Elevating success with major project warranties for large housing and high-rise...
Build Warranty's Major Project Warranties are tailored to the needs of high-rise developments, offering up to £200m in cover.
Two more security specialist manufacturers renew their SBD membership
ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems and voestalpine Metsec have both renewed their membership with Secured by Design (SBD).
Construction leave entitlement drops by 6.6%
A report from Access PeopleHR has found that the construction sector has seen the greatest drop in annual leave entitlement and similar low numbers in the amount of leave taken by employees.
H2 Green Steel selects Fluor Corporation for role in world’s first...
Flour Corporation has been chosen by H2 Green Steel to provide engineering, procurement and construction management services at the world's first renewable hydrogen-based integrated ‘green steel’ mill in Boden, Sweden.
Husband-and-wife-run twin scaffolding businesses file administration notices
BCM and Scaffteq are part of the Safe Rise Scaffolding Group, which is run by married and business partner accountants David Hayde and Adele McLay.
Embracing technological innovation: transforming construction workforce development
The construction sector is witnessing a shift in workforce dynamics, propelled by the seamless integration of technology. In this article, Anderselite explores how this technology can transform construction workforce development.
Building control system collapse imminent, warns LABC chief
“Local authorities will cease to be able to undertake a building control function post April 6,” warned LABC chief executive Lorna Stimpson in a letter to HSE and government chiefs.
Manchester Metropolitan University library secures green light
Manchester Metropolitan University's library project, designed by Hawkins\Brown and Schmidt Hammer Lassen, has gained city council approval.
Quelfire launches campaign and white paper to ignite conversations on fire...
Quelfire, a leading player in firestopping solutions, is spearheading a transformative campaign and white paper that propels fire safety responsibilities to the forefront of the construction industry.
[VIDEO] Robot bricklayers could be coming to UK with new startup
Monumental's robot bricklayers can work as fast as a human stonemason and could be the answer to the UK's brickie shortage.
Planning granted for mass timber structure neighbourhood from former Greenpeace directors
Human Nature, the company behind the planned mass timber structure neighbourhood, was founded by former Greenpeace directors Michael Manolson and Jonathan Smales.
Birmingham City University joins £1.2m AI research to overhaul construction cost...
Birmingham City University (BCU) has secured a £1.2m AI research project in partnership with London South Bank University and Leeds Beckett University to save billions in construction costs.
Online training scheme offers exclusive access to passive fire protection experts
A new product training scheme from FSi Promat grants easy access to the latest developments in passive fire protection, with training sessions and expert insights.
Mark your calendars – Re-flow’s 2024 Roadmap has been released
Re-flow’s year on the road has been mapped out with 12 shows booked in- and the team are raring to go.
BAM Construction suffers £13m loss
BAM's UK construction business suffered a £13m loss last year, whereas BAM Nuttall trebled its profits.
Arup Binnies JV secures £300m contract for Thames Water’s strategic resource...
The £300m initiative from Thames Water aims to bolster the strategic resource options framework, with the Arup Binnies joint venture chosen as a key player in leading three projects.
Construction output down in Q4 2023, as recession is confirmed
Construction output in Q4 2023 reflected the ONS's news of a confirmed recession, as both quarterly and monthly output decreased.
Oxford United to build first all-electric stadium in the UK
Oxford United Football Club has announced that it will deliver the first all-electric stadium in the UK using low carbon energy supply.
Meet your Part L Compliance requirements with SymTerra!
Is your current approach to Part L compliance as efficient as it could be? When it comes to managing construction projects, tools like WhatsApp might seem handy, but do they meet all your compliance needs?
Kingspan makes environmental leadership A-List
Kingspan has been recognised for its environmental leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by CDP, securing a place on its annual ‘A List’.
Visitor door entry and access control specialist NACD renews SBD membership
Industry-leading specialists in manufacturing, distribution, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Door Entry, Access Control, CCTV, TVIRS and communication solutions for residential and commercial developments, NACD have renewed their membership with Secured by Design.
Introducing OpenSpace BIM+ for streamlined field and VDC team coordination
OpenSpace has announced the release of OpenSpace BIM+, a new product aimed at enhancing coordination between Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and field teams.
Affordable home completions soar while private sector stalls, reports NHBC
The National House Building Council (NHBC) has reported a groundbreaking surge in affordable home completions for the year 2023, up by 10% on the previous year.
What can we expect from the property sector in 2024?
2024 marks a turning point for the property sector as ESG compliance takes centre stage. In this year of change, Tom Jansons, development director of Jansons Property, delves into the ESG considerations, the impact on property pricing, and the unfolding dynamics between ESG-compliant and non-compliant assets.
Government in talks to buy Wylfa nuclear site from Hitachi
The Government is in talks with Hitachi over purchasing the 20.8-hectare Wylfa nuclear site in Anglesey after Hitachi did not secure a financial support agreement.
Modular hospital project hit with two year delay
A student accommodation and modular hospital job has been hit with a two-year delay after damp and mould were found in the building.