Worldwide MEWP fleet nears 1.5 million but uncertainty overshadows
The mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) rental market is still thriving, with the worldwide fleet nearing 1.5 million units, but uncertainty clouds longer-term outlooks.
Modular ZEDpods development to build 11 homes in Bristol
This ZEDpods development proposes to build 11 homes. It pioneers a way to create a 100% affordable and low carbon housing development.
British Steel on the verge of administration
Gill Furniss asked the Government to make a statement following media reports that British Steel is on the verge of administration.
British Safety Council: Outdoor workers must reduce air pollution
A recent White paper published by the British Safety Council looks at the impact of air pollution on the health of outdoor workers.
Office design is the key to business success, says study
British businesses could be hindering ‘innovation and creativity’ due to the design of their workplace, according to a study recent YouGov survey.
UK’s first environmentally friendly road on housing development
Springfield Properties has taken a major step towards making its developments more environmentally friendly after using waste plastic to build a road.
CCS expands to offer registration to professional services
The Considerate Constructors Scheme has expanded to offer professional service organisations the opportunity to register with the Scheme.
Construction information going digital
GroupBC looks at some of the challenges going digital can resolve including communication, construction information, data security and compliance.
BBA releases EWIS wind-loading technical case study
Building designers, specifiers and contractors working with external wall insulation systems (EWIS) have fresh technical guidance following the publication of the BBA's ‘Resistance to Wind-Load’.
Number of young surveyors increases by 30%
New research by RICS has revealed that young people are seeing the benefits of a career in construction, with a 30% increase in the number of young surveyors.
Fasteners and fixings to fix the construction crisis
Vincent Matthews, marketing manager at SFS, discusses how fasteners and fixings can raise productivity once again and help keep construction work on track.
Tetra Tech to acquire WYG for £43m
Tetra Tech has made an offer to acquire the outstanding shares of WYG for 55p per share, in a move that would expand its geographic presence.
Arup appointed to Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan
Built environment and consultancy firm, Arup, has been appointed as lead advisor on the next stage of developing Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Plan.
Empty homes brought back into use in South Ayrshire
Figures reveal that South Ayrshire Council has more than exceeded its targets for bringing empty homes back into use.
VolkerFitzpatrick to upgrade Waterbeach and Littleport stations
VolkerFitzpatrick has been appointed to upgrade the stations at Waterbeach and Littleport, extending the platforms to accommodate longer, eight-carriage services.
London office construction hits three-year high
The construction of new offices in London is at its highest level in three years, according to Deloitte Real Estate’s latest London Office Crane Survey.
Interserve wins £8m specialist education construction contract
Interserve has been selected by the Department for Education to design and build Prospect House to deliver specialist education for children in Manchester.
Housebuilding firm fined after worker struck by steel beam
A housebuilding company has been fined £60,000 after a sub-contracted worker suffered serious facial injuries when he was struck by a falling steel beam.
Esh Civils continues to shape Yorkshire’s infrastructure
Esh Civils is reaping the rewards of its appointment to the YORcivils2 framework, a procurement route for 22 local authorities across the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Edinburgh moves forward on transformative proposals
Members of Edinburgh’s Transport and Environment Committee moved forward a series of strategic reports focusing on creating a more liveable city, enabled by an exemplar transport system.
ICE report: More focus on benefits of major infrastructure projects
More focus should be placed on the benefits of major infrastructure projects and less on cost, a report by the Institution of Civil Engineers has said.
The ‘Midlands ignored’ by House of Lords report on HS2
A House of Lords report recommends changes to the HS2 project without any consideration of the transport needs and opportunities in the Midlands.
1,000 new homes for Cardiff by 2020
Cardiff Council's 'Capital Ambition' targets at least 1,000 new council homes to be completed by May 2022.
Higgins hands over St Bernard’s Gate to Catalyst
Higgins has officially handed over the mixed tenure development, St Bernard’s Gate in the London Borough of Ealing to Housing Association, Catalyst.
Construction company fined for noise and obstruction offences
Bristol City Council has successfully secured a prosecution following a number of noise and obstruction offences by a construction company working.
Launch of Liberty 196 logistics unit Brackmills Northampton
A major new logistics unit in Northampton has been launched to agents, paving the way for new jobs to be created in the town.