CIOB’s revamped Global Student Challenge open for 2023 entries
The Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) Global Student Challenge is celebrating its tenth year with a new virtual platform to test competitors' skills.
UK’s first biophilic primary school to be delivered by Tilbury Douglas
Tilbury Douglas to lead construction of St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, the UK’s first purpose-built biophilic primary school.
Bentley Systems appoints new Chief Revenue Officer and Investor Relations Officer
Bentley Systems has announced the promotion of Brock Ballard to the role of chief revenue officer, and the appointment of Eric Boyer as investor relations officer.
Digital Twins: The answer to urban decarbonisation and a climate-resilient future
In this piece, Linda Wade, CEO of Spinview, will look at how visually intelligent digital twins can tackle urban decarbonisation and support decision-makers within the built environment in a climate-resilient future.
Orbit appoints Matt Bundy as head of property improvements
Housing provider Orbit has appointed Matt Bundy, previously the lead on major works at Westminster City Council, as the new head of property improvements.
ESG will drive new and exciting opportunities for growth
Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) is a major focus for real estate, with developers, contractors, and operators subject to increasing scrutiny not only from potential partners, investors and peers.
Reducing construction’s greenhouse gas emissions with alternative fuels
Data from The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) shows that construction directly accounts for approximately 10% of the UK’s CO2 emissions. In this article, William Tebbit, CEO of Green Biofuels, explains how reducing the construction industry’s greenhouse gas emissions with alternative fuels is not a question of how but when.
Kane recognised for innovative use of technology on Claridge’s Hotel project
Benedict Wallbank, BIM strategy and partnerships manager at Trimble Viewpoint looks at how Trimble Viewpoint’s Field View increased safety, efficiency and productivity during Claridge’s Hotel construction.
Could using AI to mine Early Warning Notice data all but...
The early warning notice (EWN) functionality is often referred to as the jewel in the crown of the New Engineering Contract 4 (NEC4) framework. Designed with dispute avoidance in mind, it is a powerful tool that promotes mutual trust, transparency and collaboration between owners and contractors, to the benefit of both parties.
£1.4bn devolution investment in North East could boost skills, transport and...
A proposed £1.4bn devolution deal in the North East will provide investment in adult education, public transport and affordable housing.
Tim Wates named as next chairman of Wates Group
The Wates board has announced that Tim Wates will take over as chairman in May 2023 as his cousin, Sir James Wates CBE steps down
Version of Actis’ RIBA-approved Part L CPD available at LABC’s South...
A mini version of a RIBA-approved Part L CPD is among the topics offered to builders, specifiers, building control officers and architects attending LABC's South East virtual roadshow this month.
Martyn Smith announced as new Tilbury Douglas commercial director
Martyn Smith, who has over two decades of experience in commercial and leadership roles, has been announced as group commercial director at Tilbury Douglas.
Property management company fined £200k after asbestos surveyor fell eight metres...
Robin Williamson, an asbestos surveyor employed by City Property of Glasgow, was left in a wheelchair after falling eight metres through a rooflight.
Why the industry needs to embrace construction innovation to meet housing...
In this article, Professor Gabriela Medero, co-founder of Kenoteq, makers of the K-Briq, explores the future of construction innovation.
Lower Otter Restoration Project: How nature-based solutions can help us adapt...
With the world increasingly looking for ways to tackle the challenges brought about by climate change, the need for nature-based solutions to help improve our environment is more apparent than ever, explains PACCo, founders of the Lower Otter Restoration Project.
How modern methods of construction can improve sector efficiency
New modern methods of construction see the industry choosing faster, automated ways to build through using off-site construction techniques and mass production to improve efficiency in construction, explains Parm Bhangal of Bhangals Construction Consultants.
World’s longest box slide delivered by Balfour Beatty VINCI for HS2...
Balfour Beatty VINCI has delivered the world’s longest box slide to move HS2's 12,600 tonne bridge into place over the M42 in Warwickshire, significantly cutting disruption to road users.
London building firm fined £66k after worker fell through collapsed floor
A Lusson Ltd worker fell through a collapsed floor, suffering a broken wrist and open fracture to his left leg, after it was overloaded with heavy pallets.
Former Construction Equipment Association chief Rob Oliver awarded MBE
Rob Oliver, who retired as the Chief Executive of the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) in 2021, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s first New Year’s honours list.
An aggregate approach to decarbonisation in construction
James de La Salle, Partner at CIL, argues that there is no one answer to decarbonisation across the European housing sector, and a blended approach of measures is required to achieve decarbonisation in construction.
Illegal gas fitters may be operating in Hampshire, HSE warns
Health and safety inspectors believe illegal gas fitters are operating in Hampshire, after investigating multiple reports of unsafe gas work.
2023 predictions: what lies ahead for the construction industry?
2022 has seen three prime ministers, one infamous mini-budget, the war in Ukraine, unprecedented measures taken by the Bank of England and rocketing inflation. What are the industry predictions for 2023?
Transforming construction through wireless connectivity
With the global construction sector estimated to reach an annual output of £13tn by 2030, Mick Goulding, commercial director at Cellnex UK, explores how wireless connectivity can shape the industry’s future, with 5G private networks, Open RAN and IoT playing a key role in boosting productivity and meeting increasing demand.
How BIM and digital twin technology can reduce the carbon footprint...
With the race to net zero hotting up and building design and management ever more focused on ESG-related issues, BIM and digital twin technology used together can help the industry steal a march on more sustainably designed and operated buildings, explains Devan Mistry, associate director at McBains.
HS2 graduate jobs programme opens for 2023
Forty graduate jobs are available on a two-year placement programme at HS2, which is now open for applicants.