Lancaster Uni Management School awards £18.8m contract to local firm
The Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) has awarded an £18.8m contract to John Turner Construction Group, who will create a state of the art extension for the building.
Lessons modern engineers gained from the ancient pyramids
The Great Pyramid of Giza demonstrates the exceptional engineering skill of the Ancient Egyptians – and hold many lessons for their modern counterparts, says Professor Peter Debney.
ACAI responds to MHCLG committee sessions on building regulations
The House of Commons MHCLG Committee has taken evidence from Dame Judith Hackitt and Housing Minister Kit Malthouse on the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety.
astudio secures planning permission from London Borough
astudio have secured planning permission for revolutionary modular housing project from major London Borough.
Statutory adjudication comes of age
Michael Gerard of Michael Gerard Solicitors looks at how the adjudication process can help settle disputes within the construction industry.
Nottinghamshire County Council supports £200m infrastructure projects
Nottinghamshire County Council is supporting major infrastructure and capital projects costing over £200m to help boost prosperity for its residents and local economy.
Balfour Beatty awarded £241m overhead line project
Balfour Beatty has been appointed to deliver the £241m North and South 400kV overhead line project on behalf of National Grid.
Trio revealed for Barking & Dagenham regeneration
Be First, Barking and Dagenham Council’s regeneration company, has revealed the three companies that will join the second Lot of its new Development Framework for major projects of £10m and over.
Polypipe welcomes new MD to civils division
Polypipe, a manufacturer of climate and water management solutions, has appointed Steve Durdant-Hollamby as managing director to lead one of its biggest divisions.
Glasgow gains first-ever City Urbanist
Professor Evans of the Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh School of Architecture has been appointed as Glasgow’s first-ever city urbanist.
We need to talk about cities
How can we use city data to create urban wellbeing? Tom Leaver of Future Cities Catapult takes a look.
£280m housing investment planned in Falkirk
Falkirk Council has confirmed a £280m housing investment over the next five years to improve existing homes and create new homes in the town.
‘Green Vest’ scheme to encourage young people into construction
W M Donald and Stewart Milne Homes have created the innovative ‘Green Vest’ scheme to encourage young people to consider construction as a career choice.
Willmott Dixon lands £15m contract in Doncaster
Willmott Dixon has been awarded a £15m contract by Doncaster Council to deliver the town’s new Central Library and Museum.
Builder sentenced after serious gas safety failings
A builder based in Essex has been sentenced after putting three people at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Designing buildings to improve mental health
We must take the lead on designing for mental health, writes Ben Channon, senior architect at Assael Architecture and author of Happy by Design: A Guide to Architecture and Mental Wellbeing.
Misuse of spreader beams – still an issue?
Britlift look at the misuse of spreader beams, which is common in the industry, providing an explanation as to the issues.
BAM acquires stake in Irish modular homes specialist
Royal BAM Group has acquired a non-controlling share in modular homes provider Modern Homes Ireland (MHI).
Engineering company fined after apprentice injured
An engineering company has been fined after an apprentice suffered serious hand injuries when he was drawn into machinery.
Next phase of Chester Northgate regeneration moves forward
The next phase of Chester Northgate’s regeneration scheme has moved forward, as Cheshire West and Chester Council’s plans are backed by Councillors.
Non-executive director for UK BIM Alliance: Elaine Lewis
Elaine Lewis, Managing Director of Cadventure has joined the UK BIM Alliance as a Non-Executive Director (NED).
Construction bodies urge action to tackle severe skills shortages
Leading construction bodies have called for combined action between industry and Government to address severe skills shortages.
Polypipe Terrain renamed to boost commercial construction
Polypipe, manufacturer of climate and water management solutions, has renamed one of its most recognisable divisions.
Recognition system for architects in the event of a ‘no deal’...
The government has issued guidance on the recognition system for architects holding European Economic Area (EEA) qualifications.
Grayling reaffirms government’s commitment to HS2
Transport secretary Chris Grayling has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to HS2, squashing rumours that the second stage of the project might not happen.
CSIC and CITB collaborate to tackle construction skills
CSIC and CITB have formed a new partnership to help address the shortage of innovation skills in the construction industry.