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More big names announce construction site closures
Following the UK lockdown announcement, more companies have closed their construction sites in the hope to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
London’s ExCel to become ‘field hospital’ for coronavirus patients
The ExCel London will be converted into a hospital to care for coronavirus patients, the secretary of state for health and social care, Matt Hancock has announced.
More construction sites close down
ISG, Bovis Homes and Barratt Developments are amongst the latest contractors to close down their construction sites to help ensure people are protected against Covid-19.
Galliard takes major decision to shut down all London construction sites
London developer Galliard Homes has announced that it will close all of its construction sites across London with immediate effect – with the exception of important safety works.
Builders merchants close their doors amid COVID-19 crisis
Builders merchants Travis Perkins, Jewson and Buildbase are shutting their stores for at least 24 hours in a bid to help ease the COVID-19 crisis.
Construction sites remain open despite Coronavirus lockdown
Boris Johnson has ordered people to stay at home and banned gatherings of more than two people, while construction sites remain open despite social distancing measures.
Survey: 93% of engineering firms concerned about coronavirus impact
93% of engineering services businesses say they are ‘concerned or very concerned’ about the impact of coronavirus on their business over the next six months.
UKGBC publishes guidance on acoustics standards
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published guidance to help local authorities go above and beyond building regulations, in specifying higher acoustic standards in new build homes.
Tackling the housing and biodiversity net gain crisis
Housing developers have been handed the opportunity to play a fundamental role in improving the UK’s environment while addressing the country’s crippling housing shortage.
Fire safety: Building a safer future under pressure
Ian King, chief operating officer at Zeroignition, takes a look at how fire safety in the construction industry is being propelled to the top of the agenda.
Digital twin creates blueprint for future smart buildings
Bentley Systems and Schneider Electric have rolled out a digital twin of Microsoft’s new regional headquarters at Frasers Tower in Singapore.
Higgins & A2Dominion to deliver mixed-use development in Hanwell
Higgins seals joint venture partnership with A2Dominion to deliver new mixed-use development in Hanwell, West London.
Actis invites roofers to enjoy free CPD training at RCI show
The free CPD training sessions for roofers being offered by Actis are available for up-to-date compliance with a focus on products.
Inquiry launched to assess progress of cladding remediation
The HCLG committee has launched an inquiry to review the government’s progress in removing potentially dangerous cladding from high-risk buildings, and the adequacy of funding by Government.
Water industry plans to reach net-zero carbon by 2030
Plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in the water industry over the next decade took a significant step forward, two international consultancies – Ricardo and Mott MacDonald – will set out how it can be achieved.
Kier tops out at UK’s first passivhaus care home
The main structure of the St Loyes extra care home scheme is now complete for the £9.8m development that will be the first passivhaus standard care home in the country.
How to prevent heat loss in your home
Build Aviator explores the best way that you can insulate your home and prevent heat loss.
Virgin Media names winners of £500m civil engineering works
Virgin Media has awarded new five-year regional build contracts, worth up to £500m per year, to six national partners.
BRE reveals winners of BREEAM Awards 2020
The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has revealed the winners of its BREEAM Awards 2020, which recognises projects and organisations that provide performance, replicability and innovation.
2020: The year of offsite construction?
This ebook looks at the state of play for offsite construction and where it might be heading in 2020 and beyond.
Costain wins UK’s first carbon capture and storage project
Costain has been selected by Pale Blue Dot Energy deliver what could be the UK’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) project.
George Restall takes finance director role at Interserve Construction
Interserve has appointed George Restall as the new finance director of its UK construction business, taking effect from 3 April.
Welsh government pumps £45m into modular housing industry
The Welsh government is encouraging the use of modern methods of construction (MMC) in its new strategy to help build better quality homes faster.
Cemex launches UK’s first low carbon concrete range
Cemex has launched the UK’s first ready-mixed concrete that is a CarbonNeutral® product, part of the Vertua® low carbon concrete range, which includes the option to offset residual CO2 and provide a CarbonNeutral product.
Leeds council backs £21.5m Corn Exchange transformation
Senior councillors at Leeds City Council have approved plans for the £21.5m transformation of the Corn Exchange and surrounding areas.
Modular construction reduces UK development’s carbon footprint
Louise Hinley, senior planner at Lambert Smith Hampton, provides an insight on how the modular housing trend is bringing sustainable benefits to the sector.