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Home Group HQ

Time-lapse footage shows latest progress on new Home Group HQ in...

Recent time-lapse footage showcases recent progress made on the new Home Group HQ in Newcastle, being delivered by Ask Real Estate and BAM Construction.
reducing construction waste

Why reducing construction waste is key to achieving net zero

With the UK 2050 net zero target in mind, it is time to think and talk more about reducing construction waste, says Irina Leigh, production innovation architect at L&Q.
construction variations

Improving the management of construction variations

It is no secret that construction variations commonly cause delays and disputes in the industry, quickly transforming what might have been a relatively straightforward project into one with unmanageable complications. So how can variations be managed more efficiently and effectively?.
design concepts

The role of design concepts in driving positive change

Innovate UK KTN launched its Design Innovation Network just last month. Abi Hird, its founder and design specialist at Innovate UK KTN, discusses the purpose of the network, design concepts and what good design looks like in practice.
Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Wates Group celebrates Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Wates Group has won the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category for the third time, having previously won in 2011 and 2016.
medical physics bunker

G F Tomlinson completes medical physics bunker to house UK’s first...

G F Tomlinson has built a new medical physics bunker at the University of Birmingham to house the UK’s first High Flux Accelerator-Driven Neutron Facility.
hayfield grove development

Work commences on EPC A-rated Hayfield Grove Development

Hayfield has started construction on its first EPC A-rated, £20m Hayfield Grove Development, which will feature 55 zero-carbon ready homes in Hallow, Worcestershire.
Park Royal

Faircloth Construction appointed to build logistics unit in Park Royal, West...

Faircloth Construction has been appointed by GLi to build PR1, a 56,115 sq ft logistics warehouse in Park Royal, West London.
2021 carbon emissions

Baxi’s 2021 carbon emissions reveals 35% reduction

Baxi has announced that it's 2021 carbon emissions were 35 percent lower than they were two years, according to the company's sustainability report due to be published next week.
building control services

ICW Group: High standards of professionalism for building warranties and building...

ICW Group, with offices in London, Belfast, and South Shields, operates right across the UK, delivering high quality building warranties and building control services.
resource efficiency

Volumetric modular technology: Eliminating waste and maximising resource efficiency

As the UK looks to “build back better”, Richard Hipkiss, development director of the Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA) raises the thorny issue of reducing landfill waste and improving material optimisation.
digitise the planning process

Exploring how best to digitise the planning process

Esri UK recently announced the winners of a competition to find local planning authorities with innovative ideas for how best to use geospatial technology to help digitse the planning process.
cooling systems

Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems in buildings: BG...

Following the 2021 release of BSRIA’s 2nd edition of Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems (BG 50/2021), BSRIA engineering investigations lead, Chris Thompson, addresses frequently asked questions about what BG 50 is and how it relates to the VDI 2035 standard.
Summerdown SEN School

Drone footage showcases progress on Morgan Sindall Summerdown SEN School

Morgan Sindall has released drone footage of the recent progress made on the new Summerdown SEN School, Eastbourne.
new homes in west sussex

Cala Homes secures two sites to deliver 200 new homes in...

Cala Homes has exchanged contracts on two sites with the potential to deliver 200 new homes in West Sussex and Surrey.
rospa gold award

Henry Brothers awarded RoSPA Gold Award for health and safety practices

Henry Brothers have been awarded the RoSPA Gold Award for its health and safety practices while delivering the Sherwood Lodge project.
Home Improvement Partnership

Barbour ABI launches Home Improvement Partnership with NHIC and FMB

Barbour ABI has teamed up with the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) to form the Home Improvement Partnership.
safe asbestos removal

IOSH advocate for safe asbestos removal in buildings

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) states that any plans for mass asbestos removal from public and commercial buildings must include detailed information on how those charged with doing the work will be protected and how it will be disposed of.
blythe valley park 

Glencar appointed to construct 117,000 sq ft speculative scheme at Blythe...

Frasers Property has appointed Glencar to build three high specification industrial/logistics units at Blythe Valley Park.
white rose railway station

Spencer Group is underway with construction of White Rose Railway Station

Rail infrastructure specialist Spencer Group has commenced construction on White Rose Railway Station, a new £26.5 million station in south Leeds.
employability initiative

Willmott Dixon’s employability initiative reaches major milestone

Willmott Dixon's employability initiative has reached a major milestone, as a pupil becomes the 1,000th person to complete its enrichment programme to equip young people with key skills to succeed in the workplace.
women in engineering

Women in engineering: Leading from the front

The number of women in engineering professions has risen significantly in the past decade, but representation is still not where it should be. Having more women in leadership roles can make a major difference, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).
Digital Construction Week 2022

6 reasons to visit Digital Construction Week 2022

Digital Construction Week 2022 returns to ExCeL London from 18-19 May – here’s why it’ll prove unmissable.
product manufacturers

Construction product manufacturers post-Brexit: A tale of two symbols

Since Britain’s exit from the EU, many things have changed for construction product manufacturers and those specifying those products for use in our buildings.
condensation in homes

Why condensation in homes is a real and present danger

Condensation in homes can cause a number of serious problems for homeowners - and it is not enough to ask people to change their lifestyle. Paul Williams, product manager at Domus Ventilation, argues a more long-term approach is needed.
timber products

The benefits of using timber products from start to finish

Timber products offer a number of benefits from design to construction and innovation.