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Keepmoat has exchanged contracts with Homes England to purchase a former MoD Beaconside site in Stafford and build around 120 affordable homes

Keepmoat to deliver 420 homes on former MoD Beaconside site

Keepmoat has exchanged contracts with Homes England to purchase a former MoD Beaconside site in Stafford and build around 120 affordable homes.
Neil Davidson, global vice president at Deltek, explores how setting the right KPIs can define success and identify areas to develop

The value of KPIs in architecture and engineering

Neil Davidson, global vice president at Deltek, explores how setting the right KPIs in architecture and engineering can define success and identify areas in need of development.
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RICS reports decrease in overall workload in Q2

The RICS report on the UK construction industry has shown a fall in overall workload in the most recent quarter.
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Nemetschek and The B1M are looking for ‘The Construction Story of...

The hunt for 'The Construction Story of the Year 2023' is on, launched by the Nemetschek Group and The B1M in search for exceptional projects.
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Material specification for retrofit projects

Refurbishment of historic buildings is booming – but material specification for retrofit projects matters, says Steve Richmond of Rehau Building Solutions.
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5 ways health and safety can be improved with field management...

With 135 work-related accidents in 2022/23 alone, Re-flow explores the five ways that health and safety management can be improved with field management software.
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HS2 delivers third successful bridge move in the West Midlands

A team of 250 workers has completed a 5,600-tonne bridge move under the Coventry to Leamington Spa railway in Warwickshire.
Callington Road Hospital

Callington Road Hospital refurbishment project to be delivered by Urban Group

Callington Road Hospital will gain new bedrooms, wards, a kitchen and multi-purpose rooms as part of the works.
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CE marking extension met with criticism from the construction industry

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has confirmed that the use of CE marking for businesses will be extended indefinitely.
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New update of Re-flow 1.6 offers users unparalleled new scheduling tools

Re-flow 1.6 has a new range of capabilities that will make it more streamlined and user friendly than ever.
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Ibstock closes Lancashire factory as demand drops

Brickmakers Ibstock are shutting down their Ravenhead factory to reduce costs as their pre-tax profit falls by £21m.
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Securing your building’s safety with fastenings manufacturer SFS UK

Fastenings manufacturer SFS UK is focused on creating innovative systems that provide robust solutions for fixing, fastening, and protecting construction workers and buildings.
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Assent: Shaping the future through building control services

Assent is a leading multi-licence national private Building Control Approved Inspector, providing a wide range of built environment services.
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Chopping down barriers to timber in construction

Alex Goodfellow, chairman of the Confederation of Timber Industries, examines the barriers to expanding timber use in UK construction and the policy solutions available to the government to address them.
After current finance director George Restall's retirement later this year, Matt Gill will join Tilbury Douglas as chief financial officer

Matt Gill joins Tilbury Douglas as new CFO

After current finance director George Restall's retirement later this year, Matt Gill will join Tilbury Douglas as chief financial officer.
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63% of UK trades are struggling to find staff amid construction...

According to Rated People, a platform for finding tradespeople, many tradespeople are looking to leave the country which could worsen the already severe construction labour shortage.
Aerial view, taken by drone, depicting the row houses and residential streets of Walthamstow in east London, UK.

Does politics hold the key to solving the housing crisis?

With a target of 300,000 new homes a year needed to solve the housing crisis, Dr David Crosthwaite, chief economist at BCIS, takes a look at the government actions needed to deliver the challenging benchmark.
Telford Homes is the only the fifth developer in Europe to secure the BIM level 2 Kitemark accreditation and the second in the UK

Telford Homes secures BIM level 2 Kitemark credential

Telford Homes is the only the fifth developer in Europe to secure the BIM level 2 Kitemark accreditation and the second in the UK.
Spatial Hub - construction manager analysing data

Scotland grants access to the Spatial Hub, giving construction companies valuable...

Local government data in Scotland will now be available to construction companies after the Improvement Service (IS) launched open access to the Spatial Hub.
Construction sector perfomance and starts continue to fall across nearly every measure, with residential construction starts the only increase

Private housebuilding bolsters struggling sector as overall performance dips in July

Construction sector perfomance and starts continue to fall across nearly every measure, with residential construction starts the only increase.
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The Conversation with Re-flow: What is field management software?

Re-flow returns with the second episode of The Conversation podcast to discuss the second most important question regarding their operations - just what is field management software? 
Castle Meadow Campus

Uni of Nottingham selects Henry Brothers Construction for £7m Castle Meadow...

The University of Nottingham has appointed Henry Brothers Construction to work on the redevelopment of the Castle Meadow Campus.
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How can UKAS accreditation support net zero policies?

As the UK government target of net zero by 2050 approaches, this article explores how UKAS accreditation supports net zero policies and energy and environmental initiatives.
Re-flow and Greener Highways' 'Greener Schools' have brought greater biodiversity to the grounds of Brampford Speke Primary School in Exeter as part of the Greener Schools campaign

Re-flow’s ‘Greener Schools’ campaign turn boosts biodiversity at Exeter school

Re-flow and Greener Highways' 'Greener Schools' campaign has brought greater biodiversity to the grounds of Brampford Speke Primary School in Exeter.
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How construction technology can help manage and maintain your buildings

While the drive to improve efficiency in the built environment often focuses on the design and construction stages of a building’s life, what comes after handover is just as important.
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10 ways to reduce company costs by automating your asset maintenance...

In this article, Elecosoft explore the ten ways automating your asset maintenance operations using CMMS/CAFM software can help to lower your overall company costs.