Why we must reform the way we procure our infrastructure
Ron Fraser, executive director of Construction Scotland, discusses why the construction industry must reform the way they procure infrastructure.
How developers and planners can meet the needs of local plans
Stephen Pratt at Godwin Developments, discusses securing planning approval for the Landmark building, which is set to become Derby’s tallest building.
L&G announces new operating model for property management
LGIM Real Assets (Legal & General) announces that it has established a new innovative operating model for managing its buildings, which is set to help disrupt the property industry.
Five ways to a greener construction site
Sam Tracey discusses five eco-conscious ways to lower the construction sectors carbon footprint and make a greener construction site.
JCT podcast episode 2: Digital Twin
In this podcast JCT chair, Richard Saxon CBE introduces the concept of the Digital Twin and its application in the construction industry.
Prater secures Manchester Airport Terminal Two package
After successful work on Manchester Airport Pier One and Link Bridge, Prater has been appointed to deliver another complete envelope package to the airport’s new Terminal Two.
Record year for Turner & Townsend as turnover hits £640m
Turner & Townsend reported their ninth consecutive year of growth, with turnover reaching £640m for the year ending 30 April 2019.
£2.9m funding to boost property flood resilience
Communities across England are set to be better protected against the impacts of flooding thanks to £2.9m of government investment, environment minister Thérèse Coffey has confirmed.
VolkerFitzpatrick & Osborne win new Highways England contracts
Highways England has signed a £61.4m contract with supply chain partner Geoffrey Osborne Ltd and a £52.4m contract with VolkerFitzpatrick.
Morgan Sindall to deliver £97.5m Hackney regeneration scheme
Morgan Sindall has been appointed to deliver two schemes for Hackney Council worth a combined total of £97.5m, as part of the Hackney regeneration scheme.
3D CAD & BIM search engine gets the go-ahead
Software developer CADENAS has created a visual search engine to find and download millions of 3D CAD & BIM models from manufacturer catalogues worldwide.
Interserve named as preferred bidder for High Point Academy
Interserve Group has been named as the preferred bidder to build the £8m High Point Academy in Wednesbury, West Midlands.
Thomas Sinden to deliver new homes at infill site in East...
Thomas Sinden has been appointed by Poplar Harca as the contractor to deliver 13 new homes at an infill site in East London.
StormMeister® flood protection innovation
One of the major innovative changes to take place within StormMeister® has been the introduction and application of CAD software to its flood protection products.
HS2: High-speed railway ‘costs could spiral by £30bn’
The cost of the UK’s HS2 high-speed railway line could cost as much as £30bn over its original £55.7bn budget, according to the Financial Times.
Amey Consulting wins funding to improve roadside air quality
Amey Consulting has won funding for two innovative projects that will use smart technology to improve air quality around major A roads and motorways.
Elecosoft reaches supplier status on G-Cloud 11 framework
Elecosoft plc has announced its latest cloud-based software have been listed on the G-Cloud 11 framework.
Cheshire West and Chester adopt part two of its local plan
Cheshire West and Chester Council Members have adopted the Cheshire West and Chester Local Plan (Part Two) presented to full Council.
Survey shows growth in timber as a construction material
There has been a definite increase in the specification of timber as a construction material in the UK, according to a recent survey conducted by Södra Wood.
UK government announces £58m to transform Cardiff Central Station
The UK government has announced up to £58m funding for upgrades to the Cardiff Central Station, which will deliver improved access and platforms for longer trains.
Plans for Derby student accommodation get the green light
Godwin has announced their plans to develop an eight-storey state-of-the-art student accommodation scheme in Derby which has been approved by Derby City Council.
Government calls on housebuilders to protect British wildlife
Communities secretary, James Brokenshire has called on developers to do more to protect British wildlife.
It’s time to rethink urban regeneration
Kim Vernau, CEO of BLP Insurance, discusses how urban regeneration plays a major role within the present and future direction of the UK’s housing landscape.
Plans for 283 council homes in Aberdeen move forward
Aberdeen City Council has selected First Endeavour LLP to deliver 283 new council homes, in what is considered the largest council housebuilding programme of its kind in Aberdeen in more than half a century.
Economic plan to make Oxfordshire global innovation centre
Oxfordshire Local Industrial Strategy, designed to cement the county’s reputation as one of the foremost areas in the world to innovate.
Resurfacing work to get underway at Temple Gate
Temple Gate will be resurfaced over a three week period of night works, marking a major milestone in work to transform the busy traffic intersection.