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Costain-Skanska JV introduces new hearing protection policyÂ
Costain and Skanska’s joint venture (CSjv) is spearheading industry change with a new hearing protection policy across all of its HS2 enabling works construction sites.
The BIEG breaks ground on BIM Interoperability programme
Fiona Moore, chair of the BIM Interoperability Expert Group (BIEG), shares the group’s progress to date, and how they will be working in partnership with industry to co-develop solutions.
Plans unveiled for £3bn Arden Cross scheme
Home to the HS2 Interchange Station, Arden Cross has launched its ambitious masterplan to create a sustainable new business, leisure and residential district in the Midlands.
Managing a new school build: A head teacher’s advice
Katherine Renshaw, former head teacher at Highcliffe Primary School, takes a look at the key considerations for a new school build.
Muse and Get Living confirm plans for Lewisham Gateway scheme
Muse Developments and Get Living PLC have agreed a £252m funding deal to accelerate the delivery of the second and final phase of Lewisham Gateway, one of the largest regeneration schemes in the South East.
New framework to transform Bristol’s city centre
A vision for the transformation of Bristol’s city centre, to create a healthier, sustainable and climate-resilient city, will be considered by Bristol City Council’s Cabinet tomorrow (14 July).
Green light for £30m community health centre in Newry
A consortium led by Kajima Partnerships has received planning consent to build a new £30m community health centre in Newry, County Down.
Electric vehicle infrastructure and construction: Solving the riddle
Can infrastructure alone accelerate rapid growth to zero-emission vehicle adoption? Mark Richards of international law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner examines the riddle of supporting the massive shift to electric vehicles and the opportunities for the construction industry to take a leading role.
Final tunnel boring machine arrives at London’s super sewer
The giant tunnel boring machine (TBM), ‘Selina’, has arrived in London to create the final 5.5km stretch of London’s new super sewer.
How Covid-19 could influence London’s new housing design guidance
Luke Sumnall, planner at Turley, discusses how coronavirus may lead to significant alterations in the emerging housing design guidance for London.
Work begins on modular housing scheme in Anfield
Work has begun on Your Housing Group’s first modular housing scheme in Anfield, Liverpool.
BDB Pitmans wins Development Consent Order for Manston Airport
BDB Pitmans has won a Development Consent Order (DCO) for Manston Airport by the Department for Transport, Manston Airport will re-open in the first quarter of 2023.
Garden towns and villages: Visions and reality
Plans for 20 new garden towns and garden villages could create 200,000 car-dependent households, according to research by Transport for New Homes. Sustainable transport campaigner Steve Chambers discusses the findings.
Countryside holds the key to tackling climate emergency, says CPRE
The CPRE is urging the government to put the countryside at the forefront of climate action so that rural communities do not bear the brunt of the climate crisis.
New construction forum to help Wales’ ‘build back better’
The forum, chaired by deputy minister for economy and transport, Lee Waters, aims to bring together leaders from the public and private sectors across Wales’ construction industry.
Network Rail partners with ilke Homes to deliver 40 new modular...
Network Rail has released land to modular housing company ilke Homes to develop 40 modular homes in Nottinghamshire.
New BT headquarters transformation gets go-ahead
The City of London Planning & Transportation Committee has approved the transformation of the former 1980s BT headquarters.
Government urged to allocate £12.8bn to tackle rural housing crisis
CPRE and English Rural are urging the government to allocate £12.8bn of funding to tackle the housing crisis and deliver affordable homes for rural key workers.
Bromford’s first modular housing scheme gets go-ahead
Bromford has collaborated with GSSArchitecture and Totally Modular to develop plans for Gloucestershire’s first offsite modular housing scheme.
Construction workers in London encouraged to walk and cycle to work
Transport for London (TfL) has released travel advice to help construction workers in London get back to work safely and sustainably.
Secondary glazing reduces noise at Bolton’s St Patrick’s Church
St Patrick’s Church is located in Bolton, Greater Manchester, it chose Selectaglaze secondary glazing to silence the busses and bypassers for a quiet and peaceful space.
‘World first’ energy technology to x-ray wind turbines
Forth Engineering, in Cumbria, is developing the RADBLAD technology which will complete a full X-ray survey of wind turbines for both offshore and onshore farms.
Plans in for South Kensington tube station transformation
Plans have been submitted to sensitively repair and enhance South Kensington Tube station buildings and the surrounding streets.
CLC’s site operating procedures V5 introduces ‘one metre plus’ rule
Construction workers can now stay one metre apart with risk mitigation where two metres is not possible, according to the Construction Leadership Council’s fifth version of its Site Operating Procedures.
Blue badge anniversary highlights the need for progress
If you blinked you probably missed it, but just a few weeks ago the government marked the 50th anniversary of the blue badge scheme.
Planners are essential for sustainable post-Covid recovery, says RTPI
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has launched a national campaign calling on the government to capitalise on the expertise of planners to achieve a sustainable, resilient and inclusive recovery from the pandemic.