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How can using field management software increase customer confidence?
Adopting field management software can benefit businesses in construction, highways, rail and landscaping. Re-flow comes equipped with many powerful features that aim to unite and streamline major operational processes.
Copper product company fined after worker fell into pit and broke...
HSE issued a £26,666 fine after an employee at Peel Jones Copper Products Limited fell into a moulding pit and suffered a broken rib.
Paperless filing system saves housing association over £22k per year
Mosscare St Vincent's Housing Group has reported that transferring one area of its operation to a digital paperless filing system has saved £22,500 per year.
Can timber construction help the industry achieve net zero?
Timber construction can provide a sustainable alternative to energy-intensive materials to help architects, engineers and contractors cut the industry’s carbon emissions while tackling ever-increasing demands for buildings and infrastructure, says David Hopkins, CEO of Timber Development UK.
Spot the robot dog comes to Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University has become the first university in Europe to acquire Spot the robot dog and the 3D Laser Scanner in a £150k investment.
Why closing the data gap is key to sustainable construction
When it comes to industries contributing to the impact of climate change, construction is one of the biggest culprits. In this article, Tom Noctor, Procore explores how closing the data gap can help to drive sustainability in the sector.
Eco-Fix Challenge invites young people to innovate retrofitting solutions with George...
Grimshaw, MACE and MOBIE, George Clarke's education charity are inviting young people to imagine new energy-efficiency solutions in the Eco-Fix Challenge.
£1.2bn Lower Thames Crossing contract won by Balfour Beatty
The £1.2bn Lower Thames Crossing contract awarded to Balfour Beatty includes design and delivery of over 10 miles of new highways.
Introducing mandatory whole-life carbon assessments for construction projects
Mark Robinson, group chief executive at leading public sector procurement authority SCAPE, looks at introducing mandatory whole-life carbon assessments for construction projects and explains why the looming recession cannot come at a cost to net zero.
HS2 celebrates 1,126 apprenticeship starts across the project
HS2 is celebrating 1,126 confirmed apprenticeship starts, keeping on track to create 2,000 apprenticeships in addition to its 30,000 strong existing workforce.
Levelling Up Fund disproportionately benefits South East England and London, critics...
Critics argue that Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England have been left behind in the latest levelling up fund of £2.1bn.
What will be the top BIM trends of 2023?
According to recent studies, the BIM market is expected to reach USD 52.5bn by 2030. This article explores the BIM trends that will dominate the construction industry in 2023.
Latest Pagabo Medium Works Framework announces 94 selected suppliers
Pagabo has announced the appointment of 94 suppliers to its new Medium Works Framework, which has gone live this week.
What are the impacts of adopting field management software?
In this eBook, Re-flow explores how companies have improved their business processes by onboarding Re-flow's award-winning field management software.
Kier fined £4.4m after bringing down overhead powerlines during M6 works
Civil engineering firm Kier has been fined more than £4m after its staff twice struck overhead powerlines, causing cables to land in the path of passing vehicles on the M6.
Construction site management start-up SymTerra snaps up first 100 subscribers
SymTerra, the construction site management software, hits a major subscription milestone a mere three months since public launch of its subscription app.
Kier to explore hydrogen-fuelled net zero depots feasibility
Kier is working with Protium to conduct a feasibility study examining if its highway depots can be powered using green hydrogen.
Using tech to build a more sustainable sector
With organisations moving to reduce their environmental impacts in the wake of rapidly rising costs and increasing climate related events, technology holds the key to a more sustainable sector.
Predictions for infrastructure in 2023
Mark Hansford, director of engineering knowledge at the Institution of Civil Engineers, examines the key themes for infrastructure in 2023, from decarbonisation and resilience to transport and digitalisation.
UKAEA STEP fusion programme spot secured by Gleeds
Gleeds have been commissioned via Perfect Circle to deliver procurement, commercial, and cost management services to the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority’s (UKAEA) STEP fusion programme.
Paid HS2 summer placement on offer for undergraduates in the Midlands
University students who live, or study, in the Midlands are being offered the chance to join HS2 construction partner Balfour Beatty VINCI on an eight-week paid work placement this summer.
OpenSpace – 360° reality capture and AI-powered analytics
OpenSpace provides next-generation reality capture software, powerful integrations, and the smartest analytics tools in the industry.
HS2 to commence preliminary works on Euston Road
HS2 has notified TfL of preliminary works on Euston Road (between Upper Woburn Place and Gower Street in both directions) due to start on the evening of Monday 9 January.
Productisation and productivity: Considerations to increase business productivity in construction
If you haven’t heard about the wave of “product” and “platform” thinking in the construction industry, then you should read this article for a quick crib-sheet guide to what changes you need to be implementing in your business in preparation for a new wave of business productivity improvements in our sector.
Construction firms cut jobs as business confidence drops, December PMI report...
The final construction PMIs for 2022 recorded a fall in business activity during December, ending a three-month sequence of growth, with the fastest rate of decline since May 2020.
Merit expands offsite capabilites with Cramlington factory expansion
Northumberland-based offsite engineering and construction firm Merit has announced a 4000m² factory expansion at its Cramlington site.