Greg Bentley to transition to executive chair at Bentley Systems
As Bentley Systems celebrates its 40th anniversary, Greg Bentley will transition to the executive chair role, with COO Nicholas Cumins promoted to CEO.
World’s largest luffing tower crane used by Marr at Northwich site
Two of the world's largest luffing tower crane will be in use at the Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant near Northwich, Cheshire.
RTPI and Scottish Government launch new Digital Skills Portal
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Scottish Government have launched the Digital Skills Portal to improve the confidence of digital skills amongst planners.
Farnworth town centre regeneration scheme welcomes students
Mayor Andy Burnham and Bolton Council visited to celebrate the latest phase of the Farnworth town centre regeneration scheme.
Gunfire: Ensure your fire safety with our Third Party Accredited services
Gunfire is Third Party Accredited for the installation of fire stopping systems and the installation and maintenance of fire door sets.
Construction students benefit from Actis’ hands-on thermal bridging training
Specialists from Actis came to a construction college to give the students some hands-on thermal bridging training and experience working with Actis Hybrid products.
Heritage ‘Retrofit Toolkit’ launched by City of London Corporation
Launched at an event at the Merchant Taylor's Great Hall, the Retrofit Toolkit aims to enable heritage buildings to be brought up to modern energy efficiency standards.
Trade skills shortage ‘widespread’ whilst high-tech roles soar
Widespread labour shortages in Europe's construction and engineering industries have seen a particular shortage in trade skills, whereas there are more opportunities for high-tech roles.
UKPN and Barhale to build micro-tunnel for HS2 Euston line
UK Power Networks has partnered with Barhale to build a micro-tunnel under the Grand Union Canal in West London for the HS2 Euston line.
Virtuscan: scanning services for your structure and properties
Virtuscan specializes in Geometric Data Capture, utilising laser scanners, drones, cameras, and survey equipment to map and document properties and structures.
How ignoring design vision can make buildings inaccessible
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, finds that a lack of design vision can easily result in making your own premises inaccessible.
BRE 2024 Manifesto calls for investment in net zero, AI and...
As a general election looms, the Building Research Establishment (BRE) 2024 Manifesto calls for the next Government to commit to 'world-leading standards' for British buildings.
Addressing common issues in procuring sustainable materials for construction projects
Demand for sustainable alternatives to traditional construction materials is on the rise, but sourcing these materials can present various challenges.
Considering embodied carbon of buildings to enhance sustainable design
Johanna Pirinen, SVP of Sustainability at Stora Enso, explores why shifting the focus to the embodied carbon of buildings is vital in helping the construction industry to decarbonise and make more sustainable design choices.
Largest affordable Passivhaus housing scheme completed in North West
Greenhaus brings 96 highly sustainable, affordable Passivhaus homes to Chapel Street in Salford - it is the largest Passivhaus Classic Certified development in the North West.
[VIDEO] Behind-the-scenes video of M25 orbital bridge demolition released
Tru7 Group has released footage of the M25 orbital bridge demolition, which reopened eight hours ahead of schedule.
Utilising technology as a way to retrain and recruit at the...
Procurement and people were on the agenda at the recent UK Infrastructure Show (UKIS), held at the NEC in Birmingham on Tuesday 12th March.
Landlords fined £20,000 for lack of fire safety and building regulation...
Two landlords from Cardiff have been fined over £20,000 for lack of fire safety and building regulation compliance in their properties.
Mace partners with Norfolk County Council for civic buildings upgrade
NCC has appointed Mace for a civic buildings upgrade, where improvements will be delivered on over 100 properties across the region under the Future Ready (FR) Property Enhancement Initiative.
AUAR secures £2.6m to build sustainable homes using robotic micro-factories
Automated Architecture (AUAR) licenses its tech stack of robotic micro-factories and AI to enable home-builders to deliver low-energy timber affordable homes.
Kent construction company fined £25,000 after worker falls from scaffolding
Amberley Homes, a construction company in Kent, has been fined £25,000 after a sub-contractor fell from an unguarded scaffolding opening.
Is retrofit data the key to unlocking a $2 trillion market?
International businesses could save a collective $2 trillion a year by focusing on energy efficiency, according to the World Economic Forum. BESA’s Graeme Fox says better use of retrofit data will be crucial in turning potential savings into real ones.
Vectorworks, Inc. expands global presence with new office in Japan
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., part of the Nemetschek Group, is thrilled to announce the establishment of a new corporate office in Japan.
Actis helps building firm preserve part of England’s agricultural heritage
A Kent building firm has been helping preserve some of England's architectural and agricultural heritage, while ensuring the new occupants enjoy a cosier experience than its original residents - with help from insulation specialist Actis.
New SFS Tightlapper® range simplifies cladding installation
Following extensive consultation with industry stakeholders, SFS has responded to the market by introducing its new Tightlapper® fastener range, which offers specifiers and cladding specialists radically improved performance plus simplicity, in place of what can be confusing choices.
Actis to showcase Part L CPD at LABC’s virtual Welsh roadshow
Actis specification manager Elijah Peters will share highlights of the insulation specialist's RIBA-approved Tomorrow's Insulation Solutions for Future Homes Standards CPD at the virtual LABC technical roadshow.