Network rail to cut 500 in-house track renewal jobs
Network Rail has planned to cut nearly 500 posts in its Track Renewal Service (TRS), with 269 employees having already lost their jobs.
BPF highlights need for more strategic freight and logistics planning
The British Property Federation has called for greater strategic planning in response to the government’s Call for Evidence on planning for freight and logistics.
Redirected pothole funding from HS2 must be part of long-term solution,...
With £8.3bn in HS2 funding to be redirected towards resolving the pothole crisis, there are calls for an accompanying long term strategy.
Designing and building for a shift in post-pandemic working patterns
Christoph Ackermann, architect and principal at BDP, explains why our workplace environments must adapt quicker, following a shift in post-pandemic working patterns.
Addressing the climate action gap: Key insights from Ramboll’s Sustainable Buildings...
There is widespread recognition of the importance of sustainability, but insights from Ramboll’s Sustainable Buildings Market Study highlights several gaps between ambitions and actionable strategies. Scott Brookes, director at Ramboll, takes a look.
Davis-Bacon Act: A victory for the US modular construction industry
Plans by the US Department of Labour to extend the Davis-Bacon Act to cover modular and offsite construction sparked a staunch lobbying effort by the industry opposed to what they saw as an ill-suited and impractical change. John McMullen of the Modular Building Institute takes us inside a major victory for the US modular construction industry.
Winners announced for LHC’s £135m public sector safety and compliance framework
Winning building maintenance, compliance consultancies, and contractors have been named for LHC's £135m public sector safety and compliance framework.
Adding tactile data to handrails might not come in handy
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, says the use of braille and tactile data on handrails can hinder rather than help.
Transformative technology driven by increased demand for MMC
Mature commercial markets in the volumetric modular industry are thriving due to increased demand for MMC in the healthcare and education sectors.
On the road to net zero cement
Thomas Guillot, chief executive of the Global Cement & Concrete Association, discusses the CEO Gathering & Leaders Conference, which examined the road to net zero cement.
New NHBC Training Hub to provide bricklaying Apprenticeships in Bransholme
NHBC has revealed a new apprenticeship hub in Bransholme dedicated to training skilled house builders in the North of England.
Balfour Beatty partners with CABE to boost building safety
Balfour Beatty has announced a new partnership with the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), joining the association as a new ‘Premium Company Partner’.
Willmott Dixon to deliver 25 net-zero homes in Solihull
Willmott Dixon has been chosen to deliver 25 net-zero homes in the Kingshurst area of Solihull.
ONS reports reveals a decline in construction output for August
The Office for National Statistics has released its construction output report for August 2023 revealing an over decline in productivity.
Payapps announces acquisition of WebContractor
Payapps has announced its acquisition of WebContractor Holdings Limited, a UK-based construction software company specialising in subcontractor applications for payment.
Why the need for modular construction has never been greater
David Johnson, pre-construction director at Volumetric Building Companies, shares his thoughts on why the demand for modular continues to increase and the urgent need for change.
Mace set new Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy targets
Mace has introduced a new Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy, which they plan to implement over the next three years.
Voice of the Surveyor: Mitigating construction defects through proactive measures
In the first of a series of podcasts powered by J3 Advisory and Showhouse Magazine, Jack Bristow, J3 Advisory, and James Calland, ACS, discuss the world of insurance and mitigating construction defects.
Achieving net zero with field management software
The Prime Minister’s recent announcement about ‘shifting the goal posts’ on the Net Zero targets for 2050 has left many questions and uncertainty surrounding the policy.
UK homeowners eager to embrace solar energy
A survey from City Plumbing has shed light on the market potential for solar energy and heat pump installations.
Is co-living the answer to the UK’s housing crisis?
A report by the British Property Federation (BPF) has investigated the increasing popularity of co-living.
Mace joins the NDA’s nuclear clean-up team
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has chosen Mace to assist in clean-up efforts at 17 locations throughout the UK.
BAM wins £150m Darlington Station project
BAM has been chosen to oversee the £150m redevelopment of Darlington Station over the next two years.
How the Net Zero Action Plan is equipping the construction industry...
Following the launch of the Construction Industry Training Board’s updated Net Zero Action Plan, chief executive Tim Balcon examines the work being done to equip the UK with the skills for a sustainable future.
Improving BIM data management in the cloud
Clear structures are crucial to realising the full potential of BIM data management, says Matthew Smith, BSc (Hons)/MCIAT, AEC technical manager and BIM adoption specialist at Graitec.
Avoiding non-compliant PPE with the British Safety Industry Federation
With high volumes of substandard or non-compliant PPE and safety equipment on the market, British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) CEO Alan Murray explains how specifiers and users can ensure their products are fit for purpose.