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Aintree University Hospital

Tilbury Douglas completes £20.5m expansion of Aintree University Hospital

Tilbury Douglas has completed the £20.5m expansion of the Emergency Department and theatre suite at Aintree University Hospital for the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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Unlocking project efficiency: How pull planning is transforming construction management

Elecosoft explores why industry leaders are turning to a new process called pull planning to run their projects more efficiently.
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Accuracy, digitalisation and the construction industry: The devil’s in the data

Michael Durnin, director and head of digital construction at Murphy Geospatial, says precision is essential to data-driven decision-making.
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How can information management be leveraged to drive better societal outcomes...

John Millar of BIM Academy explores practical examples of how information management be leveraged to drive better societal outcomes for the public sector.
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SFS rainscreen cladding solutions to meet your performance needs

SFS has developed its rainscreen cladding solutions to enable architects, design engineers and cladding contractors to achieve an installation which delivers the required thermal, structural, fire and other performance targets in a safe and economic manner.

How to get the most out of your CDEs with Autodesk...

Explore how to get the most out of your CDEs through Autodesk Construction Cloud and Autodesk BIM 360’s integration with Verifi3D by Xinaps
Blueprint Coalition

Blueprint Coalition urges UK Government U-turn on net zero commitments

The Blueprint Coalition is calling on the UK Government to retain its net zero commitments following policy U-turn.
Newham Collegiate

Morgan Sindall Construction to deliver major upgrades to Newham Collegiate Sixth...

Morgan Sindall Construction has been selected to spearhead a comprehensive rejuvenation project for Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre
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Find 3D models faster with Trimble Sketchup 3D Warehouse’s new image...

The world's largest free 3D model library, Trimble SketchUp's 3D Warehouse, has debuted a new Image Search function.
Elecosoft explores the benefits of going paperless in construction document management and why it could be the best move for your business

More paper, more problems: redefining construction document management

Elecosoft explores the benefits of going paperless in construction document management and why it could be the best move for your business.
Denmark's tallest tower, the Lighthouse Tower in Aarhus, used Imerso's digital construction tools to reduce costs and project delays

Slashing construction rework and delay costs by 10X in Denmark’s tallest...

Denmark's tallest tower, the Lighthouse Tower in Aarhus, used Imerso's digital construction tools to reduce costs and project delays substantially.
UKCW Birmingham

UKCW Birmingham shines spotlight on the Midlands

With just a month to go until the doors open, UK Construction Week Birmingham will feature a dedicated focus on the sector on its very doorstep - the Midlands.
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What you need to know before building: Exploring Build Warranty® structural...

In this article, Build Warranty explores what you need to know about structural warranties, highlighting their benefits and significance in the UK construction landscape.
SEMH Heights Academy

Tilbury Douglas completes SEMH Heights Academy ahead of schedule

Tilbury Douglas has completed the construction of Heights Academy, a new school in the West Midlands, ahead of schedule.
Planning approvals were up 27% on 2022 levels, but have declined by 10% in the last three months to August, according to Glenigan

Planning approvals up despite slowing project starts

Planning approvals were up 27% on 2022 levels, but have declined by 10% in the last three months to August, according to Glenigan.
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Amey appointed to two Network Rail frameworks

Amey has announced its appointment to two Network Rail frameworks, which include Engineering and Construction Services, and the Programme and Project Management Services.
David Berman

David Berman joins Balfour Beatty Communities as chief compliance officer

Balfour Beatty Communities has announced the appointment of David Berman as their new chief compliance officer.
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Unleashing the potential of artificial intelligence in construction

David Johnson, pre-construction director at Volumetric Building Companies, looks at the use of artificial intelligence in construction and why the sector should embrace this new technology.
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The path to a streamlined tendering processes

The construction industry’s ongoing digital transformation is more than just a fancy upgrade; it’s a golden opportunity to promote efficiency and minimise risks, says Simon Herod of EstimateOne.
MAC Projects were able to streamline and optimalise their operations with Re-Flow Field Management Software, securing their sustainable future growth

Re-flow Field Management Review by MAC Projects

MAC Projects were able to streamline and optimise their operations with Re-Flow Field Management Software, securing their sustainable future growth.
The UK's only dedicated timber exhibition, Timber Expo, will make its return to UKCW Birmingham at the NEC from 3-5 October

Timber Expo to return this autumn at UK Construction Week Birmingham

The UK's only dedicated timber exhibition, Timber Expo, will make its return to UKCW Birmingham at the NEC from 3-5 October.
Discover the the top construction site safety interventions in the latest report from the Southern Construction Framework (SCF)

SCF report reveals best construction site safety interventions

Discover the the top construction site safety interventions in the latest report from the Southern Construction Framework (SCF).
Construction in progress of the new bridge over the Firth of Forth, between Fife and the Lothians, represenitng projects potentially affect by the NSIP reforms

Government must go further on NSIP reforms, RPTI warns

Proposed reforms to the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) process in England have been praised by the RPTI- but will procedural action be enough?
Lee Parkinson, chief executive of Efficiency North, explores the impact of the Mosey Report recommendations in social housing

18 months later: what the Mosey Report has meant for social...

It’s been 18 months since Professor David Mosey’s Constructing the Gold Standard report was published, but how have its recommendations been taken on board in the social housing sector?
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Watershock in new builds: Concern over moisture loads and ventilation in...

The Property Care Association is warning of an increase in watershock in new builds – condensation and water streaming down from the roof space. Chief executive Steve Hodgson explains the problem and how it can be tackled.
The distinction between green belt and brownfield land isn’t as clear cut as we think, says Joshua Bond of Bond Land

Green belt reform: Why a review is long overdue

The distinction between green belt and brownfield land isn’t as clear cut as we think, says Joshua Bond of Bond Land.