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Morgan Sindall and Mace redevelop historic sites in London
Morgan Sindall and Mace have begun redevelopment works on multiple historic sites in London, including new modern police headquarters and law courts in Square Mile and a restoration project at Camden Methodist Church.
SterlingOSB Zero ‘Primed for Action’ across the board
Panel product manufacturer, West Fraser, has introduced a new ready-primed version of its industry-leading SterlingOSB Zero board which is ideal for use in a wide range of situations from site hoardings through to building exhibition stands and other installations where appearance is important.
Announcing Viewpoint For Projects and Microsoft 365 integration
We are pleased to announce that we are integrating Microsoft Office with Viewpoint For Projects. This will give our customers the ability to view and edit Microsoft documents (Word, Excel etc.) directly from within Viewpoint For Projects.
What are the sustainable construction trends to look out for in...
To align with the UK Government's 2050 net-zero strategy, the industry needs to adopt sustainable methods of construction to keep ahead of the curve. Sarah Kauter, managing director of Construction PR, explores the top sustainable construction trends to look out for in 2023.
UK’s broken planning system hinders decarbonisation of buildings
87% of historic building owners state that UK's planning system blocks the decarbonisation of heritage buildings, and applications to the Planning Portal fall by 1% in January. Find out how digitised planning could help solve Britain's housing crisis.
The 5 most important ways in which cloud computing technology is...
Cloud computing technology is a relatively new phenomenon in the construction industry. In recent years, cloud computing has exploded, with businesses of all sizes and across all industries shifting to Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) models.
CQIC Charter to drive quality, sustainability, and collaboration across the Scottish...
Launched under the Scottish Construction Accord, the CQIC Charter aims to transform a sector that makes a significant contribution towards Scotland’s society, economy, and environment.
Why should developers consider Modern Methods of Construction?
Is Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) just a hot trend or a Government encouraged initiative? In this article we consider the associated benefits of MMC.
Second Secured Environments award won by the Aon Centre
Aon plc's global headquarters, the Aon Centre in the Leadenhall Building in London, have achieved their second Secured Environments award.
Digital Transformation to Accelerate Construction Growth in 2023 – Part One
The construction and infrastructure sector has undergone a significant transformation recently, with the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating the pace of digitalisation in the industry.
Why the UK needs a national “war effort” mobilisation to tackle...
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has called for a national "war effort" mobilisation to tackle the energy and sustainability crisis facing the UK and move away from fossil fuels. Chairman the Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP explains that the clock is ticking.
Dame Judith Hackitt will deliver keynote speech on Building a Safer...
Building a Safer Future's second national conference has announced Dame Judith Hackitt as a keynote speaker at the event on 23 March 2023.
Get the most out of Dropbox as a Common Data Environment...
Shirin Arnold, Industry Lead, Construction at Dropbox, and PBC Today discuss how digital technologies such as Verifi3D, the recent collaboration between Dropbox and Xinaps, can help the industry create a powerful Common Data Environment.
Industry confident in face of 2023 economic turbulence in construction, survey...
Over 1,300 UK industry experts were polled in a recent survey by the Access Group’s Construction division on economic turbulence in construction in 2023.
Construction industry reacts: Bank of England raise interest rate to 4%...
The Bank of England has announced today (2 February) that interest rates have raised by 0.5 percentage points to 4%, signalling a 14-year high and peak inflation across the United Kingdom.
Optimising building management solutions for greater energy efficiencies
In recent times, we’ve witnessed increased focus on sustainability and energy efficiency as worthwhile goals for the built environment, but making buildings run more efficiently from an energy perspective stands out as one of the most pressing challenges, says Mark McGonigle of SPIE UK.
How public sector construction frameworks offer shelter from recession
Public sector construction frameworks could be vital in helping companies, especially SMEs, weather the impending economic storm.
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.
HS2 celebrates 1,126 apprenticeship starts across the project
HS2 is celebrating 1,126 confirmed apprenticeship starts, keeping on track to create 2,000 apprenticeships in addition to its 30,000 strong existing workforce.
What you need to know when choosing your 10-year structural warranty...
When you build a new property, it’s crucial you ensure it has a New Home Warranty in place so you can sell it easily and protect the buyer. But with a range of warranty providers in the market, what do you need to know when choosing your 10-year structural warranty provider?
TICA commends inclusion of secondary heat network insulation in Heat Network...
The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) sets out new standards to improve district or communal heating projects efficiency and will now cover secondary heat network insulation.
Transforming the Hightown Estate through Secured by Design
The once-notorious Hightown Estate, in Wrexham, which has been redeveloped to incorporate crime prevention principles set by Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative, has received a ringing endorsement.
Using tech to build a more sustainable sector
With organisations moving to reduce their environmental impacts in the wake of rapidly rising costs and increasing climate related events, technology holds the key to a more sustainable sector.
Why the industry needs to embrace construction innovation to meet housing...
In this article, Professor Gabriela Medero, co-founder of Kenoteq, makers of the K-Briq, explores the future of construction innovation.
Former Construction Equipment Association chief Rob Oliver awarded MBE
Rob Oliver, who retired as the Chief Executive of the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) in 2021, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s first New Year’s honours list.
Constructing the foundations of a data governance programme
In this article, Lee Biggenden, Co-Founder & COO of Nephos Technologies explores how the AEC industry can harness and analyse insight on data resources using a data governance programme.