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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.
How decarbonisation will help higher education institutions realise their ambitious net...
Tim Whitley, director of decarbonisation and sustainability at Arup, discusses a new report setting out a pathway to decarbonisation for the UK’s higher education institutions.
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.
Morgan Sindall Property Services opens doors to Apprenticeship Academy
Morgan Sindall Property Services (MSPS) has launched their Apprenticeship Academy, aimed at bringing young people into the property maintenance and construction industry.
Why estimating software is the key to boosting construction profit margins
Digital transformation and estimating software can tackle the challenges that lead to construction’s notoriously thin profit margins.
Only 14% of building control professionals feel confident about their understanding...
Unclear information around Approved Document B (ADB) has led to less than a fifth of building control professionals feeling confident in their understanding of fire safety specifications.
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.
Vectorworks receives IFC4 Import Certification from buildingSMART
buildingSMART International has recognised Vectorworks Software's consistent and efficient data exchange and communication, awarding the provider IFC4 import certification.
New sustainable architecture at the Detmold Open-Air Museum
Detmold Open-Air Museum, a hub of cultural and architectural heritage, is set to undergo a transformation with the construction of a new entrance and exhibition building.
National Home Decarbonisation Group celebrates inaugural meeting
Over 50 Tier 1 contractors, energy providers and specialists were in attendance at the National Home Decarbonisation Group's inaugural meeting.
SBTi validation secured for Sir Robert McAlpine’s net zero 2045 target
The Science Based Targets initiative(SBTi) has endorsed Sir Robert McAlpine's net zero targets, after a rigourous assessment.
Winvic wins contract for £1bn West Midlands Interchange project
Winvic Construction will deliver the first phase of the West Midlands Interchange project, near Wolverhampton.
Retrofit skills gap needs recruitment to triple to meet 2050 targets
Reed Group has launched Reed Environment to answer the retrofit skills gap, aiming to be the largest network of green training providers in the UK.
Viewpoint and Sypro Contract Manager collaborate to promote compliance on construction...
Viewpoint has announced its collaboration with Sypro Contract Manager to offer an industry-leading solution for managing your construction contracts.
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.
Gordon Stirling joins Tilbury Douglas as new health sector director
Tilbury Douglas has made a new addition to their health sector team with the appointment of Gordon Stirling as national health director.
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.
UK’s first HVDC cable factory secures planning permission
Pick Everard and XLCC have secured planning permission from North Ayrshire Council Planning Committee, with construction on the UK's first HVDC cable factory to begin construction in early 2024.
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.
Tilbury Douglas to lead Garden Mills Refurbishment Project for Bradford College
Tilbury Douglas will lead the Garden Mills Refurbishment Project on behalf of Bradford College. The contractor has promised to deliver a cutting-edge higher education facility.
Frame by frame: The drive to implement steel reuse in construction
As the UK government looks to the use of steel reuse in the construction industry, Graeme Milligan, national director at Pick Everard, and Mark Allan, principal risk engineer at HDI Global, explore the legislative changes required.
The top benefits of BIM for contractors
BIM for contractors can help contractors improve project management, collaborate with stakeholders, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
Streamlining engineering workflows with BIM software
BIM software has revolutionised engineering workflows by streamlining processes and enhancing collaboration among professionals in the industry. This article explores the benefits of utilising BIM software to streamline engineering workflows, ultimately improving project outcomes.
Offsite Alliance: Enabling construction through knowledge sharing
The Offsite Alliance enables offsite construction through knowledge sharing, collaborative delivery, signposting to our members, and advocating for change.
Illingworth project gets sustainability nod in Parliament
The £1m Illingworth project was funded in part through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund's first wave and has seen annual savings of up to £169 for occupiers.