Kier JV appointed to Offsite Construction Solutions framework worth £10bn
Crown Commercial Services' (CCS) new Offsite Construction Solutions framework (OCS) has appointed Kier along with Joint Ventures partners McAvoy and Metek to six lots.
openBIM in practice: Efficient collaboration with Allplan
The Rütihof Industrial Park project in Switzerland is a perfect example of implementing the openBIM concept. From the very beginning, the two project partners relied on Allplan for efficient processes and collaboration.
Build Warranty appointed for structural engineering design fit-out of new major...
The Oasis Group has appointed Build Warranty Technical Services division as the client agent for the shell design and fit-out of their new distribution hub project at Port-Centric Logistics Park, located at DP World London Gateway’s rapidly expanding freeport, that offers a selection of tax and planning benefits to businesses.
Industry confident in face of 2023 economic turbulence in construction, survey...
Over 1,300 UK industry experts were polled in a recent survey by the Access Group’s Construction division on economic turbulence in construction in 2023.
M-AR teams up with homeless charity to provide homes for young...
Specialist offsite contractor, M-AR is nearing completion on an ambitious new build project in partnership with the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, Centrepoint, to create homes for young people.
IC3: Driving change across the built environment through innovation
IC3, the International Centre for Connected Construction, is breaking down silos and driving change in the built environment and across the construction ecosystem through innovation and evidence-led collaborative research.
Construction industry reacts: Bank of England raise interest rate to 4%...
The Bank of England has announced today (2 February) that interest rates have raised by 0.5 percentage points to 4%, signalling a 14-year high and peak inflation across the United Kingdom.
Sustainable school developments in Kensington, Clitheroe and Wolverhampton move ahead
A variety of sustainable school developments are on the move as Tilbury Douglas is appointed to lead the construction of a Passivhaus primary school, Equans is selected for the modular construction of a primary school in Clitheroe and planning permission is granted to retrofit a Kensington building into a junior school.Â
Industry experts gather in London for Building Safety Act conference
Experts across the new homes and construction industry gathered together in London last week for a Building Safety Act conference to discuss the ramifications on tall buildings in England.
10 onerous clause types that typically arise in construction contracts
Jonathan Nugent, Managing Director of Arbicon, the leading construction contract claims consultant, gives insight and tips into ten examples of typical onerous clause types that often appear in construction contracts.
J3 Advisory offers unique zero deposit finance facility for building warranties
A new zero deposit finance facility from J3 Advisory will offer an additional line of credit to SME developers, contractors and housebuilders.
Directors’ duties in the event of a construction company insolvency
With the pressure on construction companies likely to increase as the recession deepens over the coming year, John Wallace, solicitor and managing director of specialist construction and real estate boutique law firm Ridgemont, examines directors’ liabilities in the event of a construction company insolvency.
Applicants urged to apply for LHC’s £135m ASC1 Framework
Consultancies and contractors have until 16 March to apply to be part of the ASC1 (Asset Safety and Compliance) Framework launched this week (30 January) delivered by LHC.
Why corrective maintenance could be costing your company more than you...
Asset management is a major cost for most companies. But could you be spending more on corrective maintenance than necessary? The type of maintenance model your company adopts can significantly impact your equipment performance and technical resourcing.
Why Insurers are ‘Afraid of Heights’?
Working at height can often generate an unnerving concern for an insurer. This is due to the increased risk of injury carrying out such activities can bring.
2,500 Kier female employees receive support from Peppy digital health app
Kier has expanded its service offering with the Peppy digital health app, providing 2,500 Kier female employees with personalised healthcare.
House prices decline for fifth consecutive month in January 2023 Nationwide...
Annual house price growth slowed to 1.1% and the monthly average house price fell 3.2% below last August's peak in the latest January 2023 Nationwide HPI.
BPF survey reveals 49% of industry leaders plan to accelerate decarbonisation...
Despite current economic pressures, 49% of UK property companies are planning to increase their decarbonisation investment in 2023, according to BPF Survey.
New chief executive appointments made at Wates and Orbit
New chief executive appointments have been made this week at the Wates Group and Orbit Group. Eoghan O'Lionaird will take on the role of the new Wates chief executive, and Phil Andrew will be the new chief executive of the Orbit Group.
NABERS UK: Closing the office performance gap on the road to...
Jim Saywell, director of UK sustainability and physics at Buro Happold and member of the NABERS UK Design Review Panel, explores the NABERS energy rating system and how schemes like this can help office owners and operators close the performance gap, bringing benefits to people, planet and budgets.
SME developer makes 35% savings on building warranty insurance with J3...
J3 Advisory assisted SME developer Grange Country Homes in making £15,000 in savings on building warranty insurance through expert advice.
Integration Announcement: Verifi3D is integrated with Dropbox to enable model coordination...
It has been announced today (31 January) that Verifi3D by Xinaps is now integrated with Dropbox, the global content collaboration platform, which will allow users to sync and access their models seamlessly.
Premier Guarantee issues new guidance on parapet walls, balconies and basements
From February 1st, low-rise developments seeking structural warranty cover will be required to meet new and updated guidance on parapet walls, balconies and basements.
Actis Boost R Hybrid Roof becomes popular choice as energy prices...
Actis Boost R Hybrid Roof, an insulated breather membrane designed specifically for roofs, is coming into its own as energy prices continue to soar.
Cut your material miles with West Fraser’s home-grown panels
West Fraser's home-grown panels, SterlingOSB Zero and CaberMDF, are made from responsibly managed forests, as part of the company's commitment to making better products for a sustainable future.
Construction data dictionary now available in the UK market
A new construction data dictionary has been launched to allow UK industry users to access information in a standardised and structured format.