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new esg strategy

Ibstock plc has launched a new ESG Strategy to drive sustainability

Leading manufacturer of clay and concrete building products and solutions Ibstock plc has today launched its new ESG Strategy to 2030.
edinburgh park development

Sir Robert McAlpine completes Edinburgh Park development

Sir Robert McAlpine has announced the completion of the Edinburgh Park development scheme - a 5-storey office building in New Park Square, Edinburgh.
infinity park research centre

Construction underway on £15m Infinity Park research centre

Construction of Derby's new Infinity Park research centre is now underway, which will boost industry capabilities in decarbonisation technologies and generate 94 construction jobs over one year.
kier's chief people officer

Helen Redfern appointed as Kier’s chief people officer

Helen Redfern has secured the role as Kier's chief people officer following her successful approach to HR in the construction industry. 
east park student accommodation

New East Park student accommodation scheme completed at Uni of Exeter

Vinci Construction has developed the new East Park student accommodation scheme at the University of Exeter. Designed by Stride Treglown architects, the student accommodation scheme features rainscreen cladding panels from Proteus Facades.
construction industry's carbon footprint

Why is it essential to reduce the construction industry’s carbon footprint?

Lee Jones, head of manufacturing solutions at NBS, explains why it is essential to reduce the construction industry's carbon footprint, why speed is of the essence and how having the correct information available can help facilitate the process.
long-COVID in construction

What are the legal implications of long-COVID in construction?

Employment lawyer, Rebecca Mahon, and Health and safety consultant, Mark Littlejohns, give their take on the legal implications of long-COVID in construction workplaces.
refugee professionals

Amey and Renaisi partnership creates work placements for refugee professionals

Amey has partnered with Renaisi to create work placements for five refugee professionals in Amey Consulting’s Advisory & Analytics business.
net zero carbon definition

CIBSE and LETI to launch new guidance for net zero carbon...

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and London Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI) will be launching new industry-wide guidance on the net zero carbon definition and address frequently asked questions.
new homes in newark

rg+p secure planning permission for new homes in Newark 

rg+p has secured planning permission for new homes in Newark, which will reinstate the town centre's medieval character.
Hayfield contracts manager

Sam Foglia appointed as Hayfield contracts manager

Sam Foglia has been appointed as Hayfield contracts manager to oversee three of its developments, located in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
nhs procure23 framework

Mace and Willmott Dixon jointly appointed to NHS ProCure23 Framework

Mace Construct and Willmott Dixon have secured a joint appointment by Crown Commercial Service to all three lots of the NHS ProCure23 Framework, which marks a significant step forward for collaborative construction in England’s healthcare sector.
PSTN switch off

Everything the construction industry needs to know about the PSTN switch off 

Doug Mulvihill, marketing manager, UK and Ireland, of Ringover, discusses the future of telephony and how construction companies can prepare for the PSTN switch off.
Nexus Planning associate director

Tom James appointed as Nexus Planning associate director

Tom James has been appointed as Nexus Planning associate director at its Birmingham office, to strengthen the consultancy’s growing network and capability across the UK.
South Brooklyn Marine Terminal

Jacobs appointed to redevelop New York’s South Brooklyn Marine Terminal

Jacobs has been selected by Empire Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Equinor and bp, to redevelop New York's South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT).
embodied carbon in buildings

Mark Kowal elected as BCO president with immediate effect

Mark Kowal has been elected as the BCO president with immediate effect. His election will demonstrate how the office is meeting the challenges of our era, from hybrid working to adopting sustainable practices.
housing projects in Edinburgh

Will Rudd Davidson appointed to housing projects in Edinburgh

Will Rudd Davidson has been appointed as a consultant civil and structural engineer to oversee two housing projects in Edinburgh.
embodied carbon in buildings

What is next for embodied carbon in buildings?

Despite a recent attempt at regulation falling by the wayside, the issue of embodied carbon in buildings has never been more prominent in construction. But as Mike Stevenson of NorDan UK explains, when you think longer-term about building specification, the carbon reduction takes care of itself.
London Power Tunnels (LPT)

Tunneling well underway for London Power Tunnels (LPT) second phase

After successfully rewiring North London, the London Power Tunnels (LPT) project team is now boring tunnels in South London. Sarah Woolham-Jaffier, project supervisor tells us all about the £1bn project here.
mental health centre

£65m Pears Maudsley mental health centre tops out

The Pears Maudsley mental health centre has marked a major milestone, as a topping out ceremony was held to mark the completion of the frame.
levelling up agenda

LHC report says improved housing and public sector procurement is key...

The LHC report outlines the key role public sector procurement can play in the government's levelling up agenda.
social housing draft, electrical safety checks

Social Housing Draft paves the way for mandatory electrical safety checks

The Social Housing Draft regulation bill, published 29 March, will pave the way to remove inequalities in the law, whereby private tenants are protected by mandatory five-yearly electrical safety checks but social tenants are not.
Strategic investment from ISG

Strategic investment from ISG boosts ESS Group

ESS Group has received a strategic investment from ISG that will not only boost growth, but further enhance ISG's leadership role within the group.
morrison construction managing director

David Ewing appointed as the new Morrison Construction managing director

The Galliford Try group is pleased to announce that David Ewing has been appointed as the new Morrison Construction managing director.
pay less

How do I challenge a Pay Less Notice?

Jonathan Nugent, managing director at Arbicon, provides steps to take in challenging a Pay Less Notice and recovering payments due.
Ukrainian refugees

Orbit allocates 26 homes to Ukrainian refugees

Orbit has allocated 26 of its properties, which come from its Independent Living, Supported Living and Extra Care housing stock, to Ukrainian refugees.