Extraspace wins £40m contract to supply modular homes for homeless
Pan-London Accommodation Collaborative Enterprise (PLACE) has selected Extraspace Solutions to manufacture its modular homes for homeless Londoners.
Ending the dangers of working at height
Without government intervention falls from height will continue to kill, warns Ken Diable, managing director of work at height and fall protection safety specialist Heightsafe.
Are new sustainable drainage guidelines just a drop in the ocean?
New guidelines are being introduced to set standards for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). Martin Lambley at Wavin, looks at what we can expect to see.
Jacobs appointed to design new private terminal at Manchester Airport
Jacobs has been selected by Manchester Airports Group (MAG) to design its new PremiAir terminal, offering a unique private terminal for passengers flying on commercial airlines.
How digital twins benefit the AEC industry
Richard Shennan, digital business development director at Mott MacDonald takes a look at how digital twins offer a whole host of benefits for the AEC industry.
More jobs in construction for women with HS2
Women in the West Midlands looking for a new job are being encouraged to join a 6-week programme linked to future opportunities in the construction industry.
RICS report urges government to adopt Modern Methods of Construction
RICS has released a policy position urging ministers to consider how Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) could help ease the ongoing housing crisis.
Legal speed limits versus safe speeds
Andy Walters, managing director of vehicle tracking provider Quartix, describes how to redefine speed limits for your fleet and improve safety out on the roads.
The MPBA launches Volumetric Homes Group
Representing a broad spectrum of technologies, the MPBA recently launched a Volumetric Homes Group to reflect the huge demand in the residential sector.
Contractor found guilty for illegal removal of asbestos
An Oldham building contractor has been fined following the illegal removal of asbestos during a garage conversion.
Credit to Highways England for exemplar approach to consultation
About Access praise Highways England when looking at two case studies involving accessibility within their consultation procedures.
Glasgow Connectivity Commission unveils radical transport plans
The Glasgow Connectivity Commission has released a report which details transformative plans worth £10bn to regenerate the city’s transport system.
Case study: Bringing stakeholders together through BIM
Matt Woodhall, associate and lead for the Birmingham office of built environment consultancy Curtins, reveals how a forward-thinking approach to BIM can bring stakeholders together.
Wates wins £7m St Helens fire station contract
Wates Construction has been appointed to deliver the new £7m St Helens fire station, which will see the creation of a two-storey operational fire facility.
Construction companies suspended from Prompt Payment Code
Construction companies including Balfour Beatty, Costain, Laing O’Rourke and Persimmon have been removed from the Prompt Payment Code for failing to pay suppliers on time.
Cadent announces expansion of innovative ‘gas-bots’
Gas distribution network Cadent has announced a major expansion of its robotics scheme across North London.
Network Rail awards signalling contracts worth £750m
Network Rail has awarded six framework contracts worth £750m to deliver signalling and telecoms across the UK.
Value engineering in modular construction
Value engineering should be used at all of the modular manufacturing and construction stages to ensure a robust and cost-effective design.
Powerproject XV to deliver confidence in project schedules
Elecosoft has released the highly anticipated Powerproject XV, designed for use by planners and project managers across the whole spectrum of the planning and construction management sector.
Contractor pleads guilty after workers fall through uncovered hatch
As a consequence of this failure the resident of the property and her brother-in-law fell into one of the uncovered floor hatches and both sustained injuries.
Energiesprong targets net zero energy for apartments in Europe
After a successful start bringing the Dutch Energiesprong to Europe, the next three years aims to make net-zero energy suitable for apartment buildings across North West Europe.
Estimating software to help you win more construction work
Easy Price Pro discusses how its award-winning estimating software can help you quickly produce professional quotes to win more work.
55 council homes to be built at former school in Dumbarton
Plans to build 55 affordable new council homes on the site of a former primary school in Dumbarton have been approved by councillors.
Efficiency boost for local housebuilders
Spantherm is an innovative ground floor system from Creagh Concrete that is being adopted by a growing number of local housebuilders.
New projects take fit-out to the Next level
Graham’s interior fit-out division has secured projects worth up to £5m to fit out three new stores for high-street retailer Next.
Construction Services Group (CSG) – LGS Training
MWF client’s Construction Services Group (or CSG) produce custom light gauge steel components for many styles of building.