Construction commences on UK’s first secure school
Construction has begun at the country’s first secure school- a custodial facility to educate young offenders and prevent further crime.
July Construction PMI shows decline in output but increase in jobs...
Findings from the July Construction PMI indicate a strong rate of jobs growth but a reduction in UK construction output for the first time since early 2021.
Accessibility: Is it the tenants or landlords responsibility?
You won’t find it in the terms of a lease, but tenants' and landlords' responsibility around the occupation and use of commercial premises also extends to accessibility.
New home completions up by 16% in Q2 2022, reports NHBC
NHBC data reveals that new home completions have returned to pre-pandemic levels, up 16% on Q2 2021.
Councils given £6m in funding to enhance housing and support for...
£6m of funding has been announced to boost housing and support for vulnerable tenants from the Government’s Supported Housing Improvement Programme.
Modular contractor secures planning permission for student accommodation in Canary Wharf
Modular contractor and developer Tide Construction has secured planning permission to deliver new student accommodation in Canary Wharf.
Suppliers named for £500m public sector new build framework
Twenty suppliers have been awarded a place on a new £500m new build framework to deliver public sector construction projects in Scotland.
New UK Health, Safety and Environment Director appointed by Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty has announced the appointment of Lee Hewitt as UK Health, Safety and Environment Director, following Heather Bryant’s retirement.
Civil engineering firm fined after child dies on construction site
Howard Civil Engineering Ltd has been fined £600K after seven-year-old child dies on construction site.
How is modular technology helping institutions to build greener portfolios?
Modular technology solutions will be vital in helping institutions build greener portfolios, says Andrew Shepherd, managing director of modular housebuilder TopHat.
What are the next steps for making longer-lasting concrete?
Alessandro Tengattini, an instrument scientist at the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), discusses research aimed at creating longer-life concrete for greener infrastructure.
Building sustainable healthcare facilities
Taking into account budget constraints, net zero commitments and the wellbeing of occupants, construction professionals must consider developing more sustainable healthcare facilities. Steve Richmond of REHAU Building Solutions discusses how healthy design principles are key.
Has the time for UK modular housing finally come?
Make UK Modular launched in December 2021 as the voice of volumetric modular housebuilders. Head of policy Steve Cole discusses the state of play for the sector and the outlook for delivering greener, faster, better homes.
Time for change: Will the Grenfell Tower fire prove construction’s Piper...
The Building Safety Act is a welcome recognition that making safe buildings is a highly skilled operation, says Hywel Davies of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers.
Morgan Sindall collaborate to run the Innovation Driven Procurement programme
Morgan Sindall, alongside Nottingham Trent University with funding from CITB are collaborating to run the Innovation Driven Procurement (IDP) to help small construction firms drive innovation in construction.
Diversity and Inclusivity: HS2 publishes annual EDI report
HS2 has published its annual EDI report, which showcases how the company is continuing to challenge the national supply chain and rail industry through diversity and inclusion.
Marshalls to be first UK concrete manufacturer to adopt CarbonCure Technologies
Marshalls plc has committed to becoming the first UK concrete manufacturer to adopt CarbonCure Technologies' carbon mineralisation technology.
Causeway acquires construction telemarketing company, Enhance Consultancy
Causeway Technologies has acquired specialist construction telemarketing company Enhance Consultancy, as part of its journey to link every stage of the construction process with technology.
Greater Manchester community sites granted free fibre broadband
17 Greater Manchester community sites have been granted free fibre broadband connectivity until 2025, as part of a digital infrastructure and inclusion programme from Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Virgin Media Business.
Causeway Live Design 4.0 to launch this autumn
Causeway has announced the launch date of its latest design engineering platform, Live Design 4.0, which aims to bring site infrastructure disciplines into one design environment .
Protecting construction workers from silica dust: The “new asbestos”
As the intense focus on silica dust continues, Tim Turney from air monitoring equipment specialist Casella shares his insights on protecting construction workers.
£176m highways maintenance contract awarded to Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty Living Places has been awarded an eight-year, £176m highways maintenance contract by Buckinghamshire Council.
JV North appoints appoints modular contractors to MMC framework lot
North West housebuilding consortium, JV North has appointed eight modular contractors to its £560m modern methods of construction framework lot.
Turner & Townsend to deliver decarbonisation works for Norfolk County Council
Turner & Townsend has been appointed to deliver a new programme of public sector decarbonisation works for Norfolk County Council's real estate.
How can factory-built homes cut carbon?
Modular construction is playing a vital role in the construction sector’s battle to cut carbon emissions with factory-built homes, says Nick Hillard, ESG lead at Tide Construction.
Advantage Home Construction Insurance invests in a rebrand following a period...
The founders of structural defects warranty specialist Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) have invested in a rebrand and new website launch this summer, following the business’s rapid growth.