First modular homes craned into place in Sheffield
Four new modular homes have been craned into place at Parson Cross in Sheffield, to deliver affordable rent across the city.
Draft recovery plan for Scottish construction sector launched
A draft recovery plan for the construction sector in Scotland has been launched by the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF), which sets out the pathway for joint action between industry and the public sector.
VolkerHighways wins £9m energy efficient street lighting project
VolkerHighways has been awarded a £9m street lighting contract with Medway Council to install thousands of energy efficient lights across Medway.
New support for BIM training
Ahead of planning for 2021 training and higher education courses for BIM, the new UK BIM Framework Learning Outcomes Edition 1 provides a free resource aligned with current standards. Nicola Pearson sets out the benefits and calls for feedback.
New course to deliver veteran construction skills programme
Fortem has partnered with Project RECCE to offer a two-week online housebuilding and property maintenance course to provide veteran construction skills
Modular building product to help tackle homelessness across the UK
Modular construction specialist, Elite Systems has launched a new modular building product to help local authorities tackle homelessness across the UK.
Three companies fined after death of demolition worker
Three construction companies have been fined more than a quarter of a million pounds following the death of a demolition worker on the Isle of Wight.
Shapps launches pothole mapping project
An audit into the mapping of potholes aided by data from on-road businesses such as Uber and Deliveroo has been launched by transport secretary, Grant Shapps.
Covid report shows construction industry can deliver lasting changes
A new Covid-19 construction industry research report has revealed that despite the pandemic individual and team effectiveness and productivity has increased.
How drones are transforming the construction industry
Drones are helping construction firms tackle Britain’s housing crisis head-on, according to Robert Garbett, founder of the UK Drone Delivery Group and Drone Major Group Limited.
RED to deliver refurbishment project at Greville Street
RED Construction Group, has been appointed by Seaforth Land to deliver a refurbishment project at 20-23 Greville Street, in central London.
Guidance launched for BIM for housing associations
The National Housing Federation and UK BIM Alliance have joined forces to help housing associations implement digital asset management.
Covid-19: Concerns mount over office ventilation systems
Modern office ventilation systems could impact the spread of coronavirus this winter, according to property and construction consultancy, Ingleton Wood.
How MMC can support the housing sector post-Covid
The AIMCH project will host a webinar to share key insights on the adoption of modern methods of construction (MMC) in the housing sector post Covid-19.
How project managers can thrive as Covid-19 restriction ease
Dean Ward, managing director of the DCW Group, shares his tips for construction project managers as Covid-19 restrictions ease.
Green light for HS2’s eco-friendly interchange station
The new interchange station, set to be built in Solihull, was praised for its green credentials as Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council approved the design.
Aecom, Mace & WSP land £690m consultants framework
Aecom, Mace and WSP have secured places on the new SCF Professional Services framework to shape the procurement of public construction projects.
Tuner & Townsend secures Meridian Water infrastructure works
Turner & Townsend has been appointed to provide project and cost management services to Enfield for the delivery of infrastructure at Meridian Water.
Graham completes £180k facilities management refurbishment
Graham has delivered a significant £180k facilities management (FM) refurbishment project for Cardiff-based primary school, St Peter’s Primary School.
Modular Building Institute-sponsored Offsite Construction Expo goes virtual
Registration is now open for the first digital Offsite Construction Expo of 2020, which will feature educational presentations and digital booths from industry exhibitors.
Modular construction: The answer to homelessness and the downturn
UK lockdown made clear the importance of shelter for all, with government and local authorities mounting a significant effort to help almost 15,000 vulnerable people off the streets and into temporary accommodation. Richard Hyams, founder and director of astudio, explores the benefits of modular construction in a post-pandemic world.
Everton FC revamps designs for Bramley-Moore Dock stadium
Everton FC has amended some elements of the original designs for its Bramley-Moore Dock stadium in Liverpool.
How technology can support social distancing
The world as we know it is changing. The bottom line is that buildings are not going to be able to reopen and operate safely without robust post-pandemic planning for pedestrian movement, says Oasys Software.
Higgins to deliver 120 new homes in Southend-on-Sea
Higgins has been awarded a £24.5m contract to design and build 120 new homes off Barrow Hall Road in Great Wakering.
Construction waste: The importance of recycling in construction
Phil Sutton, founder of Econpro, discusses the waste generated by the construction industry. Construction waste accounts for approximately a third of all waste generated in the EU, including materials such as concrete, plastic, metals, and glass.
Work to commence on Southsea’s £100m coastal scheme
Portsmouth's Southsea coastal scheme is set to get underway in early September with the construction of coastal defences beginning between Long Curtain Moat and Clarence Pier.