iHelios wins eco-heating innovation award
iHelios Living Reinvented has been recognised for their eco-heating innovation, winning 'Most Pioneering Eco Heating Company 2023 North East England' in the UK Enterprise Awards.
Industry concerned over the impact of CE marking on construction products
Manufacturers have urged the government to consider construction products after the decision to extend the European CE marking system indefinitely.
Sustainable design: How can I evaluate my infrastructure projects for their...
Do your infrastructure projects embed sustainability from the outset? Is it something you have struggled with in the past? What is your approach to sustainable design?
The transformation of housing associations
Housing associations face complex challenges but the solution is simplicity, says Alison Handley, director of strategy, planning and change at L&Q.
Network Rail hit with £1.2M fine following fatal maintenance incident
Network Rail has been fined £1.2m after an incident where a grandfather lost his life while carrying out maintenance duties.
Asta Powerproject update is now released with new modules and online...
Elecosoft has released version 17 of Asta Powerproject, bringing greater collaboration and sharing capabilities.
The “Golden Thread” for construction: What is it and who is...
Adept Contracts, a compliant passive fire protection specialist, is well-prepared for the Golden Thread requirement and the Building Safety Act. Their expertise in Durasteel and cavity barriers ensures enhanced building safety.
Wolverhampton City Council greenlights £1m space for domestic abuse victims
The City of Wolverhampton Council has approved a £1m construction project that aims to provide support and hope to domestic abuse victims.
Hinkley Point C unrest continues as steel erectors down tools
Steel erectors working for contractor William Hare downed tools yesterday, the latest of the unrest at Hinkley Point C.
Planning skills shortage: How can the planning sector attract new diverse...
A staggering 43% drop in Local Authority net expenditure on planning services from 2009 to 2020 has left the planning system in a dire state. Andrew Close, director of education and profession, RTPI, explores how the planning sector can attract new diverse talent.
Pembroke Dock Marine project takes steps towards completion
BAM Construction has made significant progress on the new EU-funded Pembroke Dock Marine project.
1 in 4 construction workers consider themselves neurodiverse
A National Federation of Builders (NFB) report also found that 54% of neurodiverse construction workers had ADHD, in a report that suggested attitudes are improving towards neurodiversity in the industry.
BPF urges Goverment to clarify EPC targets for commercial buildings
The British Property Federation has raised concerns over potential setbacks in the UK's net zero target if the Government do not set out clear EPC targets for commercial buildings.
Establishing a consumer-centric regulatory environment for heat networks
Ahead of the major decarbonisation challenge in the UK, Nick Geddes, Energy Systems Catapult, explores how cost-effective, sustainable alternatives such as heat networks could be the solution.
BW Partner Program: Unlocking benefits and rewards for industry professionals
The BW Partner Program presents a unique opportunity for industry professionals to join a network of trusted partners and access a range of benefits.
UKCW Birmingham announces first speakers and seminar hubs
Speakers and seminar hubs have been announced for this year's UK Construction Week in Birmingham, at the NEC from October 3-5.
Managing risk from mining legacies with new digital methods
The Arcadis Kidsgrove Station project for Network Rail created a completely new digital method of understanding and managing risks from substantial mining legacies.
Shaun Tate joins Reds10 as chief operating officer
Shaun Tate is joining the senior team at Reds10 in the chief operating officer role, as their ambitious growth strategy continues to yield results.
Mission Street’s Oxford innovation hub reaches new milestone
Mission Street has recently achieved an important milestone in the construction of the new Oxford innovation hub.
LHC appoints Jennifer Castle as COO to drive business growth plans
LHC Procurement Group (LHC) has hired Jennifer Castle as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive growth and become a ‘Gold standard’ construction framework provider to the public sector.
Assent acquires Clarke Banks Group, expands into fire safety services
Assent Building Control has continued their expansion into fire safety services with the acquisition of specialists Clarke Banks Group.
What is the latest guidance on passive fire protection?
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection has published three new advisory notes and updated another covering a range of topics related to fire stopping, penetration seals and smoke seals.
HS2’s Old Oak Common super-hub station wins top sustainability rating
HS2's Old Oak Common super-hub station has been awarded an exceptional rating in the Building Research Establishment's Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) evaluation.
Mace bags prime position on DfT’s STARThree Framework
The Department of Transport (DfT) STARThree Framework, valued at £600m, connects technical and commercial specialists with rail and other transport schemes.
Up to 90 jobs at risk in potential Bellway redundancies
Housebuilder Bellway is consulting on a round of redundancies with up to 90 jobs at risk, as confirmed in a company statement.
The decarbonisation of buildings: A win for society, industry and government
Rick Hartwig, built environment lead at the Institution of Engineering & Technology, examines the business and social case for the decarbonisation of buildings, and what industry and government need to do to support the transition to net zero.