HS2 opens new factory as work begins on UK’s longest railway...
HS2 began production of 1,000 huge concrete segments this week as the construction effort intensifies on the UK's largest railway bridge.
How OpenBIM contributes to the digital transformation of the AEC industry
The advantages of OpenBIM can be extended through open data formats allowing professionals to use their preferred software without constraint.
Northern Gas Networks Ltd fined after woman dies in gas explosion
Northern Gas Networks Ltd has been fined for safety breaches after a fire and gas explosion killed a woman in Mirfield.
Delivery of £54m Glass Futures Centre of Excellence development begins
Glass Futures, Network Space Developments, St Helens Borough Council, Liverpool City Region, MPs Marie Rimmer and Connor McGinn and contractor Bowmer & Kirkland welcomed UKRI and BEIS to the St. Helens site, to mark the ground-breaking of the Glass Futures Centre of Excellence.
Council tackles Cornwall housing crisis by investing in new offsite homes
Cornwall Council is set to announce an extension to its modular housing initiative to help tackle Cornwall’s housing crisis.
West Fraser tackles youth unemployment with new partnership
West Fraser, formerly known as Norbord, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Youth Employment UK to tackle youth unemployment.
First modular homes launched at Westwood Acres in Kent
Kent-based housing provider, Love Living Homes, has launched its first collection of modular homes at Westwood Acres in Broadstairs.
Wates Group announces sustainability innovation competition winners
Today Wates Group and Lloyds Banking Group have announced the four joint winners of a sustainability innovation competition which aims to find a new generation of green tech businesses to help Lloyds in its transition to net zero carbon operation.
New landmark exhibition space celebrated by the city of Stoke-on-Trent
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent celebrate £5.4m landmark exhibition space constructed by Morgan Sindall, and project managed by Pick Everard, which now houses an original WW2 aircraft.
Hill Group’s apprenticeship scheme drives next gen of construction talent
The Hill Group, in partnership with London-based organisation K10, is celebrating its Southeast construction apprenticeship scheme, which has successfully trained 21 apprentices in Cambridge alone.
Tilbury Douglas appoints Don Stewart as national business development director
Tilbury Douglas has appointed Don Stewart as national business development director for its UK Building business, joining the UK Building Board.
Building balanced communities to prevent homelessness
A balanced community offers a variety of housing types, creating a ladder that meets the needs of different people at different stages in their lives. JDA Architects, tells us how building a balanced community can help prevent homelessness.
Housing industrialisation blueprint to transform house building
AIMCH will present a housing industrialisation blueprint at the Futurebuild exhibition at the ExCeL London conference centre on 1 and 2 March.
M Group Services receives industry leading ESG rating
M Group Services has been recognised as a global ESG leader after receiving a rating of 9.6 from Sustainalytics.
A three pronged approach to facing construction challenges head on
From stock shortages to the skills gap, the construction industry has faced all manner of challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit. Adrian Buttress, managing director at PermaGroup, discusses his approach to the ongoing crisis and how he’s been tackling it head on.
Graham to deliver 149-bed student accommodation in Edinburgh
Glencairn Properties has appointed Graham to design and build 149-bed student studios and cluster flats in Edinburgh.
UK new home registrations increased by 25% in 2021, reports NHBC
NHBC reports good news for the house building industry with 153,339 new home registrations in 2021, an increase of 25% on 2020.
Driving a digital construction industry with Bluebeam
Now more than ever, there is a need to adopt digital skills and techniques. Bluebeam explains how empowering clients can drive the digital construction industry.
BESA calls for national programme of building retrofits
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is pushing for a national programme of building retrofits to address the massive surge in energy prices.
Luke Webb promoted to senior planning manager at Living Space Housing
Luke Webb has been promoted to the position of senior planning manager at Living Space Housing.
Watts Group Limited secure place on LHC’s MDC1 Framework
Watts Group Limited have announced that they’ve been successful in the tender process to supply LHC with building surveying, employer’s agent and principal designer services for their Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services (MDC1 Framework) over the next 6 year period.
Orbit secures £1.4m SHDF funding to lower carbon emissions in homes
Orbit has secured £1.4m Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) Wave 1 funding, which will work with the West Midlands Combined Authority and Stratford-on-Avon District Council to upgrade 136 properties.
Planning permission granted for 16 new homes for rough sleepers
An adult learning centre will be converted into 10 homes for rough sleepers and six more self-contained SoloHaus MMC homes will be installed on-site.
Notting Hill Genesis submit planning application for Hackney Wick development
Notting Hill Genesis have submitted planning applications to transform London Legacy Development Corporation sites around Hackney Wick station into a new neighbourhood centre.
Suppliers appointed to £100m SHED framework
18 suppliers have been appointed to the £100m Social Housing Emerging Disruptors (SHED) framework launched by Procurement for Housing.
Cost and management company Hive Projects hit two year milestone
Hive Projects are celebrating two years of rapid growth, as the cost and management company doubles its turnover, secures contract wins, and expands its leadership team.