Ramboll UK announces new managing director
Ramboll UK is establishing a new managing director as the current director is promoted to head of environment and health division.
Current construction and demolition waste levels are unacceptable
Construction and demolition waste has averaged 480m tonnes annually since 2012 in the US alone. Ibon Iribar of Cemex Ventures argues that the best way to tackle waste to promote the recycling of materials, leading to a circular economy in the industry.
Achieving compliance through 3D laser technology across hotel chains
Specialising in critical fire safety surveys, consultancy, passive fire installation and fire door maintenance, Trident Fire Protection provides clients with a comprehensive range of fire protection solutions, including utilising 3D laser technology.
Inflation, rising costs and difficulties accessing finance: How construction SMEs can...
Construction’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have faced significant challenges in recent years. Rising material costs, inflation and difficulties accessing finance have placed pressure on these businesses. However, there are solutions that offer hope for overcoming these obstacles.
Skanska signs £105m contract to rebuild Millbank office building
7 Millbank, London, is set to be dismantled and re-established, with the historic façade reconstructed in a project for Old Park Lane Management.
Eolis HC revolutionises loft conversions with quick installation
Architects, specifiers, and builders working on renovations and extensions must address changing Building Regulations, the impact of extreme temperatures on occupants, and construction time efficiency. Many are finding that the Actis Hybrid range and the new two-in-one Eolis HC meet all these needs.
The UK BIM Framework: Supporting the Big Three of built environment...
The Construction Playbook, National Infrastructure Strategy and TIP: Roadmap to 2030 have set the priority areas for the built environment – but productivity remains a key challenge. Dan Rossiter of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists says the UK BIM Framework can support organisations in boosting output, cutting costs and improving sustainability.
Hampshire smart town pulled, plans deemed ‘not viable’
Plans for a smart town with 1,500 homes within the New Forest National Park, Hampshire have been scrapped, with the plan described as no longer "viable".
Why Flex office space is the future of efficient workplaces
PBC's new head of Flex Delivery, Jack Dison, examines why providers are turning to Flex office space and the development process behind it.
Aggregate Industries names new CEO
Lee Sleight will take over from Dragan Maksimovic, who is taking on a regional role in Western Europe, as CEO of Aggregate Industries UK.
Raising the roof in a year of change: Upcoming public sector...
Jennifer Castle, chief operating officer at LHC Procurement Group, highlights two of the upcoming free-to-use frameworks for clients in the public sector.
Salford tower development to bring 3,300 new flats to city centre
Plans have been submitted to redevelop Regent Retail Park in Salford, with a tower that will become the third tallest building in the UK.
ROCKWOOL® launches whitepaper to support fire safety of multifunctional roofs
New whitepaper explores how to identify and mitigate fire risks for flat roofs functioning as additional social or practical spaces of a building, including for solar installations.
Glenigan predicts post-election boost for UK constructionÂ
Glenigan's UK Construction Industry Forecast 2024-2026 shows a promising post-election boost for the sector, as the new Government reduces political uncertainty.
Scottish façade specialists Charles Henshaw & Sons Ltd fall into administration
Edinburgh-based façade firm Charles Henshaw & Sons Ltd has fallen into administration, after leading the Scottish sector for over a century.
New planning handbook to help build women and girls’ safety into...
Working with Arup and local communities, LLDC has launched 'Creating Places That Work for Women and Girls', a Handbook for Local Authorities, Developers and Designers.
Why opportunity knocks for young people in engineering construction
To mark the 10th anniversary of World Youth Skills Day, ECITB chief executive Andrew Hockey highlights the huge opportunities that exist for young people to forge a career in the engineering construction industry.
The search for lower carbon aluminium solutions to support sustainable design
John McComb, technical services director at Reynaers Aluminium, looks at the work taking place within the aluminium industry to improve access to products with lower levels of embodied carbon.
£20bn investment for UK Build-to-Rent over next ten years predicted
Savills has predicted that only a fifth of the £20bn invested into Build-to-Rent between 2018 and 2023 has been deployed- and more investment is expected.
Modular school building cuts carbon emissions
Designed and built by McAvoy, the brand new Merstham Park School in Surrey provides 900 pupils aged 11-16 years with high-quality classrooms, play space, a dance studio and an all-weather sports pitch.
Winners of BREEAM Awards 2024 announced
BRE has revealed the winners of its annual BREEAM Awards 2024 – a celebration of the projects and organisations leading the way in sustainable building design, development and management.
Nottingham Skills Academy expands construction training offering with new partnership
A fire safety specialist and leading installer of passive fire barriers has partnered with the Nottingham Skills Academy to provide work experience and training opportunities for young people.
Creating vibrant places: A vision for thriving communities
Luke Hillson, design partner at design and planning consultancy Marrons, examines the findings of a new report that asks individuals, businesses, organisations and government what needs to be done to drive a placemaking-led approach to building future communities.
Actis welcomes new government’s housebuilding targets
New housebuilding targets introduced this week by the new UK government have been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis.
Secondary glazing provides new lease of life for the Old War...
Selectaglaze, specialists in bespoke secondary glazing, was chosen to bring its expertise to the Old War Office in Whitehall, London.
CIBSE Certification launches new specialist management competency scheme
CIBSE Certification has introduced an innovative scheme designed to assess the competency of individuals offering specialist services in management systems.