A look inside the Digital Construction Week 2024 speaker programme
Digital Construction Week 2024 – the UK’s leading event for innovation and technology in the built environment – has announced its programme for the upcoming show at ExCeL London on 5-6 June.
How digital materials procurement promotes sustainable practices
The Build Chain examines how digital materials procurement platforms are shaking up traditional supply chains, bringing sustainability to the forefront.
Labour to merge NIC and IPA into new infrastructure body, Nista
The proposed National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) would "better support the delivery of major capital projects".
Grenfell Tower fire prosecutions not expected until 2027
As a date is set for the publication of the phase 2 report on the Grenfell Tower fire for 4th September, Metropolitan Police have confirmed they do not expect to begin prosecutions until 2027 at the earliest.
Will Environmental Outcome Reports deliver faster, more sustainable development?
Tom Wells, head of Environmental Planning South at ITPEnergised, part of SLR, examines the pros and cons of Environmental Outcome Reports.
Co-op Live’s collapsing components show the vital importance of fixings
When it comes to engineering, something as small as fixings can often be the most vital part of the biggest projects, as Dr Alastair Soane, principal consultant of CROSS-UK, and Fellow of Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) explains.
Construction industry reacts to shock general election 2024 announcement
Although the General Election was known to be happening this year, Rishi Sunak took the UK by surprise yesterday by setting a date for the 4th July.
Construction materials procurement transformed with data analytics
The Build Chain discusses how advancements in data analytics are transforming materials procurement in the construction industry.
How the estimation and fabrication stages of construction can be simplified
Accurate estimates and transparent processes are essential in construction. By adopting digital tools, estimators and fabricators can ensure precision and improve communication among stakeholders, explains Trimble Viewpoint.
JCT 2024 launch to be celebrated at Parliamentary Reception
At its annual Construction Industry Parliamentary Reception, JCT will be celebrating the launch of the latest edition of its contracts, JCT 2024.
Why independent contractor insurance matters: Safeguarding against liability and legal gaps
Many contracting professionals believe that being covered under a client's insurance policy provides complete protection. However, this assumption can be misleading and risky, Clarke Williams explains.
Sisk commences steelworks on North Stand in Etihad Stadium refurbishment
Phase one of the steel works has now commenced on the North Stand, part of the £300m development on Manchester City's Etihad Stadium.
Cement and concrete: The importance of innovation in achieving net zero
Innovation in technology, AI, materials and manufacturing processes will be essential to the transition of the cement and concrete industry towards a net zero future, writes GCCA chief executive Thomas Guillot
Labour announces New Towns Code with 40% affordable housing targets
Speaking at the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) event in Leeds today, Deputy leader of the opposition Angela Rayner announced Labour's plan for housing, including a New Towns Code, part of a planned 1.5m new homes built over five years.
Clarity needed on protecting UK buildings from heatwaves, says EAC Chair
Environmental Audit Committee Chair, Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, has called on the government to provide more clarity on its plans to adapt the UK’s buildings to heatwaves.
Re-flow: Recruitment and retention – RSMA Annual Conference addresses issues in...
Problems with recruitment and retention in the construction industry have been a topic of discussion for some time, with 83% of the sector reporting difficulties. It’s the kind of thing that we at Re-flow look at with sympathy, and never more so than when we hear related stories from our clients on the topic, or when we visit trade shows and listen to some of the experts.
700,000 UK construction workers have suffered injuries caused by poor mental health
1.5m construction workers in the UK have worked in a dangerous environment whilst suffering from poor mental health, with nearly 700,000 suffering injuries because of it.
Technology for quantity surveyors can ease administrative burdens
Payapps recently conducted a survey to better understand the dynamics of those in the quantity surveying profession. Here they explore how technology for quantity surveyors can ease administrative burdens.
30 acre freight campus masterplan submitted for Bow Goods Yard
Network Rail Property has submitted an outline masterplan to regenerate 30 acres of brownfield land at Bow Goods Yard, East London.
Overcoming firestopping challenges at the RUH Dyson Cancer Centre
Building the RUH Dyson Cancer Centre posed unique firestopping challenges. Learn how Quelfire worked closely with the main contractor and firestopping experts to navigate these issues, ensuring the highest safety standards.
Top Lean Construction tools for project planning
Lean Construction seeks to eliminate waste, maximise value, and foster continuous improvement throughout every stage of a construction project.
Logistics space should be considered critical national infrastructure, says BPF
The British Property Federation has called on the government to treat logistics property as critical national infrastructure to drive economic growth and renewable power generation across the UK.
Permitted development rights now allow farmers to convert unused buildings into...
Extended permitted development rights have now come into effect, allowing farmers to convert their unused buildings into homes and shops.
The use of AI in construction will empower, not overpower
The use of AI in construction is set to revolutionise the industry, but it won’t be taking over your job, says Anthony Watson, pre-construction manager at O’Brien Contractors.
Clarke Williams joins government pledge to improve transparency in buildings insurance
Clarke Williams and other prominent insurance brokers have taken decisive steps towards addressing concerns surrounding buildings insurance transparency.
New guidance on calculating embodied carbon in warehouse equipment launched by...
CIBSE, Introba and Amazon have announced new guidance to calculate embodied carbon of warehouse equipment in logistics centres.