Nine construction firms commit to new SCAPE social value mission statement
Kier, Balfour Beatty and Willmott Dixon and others have committed to delivering more social value in public sector construction projects with SCAPE.
Procore appoints Olga Kibler as chief people officer
Procore Technologies has appointed Olga Kibler as its chief people officer, who will lead Procore’s people strategy, and will join Procore’s executive leadership team and report to founder, president and CEO, Tooey Courtemanche.
Hinkley Point C: Connecting Britain’s Biggest Nuclear Power Station
Hinkley Point C is one of the biggest and most complex projects currently under construction in Europe, responsible for delivering the buildings that will house the two new nuclear reactors. This video from Trimble Viewpoint explores how a range of Trimble products have been used in the project.
Awaab Ishak, 2, died from exposure to mould in flat, inquest...
Awaab Ishak died shortly after his second birthday in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by months of exposure to black mould, concluded the coroner.
Bentley Systems announces enhancements to SYNCHRO construction management solution
Bentley Systems has announced advancements to its SYNCHRO construction management solution with enhancements to SYNCHRO 4D, and the addition of SYNCHRO Cost and SYNCHRO Perform applications.
How can tech make offsite construction methods go mainstream?
Alex Micallef, UK general manager at Graitec, explores the need to draw further on digital technology in order to make MMC and offsite construction methods mainstream.
Can 3D laser scanning help decarbonise the concrete industry?
3D laser scanning can help the concrete industry from first pour to final adjustments as it makes the journey to cutting carbon emissions.
RTPI issues new advice on planning housing for the ageing population
In the Planning for Older People practice advice, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) highlights how planning housing can meet the needs of the ageing population.
BIM software market growth will stay resilient against unsettled economy
New research data from Cambashi’s BIM report, suggests that growth of the BIM software market will prove resilient against a mixed economic backdrop.
Can operational savings offset construction material cost increases?
In this article, Elecosoft explores how operational savings can offset material cost increases and how BIM empowers construction companies to model the impact of materials, techniques and processes.
Affordable housing must be a priority of the Autumn Statement, says...
As the latest chancellor's Autumn Statement approaches, industry voices are asking how it can boost the delivery of affordable housing.
How to specify building products to minimise whole life embodied carbon...
Choosing the right (or wrong) building materials can be critical in dictating the whole-life carbon impact of a building. NorDan UK Ltd’s technical specification advisor Tom O’Sullivan, shares his knowledge on why reducing embodied carbon before a building is occupied is key to hitting net-zero.
EUA announces target for 15m UK net zero homes by 2035
The Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) has announced an ambitious new target aiming to see 15m UK homes net zero ready by 2035.
How the energy efficiency crisis is catalysing UK green buildings demand
With soaring bills and supply concerns putting the focus on the energy efficiency crisis, Nick Jacobs, executive managing director of Taurus UK, looks at the key drivers of green buildings.
Worker dies at Hinkley Point C after ‘construction traffic accident’
EDF confirmed a man in his 40s died at the Hinkley Point C site on Sunday 13 November after suffering a 'crush injury' from...
Rogue landlords could be fined £30k as councils crack down
Rogue landlords could be fined up to £30,000 or be banned from operating, as new government funding enables councils to crack down.
A net zero supply chain: Balfour Beatty survey outlines path to...
Balfour Beatty partnered with the Supply Chain Sustainability School to survey supply chain partners, aiming to understand how to achieve net zero in the industry.
Procore announces innovations to leverage the value of predictive analytics
Procore Technologies has announced new innovations and solutions that will leverage the value of predictive analytics to connect everyone on a project team.
Actis’ RIBA-approved Part L CPD module praised by industry professionals
Actis' RIBA-approved Part L CPD module, which helps builders, architects, and building control officers negotiate the complexities of the revised building regulations is transforming the understanding of future homes standards for those in the industry.
Growth by development: Key proposals in the Growth Plan
Following the mini budget, Tracy Lovejoy and Melody Li of Irwin Mitchell Solicitors examine the key proposals in the government’s Growth Plan.
LEXiCON project Phase 2 report brings better product data closer
The release of the LEXiCON project Phase 2 report from the Construction Innovation Hub brings accurate, reliable product data a step closer, says programme director Keith Waller.
October 2022 RICS Residential Market Survey sees rents rise and house...
October 2022 RICS Residential Market Survey has found that buyer demand is decreasing as the growth of house prices stalls.
Building offsite’s zero carbon toolkit
A mix of materials should form the offsite sector’s zero carbon toolkit, argues Sam Hart, head of Modern Methods of Construction at Built Environment – Smarter Transformation.
Welsh Water maintenance framework spots secured by Galliford Try
Galliford Try's environment business has secured two spots on the Welsh Water capital maintenance framework, their first union with the company in a decade.
ONS Construction output September 2022 shows growth despite choppy waters ahead
The ONS Construction output September 2022 shows a third consecutive month of growth and the highest level of output since records began.
How can digital solutions accelerate construction technology adoption on site?
In conversation with one of SymTerra’s users, Tony Bowman of Rescue 2 - confined space and technical rescue – we can see exactly how digital solutions are transforming life on (and off) site for workers across the construction supply chain.