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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.
North west high value construction framework spots worth £1.5bn won by...
Kier has been reappointed to a £1.5bn North West Construction Hub High Value Construction Framework, continuing support of public sector buildings in the North West.
Productisation and productivity: Considerations to increase business productivity in construction
If you haven’t heard about the wave of “product” and “platform” thinking in the construction industry, then you should read this article for a quick crib-sheet guide to what changes you need to be implementing in your business in preparation for a new wave of business productivity improvements in our sector.
Martin Ballard becomes head of environment at Wates Group
Martin Ballard will join the Wates Group as head of environment, where he will be responsible for delivering company targets such as zero waste and zero carbon.
Gary Oates appointed as North East divisional managing director at GMI
GMI Construction Group will strengthen its North East presence with the appointment of Gary Oates as divisional managing director.
Reducing construction’s greenhouse gas emissions with alternative fuels
Data from The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) shows that construction directly accounts for approximately 10% of the UK’s CO2 emissions. In this article, William Tebbit, CEO of Green Biofuels, explains how reducing the construction industry’s greenhouse gas emissions with alternative fuels is not a question of how but when.
2023 predictions: what lies ahead for the construction industry?
2022 has seen three prime ministers, one infamous mini-budget, the war in Ukraine, unprecedented measures taken by the Bank of England and rocketing inflation. What are the industry predictions for 2023?
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.
Repairs, voids and planned works contract worth £75m awarded to Kier...
Kier Places has been awarded a £75m repairs, voids and planned works contract by RHP Group, covering properties across four London boroughs.
Technology in construction and building control: Continuing pandemic progress
Tech could clear many of the construction industry’s current stumbling blocks, but not without considerable investment and commitment to sourcing and developing the right talent. John Miles, Business Development Director at Assent Building Control, discusses the current state of technology in construction and building control.
Digitalisation will drive construction growth in 2023, Nemetschek predicts
Nemetschek, one of the leading software providers for the construction industry, has predicted that digitalisation will be a key enabler for construction growth in 2023.
Medway leisure centre worth £23.7m to be delivered by Willmott Dixon
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Medway Council to deliver ‘Splashes’, a new leisure centre with swimming pools, gym, fitness studio and cafe.
Inflation leads to project starts decline, Glenigan December 2022 data shows
The Glenigan December 2022 Construction review shows a minor rise in planning approvals, but a 7% fall in underlying project starts.
Anna Baker joins Kier Construction as head of sustainability
Kier Construction has appointed Anna Baker as the new head of sustainability, as part of the newly formed Responsible Business team.
How can phosphate and nitrate pollution affect construction sites?
Phosphate and nitrate pollution is detrimental to development sites, holding up many million pounds worth of construction across the south of England, particularly around the Solent area, at a time when demand for housing has never been higher, Paul Deakin, Rund Partnership Limited explains.
M-AR celebrates 15th anniversary as it continues to champion offsite solutions
Specialist offsite manufacturer M-AR is celebrating 15 years of business as it continues to champion offsite solutions to the wider construction industry.
Sustainable action not fast enough, Sustainable Futures Report finds
As the conversation around sustainability in the construction sector heats up, the NBS Sustainable Futures report has discovered that 15% of construction professionals believe their organisations are likely to miss the 2050 net zero deadline. Lee Jones, head of manufacturing solutions at NBS explains.
National Highways awards 1.3bn of road surface works via Pavement Delivery...
National Highways' Pavement Delivery Framework has confirmed over £1.3bn worth of road surface maintenance works on motorways and major A-roads in England.
Is digitisation the key to opening up opportunities for women in...
Understanding the reasons for the lack of women in the construction industry, and how digitisation can solve these issues, has never been more important, explains Hollie Russell, marketing director at YardLink.
ONS October 2022 shows highest level of construction output since records...
ONS October 2022 figures show that monthly construction output increased 0.8%, the fourth consecutive monthly growth and the highest level recorded since records began in January 2010.
Demystifying digital twins and the importance of good data in construction
Anand Mecheri, CEO of Invicara, aims to alleviate the confusion around the concept of digital twins and highlight the importance of good data in construction.
Nima: The new identity of the UK BIM Alliance
Casey Rutland, vice-chair of nima, explains the change of identity and a shift in the focus of digital transformation in the built environment.
November PMI data shows slump in construction growth and business optimism
November PMI data shows a marginal rise in overall construction output, but the lowest business optimism for over two years.
How data delivers a greener, cleaner built environment
Construction data is key to achieving a greener, cleaner built environment, says Lee Jones, acting head of sustainability at Byggfakta Group and head of manufacturing solutions at NBS.
Understand the landscape between digital twins and BIM
Dean Douglas of BIM Academy examines the ins and outs of the relationship between digital twins and BIM – and explains why we need to go beyond the idea of “Building Information Modelling” to unlock the potential of both.
Bowmer + Kirkland collaborates with NBS to improve design management process
Bowmer + Kirkland and NBS have joined forces to improve the design management process, providing design managers access to NBS Chorus.