Slavery, sourcing & community are top 3 Supply Chain issues
Modern Slavery, Responsible Sourcing and Community Engagement have emerged as the issues on which greatest improvement is being made through leadership, learning and support across the construction industry in 2018
FIA launches two courses from the qualification pathway
The FIA has launched two courses from the qualification pathway for Health & Safety plus the Environmental units which will build on the Foundation course
Futurologist predicts construction technology by 2075
A report examining the role that technology will play in the construction industry in the future has highlighted that drones, 3D printing and roofs made from recycled plastic bottles will all be possible by 2025
Global construction costs set to rise
According to a new survey by Turner & Townsend, global construction costs are predicted to rise by 4.3% this year, with New York remaining the world’s most expensive place to build
Research reveals 78% of construction workers in the midlands struggle with...
Research carried out by Aquarius Life as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May) has found that 78% of construction employees in the Midlands experience stress that they struggle to cope with, with 2% admitting turning to alcohol or drugs to help deal with stress or pressure
McBAINS appoint new Director of Architecture
Leading construction consulting and design agency McBains announced that Mark Baseby has been appointed Director of its Architecture team.
Sadiq Khan calls for more powers to speed up land developments...
Research commissioned by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has shown how we can learn from countries such as the Netherlands, Germany and the USA on how to speed up processes on land developments.
Urban renewal begins at the bus stop
Alistair Branch, Director at Stephen George + Partners architects, gives his advice on how the regeneration of "depressing" bus stations can have a knock-on effect on the community as a whole
196 Deansgate, Manchester Adopts Under Floor Air Conditioning
AET Flexible Space, leading provider of underfloor air conditioning systems, is proud to have been part of the phased refurbishment of the historic building at 196 Deansgate in Manchester
Stewart Milne Homes to deliver 500 homes through the Home Building...
Stewart Milne Homes North West has secured £11.5m from Homes England through the Home Building Fund to allow the delivery of around 500 new homes in the North West with a development value of £125m
Script&Go to present at the 2018 COMIT Annual Conference
Later this month, Script&Go’s founder and CEO, Benôit Jeannin will be speaking on the 1st day of the forthcoming 2-day COMIT Annual Conference (#COMIT2018) in London and will be addressing a range of construction and technology stakeholders on issues relating to this year’s conference theme: “Digital Construction, Lighting the Way.”
CIOB joins the battle to eradicate worker exploitation
A new report from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) says that the construction industry is failing to eradicate worker exploitation, despite recent legislation. Lowest cost tendering, abuse of the retentions system and late payments are pricing ethical practices out of the industry
Resource efficiency in construction could answer carbon emissions
UK emissions are expected to exceed the government’s fourth and fifth carbon budgets, which set emissions targets in the 2020s and 2030s. However, new research shows that improving resource efficiency in the construction sector alone could halve projected excess carbon emissions in the 2020s
The Rise of Rentals: What the Future Holds
In the face of ever inflating house prices, renting has become the only option for many would-be buyers. With reports indicating a quarter of UK households will rent privately by 2021, this new market dynamic presents a serious set of challenges and opportunities for stakeholders at every level.
Government fire safety proposals ‘could encourage desktop assessments’
Government proposals to limit the use of desktop assessments to test the fire performance of external cladding systems could actually increase their use and potentially lead to dangerous materials being installed on buildings.
Financial Conduct Authority launches Interserve investigation
Interserve is under investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority over the company's handling of inside information and market disclosures.
Industry frustration on the rise over government enforcement of BIM mandate
There is growing frustration with the speed and direction of travel with which BIM is being embedded as "business as usual", according to a major industry review.
Builders call for tighter regulations to diminish cowboy builders
A study from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), states that a gargantuan 80% of builders, are in desperate need for regulations that will deter cowboy builders from the construction industry.
UK housing crisis could be saved by land trusts, report suggests
A report titled ‘Remodelling Capitalism’ produced by City, University of London and Friends Provident Foundation suggests that land trusts could manage all public land that is suitable for future development and transform it into social housing for the next generation.
Further Success with earthworks in the East for Mick George Ltd
Mick George Ltd has continued to see success across their services, particularly that in relation to their earthworks projects, with further developments underway
UK councils in dire need for affordable housing
A report conducted by the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) suggests that 63% of UK councils are struggling to secure affordable housing due to deregulation of planning and lack of investment.
Bankruptcy on the cards for more than 70% of small construction...
New research suggests many small construction firms are struggling to cope financially due to the knock-on effects of late payments and are likely to face bankruptcy or liquidation.
Mick George strike Gold with their new Constructionline status
With a new Constructionline status of ‘Gold – Level 3’, Mick George Ltd discuss their achievements within the construction industry and how they achieved the new status
How lax are gas safety checks in the UK?
Despite the rules in place for landlords, new research claims gas safety is a ‘postcode lottery’ for the UK’s five million privately rented properties. And it’s not just property owners who are in the firing line...
Thoughts from the shovel face: The time value of… information
Paul Nathanail, managing director of specialist environmental consultancy Land Quality Management Ltd discusses land contamination and remediation, and the requirement for sound site investigation
Land contamination is...
Government launch guide to entice new generation into the construction industry
The minister for employment has joined forces with Build UK and Class of Your Own, to launch a brand new guide that aims to attract a younger workforce into the construction industry.