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What are the benefits of using a purpose-made solution for construction...

Using a purpose-made solution to upload, share, and revise construction project documentation is vital for project success, says Trimble Viewpoint.
M-AR directors from LR Mark Fox, Ryan Geldard, Paul Cunniffe and Ryan Guest

M-AR’s innovative growth mission recognised in Yorkshire Fastest 50 Awards

Offsite specialist contractor M-AR has set out its new mission statement to boldly grow through innovation & collaboration following recognition in the prestigious Yorkshire...
aerial view of plans proposed for Gilston Park Estate - new homes in East Hertfordshire

Plans approved for six new villages and 8,500 new homes in...

Places for People Developments has been granted planning permission for Gilston Park Estate, which proposes six new villages set to deliver 8,500 new homes in East Hertfordshire.
Timber Development UK has launched a new Timber Skills Action Plan to enable the construction industry to achieve net-zero targets

Timber Skills Action Plan unveiled at Futurebuild London

Timber Development UK has launched a new Timber Skills Action Plan to enable the construction industry to achieve net-zero targets.
The Equity Index, produced by Lead 5050, has revealed which employers in construction are doing best at achieving gender equality

Equity Index reveals which construction companies are doing best on gender...

The Equity Index, produced by Lead 5050, has revealed which employers in construction are doing best at achieving gender equality.
Jenna Strover of Potter Space discusses her 15 years of career experience of building surveying and project management as a woman in construction

Jenna Strover reflects on her career as a building surveying and...

Jenna Strover, head of commercial delivery at Potter Space, discusses her 15 years of career experience of building surveying and project management.
women in property

A look into women in property with Hellyn Fairbrother

With a career in property spanning almost two decades, Hellyn Fairbrother, regional sales manager at Guinness Homes, has seen it all. But in a largely male-dominated industry, what does it take to be a woman in property?
J3 Advisory has been instructed by Tribe, to place the insurance on their £60m PBSA scheme at Old Kent Road in Southwark

J3 Advisory places insurance on 267 unit Southwark PBSA scheme

J3 Advisory has been instructed by Tribe, the London and Southeast-focused student housing developer, to place the insurance on their £60m PBSA scheme at Old Kent Road.
Make Things Right campaign

Government launches Make Things Right campaign for social housing tenants

Michael Gove has announced a new Make Things Right campaign, which encourages social housing tenants to complain about substandard housing before escalating to the Housing Ombudsman.
Five employees across the Barratt Developments Group have reflected on workplace diversity over their 60 combined years in the industry

Reflecting on workplace diversity for Women in Construction Week with Barratt...

Five employees across the Barratt Developments Group have reflected on their experience with workplace diversity over their 60 combined years in the construction industry.
Cybersecurity in construction concept

Cybersecurity in construction 101: What firms need to know

Cybercriminals are increasingly on the prowl for vulnerable corporate targets. In this article, Bluebeam explore the basic cybersecurity in construction facts, and what companies need to know to start defending themselves.
Northumbrian Water Group

United Living Group awarded £18m contract with Northumbrian Water Group

United Living Group has announced that its subsidiary United Living Infrastructure Services (ULIS) has been awarded an £18m contract with Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) for construction and engineering works.
female construction trainees

Female construction trainees gain onsite experience with Keepmoat and Sisk celebrates...

As International Women's Day(8th March) approaches, Keepmoat and New Tyne West Development Company brings female construction trainees on site to gain experience and Sisk celebrates their female employees.
Decarbonising estates has a huge role to play when meeting the UK’s ambitious carbon targets – but does public sector support go far enough?

How decarbonisation can help estates meet sustainability goals

Decarbonisation has a huge role to play when meeting the UK’s ambitious carbon targets – but does public sector support go far enough? Hannah Kissick, associate at international M&E consultancy CPW, thinks more funding is needed to help estates move away from fossil fuels.

What are the benefits of using a Common Data Environment in...

This article will discuss the advantages of using a Common Data Environment in construction, as well as its potential applications.
strategic partnership, construct.id

Construct.id announces strategic partnership with Pagabo to raise industry standards

Construct.id has announced a strategic partnership with national framework provider Pagabo, in an effort to raise industry standards on national construction frameworks.
The latest construction PMI figures show construction activity rising, with commercial work offsetting a drop in housing activity

Construction activity rises in February at fastest rate since May 2022

The latest construction PMI figures show construction activity rising, with commercial work offsetting a drop in housing activity.
Retrofitting the UK's historic buildings

Retrofitting the UK’s historic buildings could generate £35bn a year, according...

Retrofitting the UK's historic buildings could reduce carbon emissions by five percent a year, and generate £35bn of economic output in the economy, according to a new report commissioned by the National Trust, Peabody, Historic England, The Crown Estate and Grosvenor.
Architectural technician Elijah Peters joins the Actis specification team

Actis expands its specification team with architectural technician appointment

Actis Insulation has expanded its specification team with the appointment of an architectural technician to help architects, merchants, builders and building control officers in the South West, the West Midlands and South Wales.

OpenSpace recognised for innovation as it wins the Emaar Innovation Challenge

After being shortlisted to the final seven companies out of 240, OpenSpace is proud to announce it was a winner in the 2023 Emaar Innovation Challenge pitch competition.
A new report from the NHBC explains how foundation design can be integral to futureproofing against climate change in house buildin

Futureproofing foundation design against climate change in house building

A new report from the NHBC explains how foundation design can be integral to futureproofing against climate change in house building.
Despite new legislation coming into effect in April, there is still a significant lack of understanding around the energy efficiency of office buildings

Less than a third of businesses know how energy efficient their...

Despite new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) legislation coming into effect in April, there is still a significant lack of understanding around the energy efficiency of office buildings.
CGI of Berwick Hospital

Work starts on modular and offsite projects in North and South

Rollalong and Merit have begun construction on modular and offsite projects in the North and South of England; a housing development for homeless single parents in Surrey and a £35 million hospital in Berwick.
Hawthorn CGI

Kier to deliver net zero and all-electric developments in Scotland &...

Kier has been appointed to deliver multiple net zero and all-electric developments in Scotland and Wales, including a £25m teaching block and £30m mortuary.
With over 5.4m traditional buildings in England, it is crucial to explore retrofitting options, such as secondary glazing, as a sustainable solution

Why secondary glazing is the ideal solution for retro-fitting existing buildings

With over 5.4 million traditional buildings in England alone, it is crucial to explore sustainable retrofit solutions, such as secondary glazing, as one of the solutions to upgrading the UK's building stock.
Saint-Gobain has completed the sale of all its merchanting brands in the United Kingdom – including the builders and timber merchant Jewson – to the Stark group

Saint Gobain completes sale of UK distribution businesses -including Jewson- to...

Saint-Gobain has completed the sale of all merchanting brands in the United Kingdom – including the builders and timber merchant Jewson – to the Stark group.