Industrial site in Wolverhampton set for 151 new homes
Planning has been approved for a former industrial site in Wolverhampton to deliver 151 much-needed homes, partly thanks to a £770,000 grant from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).
ENGIE to handle £25m repairs and maintenance contract
ENGIE has been awarded a 10 year contract worth £25m after a tender process which set a high benchmark for housing repairs and value for money.
Construction firms & GLAA to protect vulnerable workers
Construction firms have teamed up with the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) to produce practical tools designed to prevent modern slavery and labour exploitation on building sites.
British Steel Limited placed into compulsory liquidation
The High Court has placed British Steel Limited into compulsory liquidation (22 May 2019), putting 25,000 jobs in the UK at risk.
Topcon integrates Bentley software for aerial photogrammetry processing
Topcon Positioning Group has announced new integration of cloud-based photogrammetry processing powered by Bentley ContextCapture to its MAGNET Collage Web.
The optimum offsite construction system
Gaynor Tennant, CBDO of Modularize, discusses the importance of selecting the best offsite system for your needs when new systems, manufacturers, materials and products popping up almost every day
Architects revealed for Wall of Answered Prayer
Snug Architects have won the international design competition for The Wall of Answered Prayer, a global competition with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
Alumno Group continues legacy of Park Hill
The transformation of Park Hill has taken another significant step forward, as student accommodation developer Alumno commences work on Phase 3 of the redevelopment programme.
5 challenges MEP estimators in the UK face today
Estimators need to be able to produce a high volume of consistently estimates without sacrificing accuracy – but they face a number of challenges, from a lack of information to multiple, varied requests.
Offsite building provider installs eco-building at holiday resort
Offsite building provider, Green Unit, has installed their ARC™ eco-building at the environmentally-conscious holiday resort, Great Field Farm, near Canterbury.
Mental Health Awareness: Seddon marks one year of Jordan’s Conversation
Seddon hosted activities across its construction sites during this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week to mark one year since the business launched its mental health initiative, Jordan’s Conversation.
Willmott Dixon wins £8.35m Barton Farm Academy contract
Willmott Dixon has secured an £8.35m contract from Hampshire County Council to build Barton Farm Academy, the town’s first primary academy school.
Worldwide MEWP fleet nears 1.5 million but uncertainty overshadows
The mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) rental market is still thriving, with the worldwide fleet nearing 1.5 million units, but uncertainty clouds longer-term outlooks.
Modular ZEDpods development to build 11 homes in Bristol
This ZEDpods development proposes to build 11 homes. It pioneers a way to create a 100% affordable and low carbon housing development.
British Steel on the verge of administration
Gill Furniss asked the Government to make a statement following media reports that British Steel is on the verge of administration.
British Safety Council: Outdoor workers must reduce air pollution
A recent White paper published by the British Safety Council looks at the impact of air pollution on the health of outdoor workers.
Office design is the key to business success, says study
British businesses could be hindering ‘innovation and creativity’ due to the design of their workplace, according to a study recent YouGov survey.
UK’s first environmentally friendly road on housing development
Springfield Properties has taken a major step towards making its developments more environmentally friendly after using waste plastic to build a road.
CCS expands to offer registration to professional services
The Considerate Constructors Scheme has expanded to offer professional service organisations the opportunity to register with the Scheme.
Construction information going digital
GroupBC looks at some of the challenges going digital can resolve including communication, construction information, data security and compliance.
BBA releases EWIS wind-loading technical case study
Building designers, specifiers and contractors working with external wall insulation systems (EWIS) have fresh technical guidance following the publication of the BBA's ‘Resistance to Wind-Load’.
Number of young surveyors increases by 30%
New research by RICS has revealed that young people are seeing the benefits of a career in construction, with a 30% increase in the number of young surveyors.
Fasteners and fixings to fix the construction crisis
Vincent Matthews, marketing manager at SFS, discusses how fasteners and fixings can raise productivity once again and help keep construction work on track.
Tetra Tech to acquire WYG for £43m
Tetra Tech has made an offer to acquire the outstanding shares of WYG for 55p per share, in a move that would expand its geographic presence.
Arup appointed to Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan
Built environment and consultancy firm, Arup, has been appointed as lead advisor on the next stage of developing Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Plan.
Empty homes brought back into use in South Ayrshire
Figures reveal that South Ayrshire Council has more than exceeded its targets for bringing empty homes back into use.