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Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment launched
The Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment is intended as first step to facilitate action and collaboration to reduce CO2 emissions related to the design, construction, maintenance, operation and decommissioning of built assets.
Construction output falls in May as adverse weather impacts industry
Construction output decreased by 0.8% in May, as businesses suggest the adverse weather conditions had a knock-on effect on new work and repair and maintenance.
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.
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.
Crossfield Living to deliver new homes at West Vale in Oldham
Crossfield Living is set to build 88 new homes in the West Vale neighbourhood as part of the £160m plan to deliver 850 homes in Oldham.
Construction complete on Liverpool Street Elizabeth line station
Laing O'Rourke has completed the construction of the new Liverpool Street Elizabeth line station, with the station being officially transferred to Transport for London (TfL) ready for commissioning to prepare it for opening in the first half of 2022.
Procore expands into Middle East & North Africa
Construction management software provider, Procore Technologies, Inc. has expanded into the Middle East & North Africa (MENA).
7 companies appointed to Scottish Water’s wastewater portfolio
Galliford Try, Clancy and Morrison Water Services are among the successful companies appointed to carry out essential work across Scottish Water’s water and wastewater portfolio.
Construction output expands at fastest pace since June 1997
Construction activity expanded at the fastest rate since 1997 in June, largely thanks to a sharp rise in new orders, according to the latest PMI data.
Henry Boot trials hybrid power systems to reduce emission levels
Henry Boot has begun trialling hybrid power systems to provide sustainable and efficient power to sites with significantly decreased emission levels.
How important is mobile reporting on the modern construction site?
The evolution of technology has given way to the world of mobile reporting. So why is it important on the modern construction site? The Access Group investigates the vital roles mobile reporting now plays.
Everton’s new 52,888 capacity stadium build date confirmed
Laing O’Rourke will begin construction of Everton’s new stadium on 26 July, the first phase of the development will enable works to prepare the Bramley-Moore Dock site for the build.
How can construction move towards a greener way of working?
David Hedley, technical sales engineer at ground engineering specialist Mainmark UK, discusses the key issues currently facing the UK building, construction and infrastructure industries.
The future of UK housing and the construction industry
In this article, The Access Group talks about the future of UK housing and the construction industry, and explores how housebuilders can prepare as we look ahead.
Graham installs structural steel beams at Harlow Junction scheme
Graham has reached a milestone on the new M11 Junction 7a project at Harlow, Essex, following the installation of the structural steel beams to create a new overbridge at the junction.
5 challenges the construction industry is facing in 2021
Being in the construction industry is an endless battle between pleasing the client and facing external challenges. As we now approach the end of the last round of lockdown restrictions (hopefully), The Access Group takes a look at the challenges in the construction industry in 2021.
Galliford Try pledges to achieve net-zero across all activities by 2045
Galliford Try has promised to achieve net-zero carbon across its own operations by 2030, and net-zero across all activities by 2045 at the latest.
Kier to transform Hythe and Dibden War Memorial Hospital
Kier has secured a £8.6m contract to transform Hythe and Dibden War Memorial Hospital in Hampshire.
Lovell Partnerships to deliver 130 new council homes in Nottingham
Housebuilder Lovell Partnerships has been appointed to deliver 130 new council homes in Bestwood, Nottingham.
Ramboll appoints former SSE director to front UK arm
Ramboll has appointed John Mullen, former director of asset management at SSE, to front the UK arm of its 1,600 strong global energy business.
Perfect fit: The rise of modular construction
John Leitch is bid manager at M-AR Ltd and has used Access ConQuest for more than 27 years. As demand for housing, particularly affordable homes, soars, he explains how offsite construction can provide greater cost certainty and faster delivery times.
Amey wins £550m FDIS defence housing contracts
Amey has been appointed to two contracts with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to maintain Service Family Accommodation (SFA) across its Central and Northern regions.
Union urges construction industry to tackle long working days
Unite, the construction union, has called on the industry to combat the culture of long working days and move away from weekend working.
Shortage of lorry drivers intensifies materials crisis
In a joint statement, John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association have warned that a shortage of lorry drivers is escalating the materials crisis.
Tilbury Douglas selects Asite’s common data environment
Tilbury Douglas has chosen the Asite Common Data Environment (CDE) to support the delivery of its construction projects across the UK.
Sisk becomes certified carbon neutral business
John Sisk & Son has reached the first milestone in its 2030 Sustainability Roadmap by achieving carbon neutral business certification.