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Construction disputes: How to avoid them and what to do
Gary Kitt, UK head of contract solutions, explores the leading causes of construction disputes and discusses what you can do if problems start to arise.
Rail minister welcomes Midlands Connect’s £2bn proposal
Andrew Jones has welcomed the submission of Midlands Connect’s £2bn proposals to radically transform connections between the East and West Midlands.
Encouraging women into manufacturing and engineering sectors
Women across the region are being encouraged to find out more about career opportunities in the manufacturing and engineering sectors at an event this month.
Impact of big data on construction equipment
Big data is already being used by the construction industry. Focusing on the build phase of a project, weather, traffic and construction equipment can be analysed to determine optimal phasing of construction activities.
Risky definitions when working at height
David Pojur, health and safety barrister at St John’s Buildings Chambers, comments on the risky definitions of roles when working at height, and the potential implications when corners are cut.
Architects revealed for Wall of Answered Prayer
Snug Architects have won the international design competition for The Wall of Answered Prayer, a global competition with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
Committee report urges rethink of High Speed 2
The Economic Affairs Committee has released a report urging to HS2 Ltd to merge the northern section of High Speed 2 with the Northern Powerhouse Rail.
How can Britain’s built environment tackle social exclusion?
Niall Trafford, CEO of BRE and colleagues welcomed more than a dozen senior policy-shapers, key building experts, academics, and commentators to the third in its round table discussion, focusing on poor housing and homelessness.
Regeneration and infrastructure must be a priority in 2019
With the lack of homes available across the UK proving more problematic than ever, unlocking new residential development opportunities is vital.
TCP Ltd release portable zero-emission power pack
Taylor Construction Plant (TCP Ltd) are releasing the LGP 2500 – The portable zero-emission power pack with an output of 5kW to provide a clean air alternative to a traditional diesel generator.
Mace begins redevelopment of the Marshall Building
The redevelopment of the Marshall Building will be worked on over the next two and a half years to deliver a new landmark academic facility for the university.
First modular home in Birmingham gets the go-ahead
Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust (BMHT), Birmingham City Council’s housebuilding arm, has received planning permission to install its first modular home.
High-Speed Rail Institute plans backed by Yorkshire investment committee
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority Investment Committee has backed plans to develop a new £39 million High Speed Rail Institute in Leeds.
UK projects win big at Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards
The Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards celebrated extraordinary work in the design, construction and operations of infrastructure around the world. BIM Today highlights two UK projects that took home the top prizes.
Fulfilling our digital construction duty
Neil Thompson, director of digital construction at SNC-Lavalin, discusses Atkins acquiring the British Standards Institute's Kitemark for BIM Level 2.
BIM event calls for openness in digital construction
The sixth Building Information Modelling event saw industry experts urge a more open approach and greater standardisation in the digital construction sector
Construction skills shortages? Or skills opportunities?!
Daniel Leech member of the Buildoffsite Governing Forum and Group Director, Technical Design Services Group, discusses the opportunities for the construction industry, despite the on-going skills shortage
UK infrastructure projects shortlisted for Bentley Systems’ awards
Bentley Systems has announced four infrastructure projects in the UK as finalists in its Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards program
X1 South Bank scheme gets the go-ahead
The next stage in the South Bank regeneration scheme has been given the green light, with Leeds City Council unanimously granting planning permission for X1 South Bank, a £210m mixed-use development by developer X1 and property consultancy Knight Knox
First health and safety apprenticeship launched
The country’s first Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) apprenticeship has been launched by construction contractors
The construction industry 18 months on from the Farmer Review
Kim Vernau, CEO at BLP Insurance, highlights the key points raised at an interactive discussion organised for industry peers at which guest speaker Mark Farmer examined the progress the industry has made since the publication of Modernise or Die
Property sales levy could raise £62bn for housing & infrastructure
A levy on the sale of property, mirrored on a scheme currently in place in New York, US, could raise as much as £62bn in long-term bonds in England
Lendlease named preferred bidder for £4bn London Euston redevelopment
Lendlease has been selected as the preferred bidder for the £4bn redevelopment of London Euston station
London’s Growth Programme
Hiro Aso and Ian Mulcahey from global architecture and design practice Gensler share their thoughts on London’s unprecedented
MHA MacIntyre Hudson outlines construction industry wish list
Brendan Sharkey, head of construction and real estate at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, outlines his Autumn Budget wish list for the construction industry
London’s Growth Programme
Hiro Aso and Ian Malcahey from leading global architecture and design practice Gensler, share their thoughts on London’s unprecedented growth