Mick George Ltd earthworks for new Aldi Supermarket in Loughborough
Work is underway for a new Aldi Supermarket in Loughborough, with earthworks being carried out by Mick George Ltd on behalf of J.A Burke Construction Ltd.
Bluebeam unites with BIM software to improve project reviews and approvals
BIM Software, Vectorworks will join forces with Bluebeam studios for the first time, to develop an online review and approval process for digital construction drawings and 3D models.
Geospatial Apprenticeships are given the green light from UK government
A Geospatial Technician Apprenticeship is now ready to be launched to the public after Damien Hinds, The UK’s secretary of State for Education, approved the final funding band for the new wave of apprenticeships.
Report reveals 43% of construction firms prioritise immediate financial goals over...
In wake of the Carillion collapse, a report published by constructing excellence has revealed that almost half (43%) of construction firms prioritise immediate financial goals over organisational resilience
HSE statistics should remind us about the dangers of working at...
Dr Julie Riggs DProf MSc CMIOSH, Lead Diploma Tutor at Phoenix Health and Safety discusses the issues of working at height after it’s revealed as the most frequent cause of fatal accidents in 2017 by the HSE
Construction Frameworks Conference set to connect the industry
On 24 May, prominent public and private sector leaders within the construction and property industry will come together at the Construction Frameworks Conference – the sector’s largest conference of the year
Biometric technology is bringing big benefits to construction companies
Biometric technology and data capture are becoming increasingly valuable business tools across many industries. In this article biometric identity, time and attendance specialists Donseed look at how increased biometric technology adoption can bring about significant benefits to the construction industry
Bentley Systems announces Year in Infrastructure 2018 conference
Bentley Systems, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today (20 March) announced that the Year in Infrastructure 2018 Conference will be held on 15-18 October in London at the Hilton London Metropole
£7.5m National College for Nuclear officially opens
The National College for Nuclear in West Cumbria has officially opened. Mott MacDonald provided multidisciplinary engineering services on the £7.5m project on behalf of Seddon Construction and Lakes College
BIFM and DWP pledge to promote FM as a career of...
BIFMÂ and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have reinstated their five-year-old Partnership Agreement to promote careers in facilities management
The use of admixtures to waterproof concrete: Part 2
In the second of a series of articles on the use of admixtures to waterproof concrete, James McDonald of Cementaid discusses the need for clear and robust specification
Private landlords face fines for overcrowded and dangerous homes
Measures to improve overcrowded and dangerous living conditions of private tenants in shared homes have been addressed before Parliament by Housing Minister Heather Wheeler
Government commits further support for neighbourhood plans
Housing Minister Dominic Raab has announced that more communities across England will be able to get free access to expert advice and guidance to help make their neighbourhood vision a reality
Addressing the housing crisis through creative reforms
Could changing planning rules to make it easier for homeowners to build upwards help to tackle the UK’s housing crisis? Paresh Raja of Market Financial Solutions takes a look
FARO® Introduces BuildIT Construction Software Platform for AEC Professionals
FARO® presents BuildIT Construction software platform for AEC professionals, the first fomplete solution for continuous construction verification
CPA to host Training on Plant in Construction forum
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is hosting a Training on Plant in Construction (TOPIC) Forum on 25 April 2018 at Nuthurst Grange Hotel in Hockley Heath, Warwickshire, to formulate a strategy on the future direction of skills development for construction plant and equipment
Stroma Certification discuss BIM contract notices – The Rise of BIM
Niraj Mistry, Lead BIM Assessor at Stroma Certification discusses BIM contract notices and the analysis results that show the rising prevalence of BIM
Cavity Barriers in External Walls
Premier Guarantee’s Facades Technical Standards Director, Clive Everett, answers the most frequently asked questions about fire in buildings and cavity barriers in external walls
Homelessness minister reveals she ‘doesn’t know’ why rough sleeper numbers are...
The UK’s new homelessness minister, Heather Wheeler, has said she does not know why the number of rough sleepers has increased so significantly in recent years, adding that she did not accept the suggestion that welfare reforms and council cuts had contributed to the rise
Open Doors initiative officially begins
The Open Doors campaign which allows the public to enjoy a unique chance to explore behind the scenes of live construction sites has launched today (19 March)
Asking prices hit record high in the UK
The average asking price of newly marketed properties in the UK increased by 1.5% (£4,503) this month (March) as strong demand from home movers in the first two months of the year created upwards price pressure
Planning enforcement: Refreshing NAPE services for members
Neil Whittaker, new chair of the RTPI National Association for Planning Enforcement, outlines his wholesale review of services to give members more practical resources, closer to where they are
Mick George Ltd – Deans Farm Demolition
Mick George Ltd discuss the Deans Farm demolition as part of the redevelopment to create commercial property on behalf of Parkway Construction (MK) Ltd
New EPC rating legislation could shock landlords and tenants
New research from landlord insurance specialists Just Landlords has revealed a nationwide ignorance to a new law that will come into effect on 1 April for all new lets and relets, and for all existing tenancies on 1 April 2020
Accessible, attractive, affordable: Building and designing homes for a range of...
Following the release of the new Wheelchair Housing Design Guide, Michelle Horn of the Centre for Accessible Environments reflects on why accessible housing is such an important issue for the sector.
Highways England inspires young people into engineering
Highways England is giving young people a fun taste of engineering as it builds on its desire to recruit road builders of the future