Vectorworks, Inc. named GOOD DESIGN® winner for “Design Without Limits”
vVectorwork's software's potential has been recognised with an award from the GOOD DESIGN Awards Program for its "Design Without Limits" campaign.
With 2024 predicted to break records, keeping homes cool is vital,...
As provisional Met Office data forecasts that 2024 could exceed 2023's record temperatures, keeping homes cool is more important than ever.
Work begins on year-long, half-kilometere viaduct deck slide
This week, HS2's main works contractor EKFB began work on a year-long project that will see a half-kilometre viaduct deck slide into position above the Misbourne Valley in Buckinghamshire.
Construction output drops in three months to November 2023
Construction output sees decrease as focus shifts to maintaining existing buildings, rather than commissioning new work.
Rethinking net zero: Fabric-first prevails over the Future Homes Standard
Will Bown, managing director of SuperFOIL, examines government proposals for the Future Homes Standard, and what they mean for the country.
EDAROTH to deliver affordable housing in Bristol with offsite model
AtkinsRéalis subsidiary EDAROTH has signed a deal with Bristol City Council to design and deliver 29 affordable homes.
NSAP launches Power Generation Group to drive UK’s net zero transition
A new Power Generation Group within the National Skills Academy for Power (NSAP) has been launched by Energy & Utility Skills.
Legal considerations for construction clients amid insolvency spike
Consultant at national law firm Roythornes Solicitors, Derryn Rolfe, explains how construction clients can prepare for all eventualities as insolvency remains rife across the industry.
Vectorworks 2024 Update 3 brings PlantMaster integration
In Update 3 to the Vectorworks 2024 product line, online plant database and Vectorworks Partner Network member PlantMaster is now integrated.
Blue Monday: Combating mental health in construction during the winter season
As Blue Monday approaches, Nicola Hodkinson, owner and director of Seddon and trustee of Mates in Mind, brings attention to the underestimated challenges encountered by construction workers during the winter season.
Updated Consumer Code for New Homes to benefit buyers and industryÂ
January 2024 sees the implementation of the updated Consumer Code for Home Builders’ and Consumer Code for New Homes’ Codes of Practice.
Plans for Las Vegas style Sphere in London withdrawn by developer
The Las Vegas-style Sphere had become a 'political football between rival parties', said developers MSG in a letter to the Planning Inspectorate.
Action required to address humidity on construction sites following latest storms
With the start of 2024 seeing widespread flooding in the wake of Storm Henk, there is an urgent need for an approach to combat humidity on construction sites to prevent long-term damage, reports Aggreko.
68% of British people support Biodiversity Net Gain rules for greener...
New research has revealed that the majority of Brits support new Biodiversity Net Gain rules to increase the number of plants and wildlife in their local area.
How using digital can transform your construction materials procurement process
The Build Chain investigates how digitising the construction materials procurement process can benefit your business.
Circular economy could slash construction sector CO2 emissions by 75% by...
According to a new report, the construction sector's carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced by up to 75% or 4 gigatons of carbon dioxide by 2050 through the establishment of a circular economy.
Pagabo Live knowledge initiative to launch this month
Pagabo Live, a new public sector and built enviroment knowledge initiative will kick off this month with a webinar on recent changes to the Building Safety Act.
Sir Robert McAlpine completes new mental health facility for Northgate Park...
Sir Robert McAlpine has completed a new mental health facility for Northgate Park Hospital, Northumberland, as part of the hospital’s £60m redevelopment under Cohort 1 of the NHS New Hospital Programme.
Stewart Milne Group files administration notice
Stewart Milne Group has filed for administration, a day after English division of Scottish housebuilder began the administration process.
2024 construction outlook: Anticipating changes and challenges for passive fire protection
Christophe Bind, country manager at passive fire protection specialist FSi Promat, looks ahead to 2024.
What if your BIM processes could be more efficient and less...
Explore the integration of Verifi3D into your BIM processes, ensuring standardized controls, real-time issue resolution, and automated clash checking for enhanced efficiency and project quality.
BAM executive director announces retirement
The Royal BAM Group has announced that executive director James Wimpenny will retire on 31 January 2023.
Impact of IoT in social housing revealed by University of Exeter...
Partnering with Aico|HomeLINK and industry partners, the University of Exeter has created a guide to best implement IoT in social housing.
Construction sector sees 4% rise in project starts during Q4 2023
The Glenigan January 2024 Construction Index shows a more positive outlook for construction, with an upturn in project starts, and a rise in private residential construction.
New Construction Employability Award to drive employment in construction
The B&CE Charitable Trust has launched a new Construction Employability Award to encourage new talent into the construction industry.
85% of tradespeople pessimistic about future of construction industry
More than a quarter of tradespeople are looking for second jobs and one in ten are considering leaving the industry altogether.