PCC issues £1,000 fine to Bolton-based architect
The Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) has issued architect Neil Pike, of Neil Pike Architects, Bolton with a penalty order of £1,000 after he admitted unacceptable professional conduct.
Overcoming the challenges of Exchange Information Requirements (EIR)
Graitec examines the key issues when complying with the Exchange Information Requirements and how they can be overcome.
Outline planning granted for logistics space at Symmetry Park
Tritax Big Box has received outline planning consent for a 2.31 million sq ft logistics space at Symmetry Park in Kettering.
Investigative works begin on Forge Island flood defence scheme
Rotherham Council’s Town Centre Masterplan is forging ahead as site investigation works begin on the Forge Island flood defence scheme.
Urban Land Institute launches Urban Technology Framework
The Urban Land Institute, creators of sustainable communities, has launched an Urban Technology Framework to help cities advance into the next generation.
Risky definitions when working at height
David Pojur, health and safety barrister at St John’s Buildings Chambers, comments on the risky definitions of roles when working at height, and the potential implications when corners are cut.
Construction academy opens at Leeds prison
A new £250,000 construction academy opened at HMP Leeds last week, to equip offenders in Yorkshire with valuable skills ahead of release.
Skanska Sweden to build two new development projects
Skanska Sweden has been commissioned by Aranäs Fastigheter to build two development projects and an office building in central Kungsbacka.
IES case study: NTU EcoCampus, Singapore
IES delivered a 3D masterplanning and visualisation model, along with virtual testing and building performance optimisation, for Nanyang Technological University (NTU)’s EcoCampus.
SEC Group Scotland says SMEs continue to suffer from poor payment
SMEs in the construction supply chain in Scotland are still suffering from poor payment performance and the latest initiatives by the Scottish Government have not yet had a major impact.
Green light to modernise health and social care services
The Board of NHS Highland has given the green light to a £48m investment to modernise health and social care services in Badenoch and Strathspey and Skye, Lochalsh and South West Ross.
TfL secures 12 major developments on Crossrail infrastructure sites
Transport for London (TfL) has secured a deal with Aviva Investors to build a mixed-use scheme, above Crossrail infrastructure and opposite the new Liverpool Street Elizabeth line station.
Concrete pumping company fined after death of worker
A concrete pumping contractor has been fined £15,000 following the death of concrete worker Garry Louis at a dockside apron-upgrade project on the Port of Felixstowe.
Galliford Try rejects £950m merger offer from Bovis
UK housebuilder Galliford Try has rejected a merger offer from competitor Bovis Homes after media speculation was rife over the weekend.
Independent Review of the Modern Slavery Act report: CIOB responds
“Construction and the Modern Slavery Act, tackling exploitation in the UK” report highlights business models and unethical processes in construction.
BSRIA global air conditioning study reveals connectivity uptake
The recently published BSRIA market intelligence study on the global air conditioning (AC) market continued to show growth in 2018.
Government to give £200m to replace Grenfell-style cladding: Is it Enough?
The government has confirmed that it will allocate £200m to fix private tower blocks that are wrapped in combustible aluminium composite material cladding, but will it be enough? Bushbury Cladding takes a look.
Mace appoints two senior directors
Mace’s cost consultancy business has appointed Darren Boyaram and Stuart Mudd as new senior directors as it continues to develop and expand.
UK builders merchants experience sales growth in Q1 2019
UK builders merchants experienced positive sales during the first quarter of the year, according to the BMF’s latest Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI).
FARO’s ScanPlan: Fast 2D building mapping
FARO’s handheld ScanPlan device can help quickly determine the accuracy and completeness of project information – and make it immediately shareable.
Britain’s housing crisis: Is it time modular housing became mainstream?
Jack Darbyshire at Weldwide discusses how the UK should embrace the desirability and affordability of modular housing to battle the housing crisis.
Allplan Bridge: Software supports use of BIM in bridge engineering
One year on from its first release, a host of new capabilities have been added to expand Allplan Bridge.
Hurley Palmer Flatt gives Principal Place a digital makeover
Modern in build and execution, the project is set to feature 175-metre tall towers offering 300 new residential apartments.
Minister warns construction must be ready for new payment rules
Minister for Implementation, Oliver Dowden, has reminded the construction industry that tough new rules on paying their suppliers on time are due to come into force in September.
Football club fined after fatal fall through fragile roof
St Albans Football and Athletic Club has been fined £1,000 after a volunteer fell through a fragile roof and died as a result of his injuries.
Construction industry ‘should brace itself’ for results of CMA investigation
A construction solicitor has warned that the construction industry should brace itself for the results of an ongoing investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).