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West Midlands project to create net zero neighbourhoods
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) announces project to create net zero neighbourhoods of the future, in partnership with Arup.
Gove scraps Tulip tower plans
Plans for Foster + Partners’ proposed Tulip tower in the City of London are set to be scrapped after the government has dismissed the planning applications.
NEC masterplan to create 5,000 new homes
The NEC Group has unveiled plans to create 5,000 new homes and 3,500 new local jobs through the redevelopment of the NEC Campus in Birmingham.
Muse secures sustainable office building at Talbot Gateway
Muse Developments, alongside Blackpool Council, has secured a deal with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to deliver a sustainable office building, as part of the £350m Talbot Gateway scheme.
Modern methods of construction as a solution to UK social housing
Andrew Shepherd, managing director at TopHat, looks at modular housing as a solution to the UK social housing supply deficit.
Net carbon negative: Making the construction industry more sustainable
Simon Woods, European sales, marketing and logistics director, explains the steps that West Fraser is taking to make the construction industry more net carbon negative.
West Fraser’s CaberDek transforms neglected bungalow to forever home
CaberDek, part of West Fraser’s CaberFloor range, helps to transform a neglected 1960’s bungalow in West Yorkshire into a forever home.
Air taxis, drones and all-electric aircraft: How will AEC adapt to...
Gary Cutts, challenge director for the Future Flight Challenge at UK Research and Innovation, explores the current trajectory of future flight in the UK and how planning, architecture and construction will need to adapt.
Rolls-Royce secures funding for £400m nuclear reactors
Rolls-Royce announced the launch of its £400m modular nuclear reactor business, which will deliver low cost, low carbon nuclear power technology.
Arup commits to whole lifecycle carbon assessments for buildings
Arup has vowed to carry out whole lifecycle carbon assessments for all its buildings projects and to withdraw from fossil fuels from next year.
COP26 construction: A rundown of week one
As the first week of the COP26 summit draws to a close and world leaders come together to tackle climate change head-on, we take a look at what week one of COP26 means for the future of the construction industry.
Hunt begins for design team for £1bn Oxford Innovation District
Oxford University Development has launched an international design competition to find a masterplan team for its £1bn Innovation District.
Construction growth picks up despite widespread supply shortages
UK construction growth remained much softer in October than the 24-year high seen in June, as businesses report widespread supply constraints and rapidly increasing purchase prices.
West Fraser’s net carbon negative panel: Helping towards planet goals
West Fraser’s portfolio of OSB products, all of which are net carbon negative, is one of the most popular in the construction, architecture, specification and interior design industries.
Need for speed: Clear messaging and action needed in UK race...
COP26 is a vital opportunity to bring the pace of the net zero transition up to speed. John Mullen, UK energy market director at Ramboll, discusses how the discrepancies between messaging and action from the government is proving a major hindrance.
MPs warn Crossrail schedule and costs ‘lack certainty’
Crossrail remains unable to deliver a timeline of completion for the Elizabeth line, as there is still no certainty to its cost and opening schedules.
Plans approved for next stage of £262m Rivington Chase scheme
Bellway Homes has been given the green light by Bolton Council to deliver 205 new homes as part of the next phase Rivington Chase regeneration scheme.
Go-ahead for 21-storey Fleet Street office development
The City of London Corporation has approved plans for a new 21-storey office development at the former Daily Express buildingon Fleet Street.
Unlocking the potential of the UK’s homegrown timber
Sam Hart, innovation manager at the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) explores the research projects, innovation initiatives and prototypes harnessing the power of homegrown timber.
What needs to be in the second National Infrastructure Assessment?
With major challenges on the horizon it is essential that we take a long-term approach to infrastructure planning, says Keith Howells FICE, trustee of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
How will the Autumn Budget impact the construction industry?
Today (27 October) marks the arrival of the Autumn Budget, as chancellor Rishi Sunak vows to inject £1.8m brownfield funding and build back better and greener, pledging £3.9bn to decarbonise buildings to reach the net zero target by 2050.
Decarbonising Construction: Industry must move faster to curb emissions
The UK construction industry needs to move more urgently to cut carbon emissions by adopting challenging targets, applying whole-life carbon assessment to public procurement and updating design and performance standards, according to a new report by the National Engineering Policy Centre.
Countdown to COP26: A greener future for construction
With global attention on Glasgow this autumn, we look at what the built environment professionals can expect from the COP26 international summit of 2021.
The DfT‘s increasing rigour makes highways lifecycle planning a necessity
Emily See, senior infrastructure asset management consultant at Yotta, explores how local authorities can better plan for highways lifecycles using scenario building methods.
Actis joins expert speakers at roofing masterclass
Actis regional specification manager Amaret Chahal was among the expert speakers at a roofing masterclass at the recent Offsite Expo at the former Ricoh Arena in Coventry.
Counting carbon for a more sustainable future
Andrew Stolworthy of SFS explains why the company is embarking on a journey to start tracking how much carbon is embedded within its products.