Developments in digital twins
Craig Evenden, head of architecture, engineering, construction & BIM at Esri UK, examines the current state of digital twins and what the future holds.
NHBC launches new training hub for future housebuilders
NHBC has unveiled a new training hub in the West Midlands which it will use to help develop the next generation of skilled tradespeople starting out in housebuilding.
CLC calls for construction industry input on net-zero progress
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC)’s net-zero workstream, CO2nstruct Zero is seeking views on how the industry should demonstrate progress on its journey to net-zero.
Willmott Dixon to deliver Lincolnshire Public Sector Hub
Willmott Dixon has been appointed to deliver a new £7m Public Sector Hub facility in Horncastle that will also provide new college space.
Network Rail completes £6m Hither Green station refurbishment
Network Rail has completed the £6m refurbishment of one of London’s busiest suburban stations, Hither Green.
Kier Highways shakes up senior leadership team
Kier Highways has promoted Louise McMahon to head of strategy and business improvement and Neil Wilson is now head of safety, health, environment and assurance (SHEA).
Arup secures Transport for Greater Manchester framework
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has appointed Arup to their ‘Transport Professional Services’ (TPS) framework to make journeys more sustainable.
Mace appoints new lead for defence, nuclear, energy and utilities
Mace has appointed Andy Oldham, former programme director at Atkins, as its new business unit director for defence, nuclear, energy and utilities.
Anwyl Partnerships appoints new managing director
Mike Nevitt has been appointed as managing director of Anwyl Partnership, assuming full operational control of the Partnerships’ businesss.
Morgan Sindall hosts building workshops for SEND students
Morgan Sindall Construction held two practical engagement sessions for educational needs and disabilities (SEND) students, to help them learn more about the construction industry.
Terminating a construction contract – the end of your troubles or...
Sarah Evans, construction partner at law firm Spencer West, explores the factors to consider when terminating a construction contract.
BBA initiative drives ‘single audit’ plan for UKCA & CE marking
Building product manufacturers seeking certification to supply British and European markets can fast-track marking applications following major agreements between the British Board of Agrément (BBA) and European Notified Bodies (NBs).
Actis renews collaborative relationship with LABC
Building insulation specialist Actis has renewed its on-going collaborative relationship with LABC by becoming an event partner.
Jacobs bags enhancement role at Hinkley Point C
Jacobs has signed a partnership agreement with NNB Generation Company Ltd (NNB Genco), which is building the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset.
Construction complete at UK’s largest engineering campus
Delivered by a collaborative team of builders, architects and engineers, the Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD) has been handed over to the University of Manchester.
Powerproject: The planning force behind Mace Group’s success
To be the best in your field, your performance needs to be underpinned by market-leading technology. And UK Construction Manager of the Year, Frank Connolly of Mace Group, chooses project management software, Powerproject by Elecosoft to run his award-winning programmes.
Government reveals plans to transform Britain’s railways
The government has revealed plans to transform Britain’s railways, in the biggest overhaul since its privatisation in 25 years.
Contractors join ‘Charter Champion’ building safety scheme
The Building a Safer Future (BSF) Charter has launched its 'Charter Champion’ initiative to help companies drive the systemic culture change required to put building safety first.
Construction worker seriously injured during lifting operation
Two construction companies have been fined after a worker was seriously injured when a part of an air conditioning plant fell on him while it was being lowered from a roof.
Willmott Dixon bags £43m Dunstable health and care hub
Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded Willmott Dixon a contract to deliver the new £43m Chiltern Vale Integrated Health and Care Hub and 98 homes.
National Grid begins 32.5km tunnelling project under London
National Grid marked the arrival of ‘Edith’, a tunnel boring machine (TBM) weighing around 140 tonnes, equivalent to about eight London buses, at its London Power Tunnels (LPT) New Cross site.
Amey wins Scottish highways design contract
Amey Consulting has won a highways design contract on the Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside (CWRR) project.
Vectorworks Design Scholarship winners announced
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has announced this year’s Vectorworks Design Scholarship regional winners.
Arup completes restoration at Birmingham’s Grand Hotel
The Grade II* listed Grand Hotel in Birmingham has been restored, following renovation work by Arup.
Asite appoints new head of supply chain management
Asite has appointed Jas Mann as its new head of supply chain management.
Work begins on £52m office build at Thorpe Park in Leeds
Scarborough Group International (SGI) and GMI Construction has started work on site to deliver a 133,118 sq ft office building at Thorpe Park Leeds, with a value of £52m.