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Graham tops out University of York’s £130m student resi scheme
Graham has topped out at the University of York’s £130m flagship student accommodation project, which was built in only 58 weeks.
Secondary glazing installed at renovated Cambridge Church
Downing Place United Reformed Church, situated in Cambridge, has benefited from Selectaglaze’s secondary glazing installation.
Transformation and transition: How the hotel industry can strive towards net...
With 700,000 hotels and resorts worldwide, the decarbonisation of the leisure sector’s existing estate will be crucial in meeting net zero targets. Simon Gill, hotels and leisure business leader at Arup, discusses a new report exploring how this can be achieved.
Everyone benefits from a digital twin
Kevin Vivien, project manager for construction at Bentley Systems, looks at the wider benefits of digital twins and how they can move the industry forward.
New innovative initiative to tackle falls
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and RSA Insurance Group have launched the Fall Fighter initiative with the aim of tackling the UK’s biggest forgotten killer – falls in the home.
Concentration enhanced with Selectaglaze secondary glazing
The standard of an institution’s education is down to the teacher’s skills and the individual; others will place more importance on the resources of the school. But what about the building itself? The sound of commuter traffic from the outside drifts in, voices in the hallway can be heard as people walk to class, a draft from the windows sweep in – not a straightforward environment to learn in.
Willmott Dixon bags £60m Rochdale regeneration scheme
Rochdale Borough Council has appointed Willmott Dixon for a large regeneration that will see the company deliver 242 apartments and a Hampton by Hilton hotel in the town centre.
Construction underway on £9.6m SEND school in Essex
Kier held a ceremony to mark the formal start of the project at Southview SEND School and New Rickstones Academy, both located at Conrad Road in Witham, Essex.
A call to arms – modern methods of construction for all
There are lots of reasons not to start engaging with modern methods of construction (MMC). Too risky, too expensive, too many unknowns, too much else to do. Especially if you’re a smaller housing provider.
370 precision engineered smart homes to be delivered at Eddington
Present Made has been appointed by the University of Cambridge to develop sustainable smart homes as part of its ambitious 150-hectare Eddington masteplan.
Kier lands £66m Mogden Sewage Treatment Works contract
Kier has secured a contract from Thames Water to deliver a £66m improvement project at Mogden Sewage Treatment Works in Isleworth.
Premier Modular achieves BOPAS accreditation
Premier Modular has achieved BOPAS accreditation for its modular living solutions, after its expansion into the residential sector.
A mindful eco build from Blue Sky Property Services and West...
Timber frame specialist, Blue Sky Property Services has specified West Fraser’s engineered wood-based panel products to deliver a mindful eco build.
Project to explore mainstream use of homegrown timber
Experts exploring the mainstream use of homegrown timber in the construction sector has secured funding for the next phase of a demonstrator project which will see the first two-storey modular home manufactured during COP26.
Hands-free jetpack to improve construction site maintenance
The world’s first hands-free jetpack created by two British entrepreneurs has been revealed – using a VTOL system for safe, precision landings.
Getting career ready with West Fraser
Manufacturer of engineered wood-based panel products, West Fraser helps young people into the world of work.
Plans unveiled for £500m Stockport hospital on former Debenhams site
Healthcare services in Stockport could be radically transformed after plans to build a new £500m hospital have been unveiled.
How digital twins are reimagining the future of transportation
Steve Cockerell, industry marketing director for transportation at Bentley Systems, discusses how digital twins are reimagining the future of transport.
The future of the AEC industry and the evolution of SCIA
In light of SCIA Engineer's new structural engineering software update – Irca Schepers, account manager at SCIA, interviewed Hilde Sevens, CEO at SCIA and Viktor Várkonyi, chief division officer at the Nemetschek group about the trends and the future of the AEC industry.
Construction underway on £7m Lincoln affordable housing project
Willmott Dixon has started construction of 42 new homes comprising 32 two to four-bedroom houses, four two-bedroom bungalows and six one-bedroom apartments.
A new model for building better homes in Lambeth
Homes for Lambeth has launched its new sales brand, Addition by Homes for Lambeth and unveils its first scheme for sustainable housing in the borough.
Modern Methods for modern projects: How MMC enhance construction techniques
Derek Orr, Balfour Beatty’s project director of new nuclear and major projects, discusses the company’s approach to offsite manufacturing, DfMA and looks at how this was applied on the Hinkley nuclear plant project.
[VIDEO] Steelworks bridge installation underway at Brent Cross
The new station at Brent Cross has entered its next phase of construction, as VolkerFitzpatrick begins the installation of steelwork needed to build the station’s concourse.
Green light for new eco village in Cambridge
Saunders’ eco-innovation business village centred on sustainable construction, cycling and walking has won unanimous planning approval.
Construction underway on new net zero office in Salford
The English Cities Fund (ECF) and contractor, Bowmer + Kirkland has started construction of a new 115,000 sq ft net zero office building, which will set the bar for sustainable developments Salford Central.
Women in BIM: Exploring the global BIM marketplace
With global BIM market forecast to grow significantly over the next few years, Women in BIM’s Regional Leads in Chile, the USA, Greece and Australia discuss how the technology is being adopted in their corner of the world.