PFI contract expiry could leave key infrastructure at risk
Over the next decade, an estimated 200 Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts worth £10bn in total will expire, potentially leaving key infrastructure unprotected.
Re-flow participates in Movember to raise awareness for men’s health
Re-flow, provider of award-winning field management software for construction, highways, civil engineering, rail and landscaping, is doing its part for men’s health this November by participating in Movember.
£300m Blackpool Central regeneration project announced by DLUHC
A previously stalled private sector-led £300m Blackpool Central regeneration scheme will go ahead after the DLUHC has committed £40m to relocate the Magistrates and County Courts.
Growth Plan: Investment Zones and meeting housing need
Following the government’s “fiscal event”, Matthew Spry of Lichfields examines the key policy announcements on Investment Zones and meeting the housing need.
M-AR completes purchase of manufacturing facility in Hull
Offsite modular specialist M-AR has completed the purchase of its existing manufacturing facility in Hull, further strengthening its future growth in the offsite construction sector.
Five reasons you need a dynamic information system
In this article, Elecosoft explains the benefits of a dynamic information system, and the disadvantages of document management systems.
UKGBC calls on government to double down to support a resilient...
Ahead of Adaptation Day at COP27, the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has urged the government to strengthen policies that will support a resilient built environment.
SPIE first in UK to secure ISO/ IEC 17020 accreditation
SPIE UK has become the first facilities management services provider in the UK that has been awarded the UKAS ISO/ IEC 17020 accreditation.
New ACE guide to help deliver net zero roads
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has published a new guide aimed at supporting consultancies which deliver roads to achieve net zero.
Bentley Systems announces integration of EC3 for embodied carbon calculation with...
Bentley Systems has announced at COP27 that it is expanding integrated workflows for embodied carbon calculation in the Bentley iTwin Platform.
Number of long-term unoccupied homes rising in every region of England
New data on long-term unoccupied homes from the DLUHC and analysed by Action on Empty Homes shows a rise of 20,000 to 257,331.
Could 3D printing solve the UK housing shortage?
With 3D printing on the rise, could it be a possible solution to help the housing crisis in the UK? Build Warranty explores.
Scrapped IR35 reversal is a missed opportunity for construction
The government’s decision to no longer proceed with the IR35 reversal is a huge blow to the construction sector, and industry generally, argues Brendan Sharkey of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers MHA.
How can mobile processes improve construction site productivity?
Discover how FlowForma mobile processes can improve construction site productivity and transparency in this webinar.
4D BIM: What does it mean and what are the...
4D planning and BIM are becoming prominent in the delivery and management of the built environment. In this article, Elecosoft explores the benefits of 4D BIM and why it is vital to success.
Andrew Carpenter to step down at Constructing Excellence South West Annual...
CEO of Constructing Excellence Andrew Carpenter will step down at the 2022 Annual General Meeting in Taunton, Somerset.
October 2022 Halifax House Price Index shows drop in house prices...
The Halifax House Price Index for October 2022 has been released, showing a drop in property price, inflation and growth as economic conditions tighten.
Nemetschek Group appoints Louise Öfverström as chief financial officer
The Nemetschek Group has appointed Louise Öfverström as chief financial officer (CFO), with effect from January 1, 2023, who will further optimize the Group's financial processes, expand synergies and be responsible for IT and Legal.
Morgan Sindall becomes first construction company to join interactive STEM lessons...
Morgan Sindall Construction has become the first construction company to partner with Developing Experts for their interactive STEM lessons.
One out of five housing developers have no plan to meet...
Research carried out amongst senior industry figures found that one out of five organisations do not have a plan in place that will meet Future Homes Standards.
Re-flow debut their biggest exhibition at Highways UK 2022
Highways UK 2022 is an ideal opportunity to meet industry professionals, touch base with clients, and see the best innovators in person. For Re-flow, this was their largest trade show offering yet, debuting their biggest built stand to date.
State of digital adoption amongst construction’s SMEs
Charles Levitton, UK&I Enterprise Development Manager at SMART Technologies, looks at the state of digital adoption in construction and how small to medium-sized organisations can embrace cost-efficient yet powerful collaboration tools.
Data-driven insights can support construction’s ongoing journey to net zero
The construction industry has a pivotal role in tackling global warming by reducing carbon emissions across the lifecycle of the built environment and achieving net zero. Dr Omar Abo Madyan, research associate at the Centre for Smart Infrastructure & Construction, calls for the use of data-driven insights for resource-efficient decision-making.
Graphisoft acquires Abvent in France and French-speaking Switzerland
Graphisoft has announced that it has signed a sale and purchase agreement with AV-Tech Group to acquire its distributor, Abvent, for France and French-speaking Switzerland.
How can contractors help overcome the UK’s excessive noise epidemic?
Excessive noise has become an enemy of workplace productivity – and the design and construction of buildings has a key role to play in reducing it, says Ben Hancock, managing director at Oscar Acoustics.
National Planning Framework praised as significant milestone by RTPI Scotland
The new National Planning Framework 4, an update on the 2014 paper, has been praised by RTPI as a significant milestone in ambitions to tackle climate change.