Elecosoft UK releases Powerproject Vision
Elecosoft has released its new cloud-based collaboration and construction planning software solution, Powerproject Vision in the UK.
Marshalls acquires brick manufacturer EdenHall
Marshalls plc has acquired Edenhall Holdings Limited (Edenhall), Britain’s largest independent brick manufacturer and Europe’s leading supplier of concrete facing bricks.
UK infrastructure pipeline still has a long way to go, says...
The UK government’s National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline looks to be gaining ground, but more needs to be done to drive investment, according to analysis by KPMG.
Sci-Tech Daresbury development seeks contractor
Sci-Tech Daresbury has begun the tender process for the selection of a contractor to build its new 43,000 sq. ft. grade A office complex.
Buildoffsite to launch Design Offsite Hub
Buildoffsite, the membership organisation, are broadening their scope of expertise as they prepare to launch the Design Offsite Hub.
Lords to debate report on offsite manufacture for construction
The House of Lords will debate the Science and Technology Committee’s report ‘Offsite manufacture for construction: building for change’ on 12 December.
BIM adds value to intelligent buildings, says report
A new report from Navigant Research examines how building information modelling (BIM) adds value to intelligent buildings.
Consumer Code for Home Builders secures approval from CTSI
The Consumer Code for Home Builders, which sets customer service standards for the marketing, purchase, and sale of new homes, has been approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI).
Sadiq Khan approves Elephant and Castle redevelopment
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has approved the planning application for the £2bn redevelopment of the Elephant and Castle shopping centre in South London.
Demolition for former RECO site set to undergo development
Mick George discuss their involvement in the demolition and earthworks for the development of the former RECO site, making way for a number of projects.
Berkeley fined £130,000 after workers legs crushed
Two companies have been fined £180,000 after a structural engineer received serious crush injuries when a bundle of scaffold tubes rolled onto his legs while he was visiting a client’s construction site.
Scrap tyres recycled for road construction
German chemical company Evonik has created a process additive to turn scrap tyres into a recycled construction material for durable roads.
Construction director banned for failing to declare correct taxes
The director of construction worker supplier, RBT Dryliners and Plasters UK Limited, has been disqualified for seven years for failing to declare all the company’s tax liabilities.
Kier selected to deliver £45m Northstowe Education Campus
Kier has been chosen by Cambridgeshire County Council to carry out the first phase of the design and construction of its brand new £45m Northstowe Education Campus.
Engineering firm fined after worker suffers head injury
An engineering firm has been fined £16,000 after a worker suffered a serious head injury whilst assembling a steel frame.
Crossrail chaos as project could cost almost £3bn more
The opening of Crossrail is set to be further delayed until at least 2020, as costs spiral to almost £3bn more than the original budget.
World’s tallest modular towers hit major milestone
Tide Construction has reached a new milestone in delivering the world’s tallest modular towers in Croydon, by completing their core structures.
UK construction output flat-lines
Rising costs and continued uncertainty over Brexit are to blame for the slight drop in construction output, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Modular housing specialist goes into administration
Eco-friendly Highland construction business, Carbon Dynamic, has gone into administration following ongoing cashflow issues.
UK first as property is sold in Artificial Intelligence auction
Artificial Intelligence auctions gain momentum as the first English commercial property is sold by gAbi, the clicktopurchase® AI auctioneer.
Plastics in construction – Impacts, issues and alternatives
The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products’ (ASBP) third annual conference and exhibition will explore ‘Plastics in Construction – Issues, Impacts and Alternatives’.
Wates chief outlines corporate governance standards for private companies
A new code for the corporate governance of large private companies has been launched, providing a framework to meet legal requirements and to promote long-term success among private companies.
Advantage wins Insurance Company of the Year at Manchester awards
Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) won the prestigious Insurance Company of the Year award at the Manchester Business Awards.
Interserve rescue plan leads to 75% plummet in shares
Shares in Interserve – one of the UK's largest providers of public services – have lost more than 75% of their value after it revealed it is seeking a rescue deal.
Report sheds light on community-led solutions to housing crisis
A new report has revealed how community-led housing has the potential to generate a wealth of benefits amidst the housing crisis.
Kier celebrates 1000th project through Minor Works frameworks
Kier's 1000th project procured through the Scape National Minor Works framework will create a single-storey adult day care centre.