of Westminster restoration and renewal
Mike Brown MVO has been announced as the chair of the shadow Delivery Authority Board, which will oversee the execution of the Palace of Westminster restoration and renewal.
‘Game-changing’ tidal energy project gets the green light
Interreg France (Channel) England Programme has approved the largest ever Interreg project that could be game-changing for the European tidal stream energy sector.
Case study: Raining’s Stairs social housing development, Inverness
The Raining’s Stairs development provides high-quality social housing that has helped transform a long-vacant site in Inverness city centre.
£79m Manchester High Street scheme gets the go-ahead
The £79m proposal for the regeneration of 20-36 High Street in Manchester has gained a resolution to grant detailed planning permission by Manchester City Council’s planning committee.
CDBB appoints BSI to create hub for digital twin users
The Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB) has appointed the British Standards Institution (BSI) as hub facilitators for the Digital Twin Hub (DT Hub).
The use of admixtures to waterproof concrete: Part 8
In his latest article, James McDonald of Cementaid looks at the issue of curing concrete, structural defects and the importance of knowing how to avoid problems occurring in the first place.
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure partners with UTC Heathrow
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has partnered with University Technical College (UTC) Heathrow to provide opportunities for young people to enhance their skills.
WELL Building Standard: Designing with wellbeing in mind
Michael Davey takes a look at the WELL Building Standard, which aims to optimise design and operations to create healthier, happier workplaces.
Esh Build completes £1.2m project on pupil referral unit in Wakefield
Esh Construction has completed the refurbishment of a pupil referral unit at Springfield School in Wakefield which will provide more space and better facilities for 11-18-year-olds.
HS2 to streamline procurement process for civils sub-contractors
HS2’s main works civils contractors have collaborated to introduce a new system for assessing tenders, designed to increase efficiency and reduce costs in the supply chain.
Metal and timber: Making the right connections
Moisture and acetic acid are the biggest threat to metals being used with timber. Richard White of BM TRADA explains the importance of correct specification.
Construction director jailed after employee killed by excavator
Robert Harvey, director of Front Row Builders Ltd has been sentenced after an employee, Nicholas Hall, was crushed to death by an excavator bucket
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Cruden Building wins £12.7m affordable housing contract in Glasgow
Registered social landlord, Thenue Housing, has appointed Cruden Building, part of the Cruden Group, to deliver 77 new affordable homes in Glasgow.
Flood protection measures for construction managers and developers
Aquobex looks at the issue of blending effective flood protection measures with building aesthetics
Integrating flood protection measures into a new property design is often...