Fine for construction firm after worker hit by HGV
Crest Nicholson Operations has been fined after a worker was run over by a HGV and sustained life-threatening injuries.
How to address air quality in planning applications
The issue of air quality has been rising in the news of late, and its impact on planning applications is a key factor as explained by Roger Barrowcliffe, Vice Chair, Institute of Air Quality Management.
Scottish planning system is ‘failing to deliver’ homes target
New figures have revealed the Scottish planning system is failing to deliver the number of homes needed in the country…
CDM15 – one year on
The introduction of CDM15 last year saw significant changes to the health and safety landscape. Now one year on, Louise Hosking, Director at Hosking Associates Ltd outlines the challenges that remain.
Scot JCB achieves record sales
Construction and farm machinery supplier Scot JCB has revealed it achieved record sales in the latest year.
Construction charter drawn up by Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire Council has launched a new construction charter that will promote local employment, fair wages, and protection for workers…
Further regulation won’t help solve the housing crisis
Reflecting on the recent APPG inquiry into the quality and workmanship of new housing in England, Rico Wojtulewicz, Policy Advisor at the House Builders Association argues that more regulation won't solve the housing crisis
The housebuilder’s challenge: a realistic target?
74 percent of housebuilders think the government’s aim of building a million homes during the current Parliament is unachievable. Gwyn Roberts, Homes and Communities Leader at BRE Global examines what can be done to make this target a reality
Tesco fined £500k for missing pre-construction information
Major supermarket chain Tesco has been fined after an investigation revealed safety failing that lead to a workman falling from height Tesco Stores Ltd and Tesco Maintenance Ltd have been hit with a £500,000 fine for failing to conduct the necessary pre-construction paperwork on a job.
Let’s seize the opportunity of smart infrastructure
Smart infrastructure can offer exciting opportunities and transform our thinking, but there is an urgent need to incorporate it more quickly, as argued here by Nabil Abou-Rahme, Head of Smart Infrastructure at Mott MacDonald
Creating opportunities for affordable work and business space
Creating opportunities for affordable work and business space is achievable if done through sensitive urban renewal and place-making, as highlighted here by David Edwards, Director at Place-Make.
Partnership between Wrexham Council and Glyndwr University wins award
Wrexham Council’s Housing Service and Glyndwr University have won a national award for a tenant-led regeneration engagement project.
CPA conference to examine the future of plant hire
In November the CPA will host a conference looking into the factors that will impact the future of construction plant hire.
Residential development arm launched by Wates
Wates has launched a national residential arm that will allow the firm to expand its investment portfolio.
State of the Nation – A housing shortage
In addressing the continuing issue of a housing shortage, Richard Ogden, Chairman of Buildoffsite is still waiting for a modern, innovative approach to delivering the homes that the UK needs.
UK construction output returns to growth in September
The construction sector saw a growth in output during September’s PMI, shaking off the post-Brexit slump.
Full-fill cavity wall insulation and exposure to wind-driven rain
The use of full-fill cavity wall insulation in areas of very severe exposure to wind-driven rain requires a professional approach as explained by Knauf Insulation.
Bringing domestic energy storage home to everyone
Batteries for domestic energy storage are becoming a reality, with SolaX Power leading the way in bringing them to every home.
European builders welcome in the UK post-Brexit
Ministers say European builders will still have a role to play in meeting the one million homes target after Brexit.
How NHS Estates are developing BIM, the NEC3 contracts and IoT
How the NHS Estates are developing BIM, the NEC3 and IoT are all addressed in an interview with Karl Redmond, Director of both BIM4HEALTH and BIM4SME UK Groups.
£5bn government funding will speed up home building
The government has announced funding totalling £5bn, which will be used to speed up the construction of tens of thousands of new homes.
UK-GBC reveals Wellbeing Lab participants
Six participants in a new scheme aimed at supporting the health, wellbeing and productivity of office workers have been revealed.
£7.5m energy efficient school completed by Ogilvie
Ogilvie has completed one of Scotland’s most energy efficient primary schools on time and within budget.
Secured by Design – reducing crime by good design
Secured by Design is a national police project which aims to improve the physical security of a home.
Fluid range launch set to revolutionise industry
Kilfrost is aiming to revolutionise the heating and cooling industry with its new range of heat transfer fluids.
Tekla Structures solves complex steelwork challenge
Tekla Structures improves team collaboration and solves complex steelwork challenge for a spectacular new building at Durham University.