Blacklisted construction workers win millions as legal battle ends
Construction workers placed on a recruitment blacklist have been granted millions in compensation…
The legal battle against major construction firm who placed so-called troublesome workers...
Building up could solve Oxford’s housing crisis
An economist has created a booklet examining a solution to the housing crisis in Oxford…
Retired economist Charles Young said extending upwards in Oxford could...
BIM Level 2 – providing the environment for BIM to flourish
Karen Alford, Flood Risk Manager, digital asset data and information at the Environment Agency outlines the progress made by the organisation from an employers...
Level 3 BIM and cost management
Alan Muse, Director of Built Environment Professional Groups at the RICS considers how Level 3 BIM will impact on cost management and the wider...
Penalty issued over fatal excavation incident
A major contractor has been fined £2.6m after a worker was killed due to excavation failings…
The death of an employee on site has led...
Residential company launched by Willmott Dixon
Willmott Dixon has launched a new company brand after merging two of its residential activities together…
Construction and regeneration specialist firm Willmott Dixon has brought...
Government blocks Lords’ amendments to Housing Bill
The government has blocked nearly all amendments put forward by the House of Lords after the Housing and Planning Bill returned to the Commons…
The...
BIM Level 2 – a window of opportunity
John Eynon, Joint Chair of BIM Regions UK and the BIM Regions South East details the significance of adopting BIM Level 2 urging non-adopters...
Less than a fifth have heard of smart cities
A new survey has revealed a substantial number of the UK public are unaware of smart cities…
A poll of 531 people has revealed awareness...
Worker suffers serious injuries at Stafford building site
A worker was airlifted to hospital yesterday after getting hit by a digger at a Stafford building site…
A construction site in Stafford was the...
Is UK energy safer within the European Union?
Dr Kerry Mashford, Chief Executive of the National Energy Foundation, examines what the EU Referendum vote could mean for the future of UK energy...
Accessible environments – Right first time
Right first time will keep costs down in accessible environments
We see enough examples every day to tell us that where there are steps it...
Most considerate construction sites revealed
Four contractors have been awarded the title of the Most Considerate Site accolade at the National Site Awards…
Costain, Gentoo Construction, Robert Woodhead Ltd, and...
Collaboration, not elitism, for the future of BIM take-up
Stephan Jones, Segment Manager of Trimble MEP, examines how best those heading-up the BIM vanguard can help to get other more cynical businesses on-board....
Jarvie Plant Group expands staff numbers
Jarvie Plant Group goes on a recruitment drive following a number of new contracts…
One of Scotland’s largest plant hire businesses is recruiting new staff...
Mayoral candidate’s affordable housing target will hurt SMEs
The Federation of Master Builders has warned mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan’s targets for affordable housing could have an impact on SMEs…
With the London mayoral...
Developers must introduce flood protection measures
Councils have called on developers to introduce new measures to protect homes and businesses from flooding…
The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling on the...
Brexit could see a fall in number of homes built in...
A new survey has revealed four in 10 housebuilders in the capital believe Brexit would impact their business…
London housebuilders believe an exit from the...
Get BIM ready with Man and Machine
Man and Machine UK outlines how it is using its experience to help firms to get BIM ready...
Man and Machine is part of a...
Government should “radically rethink” apprentice training levy
The CBI has called on the government to “radically rethink” the apprenticeship training levy, due to come into force next year…
The apprenticeship levy should...
European governments must deliver ambitious national renovation strategies
The green building industry is calling on national governments to ensure renovation strategies are as ambitious as possible…
Under the EU’s Energy Efficiency Directive, member...
British Antarctic Survey seeks construction partner
The British Antarctic Survey is seeking a construction partner to modernise its UK Antarctic research facilities as part of a 10-year upgrade programme…
Construction firms...
Lords vote in favour of zero carbon homes
The House of Lords has voted in favour of bringing back carbon standards for homes after government attempts to scale back green policies…
Last year,...
BIM and Project Controls: is BIM the solution to improving them?
Graeme Forbes, Managing Director, Clearbox examines if BIM is the solution to improving project controls...
Project Controls is a mix of science and art that is used...
Building contractor receives fine for safety failings
A building contractor has been fined for failing to take appropriate safety measures after construction blocks fell through site hoardings…
Altrincham-based building contractor Altin Homes...
Self-build completions on the decline
A new report has revealed the number of self-build completions in the UK have fallen in recent years…
According to the ‘Self-Build Housing Market Report...