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Construction managers struggle to recruit EU skilled workers

Construction managers are struggling to hire EU workers as Brexit fears...

The number of EU workers seeking jobs in the UK has fallen since the Brexit vote, with construction managers seeing increasingly less applications
Housing starts hit 9 year high

Housing starts hit a nine-year high, but is it enough to...

New government data has revealed the number of housing starts rose again last year, pushing figures to the highest level seen since 2007
Fire and security apprenticeship

Fire and security apprenticeship launched during major industry event

A new fire and security apprenticeship has been launched this week, with the aim of equipping the next generation with the necessary skills
facilities management department

Facilities management department at the University of Bradford labelled an ‘inspiration’

The University of Bradford’s facilities management department has been heralded an inspiration after winning its fourth award
Embracing technology to offer customers a better service

Asbestos Management: The man behind the mask

2017 saw the launch of Mick George Environmental, a dedicated division within the overarching business, that now specialises in all areas of Asbestos Management,...
copper

Copper could help improve hygiene during the project design and construction...

Guidelines on indoor hygiene for new build and renovation projects have been issued, with copper at the forefront as an effective antimicrobial material
BIM4 Highways

BIM4 Highways Group launched to help implement BIM Level 2 in...

A new industry group BIM4 Highways has been launched to help understand both the benefits and challenges of using BIM on projects
Barratt Developments

Barratt Developments sees profits rise as home completions fall

Profits jump for housing firm Barratt Developments in the six months to 31 December 2016, but the total number of completions fall
homes and communities agency

Homes and Communities Agency board appoints four new members

The Homes and Communities Agency has gained four new members as it continues to deliver new homes
passivhaus

Passivhaus building projects invited to submit entries for UK awards

Innovative Passivhaus building projects are to be recognised and celebrated during an awards ceremony set to be hosted later this year
Cyber security vs the regulator: do you know where you stand?

GDPR: ‘Fresh Thinking’ and ‘A New Paradigm’

Cyber crime is a growing problem that has an impact on small businesses. Here, BeCyberSure discusses the implications and challenges
construction industry

Construction industry needs to employ one new worker every 77 seconds

In order to meet housing and infrastructure targets the construction industry needs to hire two million new workers in the next five years
failed energy contracts

Failed energy contracts have cost Interserve £160m

The total cost of abandoning failed energy contracts has more than doubled to £160m, construction contractor Interserve has revealed
Galliford Try sets out four year strategy

Galliford Try sets new profit targets as part of a four...

Construction firm Galliford Try is aiming to hit a two per cent profit margin by 2021 as part of a new strategy to overcome the drag from legacy contracts
women in construction

Women in Construction award nomination for NICEIC campaign to attract more...

NICEIC’s campaign to draw more women into the electrical contracting industry has been shortlisted for a gong at the Women in Construction awards
drones

Drones are increasingly becoming a tool used in the construction sector

An analysis has revealed the growing importance of drones in the construction sector, indicating a reliance on the technology
building pollution

Building pollution measures could create ‘safe havens’ from urban smog

Proposals for a new Clean Air Act should include urgent action to tackle urban smog by supporting building pollution measures
housebuilder Bovis

Housebuilder Bovis says it plans to focus on quality but warns...

Profits for housebuilder Bovis are expected to drop again this year as the firm said it will build fewer homes to focus on improving quality of its properties
bim data

BIM data for more than 1,200 products has been published by...

The Siemens Building Technologies Division has published BIM data for a range of products including fire safety, automation and field devices
construction industry

Construction industry starts the year on a high with housebuilding dominating

A new analysis from Barbour ABI has revealed the construction industry began 2017 on a good footing as the rate of housebuilding continues to climb
big data

Big data project will help urban planners build a picture of...

An innovative big data project will create a dynamic picture of the city of Glasgow to help urban planners to develop solutions to challenges facing cities
3D modelling of the bridge saved money

Cromer Road interchange saves £400k using 3D modelling

The Cromer Road interchange on the Norwich Northern Distributor Road (NNDR) project involves the construction of a new overbridge to take the re-aligned A140...
3D modelling of the bridge saved money

3D modelling identifies earthworks lack of fill material

The Norwich Northern Distributor Road scheme was designed with the earthworks in balance.  The original design was carried out by Norfolk County Council based...
3D modelling of the bridge saved money

3D modelling ensures quality while maintaining control

Martin Young, of Cassidy Forsythe explains why 3D modelling Rackheath bridge was a vital part of the project, highlighting problems prior to construction
building control service

Building control service launched by online planning application firm

The Planning Portal has launched a new building control service that will streamline the process of submitting online applications to LABC departments
safety failings

Safety failings behind steel worker losing leg in crane incident

Poor crane maintenance and safety failings were blamed for an incident that led to a worker losing his leg below the knee