Plans for a smart town with 1,500 homes within the New Forest National Park, Hampshire have been scrapped, with the plan described as no longer "viable".
Vincent Matthews, head of UK marketing at SFS, discusses the benefits of working with a product manufacturer in construction to select an appropriate system solution.
There are 660 projects scheduled over the next decade, according to the new National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline from Whitehall's Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA).
The Bedfordshire-based contract flooring specialist Axiom Group is headed into administration, one day after staff were seen seeking new employment online.
Build Warranty's A-rated cover offers enhanced security, greater efficiency and highly competitive premiums for construction projects of any and every size.
With pressure building on the construction industry to demonstrate commitment to more sustainable operations, the Build Chain explores where common business practices can be aligned with sustainability goals.
More than nine out of 10 tradespeople and contractors have been victims of theft, according to new research from NFU Mutual. For many, the loss of valuable tools, equipment and machinery is having a negative impact on their mental health.
The Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) – a collaboration between Government and industry – has unveiled its Transformation Action Plan for the Scottish construction sector.
RIBA's Future Trends December 2023 shows optimism amongst larger practices, but expectations of falling architect workloads and staffing levels persevere.
With a design lens, design partner at Marrons, Luke Hillson, gives his thoughts on the latest changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which concern clarity of communication, density, character and continue to emphasise beauty further.
The latest Begbies Traynor report showed that there were over 83,000 construction firms facing 'significant financial distress', more than any other UK industry.
Emma Callaghan, senior planner with planning and development consultancy Lichfields, reflects on the environmental factors people consider when choosing whether to live in town and city centres.
Following the UK government's decision to abandon the HS2 rail project, experts from UCL’s Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction have come together in a new episode of the Bartlett Review Podcast to discuss what went wrong and what happens next.
Residential developer Watkin Jones has announced a £43m loss, which has been attributed to additional expenses incurred for building safety remedial works and restructuring.
Research conducted by Lichfields indicates that challenges are arising for developers and local authorities due to outdated planning policies, a situation rooted in the uncertainty associated with the ongoing obligation to review existing policies.
At Ultimate Renewables Supplies, we design heat pump systems to be up to 40% more efficient than traditional systems using a buffer/low Loss header, glycol and on/off type thermostats due to a wealth of experience in the field spanning over 50 years. Our team is comprised of passionate and friendly enthusiasts & field-trained engineers who are committed to delivering top-quality service to our merchant partners and their customers.
Assent delivers building control solutions on over 30,000 projects annually; our growing network of 60+ offices means that we are always within one hour of a site anywhere in England and Wales.
Kate Morement, head of risk and compliance, Assent, says much progress has been made by women in construction over the last 20 years, but there is still more to be done.
