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£5.1bn Cladding Safety Scheme launched to protect UK residents
The government is seeking to address the building safety crisis in England through the new Cladding Safety Scheme.
Responding to climate change using the Met Office Climate Data Portal
The Met Office data portal has been launched to firmly place its essential climate data into the hands of those that need it.
Railways: The backbone of sustainable mobility
We should be strengthening railway services, not dissembling them, says David Edwards of Placemake on ticket office closures.
Government reveals new plans to fast-track major infrastructure projects
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that several major infrastructure projects will be fast-tracked as part of new plans.
UK National Metric Library: Accelerating change through a performance-led approach
Proposals for a UK National Metric Library could provide a structured repository of quantitative and qualitative performance metrics for the built environment, supporting the UK’s net zero ambitions. Paul Dodd of the Scottish Futures Trust explains how it would work.
HS2 programme deemed ‘unachievable’ in new IPA report
A report by the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA), responsible for overseeing major government projects, has deemed the HS2 programme to be unachievable.
SCS JV partners with ALICE Technologies to speed up HS2 tunnel...
SCS JV will use ALICE Technologies' generative AI model to improve the construction process for HS2 tunnels, saving time and money.
Leicester city-wide improvement programme enlists Pick Everard
Working with the local council's Estates and Building Services, Pick Everard have committed to an initial two-year term in the Leicester city-wide improvement programme.
Driving out diesel use on construction sites
The Construction Leadership Council’s CO2nstruct Zero programme has launched the Zero Diesel Sites Route Map, which sets out a plan to eliminate diesel use on 78% of UK construction sites by 2035.
[VIDEO]: HS2 sets record with UK’s heaviest single-span bridge drive
HS2 recently completed its heaviest bridge drive by installing an intersection bridge structure beneath the West Coast Main Line near Lichfield.
Why “beauty” and “gentle density” will throw NPPF reforms into disorder
PPF reforms emphasise “beauty” and “gentle density” in development – but these vague and unquantifiable terms will only cause more uncertainty in a system already under strain, argues Grant Leggett of Boyer.
Specialist and Supported Housing Design Guide launched
The new Specialist and Supported Housing Design Guide is tailored to the requirements of those with assisted living needs.
HS2’s London Logistics Hub celebrates moving 1M tonnes of material
HS2 has announced that its London Logistics Hub at the Willesden Euro Terminal has moved 1m tonnes of excavated material and avoided 110,000 lorry journeys.
How will construction robotics change the industry?
In this article, we explore how construction robotics will transform the industry by examining its various applications, such as 3D printing solutions, autonomous machinery, and advanced earthmoving capabilities, along with discussing opportunities for automation.
Atkins and IATA develop new digital tools to aid in airport...
Atkins and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have developed a set of digital tools designed to reduce the amount of carbon emissions in airport terminal construction.
Decarbonising the health sector with modular construction
As the climate crisis intensifies, the need for sustainable healthcare facilities to support growing demand is becoming more vital than ever. Dan Allison, divisional director of Premier Modular, explores the benefits and opportunities offered by modular construction can aid in decarbonising the health sector.
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.
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.
HS2 search for Automated People Mover contractor
HS2 Ltd has begun looking for a contractor to deliver a new transportation system and 25-year transport operation and asset maintenance contract, for the project’s Automated People Mover.
Construction worker dies after incident at AWE Aldermaston
The individual was airlifted to hospital after a 'serious construction incident' at AWE Aldermaston on the 6th July, but sadly later passed away.
Decision to halt HS2 Euston strongly criticised by parliament
Despite devoting over eight years to the planning of HS2 Euston, the Department for Transport (DfT) is uncertain about its objectives, according to a parliamentary committee.
Empty buildings have ‘significant potential’ as genuinely affordable housing, say MPs
Two all-party groups of MPs have called on the government to act on creating genuinely affordable housing, as 14% of retail unit space and 7% of office space sit vacant.
EV charging Oasis gets the green light in Manchester
A former petrol station on Oldham road will be rehabilitated into an EV charging Oasis and community hub after gaining approval from Manchester City Council.
Navigating the challenges of a potential UK housing crisis: building a...
As turbulent economic conditions push interest rates up, BW Build Warranty explores how to traverse a potential UK housing crisis.
Bam and Network Rail announce completion of £80M Dawlish Sea Wall
BAM, Network Rail and the local council in Dawlish, Devon, have celebrated the completion of the £80m Dawlish Sea Wall project, protecting the area’s rail for future generations.
How social value can help win new work with the public...
Guy Battle, CEO of Social Value Portal explains how installing social value can be key to winning bids in public sector developments.