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Castledon School

Morgan Sindall chosen to redevelop Castledon School in Essex

Morgan Sindall Construction's Essex division has been selected by Essex County Council (ECC) to redevelop Castledon School, a specialist educational needs (SEN) school.
SFS podcast episodes cover fragile roof design trends, U-Values, the Construction Playbook and much more

SFS podcasts: Keep up to date with the latest construction news

SFS's latest podcast episodes cover fragile roof design trends, U-Values, the Construction Playbook and much more.
GIRI insurance cover

Insurers’ risk management advice highlighted in new GIRI guide

A new GIRI guide, aimed at bringing the construction and insurance industries together, has highlighted insurers’ risk management advice to help reduce the cost of error in construction.
Timber-based construction - timber building materials

The UK continues to embrace timber-based construction

The UK’s three largest housebuilders have announced plans to open dedicated factories for timber-based construction materials.
sustainable heating systems

Bellway to deliver housing development with sustainable heating systems

Innovative energy-efficiency tools will be used on a new housing development in Swanley, Kent, as part of Bellway’s plans to move towards more sustainable heating systems.
Premier Guarantee explores the necessity of incorporating breathable membranes in projects that use sheathing boards as backing walls

Understanding why breathable membranes are required in external walls

Premier Guarantee explores the necessity of incorporating breathable membranes in projects that use sheathing boards as backing walls.
VBC Monaghan - MMC centre of excellence

VBC to bring MMC centre of excellence to Ireland

Volumetric Building Companies continues to expand operations in Ireland by opening an international centre of excellence for MMC to serve European and global markets.
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Counting King: How to claim embedded capital allowances

In this article, Counting King explores the process and benefits of claiming embedded capital allowances in the UK.
West Fraser Architects

Choosing engineered wood panels made in the UK for a sustainable...

West Fraser's engineered wood panels are sourced from sustainable forests in the UK, making them net zero negative.
Zedpods - ‘net zero in operation’

Sheffield City Council delivers first ‘net zero in operation’ council homes

Sheffield’s first ‘net zero in operation’ council homes were lifted into position at the Duffield Place site in Woodseats in August.
Symbol of an emergency exit with fire door

Over 50% of UK public unable to spot a faulty fire...

The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is aiming to raise awareness of fire door safety after a study revealed that 57% of the UK public wouldn't be able to spot a problem with a fire door.
HS2 project

Politicians have their say as HS2 project hangs in the balance

The prime minister is said to be considering scrapping the HS2 project connecting Birmingham to Manchester due to its escalating costs.
UKCW Birmingham exhibition

UKCW Birmingham announces digital construction sponsors and speakers

The upcoming UK Construction Week in Birmingham (UKCW Birmingham) will feature exciting new advancements and technologies in Digital Construction.
Team of construction workers discusses the details of the project with the executive supervisor using tablet and blueprint

Enhancing communication, collaboration and efficiency with Viewpoint For Projects

Explore how Wynne Construction has strengthened its project communication, collaboration, and efficiency with Viewpoint For Projects (VFP).
Re-flow team at uk construction week

Re-flow returns to UK Construction Week 2023

Re-flow will once again be returning to UK Construction Week 2023 from October 3rd to 5th at the NEC Birmingham.
Housing development

Redrow plans 90-hectare housing development between Rochdale and Middleton

Redrow has applied to build a new housing development, community amenities, and landscaping across nearly 90 hectares of land between Rochdale and Middleton.
Image of bio-based construction engineered bamboo-timber composite gridshell

Innovative research leads to “world-first” bamboo-timber composite construction in China

Researchers at Edinburgh Napier University showcased their innovative research in bio-based construction by leading an engineered bamboo-timber composite gridshell construction project, completed by students from three universities.
3D rendering of cyberpunk AI. Circuit board. Technology background. Central Computer Processors CPU and GPU concept. Motherboard digital chip. Tech science background.

A guide to construction subcontractor bid management software

Traditional methods of managing subcontractor bids can be inefficient and unreliable. Bid management software can help to save time, improve efficiency and support better decision-making.
Faifley Campus - Passivhaus community campus

New Passivhaus community campus approved for West Dunbartonshire

Planning permission has been granted for a new Passivhaus community campus in Faifley, West Dunbartonshire.
Facade of modern building, Windows glass building exterior in Bangkok, Abstract architecture, representing the construction economy

Navigating a turbulent construction economy: Challenges and opportunities amidst uncertain times

In this article, Rebecca Larkin, head of Construction Research at the Construction Products Association (CPA) explores the challenges and future of the construction economy amidst a turbulent economic climate.
Male and female industrial engineers using tablet computer and blueprints checking and analysis data of power plant station project on network background, representing a construction product manufacturer

Why every construction product manufacturer needs to digitise

As the new regulatory regime emerges under the Building Safety Act, Rick Hartwig, built environment lead at the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), makes the case for structured product data, without which building safety will not be possible.
Millside Spencer Academy

Morgan Sindall completes construction of Millside Spencer Academy

Morgan Sindall Construction has completed the construction of Millside Spencer Academy in Nottinghamshire, providing much-needed school spaces for the local community.
R&C Williams contractors on site

Re-flow field management review by R&C Williams

R&C Williams was able to transform their field processes, enhance communication, and achieve sustainability targets with Re-flow field management software.
net-zero school

Willmott Dixon breaks ground on £9.3m net-zero school in Leicestershire

Willmott Dixon has worked alongside Leicestershire County Council's initiative to establish a new generation of environmentally sustainable schools in the area.
Asta Powerproject - construction managers planning

Nodes & Links to work on Asta Powerproject with Elecosoft

Elecosoft, creators of the project planning tool Asta Powerproject®, have joined forces with Nodes and Links, a new AI planning co-pilot platform.
Xinaps Procore webinar

Getting the most out of your common data environments with Xinaps...

Join Xinaps for a webinar that showcases the integration between Verifi3D and Procore with Tony Harbour, EMEA, Procore and Ward Turkyeh, Xinaps.