Study finds that construction workers are at a higher risk of...
A recent study led by Boston University School of Public Health has found that construction workers are at a higher risk of exposing their families to toxic metals in their homes due to various work and home related factors.
AEC professionals hail Revizto+ at its Field Day event
Yoanna Ruseva & Francesca Lofiego of ISG, Josh Cole from Jacobs and Alberto Daniele from Multiplex, showcased the impressive benefits of Revizto+ at Revizto's Field Day event in London.
Fluor is designing a portable mental health Smart Pod
Fluor is currently designing a portable mental health Smart Pod than can be easily transported anywhere in the world to respond to global disasters.
Digital twin: Bridging the gap between vision and reality
What do clients really want from a digital twin? Igor Tsinman, co-founder and president of AMC Bridge, shares insights into the digital transformation of the AEC industry gained during a webinar organised by the company.
Building with sustainability and occupant wellbeing in mind
How do we build better buildings with sustainability and occupant wellbeing in mind while saving on costs and resources?
Hill Group to build 160 new sustainable homes in Croxley Green
The Hill Group has been given planning permission to build 160 new sustainable homes in Croxley Green, near Rickmansworth.
United Colleges Group announce new green skills hub for Brent
United Colleges Group are to deliver a new green skills hub at the College of North West London in partnership with Brent Council and other key stakeholders, worth half a million pounds.
New Busway Bridge project by Graham for Belfast Transport Hub
Civil engineering specialist GRAHAM will deliver the new Busway Bridge project to improve transportation links for the Belfast Transport Hub.
Tilbury Douglas announces partnership with pregnancy loss charity
Tilbury Douglas has announced its partnership with pregnancy loss charity CRADLE, in a construction industry ‘first’ to provide services to support those affected by early pregnancy loss.
Sustainable office spaces: What the future holds for commercial design
Kirsty Shearer, development director at Agilité Solutions looks at how we can shape the sustainable future of commercial design.
BioNTech introduces first modular mRNA manufacturing facility in Africa
BioNTech has introduced its first modular mRNA manufacturing facility to improve vaccine supply in Ghana, Africa.
Living Space gets green light for new eco-efficient affordable homes
Living Space Housing has received planning permission from Central Bedfordshire Council to build 57 new eco-efficient affordable homes, delivered by housing provider Stonewater to help meet local demand for high-quality affordable rent and shared ownership homes.
Durkan appoints Tim Carpenter as new managing director of construction
Durkan, a leading independent development and construction company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Carpenter as its new managing director of construction.
South Tyneside to receive multi-million brownfield regeneration scheme
South Tyneside is to receive a multi-million-pound brownfield regeneration scheme, which will revitalise derelict dockland into a thriving riverside quarter.
Multi-specialism consultancies sought for multi-million-pound public sector framework
Housing construction, fire safety and energy efficiency consultancies are encouraged to register interest for a new consultancy framework launching this summer.
Delivering Net Zero through Digital: The construction perspective
A new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Manufacturing Group is calling for policy, tax incentives and support to be better targeted in order to drive investment in greener manufacturing. Floriane Fidegnon, head of industry, technology and innovation at Policy Connect, looks at how this could impact on construction.
Aerial mapping the way to greener homes
Aerial mapping reveals the potential of roof spaces to mitigate the effects of climate change.
O2 Arena badly damaged as Storm Eunice tears into the country
Storm Eunice has torn the O2 Arena roof to shreds, as red weather warnings, signalling a risk to property and life, continue to cause disruption across the UK.
Tarmac trials new low carbon concrete solution with Align
Tarmac has trialled a new innovative low carbon concrete solution with Align, the joint venture delivering the Central 1 (C1) section of HS2 Phase One.
Transformational plans announced for Bolton green skills centre
Work to transform a Bolton retail park into a green skills centre could begin this summer, following the release of redevelopment plans.
It’s time for construction to go digital
Facing a perfect storm of the climate emergency, a building safety crisis, rising costs and supply chain disruption, many are increasingly looking to digitalisation and modern methods of construction. However, Lanre Gbolade, project director of the COLAB Consortium, believes there are entrenched barriers that must be overcome before real progress can be made.
Hayfield to deliver eco-efficient executive homes in North Oxfordshire
Hayfield has acquired a 10-acre site in Adderbury, North Oxfordshire, to deliver 40 eco-efficient executive homes worth £20m.
Re-flow secures further round of seed funding
Re-flow has secured a further round of seed funding from investors, cementing commitment to support the company's growth as demand for its services increases.
Timber MMC methods to reduce carbon impact of construction
The Whole Life Carbon Assessment of Homes report, published by the Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes, finds that using sustainable timber MMC methods for new builds can reduce the carbon impact of construction.
COWI wins its largest offshore wind engineering contract in the US
COWI has been contracted by Empire Offshore Wind, in a joint venture between Equinor and BP, to deliver a turnkey design for the wind turbine foundations for the Empire Wind projects off the coast of Long Island, New York.
Scotland Excel launch £800m energy efficiency contractors framework
Scotland Excel has announced the 37 businesses who have secured a place on their national energy efficiency contractors framework, which aims to support Scotland’s councils in achieving net zero.