New flood defence to safeguard Blackpool seafront opens
A £27m scheme to reduce flood risk to 4,800 properties in Blackpool has been officially opened by Councillor Fred Jackson and the chair of the Environment Agency Emma Howard Boyd
Government abandons local top up for supported housing
Following the announcement last week that Government is dropping Local Housing Allowance rates from the funding mechanism for supported housing, the Committees have now received the full response from Government to their joint report
Dalston Works project showcases the future of cross-laminated timber
Work has been completed on a 10-storey carbon-neutral apartment complex in Dalston, London, claimed to be the "world's largest cross-laminated timber building"
Report claims new technology will transform UK construction sector
A new report by consultancy and construction firm Mace has claimed that up to 600,000 jobs in the construction sector could be replaced by new technology in the next two decades
Government reveal Bill to ban letting agent fees
A new draft Tenant Fees Bill will be introduced to Parliament setting out the Government’s approach to banning letting agent fees for tenants
Construction minister replaced after just ten months
The construction minister Lord Prior of Brampton has left his post after just ten months in the job
HEA joins Build UK as its latest Trade Association member
Build UK has joined forces with the Highway Electrical Association (HEA), making HEA the latest Trade Association to become part of the industry’s collective voice
‘UK could miss out on renaissance in timber construction’ say architects
A panel of renowned architects have highlighted the need for more ‘home-grown’ expertise and a greater understanding of timber in the construction industry
Government outlines new strategy for supported housing
The government has acknowledged that a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach won’t work for the funding of supported housing
British Property Federation launches Great Places campaign
The British Property Federation (BPF) has launched its Great Places campaign, a year-long programme of initiatives that will not only spread best practice amongst the real estate industry, but will actively encourage members of the industry to commit to good place shaping in all future work
The BIM Awards – entry deadline looming
Time is running out to submit nominations for The BIM Awards taking place at the Boiler Shop in Newcastle on Tuesday 27 February. The deadline date for nominations is Tuesday 14 November
Considerate Constructors to be honoured at National Awards
The Considerate Constructors Scheme is set to reveal the UK’s highest performing registered companies and suppliers of 2017
Time to talk BIM
Here, Alex Small, BIM and Digital Platforms Manager at Tata Steel, explores the discussions from the company’s recent Talk BIM webinar, including why attendees felt a lack of direction is preventing the effective delivery of BIM
BIM Alliance & buildingSMART UK&I Chapter announce a merger
On 30 October, at the BuildingSmart International Summit, Anne Kemp UK BIM Alliance Chair will announce that the UK BIM Alliance and buildingSMART UK&I chapter have agreed to merge
Checks to Keep Your Site Fire Safe
Construction sites are some of the most dangerous working environments around, but when a site is correctly managed, there is nothing to worry about....
Study shows construction cost saving on digitally sharing information
Research supported by the Danish government has highlighted cost reductions of up to 7% following the use of digital communications platforms on large-scale construction projects
New housing strategy to reintegrate extremists
According to reports The Home Office is looking at a new strategy to reintegrate extremists who – depending on assessment – could take priority on housing waiting lists
Osborne Clarke hires Construction Disputes and Banking Partners
International legal practice Osborne Clarke has strengthened its litigation and banking practices with the appointment of two new Partners, Rob Horne and Max Millington
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Hunt urges retail firms to plan ahead to reduce building costs
Steve Hunt, managing director of Steven Hunt & Associates has issued a warning to retail businesses – as the cost of installations, refurbishment and rent escalates to an all-time high
Khan calls for government investment to double housebuilding
Massive government investment is needed to help London double its housebuilding and ramp up the number of new affordable homes, Mayor Sadiq Khan has warned
Wates Group chief to leave for Carillion
Wates Group chief executive Andrew Davies is stepping down to take the helm at Carillion in the new year
Consultation reopens for third runway at Heathrow
The Department for Transport (DfT) has published a series of new noise analysis and air quality reports on the planned third runway at Heathrow
Fire Industry Association now open for bookings for new fire detection...
Following the launch of four brand new fire detection and alarm qualifications in designing, installing, maintaining, and commissioning of fire detection and alarm equipment...
Swan Housing delivers modular homes
Swan Housing Association has delivered its first modular homes to their Basildon development
Kevin McCloud backs TRADA Urban Buzz 2018 competition
Grand Designs’ Kevin McCloud has lent his support to TRADA’s University Challenge competition, to inspire the next generation of timber innovators to create inspiring designs and engineering solutions in cross-laminated timber
Keepmoat receives consent to deliver 826 new homes
Housebuilder Keepmoat Homes has received consent from Glasgow City Council to deliver 826 new homes at the Sighthill Transformational Regeneration Area