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Innovative initiative to support construction industry during COVID-19
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has launched the ‘i-Con' initiative to support the construction industry during the COVID-19 crisis.
Will digital technology in planning be one of the legacies of...
Jonathan Bainbridge and Nigel Hawkey, planning partners at Bidwells, discuss whether the use of digital technology will be the way forward in the planning sector during COVID-19 crisis.
Construction must ‘come together’ to address work suspension issues
The Housing Forum is calling for the construction community to come together to address challenges caused by the suspension of works.
Freelance earnings drop as coronavirus hits construction sector
Average earnings for freelancers fell by 2.9% last month as the impact of coronavirus started to filter through to construction sites, according to the latest figures by Hudson Contract.
Taking future construction skills offsite
The Offsite Ready programme aims to build the UK’s capacity in the skills that will be vital to the future of construction. Douglas Morrison, director of operations and future skills at the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, explains more.
Impact Capital completes Lesko Modular investment
Impact Capital Group has completed a multi-million-pound investment in offsite construction specialists, Lesko Modular Group.
Actis backs calls for Government to offer extra help to construction
Actis has joined calls by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for the government to introduce further measures to help the construction industry during and after the coronavirus crisis.
Midlands contractor wins place on £30bn CCS framework
G F Tomlinson has been appointed to the new £30bn Crown Commercial Service Construction Works and Associated Services agreement, a national framework for the delivery of public sector construction.
Government action needed to protect construction industry, urges NFB
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) is calling on the government to better protect construction by including companies and housebuilders in the business rates relief exemption and extending planning permissions by a year.
JCB reopens factory to manufacture ventilators
JCB is set to restart production at its factory in Uttoxeter and reinstate 50 furloughed employees to join the national effort to manufacture ventilators.
How is COVID-19 impacting the construction industry?
Jamie Johnson, CEO of FJP Investment, looks at the impact of coronavirus on the construction industry, the sector’s immediate response and the longer-term view.
Timber frame specialists announce new appointment to support growth
Offsite timber frame specialists, Scotframe, has appointed Andy Lewis as its new business development manager in response to growing demand.
Survey: 93% of engineering firms concerned about coronavirus impact
93% of engineering services businesses say they are ‘concerned or very concerned’ about the impact of coronavirus on their business over the next six months.
Small builders need urgent support from Government, says FMB
Small builders need urgent support from the government to avoid industry-wide job losses and insolvencies, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Debating the merits of a fabric first approach
This ebook from timber frame manufacturer Scotframe offers a detailed examination of the merits of fabric first.
Tree topping out ceremony held at modular homes in Manchester
House by Urban Splash held a traditional tree topping out ceremony at the top of its modular homes at Mansion House apartments in Manchester.
Inquiry launched to assess progress of cladding remediation
The HCLG committee has launched an inquiry to review the government’s progress in removing potentially dangerous cladding from high-risk buildings, and the adequacy of funding by Government.
Pocket parks get £1.35m boost to create thriving green spaces
Dozens of communities across the UK will receive funding to transform neglected urban spaces into thriving green spaces, communities secretary Robert Jenrick has announced.
Timber frame market to surpass £800m in 2020
Sales of timber homes and buildings will reach £800m in 2020 as growth in timber frame housebuilding outpaces traditional construction methods.
Guild Living submits plans for later living scheme in Epsom
A new scheme to convert unused NHS buildings into housing and care for older people is being planned in Surrey.
Wates joins Construct a Career initiative to deliver training
Construct a Career is a solution to the skills shortage in the UK construction industry, this new programme is in partnership with the Wates Group.
Ilke Homes delivers nine zero-carbon modular homes
Offsite manufacturer, Ilke Homes has delivered nine zero-carbon modular homes for SME developer Positive Homes.
Assessing the planning system landscape in 2020
Victoria Hills, chief executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute, looks at the key planning system issues that need to be addressed in 2020.
AEC experts launch Climate Emergency Design Guide
Leading architects, engineers and building professionals have joined forces to launch the ‘Climate Emergency Design Guide’, providing a blueprint on how the construction industry can tackle the climate emergency.
Scotframe and Cairnrowan: A partnership creating sustainable homes
Scotframe’s timber frame kits help Cairnrowan build design-led, bespoke sustainable homes with exceptional thermal and environmental performance.
University Challenge 2020: The next generation of timber construction
In this article, TRADA looks at why the Stirling Prize-winning Goldsmith Street represents a big step forward for Passivhaus – and looks at the 2020 University Challenge.