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Graitec EMEA win Autodesk Platinum award for fourth consecutive year

Graitec have been awared the Autodesk Platinum Award for "Top Reseller in Net Subscription Growth in EMEA", their fourth consecutive win.

No deal? Labour and skills recommendations for construction

The UK’s construction sector is already facing a significant shortage of skills and labour, CLC's No Deal Contingency Planning Report explains what No Deal could mean.

Remaking London’s Skyline

Irish developer Ballymore Group is building two towers near London’s Canary Wharf featuring wraparound balconies that create a vertical sky garden.

Contractor sentenced following illegal gas work

A self-employed drainage contractor has received a suspended sentence after conducting gas work he was not registered or competent to do and leaving it in a dangerous condition.

New council-built homes in North Manchester complete

40 Council-built homes are complete for the first time in more than 7 years completed in North Manchester The 40 new affordable Council homes in...

Advantage Insurance (AHCI) celebrates a strong start to 2019

Structural defects warranty specialist, Advantage Insurance (AHCI), are celebrating a strong start to 2019 with a recruitment drive and a focus on expansion Advantage Insurance...

ENGIE secures £1.3bn FM contract at Queen Alexandra Hospital

ENGIE has secured a long-term contract to provide total facilities management at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust’s Queen Alexandra Hospital (QAH) in a deal worth a total of £1.3bn.

Plans set for stronger tenant-landlord relationships

The National Housing Federation is launching an ambitious new programme of work to build a stronger relationship between housing associations and their tenants.

Innovation district near Glagow Airport gains business case backing

Development of a major innovation district near Glasgow Airport has taken a significant step forward as Renfrewshire Council approve the full business case.

Graitec acquires Spanish firm 2aCAD

Graitec, an international BIM, fabrication and design software developer for AEC has announced that it acquired 100% of the shares of 2aCAD, Spain.

Red danger zone safeguards construction workers

Engineering firm Colas has collaborated with Highway Service to maximise on site safety by beaming a clear red danger zone around its biggest machines.

Caledonian Modular awarded two offsite schools worth £38m

Modular building specialist Caledonian has won two large school projects under the Department for Education (DfE) frameworks in quick succession worth £38m.

Outsourcing Playbook to future-proof public contracts

The government has published its Outsourcing Playbook, designed to improve how it works with the construction industry and deliver better public spaces.

CCC report says UK homes unfit for climate change challenges

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has urged the Government to improve the quality of UK homes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Infrastructure contract awards up 18.5%

The value of infrastructure contract awards was £1.5bn during January 2019 – an 18.5% increase on December 2018.

Concrete offsite solutions provide versatility and sustainability

Precast concrete is virtually unlimited in its application including the entire structure or selected elements such as frame, floors, walls, stairs or balconies.

Elecosoft appoint Malcolm Emmerson as key account manager

Elecosoft has announced the appointment of Malcolm Emmerson as the key account manager at the company’s Haddenham office.

Morgan Sindall reveals record results for 2018

Morgan Sindall Group has revealed record profit for 2018, as adjusted profit before tax was up 23% to £81.6m on revenue of £2.97bn, a 6% increase on the previous year.

Falkirk Gateway project appoints preferred developer

Hargreaves Services plc and Fintry Estates Ltd have been appointed as the preferred developers for the Falkirk Gateway project.

New port on the River Thames gains development consent

The Port of Tilbury has received development consent from the Secretary of State for Transport to build Tilbury2.

Plans for the Sixth in Belfast given the green light

Plans for The Sixth, a £75m redevelopment of the former Belfast Telegraph building, have been approved by Belfast City Council’s planning committee.

Keepmoat Homes announces new chief executive

Keepmoat Homes has announced the promotion of Tim Beale as the new chief executive and has also revealed the appointment of a new group production director.

Leeds submit application for modular council housing scheme

Leeds City Council and United Living have submitted a planning application for what could be the UK’s largest modular council housing scheme.

How can green construction techniques boost your project?

Green building technology has become one of the hottest trends in construction. The benefits of a green technology application in construction are far-reaching and comprehensive.

Mies’ Need for Simplification vs. BricsCAD® BIM

Mies espoused the concept of “less is more” long before the days of Building Information Modelling. As a director of the Bauhaus School, Mies sought to establish an architectural style that could serve as a Modern alternative

The Benefits Of AI (Artificial Intelligence) In Construction

Trimble discuss the use of artificial intelligence in construction roles, making job sites more efficient and economical.