Construction manager of the year awards 2019 finalists
The shortlist for the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Construction Manager of the Year Awards 2019 has been revealed.
Construction app to ‘save lives’ on building projects
An innovative construction app has been developed by researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) to reduce injuries and save lives on construction projects.
Transport interchange for South Tyneside reaches final destination
The £21m transport interchange facility in South Shields, which incorporates a modern bus station and relocated Metro station, will welcome first passengers.
CMA disqualifies 3 more office fit-out directors for illegal cartel behaviour
Three more office fit-out company directors have been disqualified for illegal cartel behaviour, bringing the CMA’s total number to six.
Get your business ready for major changes to VAT
Andrew Dixon, commercial director of specialist finance at Aldermore looks at how construction firms can prepare themselves for impending changes to VAT.
Architects unveil designs for 100 Broad Street tower
Glancy Nicholls Architects has released their design for 100 Broad Street, set to be one of the tallest buildings in the UK outside of London.
Willmott Dixon wins £17m leisure and cultural centre in Harpenden
Willmott Dixon has teamed up with St Albans District Council again to deliver a new leisure and cultural centre in Harpenden.
Wates commits to improve gender balance in the industry
Wates Group has signalled its intention to dramatically improve the gender balance at the workforce at all levels with their plan 'WatesTogether'.
Two construction firms fined after employee falls from height
Two companies have been fined a combined £194,000 after an employee of a construction firm fell through a roof onto a concrete floor.
The best data for construction cost benchmarking
The pitfalls of using industry averages for construction cost benchmarking.
Construction sector prepares for downturn, warns FMB
Construction sector reorganising their workforce for a potential downturn, with higher levels of subcontracting and lower levels of direct employment.
ENGIE wins University of Leicester contracts worth over £200m
ENGIE has secured over £200m in contracts for state-of-the-art student accommodation and regeneration scheme with Freemens Common Village LLP, for the University of Leicester.
Coventry’s first modular home development complete
Social housing provider, Citizen has officially completed the first two modular homes at the Littlethorpe development in Coventry.
Khan says post-Brexit immigration plans would put construction at risk
Sadiq Khan has revealed the damage that the government’s immigration plans could do to London’s economy, as crucial sectors such as construction could struggle to fill key posts.
Work begins on Notting Hill Genesis homes
Work has begun on the first 229 Notting Hill Genesis homes of the Aylesbury regeneration project, 84% of which will be let at social rents.
Prefabricated homes to be craned into place on Bristol’s Park Street
Innovative prefabricated homes are set to be craned into an existing building on Bristol’s famous Park Street.
Graham completes Weavers Quay residential development
Graham has completed building work at Weavers Quay, the waterfront build-to-rent scheme in New Islington, East Manchester.
Constructing the value of social impact
Chris Farrell, managing director of Impact Reporting discusses the importance of reporting on social value in the construction sector.
Interserve wins £5.6m contract to build special needs academy
Interserve has been selected to design and build the new £5.6m Discovery Special Academy in Sheffield, as part of its Free School programme.
Improving thermal performance with secondary glazing
Secondary glazing can significantly boost thermal efficiency in listed buildings.
Construction Scotland strengthens team with Balfour Beatty appointment
Construction Scotland has expanded its Industry Leadership Group (ILG) by appointing Balfour Beatty Scotland and Ireland managing director, Hector MacAulay.
Demolition starts on London’s biggest housing regeneration scheme
Demolition has begun on one of London’s largest housing regeneration projects, as the £1bn scheme takes a step forward.
Construction firms fined after director blown off roof
Three construction companies have pleaded guilty after the director of one of the firms received serious injuries after falling 11 metres off a roof.
Hammerson submits plans for City Quarters concept in Birmingham
Hammerson has submitted a planning application to Birmingham City Council for the regeneration of its Martineau Galleries site as part of its City Quarters concept.
Hanzo Design fined £24,318 for illegal use of ‘architect’ title
Tatsiana Aliaksavana and her company Hanzo Design were each convicted of four charges of the criminal offence of misusing the title ‘architect’ and were fined £24,318.
Improving design and safety when working at height
James Gooder of SFS explains how understanding how protection works and what’s best for each situation can improve the safety of those working at height.