WSP to examine infrastructure requirements at Oxford Station
Engineering and professional services consultancy, WSP, has been appointed by the East West Railway Company to study the infrastructure requirements for an increased train service in and out of Oxford station.
Case study: Cocoon’s lightweight steel building system
With over 20 years’ experience with lightweight steel construction, The Cocoon team, based in Switzerland, provide a high standard of LGS design into modern commercial and residential buildings.
Demolition work underway on RAF Lakenheath site
A total of 18 buildings are being brought down to make way for construction of a flight simulator facility, a maintenance unit, new hangars and storage facilities at RAF Lakenheath as part of a Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) project.
How can housebuilders contribute to sustainable water management?
From water saving devices and rainwater harvesting to sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), there are myriad ways in which housebuilders can contribute to sustainable water management.
How a no deal Brexit will transform the construction industry
The UK is due to leave the EU on 29 March. Joanne Starkie of the Immigration Advice Service looks at what a "no deal" scenario could mean for the construction industry.
Griffiths to restart Dawnus Kingsway transformation project
Swansea Council has revealed that Welsh civil engineering contractor Griffiths will complete work on the £12m Kingsway transformation project.
Dudley council to undertake Unite’s pioneering construction charter
Dudley Council is to become the latest local council in the West Midlands to use its influence to support local construction workers by signing up to Unite’s construction charter.
Planning granted for modular accommodation in Bristol
United Communities has announced that planning permission has been granted for LaunchPad, which will commence building modular accommodation on the car park at the bottom of Alexandra Park in Bristol.
Partnership to boost modular homes on derelict Birmingham site
Homes England has agreed a £7.45m loan to support the development of the first of 1,150 homes at Port Loop on the edge of Birmingham City Centre.
Thames Water signs £200m contract to combat leaks
Thames Water has signed contracts worth a combined £200m with some of the industry’s leading suppliers to find and fix more leaks than ever before across London and the Thames Valley.
Placefirst unveils £27.5m build to rent plan for Bolton
Placefirst has unveiled its vision to transform a key site in Bolton Council’s town centre masterplan, the town's first urban village.
Development partners sought for £6bn Meridian Water phase 2
Development partners are being sought for second major affordable housing site at Enfield Council’s Meridian Water scheme.
Tolent begin work on £400m Kirkstall Forge project in Leeds
Tolent has been awarded the contract to build the first residential stage at Kirkstall Forge, a flagship £400m project in Leeds.
MPs criticise “over-budget and flawed” EastEnders E20 project
The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has criticised the BBC for underestimating the scale and complexity of its E20 project, which will be completed almost five years late.
Kier shares dip as group reveals £35.5m loss in Q2 2018
Kier has revealed it fell to a pre-tax loss of £35.5m in the second half of 2018 after it was hit by growing debts.
Exploring the future of building information modelling
Glyn Shawcross, engineering and design director of engineering solutions provider Boulting Ltd explains how future advances in BIM will continue to enhance control for contractors and clients.
RIAI publishes new BIM pack to support AEC digitalisation
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has published a new BIM pack for use across the construction industry to support the digitalisation of the AEC sector.
Swansea council staff replace Dawnus on Kingsway redevelopment
The previously stalled Kingsway redevelopment in Swansea’s city centre has reopened after council staff replace contractor Dawnus.
Housing maintenance workers plan industrial action over poverty pay
Workers employed by Mears and Mitie undertaking housing maintenance work for Crawley council are preparing for industrial action after nearly a decade of pay cuts.
Severn Trent reveals details of first contractors for AMP7
Severn Trent has announced details of the first contractors it intends to use to deliver its circa £2bn investment in its construction projects for AMP7
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Coventry to trail volumetric modular construction to combat housing crisis
Whitefriars Housing Association is to trial the use of volumetric modular construction homes in a joint project with Coventry City Council.
ENGIE secures £20m Scarborough LIFEstyle scheme
Scarborough Borough Council has approved a planning application by ENGIE, to build a bespoke over 55s housing development in Scarborough.
Buildoffsite welcomes new members
Buildoffsite has announced the latest additions to its membership, as it continues to drive positive change in providing high service in building control, offsite solutions and the UK construction sector.
Heat from HS2 trains could provide energy for new homes
Engineers developing the HS2 hub at Old Oak Common in North West London are proposing plans to tap heat from trains to heat up to 500 new homes.
What are the biggest challenges we face in construction?
Tate Consulting discusses the top five challenges the construction and engineering sector currently faces and how smart technology is evolving to help solve these issues.
Cabinet Office answers urgent question on Interserve
The Parliamentary Secretary at the Cabinet Office, Oliver Dowden, has reassured government and Interserve suppliers that the refinancing deal will not affect the delivery of public services.