Neurodiversity-friendly design: Creating spaces where everyone can flourish
How do we put the conversation around neurodiversity-friendly design into practice? Magdalena Arent, building performance consultant at Holmes Miller, says architects must drive good design and ensure the built environment is more accommodating and welcoming to neurodivergent individuals.
Understanding collateral warranties in insurance: Ensuring adequate cover for clients
In the realm of insurance and risk management, collateral warranties play a crucial role in protecting the interests of all parties involved in a contractual agreement.
dTwin: A revolutionary solution for the AEC/O industry
Nemetschek group were determined that dTwin should be one step ahead at all times; only then can we deliver on our promise to constantly help the AEC/O sector to successfully address the challenges it faces both now and in the future.
Embargo times could cost businesses £2.4bn, warns CPA
The Construction Plant Hire Association has written a letter to Transport secretary Mark Harper over the issue of embargo times, which restrict the hours in which large machinery can can be transported on roads.
UK exits recession- but construction still suffers 0.9% decrease in Q1
The UK has officially exited its latest recession- but construction output was held back by the decline in housebuilding.
Cleartech wins 50% more jobs with enhanced digital estimations
Since ClearTech implemented Revu, it has cut waste, improved recordkeeping and communication and increased transparency. It has also won an additional 50% of projects and has gone on to complete work for clients such as Salesforce, Facebook and Amazon.
Why the sector needs more clarity on the Building Safety Act
Peter Doyle, head of Health and Safety Services at Citation, spotlights some of the main challenges surrounding the Building Safety Act and explores where more clarity is needed to encourage industry-wide compliance throughout every stage of the building lifecycle.
Ratio EV charging products: Leading the way to net zero
Ratio manufactures design-led innovative and robust EV charging products that are tailor made to its customers’ needs. It continues to be a sustainable business whilst supporting the move to a net zero transport industry.
Funded retrofit training now available to ex-service and military personnel via...
Funding for accredited retrofit training and qualifications from The Retrofit Academy has been made available through the MOD's Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service (ELCAS) scheme.
Children in crisis: Confronting the stark reality of England’s housing emergency
In England, in 2024 it is hard to believe, yet the stark reality is we have over 240,000 children living in temporary accommodation. An unstable home environment can significantly impact children across various aspects of their lives. The effects of England’s housing emergency are far-reaching and profound.
Poll shows strong public backing for housing on previously developed land
New polling by YouGov has revealed that half of people who object to new housing in their local area would support them if the homes were affordable to people on average local incomes and built on previously developed land.
Digital Construction Week 2024 reveals main stage line-upÂ
The UK’s leading event for innovation and technology in the built environment, Digital Construction Week takes place on 5-6 June 2024 at ExCeL London.
Supporting the decarbonisation & retrofit of public sector buildings
Dean Fazackerley, head of technical procurement at public sector framework provider LHC Procurement Group (LHC), reflects on the key takeaways in the development of its latest energy efficiency framework, Decarbonisation & Retrofit (N9).
Transforming property management: Innovations and best practices for the future
As building standards evolve with new technologies, property managers navigate complex challenges. David Webb, Totalmobile managing director of Property & FM, explores what lies ahead for UK property management.
Plans revealed for dual student towers at Perryian Works in Birmingham...
Sama Investments have revealed the plans for 'Perryian Works', bringing two landmark towers of up to 40 and 50 storeys to the 1 Lancaster Circus site in Birmingham.
The exposure gap: Can the brownfield boom be sustained without the...
Brownfield is booming, with recent government funding pushing it to the top of every local council’s built environment agenda. Howel Morris, Rodgers Leask, welcomes the current flurry of activity, but is the next generation being primed to sustain the boom?Â
Marmox Multiboard products protecting the building envelope
Aside from dampening our spirits, the past winter has proved to be one of the wettest on record and will have reminded construction industry specifiers of the protection that render finishes can offer against driving rain.
Legal and compliance implications of the Building Safety Act
The introduction of the new BSR is poised to revolutionise building standards. Established under the Building Safety Act 2022, the BSR is a distinct entity within the HSE, focusing on high-risk residential buildings. John Flathers and Richard Adams, Freeths, explore the legal and compliance implications.
Mace announces executive leadership team shakeup, sets out plans to 2030
Mark Reynolds will step down from leading the exective team at Mace, with Jason Millett taking up the new role of group chief executive.
The Building Safety Act and the transformation of the building control...
Now, 6 years on, in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the building control profession is about to see the full force of the significant regulatory changes brought about by the Building Safety Act 2022.
Government expected to grant a further £1bn funding for HS2 Euston...
The UK government is anticipated to officially approve over £1bn of public funding for the construction of the HS2 Euston tunnels linking Old Oak Common and Euston.
Barnet Council’s first Quality Review Panel appoints Russell Curtis as chair
The Quality Review Panel will test the fundamental design principles of planning proposals, playing a major role in the council’s commitment to exemplary, high-quality developments.
Building the future: Using AI in structural engineering
With the recent news of the Chancellor doubling funding for the UK’s AI sector, many businesses will be pausing to consider how they can harness the tool to improve processes within the structural engineering sector.
Interest in construction careers growing amongst young people
Both the CEC and CITB have reported an uptick in interest in construction careers amongst young people in the UK, which bodes well in the face of a skills shortage.
Sisk to build Moderna vaccine facility at Harwell Science Campus
Sisk has been selected by Moderna as its preferred bidder for the fit-out of its new vaccine facility at the Harwell Science Campus in Oxfordshire.
What are the latest initiatives for mental health in the construction...
With male construction workers in the UK four times more likely to die by suicide, Re-flow explores the latest initiatives on mental health in the construction industry and how businesses can support their workers.