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The future of the high street: Fewer products and more people
Earlier this year, a committee of MPs warned that major changes are needed to secure the future of town centres. David Edwards of Place-Make says there are reasons to be optimistic.
Planning applications submitted for Parliament’s Northern Estate
A series of planning applications for Parliament’s Northern Estate, buildings along Parliament Street and Whitehall, have now been submitted to Westminster City Council.
Bridge Protection System to safeguard pedestrians from terrorist attacks
An innovative bridge protection system, which can withstand the force of a 7,500kg truck travelling at 30mph, is now available to protect pedestrians from vehicle ramming attacks.
Improving collaboration between Cardiff Council and developers
How can we ensure that enough quality purpose-built student accommodation is built to cater to the needs of the Cardiff City's students?
£14m scheme to deliver new council homes in Oldbury
A £14m scheme to build new council homes and to give a tired and outdated block of flats in Oldbury a total facelift has been given the final go-ahead by Sandwell Council.
Tarmac and Forth Ports announce new terminal at Tilbury2
Tarmac has partnered with the Port of Tilbury, to create the UK’s largest construction materials aggregates terminal at Tilbury2 on the north bank of the River Thames.
The case for sprinkler systems in schools
Tilden Watson, head of education at Zurich Municipal, outlines the case for making the installation of sprinkler systems mandatory in all new build and majorly refurbished schools.
Can modular construction improve affordability?
Can modular construction improve affordability? The simple answer is yes, but, when it comes to modular construction, there are a lot more benefits involved than just cutting costs.
VAT reverse charge delay: What does it mean for construction?
Phil Hall of the Association of Accounting Technicians takes a look at what the introduction of the domestic VAT reverse charge means for construction firms – and why the issue shouldn’t be kicked into the long grass.
Construction firms urged to manage insurance risks before Brexit
Hard or soft Brexit, construction companies need to implement and amend insurance cover to avoid facing further challenges after 31 October.
DOI awards £17m contract to improve Bassingbourn Barracks
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has awarded a £17m contract to Kier Graham Defence Ltd to ready Bassingbourn Barracks for the relocation of the British Army’s Mission Training and Mobilisation Centre (MTMC).
Government overrules block on power station project
Plans for Drax Power to install four new gas turbines in North Yorkshire have been given the go-ahead, as energy minister Andrea Leadsom overturns a decision by the UK’s Planning Inspectorate.
Selectaglaze helps protect artefacts in 18th Century castle
Secure secondary glazing, by Selectaglaze, has helped to protect returning artefacts from the 18th Century to a castle on the border of Dorset and Hampshire.
Andrew Krebs joins Ramboll to strengthen design team
Ramboll has announced the appointment of Andrew Krebs as digital strategy lead within their building services division.
World-first low carbon greenhouses to boost UK agriculture
Greencoat Capital has announced a £120m project to construct two of the UK’s largest greenhouses at farmland sites near Norwich and Bury St Edmunds.
‘Pop-up’ modular housing solution leaves tenants insecure, research finds
New research from Royal Holloway has explored the impacts of ‘pop-up’ modular housing for homeless families, discovering that while it improves quality of life in many respects, it can also exacerbate feelings of stigma and insecurity.
Balfour Beatty wins £70m overhead line contract
Balfour Beatty has secured a £70m contract to deliver overhead line works in the west of Scotland on behalf of Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission (SSEN Transmission).
£17.5m residential and mixed-use development complete in Ealing
The development of Peterhead Court in Ealing has been finalised, as AHR regenerates and breathes new life into the mixed-use site.
Selectaglaze and Pilkington support CRASH with secondary glazing
Selectaglaze helped create and enhance a computer suite at London homelessness charity, Caritas Anchor House, with secondary glazing as part of their on-going relationship with the CRASH charity.
The legal section: UK Guidance Framework for ISO 19650
May Winfield, Simon Lewis and Andrew Croft explore aspects of the legal section of the UK Guidance Framework for ISO 19650.
Systra acquires British Steel subsidiary, TSP Projects
TSP Projects Ltd, a subsidiary of British Steel, has been sold to French engineering group Systra, in a move that will save over 400 jobs.
Glasgow Council injects £3m to regenerate town centres
Glasgow City Council approved just over £3m funding for a number of projects which promise to regenerate a number of town centres in the city.
Planning and building the secure smart city
Steven Kenny, industry liaison, architecture and engineering at Axis Communications, discusses the challenges of the smart revolution and the innovation that is needed to create a smarter, safer world.
Building for the future: How 5G will transform construction worksites
Excitement is growing around 5G and the far-reaching impact it will have on the business world and on the construction world in particular. Burcin Kaplanoglu, executive director and innovation officer at Oracle Construction & Engineering, takes a look.
Proposals for reforming the building safety regulatory system
Ahead of the second anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, the government published a consultation to create a radically new fire safety system.
A digital replica for Hong Kong Science Park
Digital twin campus initiative drives smart facilities management for Hong Kong Science Park.