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Driving future efficiencies with Powerproject
Lovell Partnerships uses scheduling software Powerproject by Elecosoft to construct a template for industry-leading success.
Procore adds enhancements to its financial management portfolio
Construction management software provider, Procore Technologies, Inc. has launched product enhancements to its financial management portfolio.
CIBSE appoints Ruth Carter as new CEO
CIBSE has appointed Ruth Carter as chief executive officer, succeeding Stephen Matthews who retires after 15 years.
Plans revealed for ‘UK’s largest’ film studio in London
Plans for the 'UK’s largest' film studios complex in north London have been submitted to Hertsmere Borough Council, as the Department for International Trade (DIT) and the British Film Commission (BFC) urge local officials to support the scheme.
Construction holds strong during pandemic – but what does the future...
While Covid-19 pandemic has wrought havoc on many industries, the construction industry has so far emerged relatively unscathed. But the impact of the shock to the wider economy, the withdrawal of government support and longstanding and unresolved industry issues will mean the sector is likely to face challenges over the longer term, warns BDO’s head of construction Paul Fenner.
Taking a broader view of construction risk management
Frank Malangone, senior director at Oracle Construction and Engineering looks at the importance of risk assessment in the construction industry – from supply chain issues, unpredictable weather and labour shortages, to severe cases such as global health and economic crises.
Number of furloughed construction workers still on the rise
With the furlough scheme now extended until September, new HMRC data shows a 25% increase in headcount for furloughed construction employees, with 244,100 people on furlough at the end of January.
Building an award-winning approach to housebuilding
Technology helped housebuilder Durkan rapidly deliver a major housing development in east London, picking up Gold Medal at the 2020 UK Construction Manager of the Year Awards in the process.
Procore – Construction management software
Procore's construction management software connects everyone on the project team with all of the information they need to get the job done on time, under budget, with quality and with pride.
A mostly sunny outlook on cloud-based reality capture
While 2020 was no doubt a challenging year, there were some decidedly sunny breaks, says Jerry Hardy, integrated marketing director, architecture engineering and construction, FARO Technologies.
The road to digitalisation in the construction industry
Some companies may be in the slow lane while others are speeding ahead. But what is becoming clearer all the time, is that the industry now has a road map towards digital transformation and the journey is underway. Finbarr McMeel, technical director at Gilbert-Ash explains more.
Chancellor urged to abandon construction VAT changes
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has urged Rishi Sunak to abandon changes to VAT which could cause serious financial issues across construction.
Building confidence with accurate project costing
Construction is playing a leading role in the UK’s economic recovery but in an uncertain world, accurately forecasting costs and keeping them on track can be tricky. With new opportunities on the cards, forward-thinking firms are using digital technology, including estimating software, to win more tenders and improve the profitability of projects, as Andy Day, estimating, take off & surveying software consultant from Access Construction, explains.
Firm foundations for Flood Performance Certificates
The Flood Performance Certificates scheme urgently needs a firm foundation based on empirical evidence and detailed expert knowledge if it is to succeed, argues Aquobex.
Could modular buildings solve NHS capacity issues in 2021?
Alan Wilson, managing director of ModuleCo Healthcare, discusses what offsite construction has done to support the NHS through the pandemic and where we go from here.
Glasgow approves £469m plan to deliver 4,400 affordable homes
Glasgow City Council has approved the Strategic Housing Investment Plan, which will see £469.71m housing investment for the construction of over 4,400 affordable homes.
Five construction themes for 2021
Stephen Good, CEO of Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, examines five key themes for the construction sector from collaboration, digital transformation and skills to supply chain resilience post-Brexit.
Long-term view essential as visitor attractions recover from Covid
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, explores how the disruption caused by Covid gives us an opportunity to review visitor attractions and make everything more accessible.
Structural engineering software assists Cordeel headquarters
Structural engineering software specialist, SCIA Engineer takes a look back at the construction of the Cordeel headquarters in Belgium.
Contractor CNG chooses ConQuest for digitally-led vision
As digital adoption continues to grow in the construction industry, main contractor CNG has put technology at the centre of its operations. Launching in...
How will BIM evolve in 2021?
Building information modelling (BIM) is one area where 2020 promised a lot that didn’t materialise as expected, Frank Weiss, senior director of new products at Oracle Construction and Engineering explores how BIM will shift in 2021.
Covid to Brexit: How the construction industry can prepare
The UK’s exit of the European Union and Covid-19 have been battling for headlines and headspace these past months, dominating the news agenda and industry outlooks. Tim Whiteley, co-founder of Inevitech discusses what this means for the construction industry.
Report: Cost of net-zero ‘cheaper than previously thought’
A new report has revealed that achieving net-zero targets may be cheaper than previously thought, as it outlines a detailed route map for a fully decarbonised UK.
The impact of Covid-19 on housebuilding
Housing delivery programmes by Homes England saw an overall decrease in starts and completions in the first half of 2020-21 compared to the same period last year, according to official statistics released today (8 December).
UK construction sector sees biggest rise since October 2014
The latest PMI figures show November indicated a sustained recovery in UK construction output, with the rate of expansion accelerating from the previous month.
Innovative design leads the way at University of Birmingham
Following its completion earlier this year, the University of Birmingham’s Teaching & Learning (T&L) Building has become a symbol of innovation and collaboration across the city.