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Initial spurt of construction activity hits the rocks
UK construction recovery slowed in July, as raw material supply shortages and shrinking subcontractor availability impacts the industry.
Construction materials shortage: How UK contractors can become leaner
Whilst trade agreements have wreaked havoc on getting construction supplies to project sites globally, large projects closer to home in the UK have caused even more commodification once supplies are available.
UK construction equipment sales rise 70% above 2020 levels
Sales of construction equipment soared in June, and were 75% above the same month last year, according to the Construction Equipment Association.
Costain to pave the way for UK’s first electric motorway
Costain has been awarded funding from the Department for Transport to lead the UK’s first study on the electrification of long-range trucks with dynamic charging, using overhead wires on motorways.
Firms put on notice for £1.56bn demolition and land preparation framework
National framework provider Pagabo has issued a prior information notice (PIN) for its new £1.56bn demolition and land preparation framework.
Report: Golden thread will play crucial role in supporting UK construction
A new report published by the Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC) has revealed that the golden thread of information will play a “crucial” role in supporting the construction sector, residents, and the building safety regulator.
Mace appoints two new senior roles for transport business
Mace has made two new senior appointments – Lizz Robinson and Mark Anders – who have joined the expanding transport team following a major Highways England win.
Net zero: Routemap to zero avoidable waste in construction
The Routemap for Zero Avoidable Waste identifies the action that everyone involved in the construction sector can take to help deliver a lower carbon, more efficient industry.
The 2021 building materials crisis explained
Phillip Lidgerton, managing director of Building Materials Nationwide Ltd, explains why the building materials shortage presents an acute problem for construction.
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.
Real-time insights: Accelerating a new era of smarter construction
Brandon Oliveri-O’Connor, senior director of EMEA at Procore, looks at how unlocking real-time insight can better harness data and accelerate a new era of smarter construction.
HS2 shows equality, diversity and inclusion standards remain high
HS2’s annual Equality, Diversity and Inclusion report for 2020/21 shows that it continues to play a leading role in driving best practice across the country.
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.
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.
Lendlease to end use of liquid fossil fuels on UK construction...
Lendlease is phasing out liquid fossil fuels such as diesel and petrol on any of its UK construction projects, as part of its commitment to tackle climate change.
Offsite Expo: A masterclass in advanced building technology
Bringing together the sector’s most influential innovators, Offsite Expo provides unparalleled access to a wealth of industry intelligence and offsite expertise. Leading multidisciplinary offsite specialists from Cogent Consulting have played a central role in developing the Masterclass speaker programme – here, managing director Darren Richards shares a few of the many highlights.
Colas to rebuild Cork Airport’s main runway
Colas Ltd has been awarded the main construction contract to rebuild Cork Airport’s main runway.
MMC engagement: As easy as 1,2,3
Housing providers in the South West are working with SWPA, as a long-standing provider of procurement and delivery solutions for offsite, to combine their programmes to deliver a substantial number of beautiful, customisable, zero carbon homes.
Building Safety Bill: Complying with the new regulations and limiting risk
Helen Daley, construction partner at JMW Solicitors, outlines the key points within the proposed legislation and advises developers, contractors and those who may be expected to shoulder increased responsibility in the wake of the Bill, on potential pain points and limiting risk.
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.
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.
How ISO 19650 will improve the infrastructure industry
What must the infrastructure industry do to maximise the opportunities presented by digital to enhance the delivery and performance of assets? Getting the basics of information management right is an essential starting point and ISO 19650 might just be the answer.
Building regulations: One year to the Part L uplift
Here, the Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC) offers a short guide to what the Part L changes are, what they mean for registered providers and housebuilders, and what you can do now to make sure you’re ready.
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.
Willmott Dixon lands latest phase of Gascoigne estate’s regeneration
Willmott Dixon has secured a £40m contract to deliver Block J, the latest phase of Gascoigne estate’s regeneration in Barking.