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Greener, Better, Faster: Pre-fab Modular´s Role in Removing barriers
Build Warranty explores the role prefabricated modular housing has in delivering greener, better, faster homes as part of the UK government's ambitious target of building 300,000 new homes annually by 2025.
Digitising health and safety risk management
Certain parts of the construction industry have made great progress in health and safety risk management and control. But the challenge remains that early risk identification and mitigation are still dependent on the expertise and experience of those around the screen.
Building a Low Carbon Pathfinder school
BIM and MMC have been crucial in the construction of a pioneering Low Carbon Pathfinder school in Surrey.
Could 3D printing solve the UK housing shortage?
With 3D printing on the rise, could it be a possible solution to help the housing crisis in the UK? Build Warranty explores.
3 reasons European contractors should be adopting modular construction practices
Modular construction adds efficiencies, is eco-friendly and may attract younger generations to construction industry careers, says Benedict Wallbank, BIM strategy and partnerships manager, Trimble Viewpoint.
How can we redefine modular construction for a new era?
Viewpoint, a leader in construction project management solutions, explores what makes this new age of offsite construction bigger and better? What can this generation of modular buildings deliver that prefabrication failed to do? And how will technology help modular become a serious player in all property construction?
How can smart tech deliver better, safer, greener homes?
Smart technology is critical to helping social housing providers offer better, safer, greener homes for residents, says Civica’s Michelle Tyler.
What is preventative maintenance and how do you get the best...
In this article, Elecosoft explains preventive maintenance, and how planned preventative maintenance improves performance while controlling asset management costs.
Major construction projects offered first-of-its-kind cyber security advice from government
Firms working on joint venture construction projects, such as HS2, have been offered first-of-its-kind cyber security advice from a collaboration of government and industry experts.
Modular timber demonstrator unit shows retrofitting potential for sustainable offices
A new modular timber demonstrator unit prototype shows how timber kit-of-parts approach to retrofitting could be the key to future sustainable offices.
Designing in efficiencies: How offsite can assist with streamlining the construction...
MMC is creating a new set of design expectations and pushing boundaries with the use of new technologies and systems. As increased pressures from a global skills shortage continue, Martin Harvey, at McAvoy, discusses how offsite can help.
Construction Talk Podcast: How construction is pulling together to tackle the...
In this episode of the Construction Talk Podcast, Peter Haddock talks with Alasdair Reisner, CEO of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association, to talk about the future of the construction industry, digitalisation, and attracting new talent.
Is design and build ready for BIM?
This widespread adoption of the BIM process and its associated technologies within the top tier of UK construction companies has created a digital Transformation revolution within the industry in recent years - it is now making waves within the design and build sector. Alex Turner, group BIM manager at Oktra, takes a look.
Skanska reaches construction milestone at The Earnshaw Building
Skanska announced that the company has reached a construction milestone at The Earnshaw Building project earlier this month.
Enterprise Readiness Programme: Developing new ideas to help build better
Innovation will be crucial if the construction industry is to address the challenges it faces and the demands of the future. The Enterprise Readiness Programme has been launched by I-Construct to help small and medium-sized business bring new ideas to the sector.
Graham named as a supplier on new collaborative construction framework
Graham has been awarded a place on the new Construction Works and Associated Services 2 (CWAS2) / ProCure 23 (P23) collaborative construction framework.
How the construction industry can embrace the post-pandemic mindset
Two years ago, the UK entered the first national lockdown and businesses were forced to rethink how they operated. Nick Nieder, director of product management at Deltek, explains how the construction industry can embrace the post-pandemic mindset.
Bam Nuttall announces new 5G construction project
Bam Nuttall has announced that the company is using new 5G network innovation technology on their SSEN Transmission Shetland project to help meet Shetland’s future energy needs.
NCSC release cyber security advice to construction businesses to protect from...
Construction businesses are now being offered cyber security advice from the National Cyber Security Centre, on how to protect their businesses from online threats.
Volumetric manufactured buildings at the forefront of offsite approaches
Volumetric modular methods have a remarkable impact on reducing costs while increasing quality and safety measures in the construction arena.
United Colleges Group announces ‘world-class’ education facility
The United Colleges Group has acquired the site of the Olympic Office Centre in Wembley, which will be used to develop a new, innovative state-of-the-art education facility.
Reducing the reliance on carbon offsetting in construction
Don McLean, CEO of IES, explores how technology and local energy systems can be utilised to decarbonise without relying on carbon offsetting in construction.
Tilbury Douglas launches new net zero carbon sustainability strategy
Tilbury Douglas has launched its new sustainability strategy, ‘People, Planet and Performance’, which aims to provide a comprehensive approach to carbon reduction, sustainability, and social value outcomes.
[VIDEO] Collaboration Corner: How Kier is using Revizto software onsite
In his latest episode of ‘collaboration corner’, Rhys Lewis travels to Cardiff to talk about all things digital construction with Kier’s delivery team, and how they are using Revizto software to help deliver Fitzalan High School.
Don’t miss the Main Stage line-up at DCW 2021
With Digital Construction Week (DCW) just around the corner (24-25 November, ExCeL London), the organisers of Europe’s leading innovation and technology event for the built environment have revealed an unmissable lineup for the Main Stage at this year’s show.
Construction businesswoman of the year: Diversity, women & new entrants
We spoke with Carol Massay, head of construction at the Access Group and winner of the ‘Construction businesswoman of the year’ at the Great British Business Woman Awards, to discuss her journey in the industry, as she sheds light on women, diversity and new entrants coming into construction.