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HS2 opens new factory as work begins on UK’s longest railway...
HS2 began production of 1,000 huge concrete segments this week as the construction effort intensifies on the UK's largest railway bridge.
Delivery of £54m Glass Futures Centre of Excellence development begins
Glass Futures, Network Space Developments, St Helens Borough Council, Liverpool City Region, MPs Marie Rimmer and Connor McGinn and contractor Bowmer & Kirkland welcomed UKRI and BEIS to the St. Helens site, to mark the ground-breaking of the Glass Futures Centre of Excellence.
A three pronged approach to facing construction challenges head on
From stock shortages to the skills gap, the construction industry has faced all manner of challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit. Adrian Buttress, managing director at PermaGroup, discusses his approach to the ongoing crisis and how he’s been tackling it head on.
Notting Hill Genesis submit planning application for Hackney Wick development
Notting Hill Genesis have submitted planning applications to transform London Legacy Development Corporation sites around Hackney Wick station into a new neighbourhood centre.
Why SterlingOSB Zero is a great choice for the construction industry
West Fraser tell us the practical benefits that make its SterlingOSB Zero a great choice for the UK construction industry.
CLL gets green light to build new affordable homes development
Connected Living London (CLL) has been given the go-ahead by Enfield Council to bring forward its new affordable homes development by Cockfosters London Underground station.
Decarbonising cement production with the power of the sun
Philipp Furler and Gianluca Ambrosetti, co-founders and CEOs of Synhelion, explain how solar heat can be used to reduce carbon emissions during cement production.
Construction activity grew for the twelfth consecutive month in January
According to the latest PMI data, business activity in the construction sector increased for the twelfth consecutive month in January.
An East End construction drama on Albert Square
Matthew Grellier, head of construction and engineering at Slater Heelis, assesses the "fundamental planning mistakes" made during the construction of the new Eastenders set that went £30m over budget.
Using sustainable construction materials must be a priority
Victoria Brocklesby, COO at Origin, explores why switching to sustainable construction materials should be a priority for the industry.
CLC sets out improved construction plan for 2022
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has set out a greener, safer, more productive and better resourced construction plan for 2022.
Government unveils new levelling up plan to close the North-South divide
Michael Gove has unveiled the Levelling Up White Paper, which sets out twelve ‘levelling up missions’ to focus resources on Britain’s forgotten and deprived communities.
Tackling embodied emissions with the right size construction equipment
Chris Rason, managing director at Aggreko, discusses the importance of opting for the right size construction equipment that does not exceed the needs of the site, in the industry’s charge for net zero.
Dominvs Group receives planning permission for student housing scheme
Real estate developer Dominvs Group has received planning permission to build a 644-bed purpose-built student housing scheme in Holburn, which will deliver urgently needed accommodation in the heart of central London.
Pozzoni goes ahead with Longshaw Drive housing development
Construction will begin on Longshaw Drive a large-scale low energy residential development in Salford, designed in consultation with Pozzoni Architecture.
Challenges facing the construction industry in 2022
Rob Clay-Parker, director at Leeds-based property developer support provider Consult 44, shares his thoughts on the challenges facing the construction industry in 2022.
Standout steel structure will house the future of neutron science
Unique steel structure, designed by engineering consultants Buro Happold and covering the European Spallation Source (ESS) facility, is the new home to the future of neutron science.
GMI Construction tops out on £52m Leeds office development
Contractor GMI Construction Group PLC celebrate the topping out of the new £52m office development at Thorpe Park Leeds, by installing the final steelwork.
Rg+p submit plans for Paradise Depot regeneration in Hemmel Hempstead
Rg + p have submitted plans to regenerate the Paradise Depot brownfield site in Hemel Hempstead, for homeless charity DENS.
Ramboll hires new director of rail infrastructure and HS2 lead
Ramboll appoints Trina Minchella as director of rail infrastructure and Helena Turner to lead the High Speed 2 (HS2) account.
Mumford and Wood achieve carbon neutral status
Essex based timber window and door manufacturer, Mumford and Wood, have announced their carbon neutral organisation status.
Net zero and electrical safety: The future is now
Our path to net zero requires fundamental changes to our homes and how we use energy. Yet in our increasingly electric world, the critical importance of electrical safety is rarely fully acknowledged in strategies for our low carbon future. Here, Lesley Rudd, chief executive of Electrical Safety First, explains how the campaigning charity is aiming to change this.
Graham bags Crown Works build to rent scheme in Birmingham
Graham has been selected to construct a seven storey build to rent development in Birmingham, named the Crown Works.
Laurence Green appointed as Head of Major Bridges & Structures at...
Amey Consulting appoints Laurence Green as its new Head of Major Bridges & Structures for its Highways & Property business.
How technology collaboration is driving net zero carbon success
The technology is already in place to meet net zero targets - collaboration, interoperability and a change of mindset to value the entire building lifecycle will be key to achieving them, says Mark Coates, international director of public policy and advocacy at Bentley Systems.
The Future Homes Standard: Homebuilding for the future
The Future Homes Standard will bring about fundamental changes as the UK looks to "futureproof" its housing stock. Trevor Richards, operations director of Volumetric, a specialist in volumetric modular housing solutions, outlines the challenges involved and makes a case for expedient action.