New group to tackle building safety issues between landlords and residents
Social housing residents are to team up with their landlords to trial innovative methods of communicating building safety matters to residents as part of a new Government-appointed group.
Construction to reap the rewards of digitisation, CITB report shows
A new report published by CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) shows that construction can reap major rewards from digital skills and technology, but only if it takes decisive action in the next five years.
Wates appointed to £3.5m Hammersmith & Fulham maintenance
Wates Living Space, the social housing repairs company, is set to commence repairs and maintenance for 7,000 homes on behalf of Hammersmith & Fulham Council.
Fusion21 appoints contractors to £800m construction works framework
Fusion21 has revealed the successful contractors appointed to its national construction works & improvements framework, worth up to £800m over four years.
Balfour Beatty collaboration to develop automated BIM solution
Balfour Beatty has partnered with Leeds Beckett University, White Frog Publishing and Coventry University to create an automated solution to help the construction industry adopt BIM.
Green belt land: Could it save our housing crisis?
With the housing crisis at a critical point and the uncertainty of Brexit hanging over the nation, some believe that utilising our green belt land could be the best solution to the current lack of affordable housing, Adam James discusses more.
GMB slams Barking & Dagenham for approving tower with no social...
GMB has slammed Barking and Dagenham Council for approving two new tower blocks on crown house site without any social housing after council says it has over 7,000 on the housing waiting list.
CMA investigates suspected anti-competition in construction
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has revealed it is investigating suspected anti-competitive arrangements in the supply of construction services in the UK.
BSRIA: Europe set for rapid growth in smart connected HVAC
Europe is seeing rapid growth in the market for Smart Connected HVAC, according to BSRIA which estimates the total market for Smart Connected HVAC in Europe to be worth almost €200m.
HS2 completes demolition at site of new Old Oak Common crossover
HS2 has revealed that it has completed its biggest demolition challenge yet, as it clears a construction site close to the new Old Oak Common ‘super-hub’ station.
Collaboration addresses fire and security on flat entrance doorsets
In an unprecedented collaboration within the fire and security industry, three organisations with expertise in fire and security doorsets have combined their knowledge to offer guidance on flat entrance doorsets.
BakerHicks launches Risk Cube to identify health and safety concerns
BakerHicks has launched the Risk Cube, an innovative way of protecting the health and safety of construction workers and end users.
Morgan Sindall to deliver regeneration of council sites in Brentwood
Brentwood Borough Council has announced Morgan Sindall as preferred joint venture partner for the redesign and regeneration of council sites.
Costain wins major A19 road improvements contract
Costain has been appointed to deliver major road improvements on the A19 for Highways England as part of their Regional Investment Programme (RIP).
Sunderland gets funding boost for £70.2m road upgrade
Roads minister Jesse Norman has announced that a stretch of the A1231 road between Northern Spire bridge and Sunderland’s city centre will be upgraded to a dual carriageway thanks to more than £40.5m of government funding.
CCS to focus on social value to enhance the image of...
The CCS is introducing steps to develop it for the next decade, working with the construction industry to create a new focus on social value.
Offsite construction aids sustainable community in Oxfordshire
Ed Vaizey, MP for Wantage, joined Greencore Construction to celebrate the opening of one of Britain’s most sustainable communities, in Longcot, Oxfordshire.
Major investment to boost construction skills in East Lothian
East Lothian is to share a £6m Housing, Construction and Infrastructure (HCI) skills gateway investment aimed at developing skills in the construction sector.
Performance Bonds in the construction industry
Advantage Insurance looks at the role of Performance Bonds in the construction industry in 2019
Residential sector: Upturn in contracts awards
The residential sector is looking positive after an upturn in construction contracts awarded during February, according to the latest analysis by Barbour ABI.
Make BIM Data Compliancy work for you and reduce your data...
Understanding how to implement ISO 19650 standards into your organisation can be a bit of a minefield
WSP to examine infrastructure requirements at Oxford Station
Engineering and professional services consultancy, WSP, has been appointed by the East West Railway Company to study the infrastructure requirements for an increased train service in and out of Oxford station.
Case study: Cocoon’s lightweight steel building system
With over 20 years’ experience with lightweight steel construction, The Cocoon team, based in Switzerland, provide a high standard of LGS design into modern commercial and residential buildings.
Demolition work underway on RAF Lakenheath site
A total of 18 buildings are being brought down to make way for construction of a flight simulator facility, a maintenance unit, new hangars and storage facilities at RAF Lakenheath as part of a Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) project.
How can housebuilders contribute to sustainable water management?
From water saving devices and rainwater harvesting to sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), there are myriad ways in which housebuilders can contribute to sustainable water management.
How a no deal Brexit will transform the construction industry
The UK is due to leave the EU on 29 March. Joanne Starkie of the Immigration Advice Service looks at what a "no deal" scenario could mean for the construction industry.