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Manchester town hall renovation £67m over budget, faces further delays
In the latest project update for the Manchester town hall renovation, Manchester City Council admitted a further two year delay was possible.
Repurposing existing buildings into high-tech labs
Retrofitting and repurposing existing buildings is crucial to the sustainability agenda – and office buildings offer significant potential to move lab space from out-of-town science to parks to the heart of the city.
Why earlier environmental assessment is key to delivering projects in a...
In this article, Viral Desai, practice director for Planning, Environmental Consenting and Communities at Atkins, and Paul Morgalla, associate director for Environment at Atkins explore why a 'left-shift' approach to environmental assessment is crucial to tackling climate change.
Tilbury Douglas to lead Garden Mills Refurbishment Project for Bradford College
Tilbury Douglas will lead the Garden Mills Refurbishment Project on behalf of Bradford College. The contractor has promised to deliver a cutting-edge higher education facility.
Phase four of the Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm has been approved
The secretary of state for energy security and net zero has approved the development of phase four of the Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm.
Wood panel manufacturer fined £100,000 after employee partially severs two fingers
A Welshpool manufacturing company that produces fit out components, such as wood panels, was fined £100,000 after an employee partially severed two fingers
The employee...
There’s still time to enter the Vectorworks Design Scholarship!
The closing date for the Vectorworks Design Scholarship is fast approaching, but there is still time for you to enter and win up to $3000.
British Land and Landsec publish proposal to reform urban regenerationÂ
British Land and Landsec have created a set of proposals aimed at reforming urban regeneration in the UK, increasing growth, housing availability, and job opportunities.
Construction output falls for third consecutive month as new work declines
The latest ONS figures for the month-on-month series show that construction output continues to fall, with a 0.2% decrease in volume terms.
HS2 enters new phase as CEO Mark Thurston departs amid numerous...
HS2 CEO Mark Thurston has revealed that he will be leaving the organisation after six and a half years in charge.
Frame by frame: The drive to implement steel reuse in construction
As the UK government looks to the use of steel reuse in the construction industry, Graeme Milligan, national director at Pick Everard, and Mark Allan, principal risk engineer at HDI Global, explore the legislative changes required.
£1.9bn of funding for housing crisis returned to Treasury by DLUHC
The DLUHC has surrended £1.9bn of funding for the housing crisis, roughly a third of the housing budget, after failing to find projects to spend it on.
Katie Hathaway joins Bouygues UK as head of social value for...
As head of social value for Wales and the South West, Katie will lead the social value team and increase engagement with the supply chain, education providers and third-sector organisations.
BAM open cutting-edge cancer facility opened at Trelawny Scanning Suite
BAM and Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust have confirmed the completion of the new Trelawny Scanning Suite and Haematology and Oncology Ward in Truro.
The top benefits of BIM for contractors
BIM for contractors can help contractors improve project management, collaborate with stakeholders, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
Less talk, more action: Why the industry needs to work together...
In this article, Alexandra Gates, managing director of Simply Certification takes a look at what measures the construction needs to take to meet carbon net zero targets.
TICA pilot scheme to bring more women into thermal insulation
A pilot scheme from TICA aims to bring more women into the thermal insulation industry with three recruitment days in August.
Digital construction planning is the first step to more profitable projects
Traditional construction planning methods are inefficient and lead to costly errors. Digital construction planning software can help builders make smarter decisions.
£1.8m redevelopment transforms Leeds Media Centre
The major redevelopment of Leeds Media Centre has been successfully completed, creating extra business space and new opportunities for entrepreneurs in the city.
Quality is key in accurate social value calculations
In the decade since the Social Value Act came into force, calculating the amount of social value generated by a project has become an increasingly important metric when it comes to judging success. However, with varying approaches, understanding levels and requirements, has the true power of social value been lost along the way?
Streamlining engineering workflows with BIM software
BIM software has revolutionised engineering workflows by streamlining processes and enhancing collaboration among professionals in the industry. This article explores the benefits of utilising BIM software to streamline engineering workflows, ultimately improving project outcomes.
Rachel Addison joins Wates board as non-executive director
Chartered accountant Rachel Addison has joined the Wates Group Board as a non-executive director, becoming the only woman on the Board.
The RSH is looking for social landlords to take part in...
The regulator for social housing (RSH) has invited small social landlords and providers to take part in a Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) data pilot.
Unlimited fines for environmental polluters, confirms environment secretary
Environment secretary Thérèse Coffey has announced that the £250,000 limit for fines for environmental polluters will be unlimited after widespread public support.
Forterra staff face job losses as British brickmaker struggles
British brickmaker Forterra has announced that staff will be consulted on redundancies as it plans to cut £13m in costs.