CLF debuts Scottish construction Transformation Action Plan
The Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) – a collaboration between Government and industry – has unveiled its Transformation Action Plan for the Scottish construction sector.
Drone technology in real estate: The future or pie in the...
Drone technology might be hitting the headlines due to their vital usage by the armed forces in global conflicts, but its potential is also fast expanding in the world of real estate. Louise Irvine, senior knowledge development lawyer at Forsters, takes a look.
FSi combines forces with Promat to become FSi Promat
Leading fire stopping specialist FSi has recently announced that it is to rebrand its products as FSi Promat and become responsible for Promat fire stopping products within the UK.
Pioneering excellence in passive fire protection for 50 years
Nullifire stands as a stalwart guardian of the industry, protecting people and buildings from fire through its smart passive fire protection solutions.
House of Lords calls for transparency in Government MMC initiatives
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has highlighted the need for transparency in the Government's MMC initiatives in a new report.
Architects expect workload and staffing levels to fall, says RIBA
RIBA's Future Trends December 2023 shows optimism amongst larger practices, but expectations of falling architect workloads and staffing levels persevere.
Lindsey Richards inaugurated as RTPI President 2024
Lindsey Richards was inaugurated as the new RTPI President for 2024 at a ceremony on Wednesday 24th January, where she unveiled her vision for "Planning Our Future"
Manchester City Council approves Robotics Living Lab Pavilion for Manchester Fashion...
Manchester City Council has given the green light for a new, low-carbon, timber and straw Robotics Living Lab Pavilion for Manchester Fashion Institute.
How data and AI is changing the way we live and...
Increasingly, data and AI are seamlessly integrated within many aspects of our daily lives. From chatting to virtual assistants to advanced algorithms rendering lifelike images, the role of technology is ubiquitous, says Gordon Johnstone, head of DataFest at The Data Lab.
Timothy Woodgate appointed as senior advisor for J3
Timothy Woodgate has taken on the role of senior advisor at J3, following the recently appointed Peter MacAllan.
NPPF: Beauty is in the eye of the beholding planning authority
With a design lens, design partner at Marrons, Luke Hillson, gives his thoughts on the latest changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which concern clarity of communication, density, character and continue to emphasise beauty further.
UK construction sector in ‘significant financial distress’ with almost 8,000 firms...
The latest Begbies Traynor report showed that there were over 83,000 construction firms facing 'significant financial distress', more than any other UK industry.
The emerging role of sustainability in structural engineering
In this piece, Łukasz Jędrzejewski, product marketing manager at Graitec, explores the emerging role of sustainability in structural engineering, and the need for environmentally conscious design.
Standardising firestopping: industry experts weigh in
Experts at the London Build Expo 2023 discussed the latest developments and differences between 'firestopping', 'passive fire protection' and 'service penetration sealing'.
Hinkley Point C costs could soar to £35bn, says EDF
The Hinkley Point C nuclear powerplant could be further delayed until 2031 and cost £2.3bn more.
What to consider when planning for town and city centre living
Emma Callaghan, senior planner with planning and development consultancy Lichfields, reflects on the environmental factors people consider when choosing whether to live in town and city centres.
Environment-led design: Putting theory into practice
Environment-led design is critical in addressing the climate, pollution, and related social challenges facing the built environment, says Kerry Whalley of Arup.
Beyond HS2: UCL’s Bartlett Review Podcast explores lessons for future projects
Following the UK government's decision to abandon the HS2 rail project, experts from UCL’s Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction have come together in a new episode of the Bartlett Review Podcast to discuss what went wrong and what happens next.
How artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the future of civil engineering
The construction sector has witnessed significant innovation in the last two decades and will continue to see key developments as we head into 2024. In this article, Will Temperley, founder of civil engineering firm Fortis Foundations lays out how artificial intelligence will reshape the future of civil engineering forever.
JJ Rhatigan utilises OpenSpace for more efficient operations
Galway-headquartered leading main contractor uses reality capture to expedite payment applications, track progress, and avoid disputes.
Deanestor wins £3.8m fitout contract for Dundee East End Community Campus
Deanestor has been awarded its 13th school FF&E project for Robertson Construction Tayside – a £3.8m contract for the new East End Community Campus in Dundee.
Residential developer Watkin Jones reports £43m loss
Residential developer Watkin Jones has announced a £43m loss, which has been attributed to additional expenses incurred for building safety remedial works and restructuring.
Urgent reforms needed to tackle outdated planning policies
Research conducted by Lichfields indicates that challenges are arising for developers and local authorities due to outdated planning policies, a situation rooted in the uncertainty associated with the ongoing obligation to review existing policies.
£300,000 funding to support engineering construction training in north east England
The ECITB has awarded £300,000 in funding to boost capacity at an engineering construction skills training facility in Stallingborough in North East Lincolnshire.
UK site managers win national award for house building quality
NHBC's Pride in the Job Supreme Awards recently celebrate the UK's best and brightest in house building quality.
The role of technology in safeguarding global infrastructure and mitigating climate...
Global infrastructure is facing pressure like never before. Growing populations, time, and the impact of global warming are putting our built environment to the test - and it’s a test it’s currently failing, explains Andrea Bartoli, chief technology officer at Worldsensing.