Construction and demolition waste has averaged 480m tonnes annually since 2012 in the US alone. Ibon Iribar of Cemex Ventures argues that the best way to tackle waste to promote the recycling of materials, leading to a circular economy in the industry.
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.
Barbour ABI's latest analysis reveals a staggering 14% decline in overall contract awards, with market confidence hitting a new low and planning applications plummeting by 23%.
The significance of latent defects insurance in the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector has evolved from a "nice to have" to an essential component. Rising insolvencies among construction firms emphasize the need for income protection, driving a surge in enquiries and policies to safeguard future developments.
Costain has been awarded four contracts worth £1.4m under the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Specialist Technical and Commercial Advice for Rail and Other Transport Modes (STARThree) Framework.
About Access' Ian Streets explores how new facilities may be aesthetically pleasing, but fall short when it comes to the details in achieving bathroom accessibility.
The shadow secretary of state for energy and net zero, Ed Miliband, toured Keepmoat's Skylarks Grange development near Doncaster
Ed Miliband met with Ashley Cresswell,...
Housebuilding fell down to 39.2 in the most recent construction PMIs, as cutbacks to residential projects and unfavourable market conditions left the industry sluggish.
The Consumer Code for Home Builders has launched a revised and updated Code which many builders must comply with from January 2024. Code Chair, Noel Hunter OBE, explains what’s changed, why, and what this means in practice for builders.
Lincolnshire County Council has approved a six-year extension to the £330m Balfour Beatty Living Places' Highways Maintenance contract, ensuring long-term service continuity.
Glenigan's December Construction Index paints a bleak picture for the UK construction industry, with project starts plummeting 25% compared to last year. Residential and non-residential sectors were both impacted, signaling a challenging period for the built environment.
New guidance for structural engineers from the Institution of Structural Engineers challenges the commonly-held belief that inclusive design is more expensive than it is worth.
More than half of SME builders surveyed by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), identify the planning system as their primary obstacle to delivering new homes.
A report from the CEA has found that delays and safety breaches pose significant challenges to construction projects. In this article, Millenium Security examine how security technology can improve safety compliance.
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.
