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Accelerate self-isolation rules to combat construction ‘pingdemic’, urges CLC
Construction industry leaders have called for an acceleration of rules relaxing requirements for Covid-19 self-isolation for double-vaccinated workers.
Protecting infrastructure from cyber-attacks: A compliance or risk-based approach
The NIS Regulations 2018 do an important job in helping to protect the UK’s key national critical infrastructure from cyber-attacks, but does following these regulations alone do enough to protect us? Sandra Connery, principal cybersecurity consultant at Atkins explores.
Decarbonising construction: Plotting your path to net zero
After what has been a challenging 18 months for many industries, construction included, one issue that has come to the fore is sustainability. Anthony Ainsworth, COO at E.ON UK, explores how we can decarbonise the built environment.
Self-isolating workers amplify building materials shortage
Self-isolating drivers, price inflations and uncertainty regarding deliveries are all exacerbating the ongoing construction material shortages, warn industry leaders.
ADEPT: Why we need a radical new housing policy
In May 2021, the ADEPT published a new Housing Policy Position, calling for a radical, far-reaching national housing policy to be introduced. Paula Hewitt, the new president of ADEPT, explains why.
Housing association begins hunt for new consultancy framework
Notting Hill Genesis is planning on developing a new consultancy framework to support the delivery of new homes across London.
Graham to deliver M2 junction 5 improvements
Following Government approval, Graham has been awarded a contract with Highways England to upgrade Junction 5 of the M2 motorway in Kent.
Modular Building Institute-sponsored 2021 Offsite Construction Expo returns
The Modular Building Institute-sponsored 2021 Offsite Construction Expo is back in Denver, USA, and online – registration is now open.
Mechanical ventilation’s role in improving indoor air quality
With concerns over indoor virus transmission and the health impacts of air pollution, as well as condensation, mould and overheating, ventilation has become a key concern in our buildings. Paul Williams of Domus Ventilation looks at how to improve indoor air quality.
Highways England unveils plans to target net zero by 2050
Highways England has revealed ambitious plans to rapidly cut carbon from road construction, maintenance and operations, and support the transition to zero emission vehicles.
ISG tops out at Shoreditch Village project
ISG recently ‘topped’ out at the Shoreditch Village project, as the team celebrated its latest milestone – reaching the highest point in the construction process.
Colas to rebuild Cork Airport’s main runway
Colas Ltd has been awarded the main construction contract to rebuild Cork Airport’s main runway.
Improved ventilation essential for safer buildings and public spaces, says NEPC
The Covid-19 crisis has revealed flaws in the way in which we design, manage and operate buildings, according to the report published by the Royal Academy of Engineering and its partners in the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC).
Kier to build border control buildings for Portsmouth port
Kier has been appointed by Portsmouth City Council to construct new border control buildings for Portsmouth International Port.
15 towns receive share of £335m to regenerate high streets
The final funding for the government’s Town Deals has been allocated to 15 towns in England with each being handed around £20m to regenerate high streets.
Weather obsession could be key to cooling down buildings
The British weather has changed, with serious implications for our buildings, according to David Frise, CEO of the Building Engineering Services Association.
How digitalisation can improve the planning system
With the government pushing for a more data-driven planning system, Emily Scoones, business development lead at SiteSolve powered by Ramboll, argues there is an opportunity to capitalise on the potential benefits of digitalisation.
Equans completes much-needed affordable homes in Newcastle
A project to build 48 affordable homes in Newcastle has recently been completed by Equans, a part of the ENGIE Group.
CLC urges construction workers to wear face masks in enclosed spaces
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) is urging contractors to continue to supply workers with face masks in enclosed spaces after Covid restrictions lift from 19 July.
Center Parcs reveals plans for sixth UK holiday village
Center Parcs has revealed plans for its sixth UK holiday Village on 553-acres of woodland at Oldhouse Warren in Crawley, West Sussex.
Morgan Sindall begins work on £13.5m Leicester bus station regeneration
Morgan Sindall was appointed by Leicester City Council to create a striking new building to replace the old bus station and create more attractive routes for pedestrians and cyclists as part of a major scheme to revamp the city centre.
Skanska ‘tops out’ at new £57m Featherstone building
Skanska has reached a crucial milestone on the £57m mixed-use commercial development at The Featherstone Building with a topping out ceremony.
Kier secures early works contract on HS2’s phase two
Kier has been appointed to deliver highways and utility work on Phase 2a of HS2, which will take the UK’s new high-speed railway north of the West Midlands.
Go-ahead for £40m office development in north Shoreditch
Developer Southern Grove has been given the green light for plans to deliver a £40m sustainable office development in north Shoreditch, London.
First phase of Solent to Midlands multimodal freight strategy published
Network Rail and Highways England have published the first phase of the Solent to the Midlands multimodal freight strategy.
Don’t shoot yourself in the foot trying to reduce greenhouse gas...
A new report from the European Academies Science Advisory Council argues that a fundamental policy changes are needed if we are to successfully tackle greenhouse gas emissions from the built environment, construction processes and the supply of building products. Dr William Gillett and Professor Brian Norton take a look.