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Skills for Greener Places: The future of landscape
The Landscape Institute’s Skills for Greener Places report reviews the UK’s landscape sector workforce for the first time.
HS2: Why the UK Needs to rethink infrastructure delivery policy
Delays to HS2 damage the UK’s reputation for delivering major projects at a time when we need a robust, long-term policy to infrastructure policy, argues Stephen Marcos Jones, chief executive of the Association for Consultancy & Engineering and the Environment Industries Commission.
Siemens announce plans to decarbonise Trafford Park
Siemens has proposed a new roadmap for decarbonising Trafford Park, one of Europe’s largest industrial estates. The proposed road map for Trafford Park will support Trafford Council’s aims for the Greater Manchester borough to achieve net zero by 2038.
How a systems thinking approach boosts infrastructure’s climate resilience
Andy Sloan, MD and senior VP of COWI UK, explores how a systems thinking approach provides comprehensive and essential climate resilience in community infrastructure.
February construction output bounces back by 2.4%
February construction output has rebounded by 2.4%, following a 1.7% fall in January 2023, making February the highest monthly value in level terms since records began in January 2010.
Can digital twins help decarbonise the built environment?
Using digital twins offers numerous benefits, such as improving quality, a better understanding of costs, faster project completion, and revenue growth opportunities but can digital twins help us decarbonise the built environment projects and assets? If the answer is yes, how can we make it happen?
Modular Advantage Magazine March-April 2023
In this issue of its bi-monthly Modular Advantage magazine, the Modular Building Institute (MBI) returns to Las Vegas, with exclusive 2023 World of Modular interviews from John Buongiorno & Jim Gabriel, Linc Moss, and more!
Construction activity rises in February at fastest rate since May 2022
The latest construction PMI figures show construction activity rising, with commercial work offsetting a drop in housing activity.
December 2022 HPIs show house prices fell -0.4%
The latest ONS HPIs for December 2022 show that on a non-seasonally adjusted basis, the average UK house price decreased by 0.4% between November and December 2022.
December construction output remains flat as industry holds off recession
The latest December construction output has shown that growth remained flat in December 2022 due to an increase in new work offset by a decrease in repair and maintenance.
January construction PMIs reveal fastest fall in output since May 2020
January construction PMIs revealed the fastest fall in output since May 2020 due to a sharp decline in housebuilding reflected by weaker client demand, unfavourable market conditions and greater caution among clients.
How to tackle payment problems in construction
Jonathan Nugent, managing director of Arbicon, the leading firm of construction claims consultants, highlights the source of payment problems in construction in this current tough economy and how to tackle them.
Mace to deliver second phase of Manchester Airport Terminal 2 transformation
The second phase of the Terminal Transformation project at Manchester Airport will be delivered by Mace, expanding the capacity of Terminal 2.
Introducing mandatory whole-life carbon assessments for construction projects
Mark Robinson, group chief executive at leading public sector procurement authority SCAPE, looks at introducing mandatory whole-life carbon assessments for construction projects and explains why the looming recession cannot come at a cost to net zero.
Modular: Increasing sustainability throughout the construction value chain
Richard Hipkiss, development director of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), explains why it is imperative to think of the ‘end’ right at the beginning of the design stage to enhance sustainability of the construction value chain.
Digitalisation will drive construction growth in 2023, Nemetschek predicts
Nemetschek, one of the leading software providers for the construction industry, has predicted that digitalisation will be a key enabler for construction growth in 2023.
Inflation leads to project starts decline, Glenigan December 2022 data shows
The Glenigan December 2022 Construction review shows a minor rise in planning approvals, but a 7% fall in underlying project starts.
November PMI data shows slump in construction growth and business optimism
November PMI data shows a marginal rise in overall construction output, but the lowest business optimism for over two years.
Growth Plan: Investment Zones and meeting housing need
Following the government’s “fiscal event”, Matthew Spry of Lichfields examines the key policy announcements on Investment Zones and meeting the housing need.
October construction PMIs see output grow but expectations fall
The October construction PMIs signal momentum in the UK, as total industry activity rises at the fastest pace since May despite economic uncertainty.
Glenigan construction forecast shows weak construction output as UK economy haemorrhages
The latest Glenigan construction forecast has indicated poor market conditions are stifling construction activity, predicting a return to growth by 2024.
Bricsys announces Digital Summit to showcase launch of BricsCAD® Version 23
Bricsys, a global provider of CAD and construction CDE software, will hold its annual Digital Summit to showcase the launch of the new BricsCAD® Version 23 and the updated Bricsys® 24/7.
Preconstruction: Taking control in difficult times
Why preconstruction can become a competitive advantage for UK firms during testing times, says Tom Noctor, manager, international strategic product consultants, Procore.
Tool theft epidemic in UK expected to worsen as cost-of-living-crisis continues
Over half of tradespeople expect the tool theft epidemic to worsen as the cost-of-living crisis continues, with 4 in 5 experiencing tool theft this year.
Glenigan October 2022 Construction review finds improvements on horizon
An uptick in planning approvals and main contract awards as documented in the Glenigan October 2022 Construction review suggest recovery is on the horizon.
Construction output bounces back in September despite low business predictions
UK construction output showed an unexpected improvement in September, following two months of falling output. However, outlook has dimmed as survey reveals weakest trend for new orders since recovery began in 2020.