Carillion collapse: Directors ‘drove firm off a cliff’
Carillion's directors were responsible for a "rotten corporate culture" that drove the company to its devastating and hugely costly collapse, MPs have said
Construction Frameworks Conference set to bring industry together
On the 24 May, prominent public and private sector leaders within the construction and property industry will come together at the Construction Frameworks Conference
Charity highlights the need for people to use registered electricians
Electrical Safety First has just launched a major consumer campaign to highlight the need for people to use registered electricians – with research showing putting cash before competence is a false economy
Former Housing Minister claims UK planning system is ‘confronting a major...
A new report from the former housing minister, Nick Raynsford has said that the current planning system is broken and unfit for purpose
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New CIBSE president calls on institute to adapt to change
The new president of CIBSE, Stephen Lisk, has made a resounding call for CIBSE to accelerate its evolution in response to a rapidly changing world
Insurance firm Alpha go bust leaving new homeowners at risk
Thousands of new homeowners have been left without vital structural defects insurance after insurance carrier Alpha goes bust
CPRE react to interim report of the Raynsford Review
CPRE welcomes a new interim report by former housing minister Nick Raynsford reviewing the planning system in England, which will be presented to the House of Lords today (15 May)
Project partners promoting inclusion in construction
Ian Streets of About Access discusses inclusion in construction and how feedback from consultation around a road improvement project has resulted in a group of major construction companies working together to minimise the negative impact of their work on neighbours and disabled people.
Drones provide revolutionary benefits to the global construction industry
Kier, Belfour Beatty, Costain and Interserve are a few of the many leading construction companies in the UK who are taking advantage of drone technology and the benefits it brings to the industry.
London’s new build housing growth declines
Annual new build sales are falling in Central London and sales in Greater London also appear to be declining, according to LCP’s latest LCPAca Residential Index report
CPA Stars of the Future 2018 held in conjunction with Schools...
The Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) upcoming Stars of the Future 2018 apprentice awards event is set to be bigger than ever before
Slavery, sourcing & community are top 3 Supply Chain issues
Modern Slavery, Responsible Sourcing and Community Engagement have emerged as the issues on which greatest improvement is being made through leadership, learning and support across the construction industry in 2018
FIA launches two courses from the qualification pathway
The FIA has launched two courses from the qualification pathway for Health & Safety plus the Environmental units which will build on the Foundation course
Futurologist predicts construction technology by 2075
A report examining the role that technology will play in the construction industry in the future has highlighted that drones, 3D printing and roofs made from recycled plastic bottles will all be possible by 2025
Global construction costs set to rise
According to a new survey by Turner & Townsend, global construction costs are predicted to rise by 4.3% this year, with New York remaining the world’s most expensive place to build
Research reveals 78% of construction workers in the midlands struggle with...
Research carried out by Aquarius Life as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May) has found that 78% of construction employees in the Midlands experience stress that they struggle to cope with, with 2% admitting turning to alcohol or drugs to help deal with stress or pressure
McBAINS appoint new Director of Architecture
Leading construction consulting and design agency McBains announced that Mark Baseby has been appointed Director of its Architecture team.
Sadiq Khan calls for more powers to speed up land developments...
Research commissioned by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has shown how we can learn from countries such as the Netherlands, Germany and the USA on how to speed up processes on land developments.
Urban renewal begins at the bus stop
Alistair Branch, Director at Stephen George + Partners architects, gives his advice on how the regeneration of "depressing" bus stations can have a knock-on effect on the community as a whole
196 Deansgate, Manchester Adopts Under Floor Air Conditioning
AET Flexible Space, leading provider of underfloor air conditioning systems, is proud to have been part of the phased refurbishment of the historic building at 196 Deansgate in Manchester
Stewart Milne Homes to deliver 500 homes through the Home Building...
Stewart Milne Homes North West has secured £11.5m from Homes England through the Home Building Fund to allow the delivery of around 500 new homes in the North West with a development value of £125m
Script&Go to present at the 2018 COMIT Annual Conference
Later this month, Script&Go’s founder and CEO, Benôit Jeannin will be speaking on the 1st day of the forthcoming 2-day COMIT Annual Conference (#COMIT2018) in London and will be addressing a range of construction and technology stakeholders on issues relating to this year’s conference theme: “Digital Construction, Lighting the Way.”
CIOB joins the battle to eradicate worker exploitation
A new report from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) says that the construction industry is failing to eradicate worker exploitation, despite recent legislation. Lowest cost tendering, abuse of the retentions system and late payments are pricing ethical practices out of the industry
Resource efficiency in construction could answer carbon emissions
UK emissions are expected to exceed the government’s fourth and fifth carbon budgets, which set emissions targets in the 2020s and 2030s. However, new research shows that improving resource efficiency in the construction sector alone could halve projected excess carbon emissions in the 2020s
The Rise of Rentals: What the Future Holds
In the face of ever inflating house prices, renting has become the only option for many would-be buyers. With reports indicating a quarter of UK households will rent privately by 2021, this new market dynamic presents a serious set of challenges and opportunities for stakeholders at every level.
Government fire safety proposals ‘could encourage desktop assessments’
Government proposals to limit the use of desktop assessments to test the fire performance of external cladding systems could actually increase their use and potentially lead to dangerous materials being installed on buildings.