KOREC Group joins Trimble’s BuildingPoint distribution network
KOREC Group becomes the newest partner to join Trimble’s BuildingPoint distribution network, establishing BuildingPoint UK and Ireland.
Kex Gill re-alignment to be carried out by Sisk
The Kex Gill re-alignment project on the A59 has been awarded to John Sisk & Son by North Yorkshire County Council, pending funding approval from the DfT.
FARO announces new 4D Construction Progress Management Solution
FARO Technologies has announced a new 4D construction progress management solution uniting point cloud data and 360° reality capture, available on FARO’s Sphere SaaS platform.
Vectorworks earns five nominations in 2022 Hammers Awards
Vectorworks has announced that it has earned five nominations in the 2022 Hammers Awards. In addition to being named a finalist in the BIM, architectural design, and company recognition categories, Vectorworks is also being recognised for its achievements in innovation and sustainability.
Jacobs selected to support infrastructure renewal projects at National Nuclear Laboratory
Multiple renewal projects at National Nuclear Laboratory sites will be delivered by Jacobs across the full project lifecycle.
Why are we failing to attract young people and women in...
Charmaine Steele, head of culture and people development at Dura Composites, explores why we are failing to attract young people and women in construction and how the industry can combat this.
Balfour Beatty appointed to £4bn SCAPE Civil Engineering frameworks
Balfour Beatty has been appointed as the sole contractor to the combined £4 billion SCAPE Civil Engineering frameworks.
Construction Roundtable Report: Does technology hold the key to better cashflow?
In this article, a panel of experts assembled for a construction roundtable report to assess whether the spread of digital payment technology might finally accelerate the sector’s notoriously slow cashflow.
United Living Group completes Lewisham fire safety and improvement project
The Lewisham fire safety and improvement project replacing dangerous cladding on Hatfield Close and Gerrard House tower blocks has been completed
CVB JV Tideway East ensures compliance with FlowForma process automation
A joint venture construction project between Costain, VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Bachy Soletanche has been using FlowForma process automation to speed up processes, and ensure compliance and continuous improvement through better visibility.
Firm fined for failing to carry out hand-arm vibration syndrome health...
Two construction firm partners have been fined after exposing employees to vibration when using vibrating tools and failing to carry out hand-arm vibration syndrome health surveillance.
Kate Rock appointed as Costain non-executive director and chair designate
Kate Rock has been appointed as Costain non-executive director and chair designate, following Paul Golby’s decision to step down/
Reducing carbon in concrete now a top priority across construction industry
Reducing carbon in concrete is now the top demand across the building industry, a report from Dodge Construction Network has found.
£8m Dundee regeneration development shortlisted for landscape and public realm project...
Waterfront Place in Dundee has been nominated for the landscape and public realm project award at the Architect’s Journal Awards 2022.
Understanding your building’s energy consumption to achieve net zero
Chantel Scheepers, CEO of OakTree Power, explains how old infrastructures don't need to be overhauled to achieve net zero if, with the help of DSR technology, a building's energy consumption can be properly assessed.
Engineering company fined after worker fell through a roof
An engineering company has been fined after one of its employees fell through a roof while installing bird deterrent spikes.
Kier to deliver net zero carbon in operation school in Maghull
Kier has been appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver a new net zero carbon in operation school for Deyes High School in Maghull.
Take BIM to the next level with the BIM management system...
BIMÂ has revolutionised the construction industry, offering a more efficient and streamlined process to design and build structures and we can now take the value of BIM to the next level using an integrated BIM management system - usBIM.
Database solutions are the answer to housebuilding specifications and standards
Managing housebuilding specifications and standards can be a huge challenge. The level of detail required to specify those expectations for a single new build house is considerable. In this article, Elecosoft explain why database solutions are the answer.
New Construction Leadership Council strategy announced
A new Construction Leadership Council strategy has been announced, setting out long term goals for developing sustainability, safety and skills.
Paramount Timber: Ullswater Crescent, Kingston case study
This article explores how PVA Developments selected Paramount Timber to help manufacture a timber frame build for Ullswater Crescent, Kingston.
Construction payment delays: Most common causes revealed in new analysis of...
More than 810,000 invoices were rejected by contractors last year according to a new analysis, here, Causeway outlines simple corrections to avoid construction payment delays.
Jon Dixon appointed as new CEO of F3GROUP
Jon Dixon has been selected as the new CEO of F3GROUP, with current CEO Gavin Gleave taking the role of executive chairman.
Nearly half of UK tradespeople have suffered symptoms of asbestos exposure
With 25% of UK tradespeople encountering asbestos each week, this Mesothelioma Awareness Day seeks to raise awareness of the symptoms of asbestos exposure.
Fire alarms at Bristol tower block fire failed to alert residents
Fire alarms at a Bristol tower block fire failed to alert residents to the blaze which left one man dead and eight in hospital.
Sisk to make one-off cost-of-living payment to employees
John Sisk & Son will make a one-off cost-of-living payment to employees this September and will issue Christmas vouchers in November.