New Cross-laminated Timber guide published
Lucideon has released a new testing guide for manufacturers of cross-laminated timber (CLT) in offsite buildings
Daedalus housing project receives unanimous support from planners
Wates Residential and Homes England's ground-breaking project to build 200 homes for local people in Gosport has been given the go-ahead by borough council planning bosses
Edinburgh Marina to provide major jobs boost
The developer of the new Edinburgh Marina development has today (6 June) confirmed that the number of new permanent jobs created, as a result of the £500m waterside development, will exceed the figure previously estimated by the City of Edinburgh Council in 2016
Willmott Dixon reports 14% profit increase
Willmott Dixon has credited its 14% increase in revenue and profits in 2017 to its concentration on contracting and separation of non-core activities
Cabinet approves Heathrow Airport expansion
After nearly 20 years of debate, the government has finally approved the controversial plan to construct a third runway at Heathrow airport, despite opposition from campaigners
Survey: 95% of property professionals positive about proptech
Property professionals now overwhelmingly regard proptech as an opportunity rather than a threat, but a clear majority are also sceptical about their own companies’ progress on adopting new technology, according to a new survey
Property Company celebrates sustainable development on World Environment Day
Sustainable innovation in the built environment has received a lot of attention recently with many experts suggesting that, in order to be successful, sustainability must become part of the culture of a business and be embedded into business systems
Geoquip gains approval for Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems
Heras UK discuss the approval of the Vision HS and Micralert HS Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems from Geoquip by CPNI CAPSS.
Councils gain new powers to deliver community homes
Councils are to receive new powers to help them provide the homes their communities need under proposed regulations published yesterday (4 June 2018) by Housing Minister Dominic Raab MP
Grenfell Tower: Expert lists catalogue of serious safety breaches
The Grenfell Tower inquiry has been told that a litany of safety breaches including a faulty firefighting lift, more than 100 non-compliant fire doors and a “stay put” policy that failed, all added to a “culture of non-compliance”
Progressive and phased Digital Transformation
In its latest webinar GroupBC delve into how digital transformation needs to be a progressive and phased approach to developing the capability and capacity needed to achieve sustained success
PCA conference to address ventilation and preservation of buildings
Time is running out to book a place on a trade body conference, developed to give the inside scoop on how to tackle excess moisture in property and protect buildings for the long-term
UK construction activity remains subdued in May
Latest PMI data signalled only a modest improvement in UK construction activity midway through the second quarter, with the pace of expansion matching that registered in April. Commercial activity growth accelerated to a three-month high in May; however, softer expansions in both residential and civil engineering activity were recorded
Heras welcomes Darfen to the family
Heras UK discuss the inclusion of Darfen Durafencing into their brand in order to deliver a greater nationwide service for perimeter protection.
Countryside lost to housing, despite increase in brownfield development
New government data has revealed that despite promising signs of an increase in brownfield development, greenfield land is still being lost to housing development at an unnecessary rate
Taking a holistic approach to Perimeter Protection
Heras UK discuss perimeter protection, focusing on the defence of critical national infrastructure from terrorism, espionage and other hostile activity.
Five Deadliest Construction Sites
Modern technology has revolutionised many aspects of modern life, including the efficiency and safety of construction sites around the world. However, it took a long time to reach our current level of health and safety. Here Insulation Express takes a look at some of the deadliest construction sites throughout history
UK Construction Week to champion innovative & pioneering ideas
Innovation is the key theme for this year’s UK Construction Week (UKCW) which returns to the NEC in Birmingham from 9-11 October
Constructing Plain Language Pledge to tackle BIM confusion
The UK BIM Alliance has been working with Dan Rossiter, the European and International Standards convenor for BIM terminology, to shape how the Alliance can lead by example in championing plain language
Permission in principle applications go live
A new way to gain planning permission has arrived today (1 June), applications for permission in principle (PIP) for small housing developments can now be made to local authorities in England
Scientists use domestic waste for greener roads
Scientists at Aston University in Birmingham have developed a way to transform ordinary domestic waste into material suitable for laying roads and pavements
Growing importance of cyber protection of Critical National Infrastructure
Heras UK discuss the how protection of National Infrastructure requires the amalgamation of both physical barriers and cyber protection.
Expansion and modernisation of UK universities
Cementaid look at some of the development sites at universities, where Caltite waterproof concrete has been utilised to waterproof and protect structures.
UK BIM Alliance welcomes the Hackitt Report
The UKBIM Alliance has welcomed the final report by Dame Judith Hackitt, ‘Building a Safer Future: Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety’, published last week
RSH quarterly survey says social housing is in a stable financial...
The Regulator of Social Housing’s latest Quarterly survey shows that the social housing sector has more than enough access to finance and is stable enough to respond to any potential changes that could affect the wider economic environment.
£45 million investment into Stirling and Clackmannanshire UK City Deal
The UK Government is investing more than £45 million in the Stirling and Clackmannanshire UK City Region Deal. The amount will be matched by funding from the Scottish Government, making the total more than £90 million