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ABC+ tackles rural Scotland
Structural warranty provider ABC+ Warranty has reported another high level of activity in the construction industry from new build to conversion works.
Information security in the construction industry
Cybersecurity isn’t something traditionally associated with the construction industry. But, as the industry moves forward, it’s no longer just a case of making sure...
Construction contract awards rise by 0.2% in November
The total value of construction contract awards in November 2020 was £4.9bn based on a three-month rolling average, according to Barbour ABI.
Achilles and Causeway to develop streamlined supplier data system
Achilles Information, the global leader and partner of choice for supply chain risk and performance management, has announced a partnership with Causeway Technologies, the largest specialist construction software provider.
Building the foundations for AI in construction
The use of big data and reliance on machine learning capability are becoming standard project control tools. Niru Sundararajah, a data scientist for Aecom’s Cost Intelligence Europe team, shares his perspective on how solid foundations for data management are crucial to successful analytical outcomes using AI in construction.
The smart city: Why the silo mindset will limit its full...
Jens Strinsjö of Axis Communications analyses the barriers to smart city innovation and why cybersecurity and sustainability will be critical to demonstrate long-term value.
Structural Timber Association: Seize the opportunity to “build back better”
Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the Structural Timber Association, discusses how structural timber systems can help the UK construction industry to “build back better” by delivering both quality and sustainability assurances.
Industry must provide documented evidence to support MMC
MMC projects employ a set of relatively new skills in UK construction. Hemsec examines the need for greater skills in estimating for MMC, and for a range of documented evidence of the benefits, to support the delivery of these new methods and the products used.
The Environment Bill and biodiversity net gain
The Environment Bill, which is currently going through parliament, will introduce a requirement for biodiversity net gain as a condition of planning permission in England. Aidan Thomson, partner at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, examines the bill’s provisions and what they could mean for developers.
The Forge: Quantifying the value of P-DfMA and digital delivery
The Centre for Digital Built Britain, as part of the Construction Innovation Hub, is supporting a ground-breaking commercial development. Thayla Zomer, a research student embedded in the project team, reports on her work assessing the benefits to industry of applying Modern Methods of Construction and a digital delivery approach to a commercial development.
Green Homes Grant Scheme: Beware unintended consequences
The new Green Homes Grant Scheme has worthy aims but, warns James Berry of the Property Care Association, when it comes to insulation and ventilation, rushing into retrofit can bring serious unintended consequences.
Blueprint to improve competence in fire and built environment sector
The Competence Steering Group (CSG) has published a blueprint to improve competence for those working on higher-risk buildings and drive culture change in the fire and built environment industries.
Asite receives ISO 27001 security certification
Asite has received the ISO 27001 security certification across all its products, services, offices, and operations globally.
Pay Less Notice served for construction contracts: Now what?
Jonathan Nugent, managing director at Arbicon, explains Pay Less Notices and what to do when you receive one.
Bentley Systems launches OpenGround Cloud to boost geotechnical data
Bentley Systems has announced the availability of OpenGround Cloud, a new cloud service that enables geotechnical professionals to access reliable geotechnical data.
The power of 3D laser scanning: Best practices for survey control
You know you can’t do a project well without survey control. But what’s less clear for AEC professionals is how and why to link it with 3D laser scan data.
CIC launches updated design quality evaluation tool
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has launched an updated version of its design quality evaluation tool, the Design Quality Indicator for Health 2 (DQIfH2).
Crossrail delayed again as costs reach £19bn
Crossrail has revealed the scheme will not be ready until 2022 at the earliest, as total costs reach £19bn.
Issues in the construction sector post-Covid and how to tackle them
David Kelly, general manager for EMEA at Deputy, takes a deeper look into the challenges faced by the construction sector following the coronavirus outbreak, and the possible solutions to deal with them.
Organisers of Birmingham 2022 abandon plans for £500m athletes’ village
The organisers of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have ditched plans to build a £500m athletes’ village and will instead split the competitors across three separate sites.
Could co-location developments be the answer to the housing crisis?
Co-location developments are an emerging trend. Could this be an answer to helping solve the housing crisis, with high demand for both industrial and residential developments? Why not integrate the two uses? Peter Watkins, director of HDR|Bradbrook explores.
Arup wins design contract for Toddbrook Reservoir
The Canal & River Trust charity has appointed Arup to design the permanent repair of Toddbrook Reservoir, following damage sustained to the dam’s spillway in August 2019.
Cladding remediation fund falls short of towering safety problem
Following calls for the UK government to end the “cladding nightmare” for residents of tall buildings, Fieldfisher construction partner Helen Andrews looks at how far the funding allocated to tackle the issue is likely to stretch.
Report calls for ‘joined-up’ planning system to support economy
A report from BW, Copper and WBD calls for changes to a disconnected planning system which has held up infrastructure delivery, imposing risk on projects and investments.
Drone technology’s role in Highways England’s roadmap to digital revolution
Highways England’s 15-year roadmap for connected and autonomous plant aims to support a digital revolution in construction. Ian Tansey of ProDroneWorx takes a look at the plan and the role of drone technology.
SVK Fibre Cement Facades
Wienerberger’s SVK Fibre Cement Façade solution achieves the perfect balance of high performance and high design, offering durability and safety without sacrificing visual appeal.