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New study predicts huge growth in permanent modular construction
Most design and construction professionals using permanent modular construction experience improved productivity and project quality, according to new research.
Against brick walls: Metal-faced composite panels for construction
Modern Methods of Construction are a new broom sweeping through the UK building sector, with traditional brick walls starting to get brushed aside, according to a growing number of industry players.
The European Green Deal: What impact on the built environment?
The European Green Deal is a major new commitment from the EU to tackle urgent environment-related challenges on the way to a climate-neutral economy by 2050. Eugenio Quintieri of the European Builders Confederation looks at the implications for the built environment.
Assessing the planning system landscape in 2020
Victoria Hills, chief executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute, looks at the key planning system issues that need to be addressed in 2020.
Wates to construct £73m Sandwell Aquatics Centre
Wates Construction has been named as the principal contractor for the new £73m Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick.
Increasing daylight levels through insulation
Matthew Evans of Kingspan Insulation looks at the benefits of natural light in buildings and of adopting a holistic approach to daylighting design.
Demolition begins on Gascoigne Estate in Barking
Demolition is now underway on the west side of the Gascoigne Estate, making way for the delivery of more than 200 new homes in Barking over the next two years.
Graham tops out on construction of Oundle School project
Graham recently held a topping out ceremony to celebrate the progress in the construction of the new £24m sports centre at Oundle School, Northamptonshire
Joint venture to boost construction skills for young people
Morgan Sindall has joined forces with the Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry (CFCI) and local charity R70L to ‘adopt’ Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology (CAST) to boost construction skills in Cambridge.
Willmott Dixon wins £19m academy school contract in Yardley Wood
Willmott Dixon has been appointed to deliver the £19m new three-storey academy school, Christ Church in Yardley Wood, Birmingham.
The challenge of managing public sector standards at scale
The complexity of keeping standards consistent when you’re responsible for any public service is difficult but managing public sector standards at scale is an enormous challenge.
Engineering firm Jacobs to hire 2,400 employees across the UK
Jacobs Engineering Group has announced plans to hire around 2,400 extra employees in the UK over the next few years, mainly through its new London Office at the Cottons Centre.
Buildoffsite teams up with Construction Innovation Hub
Buildoffsite has joined forces with the Construction Innovation Hub to help deliver its mission to transform UK construction and change the way buildings are designed and manufactured.
FPA calls for complete ban of combustible materials on buildings
The fire that engulfed the Cube in Bolton provides a stark reminder that the issues facing UK fire safety are the result of several problems, not just Grenfell-style ACM cladding, says the Fire Protection Association.
DfE awards Interserve with second contract in Manchester
Interserve has been selected by the Department for Education (DfE) to design and build Halcyon Way, a special education needs school for children in Oldham, Greater Manchester
The momentum of the modular movement
Gaynor Tennant, CBDO of Modularize, says the offsite industry must make it clear to government that it is open for business.
McAvoy wins £5.5m contract for new technology centre
The McAvoy Group has been awarded a £5.5m contract for the offsite construction of a new three-storey Art, Design and Technology Centre at The Deepings School.
Better neighbourhood planning needed ahead of General Election
The RTPI has stated the importance of planning in a fast-paced, changing world in areas such as climate change, communities and nations.
Social value in architecture and construction
Fiona Clark, practice director at David Miller Architects, discusses the firm’s own efforts to make social value business as usual.
Government reveals winners of £30bn construction framework
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has named 128 suppliers on a major new procurement agreement which will help shape public sector construction.
Building a better future for construction
The Construction Innovation Hub, which launched last November, is a government-backed programme to bring wholesale, long-lasting change to the sector. Programme director Keith Waller sets out the challenge – and how it is being met.
Making the case for quality in construction
The CIOB's new chief executive, Caroline Gumble, discusses the work of their Construction Quality Commission in pushing the issue to the top of the agenda.
Partnership to encourage careers in infrastructure
Class of Your Own has announced a new partnership with Bentley Systems to provide students with hands-on knowledge for careers in infrastructure.
Fortem launches Northern 4Life Academy in Rotherham
Fortem has launched its new training academy, the Northern 4Life Academy, following the success of their Midlands Academy in Aston.
Fire and life safety-compliant facades
Alex Manning, associate director for fire and life safety at international consultancy AESG, discusses an event hosted by the firm looking at new guidance in the updated Approved Document B on the safe design of high-rise building facades.
Boroughmuir restoration to boost local economy, report reveals
The Boroughmuir restoration will include the redevelopment of one of Edinburgh’s most iconic school buildings and will bring over £45m of economic benefits to the local area.