BIM to be mandatory on high-rise residential projects
The government has proposed to make BIM processes mandatory on high-rise residential projects over 18 metres, as it sets out stricter measures to improve safety.
Kier to deliver next phase of Everards development
Kier has been appointed to deliver the £13.2m Everards development Phase 1B, this follows on from Phase 1A with a combined project value of £26.65m.
IES to use ICL technology for sustainable campus at UTAR
IES has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UTAR to use the ICL technology to develop a sustainable campus.
Wates expands business as it launches Wates FM
The Wates Group is set to expand its facilities management offering with the launch of Wates FM – a new business with expanded nationwide capabilities.
Persimmon site faces backlash over unauthorised road construction
Unauthorised roads being constructed at the Persimmon Homes development site at Lathro Farm, Kinross are to be fenced off and taken out of use.
Planning granted for waste management facility in Inverness
The Highland Council’s South Planning Applications Committee has granted planning permission for a new centralised waste management facility on part of the former Longman landfill site.
Lendlease begins work on London West End scheme
Lendlease has begun the construction of a seven-storey development on the corner of Oxford Street and Newman Street in the heart of London’s West End.
Gleeds takes the reins on Midland Met development
Gleeds has been named as the NEC4 project manager on the Midland Metropolitan Hospital development in Smethwick, West Midlands.
Paper diaries vs digital diaries in construction
Even though both paper diaries and digital diaries in construction both have their pros and cons, the pros outweigh the cons on digital. In the industry today, site workers see filling paper diaries as a real pain.
Former BHS warehouse makes way for new HS2 station
HS2 has released a set of new images showing progress at London Euston where the team this week completed the demolition of the former BHS warehouse.
Why the emergency services can benefit from modular construction
MTX Contracts explains how modular construction could benefit emergency services, especially those highly stretched medical services provided in A&E.
Wood wins contract at Hinkley Point C
Wood has won a contract to provide engineering and technical services to Hinkley Point C, the UK’s first new nuclear power station for more than 20 years.
Government invests £142m to boost housing infrastructure
The government is to invest £142m on widening bridges, building roads and connecting utilities to boost the construction of up to 8,500 properties across the UK.
Construction won’t reach gender equality until 2194
GMB, the construction union, has revealed it will take nearly 200 years to achieve gender equality in the construction industry.
IES to host in-depth web demos of new digital twin technology
IES has just announced dates for a number of in-depth webinars covering the capabilities and key features of each of the ICL tools.
Construction to unlock productivity boost for public sector
NHS could be boosted by the equivalent of 13,500 new nurses if there was a ‘construction revolution’ that could enhance the UK’s hospitals, new analysis from Mace suggests.
Ardmore begins redevelopment of Southwark Fire Station
Ardmore has been awarded the £85m main contract to redevelop the former Southwark Fire Station, into a major mixed-use development called Brigade Court.
Walters wins £10m brocastle highway contract
Walters has been announced as the principal contractor for the development of the £10m Brocastle Highway and Infrastructure works.
Scaffolding contractor fined after worker suffers fatal injury
Two contractors have been fined after a scaffold company employee suffered fatal injuries following a fall through a fragile roof during construction work at a factory in Staffordshire.
Proposal for 87 new affordable homes in Kirkintilloch
Plans to build 87 affordable homes on the site of the former headquarters of East Dunbartonshire Council in Kirkintilloch have moved one step closer.
Peter Bamfield joins highways executive team at Amey
Amey has announced the appointment of Peter Bamfield as business director to its highways executive team.
Weekly earnings for tradespeople drops 5.5% in May
Weekly earnings for tradespeople across the UK construction sector decreased by 5.5% in May, according to figures released by Hudson Contract
Inspiring diversity and inclusion in the construction industry
Over 200 construction professionals gathered at the Hilton in Manchester, for the Inspire Summit, which is continuing to act as a platform for encouraging debate on diversity and inclusion in the construction sector.
Van Elle appoints former Balfour Beatty MD
Van Elle has appointed former MD of Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering, Malcolm O’Sullivan, to head its largest division.
Shaping the next generation of office design
Nicola Gillen of AECOM explores how emerging technology and changing needs will shape the next generation of workplace design.
Using 3D VR to verify tunnel systems safety
More transport infrastructure is being built below ground. 3D VR can help to ensure tunnel systems and stations are properly ventilated.