How centre of gravity affects a lift (in simple terms!)
Technical Director of Britlift, Anthony Culshaw, shares simple explanations of commonly seen but not always fully understood lifting and rigging scenarios.
Why we should be saving energy: A manifesto for saving the...
Dr Don McLean, IES Founder and CEO, discussing the importance of saving energy in the ever-growing need to save the planet as a whole.
4 construction industry trends gaining traction in 2019
This post by bathroom specialists, Jaquar, will explore the top established construction trends of last year that are continuing to gain traction and influence the construction industry in 2019.
Overcoming the human ‘cognitive biases’ that prevent climate action
Dr Don McLean, IES founder and CEO, discusses how their new IES technology will make it possible to create a Digital Twin of any community to simulate its lifecycle and plan the right solutions, addressing a number of negative cognitive biases.
Kier wins pre-construction phase of Paisley Town Hall
Kier has announced a significant heritage contract win after being appointed by hub West Scotland to carry out the pre-construction phase of the £22m transformation of the Paisley Town Hall.
How BIM encouraged collaboration at the Sibson building
The University of Kent’s Sibson building was designed to encourage collaboration and communication; the project enabled BIM collaboration and coordination throughout.
Lovell and Wise Living partner up to deliver new homes
Lovell has announced a multi million-pound partnership with Wise Living to deliver new low-rise suburban family homes specifically for the private rental sector across the UK.
Lord Stanley Fink appointed chairman of Project Etopia
Modular housebuilder Project Etopia's main investor Lord Stanley Fink has joined the firm’s board as its chairman to help the company achieve its growth as an offsite construction specialist.
Interserve wins mechanical and electrical maintenance contract
Interserve Group Limited has won a contract to deliver mechanical and electrical maintenance services to Crown Paints Limited
Crown Paints is part of the Hempel...
Garden community in Exeter to deliver 20,000 new homes
A new garden community of up to 20,000 essential new homes will be built across Exeter and the surrounding area, the Minister of State for Housing has revealed.
Councils sell over 200 sites to community led housing groups
Research undertaken by the National CLT Network has revealed a third of local authorities in England are now supporting community led housing development.
BMHT to build 2,708 new homes by 2029
The Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust (BMHT), the council's housebuilding division, has published plans to build 2,708 new homes by 2029.
Mears to deliver gas servicing to over 18,000 properties
Mears Group has partnered with Longhurst Group to deliver gas breakdown, gas servicing and gas installations as part of a ten year contract.
Committee report urges rethink of High Speed 2
The Economic Affairs Committee has released a report urging to HS2 Ltd to merge the northern section of High Speed 2 with the Northern Powerhouse Rail.
Balfour Beatty wins £65m Network Rail seasonal treatment contract
Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £65m contract to operate and maintain 21 of Network Rail’s seasonal treatment multi-purpose vehicles (MPV).
How digital twins are disrupting the manufacturing sector
Ben Sheath, VP and managing director at Siemens PLM Software, takes a look at the value of the digital twin in enabling flexible manufacturing, reducing time to market and cost, all while improving quality.
UK housebuilders: A Future Homes Standard to tackle climate emergency?
Gwyn Roberts, homes and communities lead at BRE, says UK housebuilders should take the initiative now to ensure better performance through higher quality.
Interserve: New appointments and strategy for fit-out business
Interserve Group has announced several appointments to its senior management team as part of the wider reorganisation of its Paragon and London and South East fit-out businesses.
When demolitions go wrong
HSE looks at the learning points from incidents that have occurred during demolition following the Channel 5 documentary “When Demolitions Go Wrong”.
NBBC submit planning applications for 28 modular homes
Nuneaton and Bedworth Council (NBBC) have submitted planning applications for a total of 28 modular homes across four sites.
Transforming infrastructure: Skills for the UK’s megaprojects
Balfour Beatty sets out how the construction industry and Government can bridge the significant skills shortage the sector is currently facing.
Skanska UK pledges to be carbon neutral by 2045
Skanska UK has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2045; its new carbon reduction target includes cutting all direct and supply chain emissions.
Thomas Sinden wins £3.7m contract from Freshwater Group
Thomas Sinden has been awarded a £3.7m development scheme from The Freshwater Group of Companies for 7-11 St Johns Hill, Clapham, Battersea.
Partner sought for Salford Crescent masterplan
Salford City Council and the University of Salford have launched their search for a private sector partner to deliver the ambitious £800m masterplan for Salford Crescent.
Date set for statutory consultation on Heathrow expansion
Heathrow has announced that its statutory 12 and a half-week consultation on its expansion plans will launch on 18 June.
Adjudicators’ decisions: Getting a second bite of the cherry?
Peter Vinden discusses, "When is a decision not a decision and when is it legitimate to adjudicate a dispute when, it is argued, that dispute has already been decided in an earlier adjudication?"