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The ‘Build Upon’ Framework: Helping local authorities to meet net zero...
The UK Green Building Council, alongside the World Green Building Council, several European Green Building Councils, Climate Alliance, and the Buildings Performance Institute Europe have published a framework that aims to support cities and local authorities to measure the impacts and wider benefits of building retrofit.
TopHat secures planning permission for factory-built apartments in Kent
TopHat has received planning permission to build 3 four-storey blocks of modular apartments at Kitchener Barracks in Kent.
Building effective support for mental wellbeing on construction sites
Risk of suicide among site-based workers is three times the national average. Orbit Homes tells us about their partnership with Mates in Mind to provide support for mental wellbeing on construction sites.
Caerphilly Council to tackle empty properties
Caerphilly County Borough Council has launched a new team to tackle the issue of vacant properties, as part of a wider clampdown which targets town centres.
Nottingham student accommodation scheme gets green light
Planning permission has been granted for new student accommodation in Nottingham’s Southside regeneration area, which will offer 297 bedrooms and a wide range of communal amenities.
Cruden Building to redevelop Glasgow’s Victoria Infirmary
The former Victoria Infirmary (1888-2015) in Glasgow will be transformed into 209 contemporary homes by contractor Cruden Building, belonging to the Cruden Group.
Tolent begins work on £50m Brett Wharf development
Tolent has started work on the first phase of the £50m Brett Wharf development in Gateshead.
How HBS Group Southern always stay one step ahead
Charles Bull, group operations director at HBS Group Southern explores how granular and real-time insights have allowed the subcontractor to put customers first and stay one step ahead of the competition.
65% of renters worried about paying their energy bills this winter
The fuel crisis presents a major problem for millions of households in the UK, least of all those renting. Rising fuel costs means a hike in household bills – and the financial and mental toll on renters is significant.
Julie Hood appointed to lead Collinson Construction’s modular division
Collinson Construction has appointed Julie Hood as the new business development manager to support its modular construction division.
Hayfield uses fingerprint drug testing across its construction sites
Hayfield uses fingerprint technology to screen for recent drug use across its construction sites, supporting health and safety.
Tackling fuel poverty with a retrofit programme
Following Fuel Poverty Awareness Day last week, SWPA look at what more can be done to help the 4 million households that live in fuel poverty.
RECOM appointed to complete stalled Manchester apartment scheme
RECOM has been appointed as the main contractor to complete formerly stalled multi-million-pound apartment development, opposite Manchester O2 Apollo.
Scottish Procurement Alliance launches free of charge call-off service
The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has launched a free of charge call-off service for its public sector partners to simplify the procurement process.
Dark clouds for SME developers
SME developers play a crucial role in UK housing delivery. They are more nimble than their larger counterparts, often more innovative, and able to transform smaller sites that get overlooked.
Skanska UK tackles under-representation of young Black men in construction
Skanska UK participates in programme to tackle the under-representation of young Black men in construction.
Wates Construction begins work on Leeds affordable housing scheme
Wates Construction has started work on a new £40m Leeds affordable housing scheme in Middleton.
What does an intelligent client do to procure construction projects?
Gary Cawley, director, CPC, explains how an intelligent client can deliver better outcomes for construction projects.
COP26: What is next for the built environment?
George Adams, Director of Energy and Engineering, SPIE UK, shares his insights into how the built environment can co-operate to meet the crucial ambition of reaching net zero by 2050.
Increasing climate resilience through connected digital twins
At COP26, the National Digital Twin launched the Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDo) project with a short film, Tomorrow Today, highlighting the essential role of infrastructure in the climate emergency along with an interactive app to explore how connected digital twins can help plan for better adaptation and resilience.
Design challenge to inspire sustainable construction careers
The Mayor of London and TV presenter George Clarke are launching the ‘Design Future London’ challenge, for young people to create homes and places of the future.
Rebuilding trust in a Post-Grenfell world
In this White Paper, UL, a global leader in safety science, looks at how the fallout from the Grenfell disaster shattered trust between tenants and landlords, building owners and contractors, construction companies and the products they use, as well as the testing and certification system meant to provide quality assurance.
A digital engineering approach to sustainable housing
Ian Risk, chief technology officer at the Centre for Modelling & Simulation, believes digital engineering must be at the heart of building design if the industry is to succeed in meeting net zero goals while addressing the housing crisis.
Notting Hill Genesis launches £1.2bn building safety framework
Notting Hill Genesis has launched bids for £1.2bn building safety framework and planned investment programmes over the next 15 years.
Hunt begins for suppliers for £66m windows and doors framework
PVC-U and timber window and door manufacturers, suppliers and installers are being sought for new four-year Windows and Doors framework for public sector projects.
West Midlands project to create net zero neighbourhoods
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) announces project to create net zero neighbourhoods of the future, in partnership with Arup.