Why the UK’s construction industry should embrace CRM technology
Philip Mayling, CEO of BuddyCRM, explores how CRM technology is helping the construction industry to weather the impact of Covid-19.
UK construction growth falls to five-month low
Construction companies in the UK reported a sustained recovery in output volumes during October, as the rate of expansion grinds to a halt.
Network rail completes first stage of Barmouth Viaduct restoration
Network Rail has finished the first stage of a £25m upgrade to Barmouth Viaduct, a vital transport link for North West Wales.
Project management software boosts business visibility and control
The Carey Group has realised a number of benefits since adopting Elecosoft’s project management software, Powerproject Vision a year ago.
How Mail Manager helps architects and engineers manage project emails
Mail Manager has evolved from an Outlook add-in to a fully fledged, industry-wide email management tool for helping architects and engineers to take control of their project emails.
Work underway on Victoria Riverside residential development
Developer JM Construction has started work on the next phase of its £50m Victoria Riverside residential development in Hunslet.
Offsite construction with lightweight 3D printing
When you think of 3D printing buildings, you probably picture giant outdoor robot gantries “pooping out concrete”, as John McCabe of Branch Technology puts it. Branch Technology does 3D printing very differently, starting with printing offsite.
Keepmoat to deliver 454 new homes in West Lindsey
West Lindsey District Council has partnered with Keepmoat Homes to deliver a new sustainable neighbourhood at Foxby Lane, Gainsborough.
HS2 uses robot to improve safety on tunnelling machines
HS2 is using a robot to improve safety and efficiency on the high-speed rail project’s first two giant tunnelling machines, set to launch early next year.
Kier hands over new Ponteland school & leisure project
Kier has handed phase one of its Ponteland school & leisure project to Northumberland County Council (NCC).
Construction underway for Sandwell hospitals
A turf cutting ceremony took place to mark the start of construction work on two new multi-storey car parks at Sandwell and City hospitals which will improve access for staff, patients and visitors.
Working groups call for single source of truth for product data
Fareed Patel, owner of Hamari Agency, takes a look at what manufacturers need to do to organise their product data.
Build-Zone secures backing from second ‘A’ rated insurer
Structural warranty provider Build-Zone, has secured capacity from a second ‘A’ rated insurer, following the recent announcement of their deal with XL Catlin, part of the AXA XL Group.
CITB chief executive Sarah Beale resigns
CITB’s chief executive Sarah Beale has handed in her resignation and will be leaving the organisation in September 2021.
Graham reveals strong financial position despite Covid-19
Graham has reported growth in revenue to £853.3m in its latest published accounts for the financial year up to 31 March 2020.
[VIDEO] Simpson Strong-Tie launches ultra-resistant fasteners packaging
Engineered structural connector specialists, Simpson Strong-Tie has given its hardware packaging a new look.
Bluebeam expands its global Studio data infrastructure
Bluebeam has continued to expand its global Studio data infrastructure, providing customers faster and more secure access to their cloud-based projects.
VolkerFitzpatrick wins £56m Birmingham university station contract
West Midlands Combined Authority has appointed VolkerFitzpatrick to undertake the design and build of the new £56m Birmingham university station.
CMA hands fines of over £9m to roofing lead cartel
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has handed fines of over £9m to rolled lead suppliers, Associated Lead Mills Ltd and H.J. Enthoven Ltd for breaking competition law.
EDF and Daikin UK to offer low carbon heating solutions
EDF has joined forces with Daikin UK to help its customers make their homes more energy-efficient, discover low-carbon alternatives for heating and help decarbonisation of homes in the UK.
Construction work to begin next year on Dagenham film studios
Barking and Dagenham Council has signed an agreement with Hackman Capital Partners (HCP) to build London’s largest film and TV production centre in Dagenham
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Selectaglaze improves London office environment
Premier Public Relations contacted Selectaglaze for a window improvement to their offices, to create a more agreeable working environment by reaching a higher level of thermal insulation.
Interserve wins £130m contract to refurbish Prince Charles Hospital
Interserve Construction has secured a £130m contract to refurbish the Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.
Will Rudd appoints two new managing directors
Will Rudd has appointed two new managing directors, MJ O’Shaughnessy and Gillian Ogilvie, to lead its Glasgow and Edinburgh offices.
[VIDEO] Birmingham International Station revamp unveiled
[VIDEO] Plans for the £300m transformation of Birmingham International Station ahead of the arrival of HS2 have been unveiled.
Major projects: The future is modular
Previously viewed as “clever but pricey”, modular construction is now quickly gaining momentum, especially on major projects where designs are detailed and space on site is tight.