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Balfour Beatty completes its 100th SCAPE Civil Engineering project
Balfour Beatty marks the completion of its 100th SCAPE Civil Engineering project by planting 100 trees with Cheshire West and Chester Council.
How technology collaboration is driving net zero carbon success
The technology is already in place to meet net zero targets - collaboration, interoperability and a change of mindset to value the entire building lifecycle will be key to achieving them, says Mark Coates, international director of public policy and advocacy at Bentley Systems.
Modern methods of construction: Challenges and opportunities
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) offer huge opportunities to deliver better buildings but realising them will require fundamental changes. Alison Nicholl, head of Constructing Excellence at BRE, discusses the need for lasting transformation.
Innovation can turn the tide for UK housebuilding
Joseph Daniels, CEO and founder of Etopia Group, and an independent net-zero adviser to the government, argues that modern methods of construction can not only address some of the most acute problems affecting UK housebuilding, but also looming energy and economic issues.
I-Construct and BRE launch new SME business scheme
New business scheme launched by I-Construct and the Building Research Establishment (BRE) to help 20 small and medium-sized businesses.
ACE Benchmarking Study reveals pandemic damage
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has published its Benchmarking study for 2021 revealing the damage caused by the pandemic.
Midlands at forefront of Hydrogen innovation with HyDEX scheme
A new programme called HyDEX has been launched in the Midlands with hopes of fostering a new hydrogen economy in the Midlands.
Construction underway on phase two of Airview Park
Construction has officially started on phase two of Airview Park, after planning permission was granted by Newcastle City Council for a new multi-million-pound office development.
Meeting housing demand report calls for gov to act on housing...
The Lords Built Environment Committee has published its Meeting housing demand report and calls on the Government to act on planning, SMEs and housing for the elderly to address the housing crisis.
SPA selected as finalist for the GO Awards Scotland
Procurement framework provider SPA (Scottish Procurement Alliance) has been named as a finalist in the Social Value category of the GO Awards Scotland 2021/22.
Construction recruitment overhaul needed to combat skills shortages
The building engineering sector cannot replicate the past in its effort to solve the skills shortages – it is time for meaningful change in construction recruitment, say several leading industry figures.
Why MMC can help ease pressure on the UK construction industry
John Carter, commercial director for commercial real estate, Aldermore, explores how modern methods of construction (MMC) can help ease the current pressures felt by the UK construction industry.
2022 will see more construction firms turning to digital tools
Richard Warley, CEO of BigChange, shares his thoughts on why more construction firms, particularly SMEs, will turn to digital tools to grow stronger in 2022.
CICV Forum members reveal construction ‘wish-list’ going into 2022
In 2021, the Scottish construction industry moved from crisis to recovery and rebuilding. The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum look at their 2022 construction wish-list with a positive frame of mind.
Number of migrant construction workers falls whilst demand rises
The Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) annual migration report has revealed that the construction migrant workforce continues to fall and at a worryingly rapid speed, meanwhile demand, costs, and wages surge.
Multiplex releases social equity strategy to tackle construction inequality
Global construction contractor Multiplex has launched a 10-year social equity strategy, to help to address inequality and injustice in the construction industry.
Dark clouds for SME developers
SME developers play a crucial role in UK housing delivery. They are more nimble than their larger counterparts, often more innovative, and able to transform smaller sites that get overlooked.
Wates Construction begins work on Leeds affordable housing scheme
Wates Construction has started work on a new £40m Leeds affordable housing scheme in Middleton.
Information visualisation to unlock the path to digital transformation
4D visualisation can boost project certainty for infrastructure firms post-pandemic, says James Dean, CEO of Sensat.
Morgan Sindall to deliver Hertfordshire Uni engineering building
Morgan Sindall has been appointed as preferred bidder to deliver the University of Hertfordshire’s new School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science (SPECS) building.
Amey launches programme to improve supply chain relationships
Infrastructure and engineering provider Amey has embarked on an engagement exercise to explore how it can work better with its supply chain partners.
Only 19% of large consultancy clients consider net zero designs
Latest figures from the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) reveal that only 19% of large consultancy and 24% of SME clients ask for net zero designs.
Pagabo launches bid race for £1.1bn demolition framework
The tender documents are now live for Pagabo’s £1.1bn Demolition and Land Preparation Framework, which is set to go live in February 2022.
CLC confirms line-up for COP26 built environment event
The Construction Leadership Council Council (CLC) has announced the line-up for its event at the COP26 climate conference next month.
Modular and beautiful design: The architect’s view
Modular construction and MMC are not only helping to achieve sustainable, efficient and attractive design in housing; they are leading the way, writes Jo Cowen, CEO of Jo Cowen Architects.
LHC and Southwark Council expand Architect Design Services Framework
Procurement specialist LHC’s London and South East team have launched the updated and expanded Architect Design Service Framework, ADS1.1, in partnership with Southwark Council.