HS2 reveals traditional ironstone cladding for Oxford Canal Viaduct
Traditional Warwickshire ironstone cladding will be used for the piers supporting HS2's Oxford Canal Viaduct after engaging with the local community.
BAM appointed as principal supply chain partner for Cornwall women and...
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has appointed BAM as its principal supply chain partner to deliver a new Cornwall women and children's hospital.
PBSA must be a core element of planning reforms
Freya Turtle, director, Planning at Turley, discusses the pressing need for Government to prioritise PBSA in planning, and the economic benefits that successful implementation brings with it.
Announcing Viewpoint For Projects and Microsoft 365 integration
We are pleased to announce that we are integrating Microsoft Office with Viewpoint For Projects. This will give our customers the ability to view and edit Microsoft documents (Word, Excel etc.) directly from within Viewpoint For Projects.
5 things to see at Digital Construction Week
The UK’s leading event for the digital construction community returns to ExCeL London from 17-18 May 2023. Here’s what to expect at this year’s Digital Construction Week show.
From surviving to thriving: Seizing opportunities in challenging times
Global construction software provider Payapps has launched an innovative new initiative, ‘Surviving to Thriving’, to look at how companies can thrive in a post-pandemic world.
How can new technology help economic uncertainty in construction?
Adopting new technology for economic uncertainty in construction can help to eliminate redundant work and streamline critical tasks
Construction industry appointments announced by Muir Homes, AJC Group, and Kier
Several construction industry appointments have been announced this week by housebuilder Muir Homes, affordable housing specialist AJC Group and Tier 1 contractor Kier.
Student living, mixed-use developments and a planetarium all coming to the...
A variety of developments in the Midlands have been announced, such as a Nottinghamshire planetarium, a mixed-use development in Nuneaton, as work begins on a £24m student accommodation project in Birmingham.
What are the sustainable construction trends to look out for in...
To align with the UK Government's 2050 net-zero strategy, the industry needs to adopt sustainable methods of construction to keep ahead of the curve. Sarah Kauter, managing director of Construction PR, explores the top sustainable construction trends to look out for in 2023.
Landmark UK-USA agreement will open up registers in each country to...
The UK's Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the US's National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) have signed an agreement making it easier for architects to join registers in either country.
What is the purpose of a Permit to Work system?
Every company knows the importance of health and safety, but fewer companies understand the role of a Permit to Work system in achieving high safety standards. When we demonstrate ShireSystem’s Permit to Work module, we’re often asked why organisations use it and its key benefits. With this in mind, we thought it would be helpful to explain the purpose of a Permit to Work system
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity launches free e-learning programme
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has launched a new free e-learning programme to offer support within the construction industry.
Company fined £120,000 after worker’s fatal roof fall
A West Yorkshire-based electrical company was fined £120,000 after a fatal fall from a Warrington office roof killed a 36-year-old father of one.
Three developments in the North announced by Morgan Sindall, Bellway and...
Several developments in the North have been announced in Leeds and Newcastle as Morgan Sindall, Bellway, and McLaren Property have been appointed for a Mathematics School, a housing development and a multi-occupied workspace.
UK’s broken planning system hinders decarbonisation of buildings
87% of historic building owners state that UK's planning system blocks the decarbonisation of heritage buildings, and applications to the Planning Portal fall by 1% in January. Find out how digitised planning could help solve Britain's housing crisis.
Second staircase in blocks above 30m rule introduced with immediate effect
All planning applications must include the fire safety measure of including a second staircase in buildings above 30m before going to the GLA.
Friends of Blairs Loch breathe new life into a recreational and...
Funded solely by charitable donations, the Friends of Blairs Loch main mission was to reopen the Loch for trout fishing; Moray Council ended the maintenance and operation of this popular trout fishing venture on the loch due to budgetary constraints.
The 5 most important ways in which cloud computing technology is...
Cloud computing technology is a relatively new phenomenon in the construction industry. In recent years, cloud computing has exploded, with businesses of all sizes and across all industries shifting to Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) models.
December 2022 HPIs show house prices fell -0.4%
The latest ONS HPIs for December 2022 show that on a non-seasonally adjusted basis, the average UK house price decreased by 0.4% between November and December 2022.
Embracing offsite construction methods for a sustainable supply chain
In this article, Polypipe Building Services managing director Andy Cullum explains how manufacturers can embrace new offsite construction methods to support their customers and ensure their products play a full role in a more sustainable supply chain.
3 ways the Last Planner System can drive successful project outcomes
Just 1 in 3 contractors finish all their projects on time and in budget, with 70% blaming poor site coordination for missed deadlines. For many construction companies, a new approach to project management can revitalise processes and improve project outcomes.
HSE fine firm £20k for health and safety failings at Alderley...
Daniel Taylor Builder and Architectural Woodworker Limited has been fined £20,000 for several health and safety failings at a building site in Alderley Edge.
Visitor registration opens for Digital Construction Week 2023
Visitor registration has opened for Digital Construction Week 2023, the two-day event on 17-18 May 2023 at ExCeL London showcasing the latest tools and tech in digital construction.
Construction software: Why it’s time for construction to quit Excel
At a time where the construction industry is growing ever-more competitive, we argue it is time to ditch the spreadsheets and embrace the power and potential of construction software built by and for professionals.
Donaldson Timber Systems appointed to the Building Better dynamic purchasing system
UK timber frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems, has been appointed to the Building Better dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for MMC category 2 construction systems.