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Demolition boss urges contractors to re-think scaffolding
Managing director of AR Demolition, Richard Dolman, has urged contractors to re-think scaffolding to increase levels of safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
New business park in Bradford reaches completion
A new business park at the top of the M606 in Bradford is reaching completion – the development of seven light industrial units, at Alpha Court, next to Prologis Park is now nearly complete.
BSRIA whitepaper: How globalisation affects design and construction
Globalisation remains a hot topic of debate, and an often controversial one at that. Henry Lawson, author of a new BSRIA Megatrends white paper on the subject, looks at the key factors behind it and how it affects building design, construction and services.
The new noise guidelines: What you need know
Changes to the World Health Organisation guidelines on noise mean that the impact of sound is becoming more important than ever. Anne Budd, a board member of the Association of Noise Consultants, gives an insight into some of the main points raised.
Better neighbourhood planning needed ahead of General Election
The RTPI has stated the importance of planning in a fast-paced, changing world in areas such as climate change, communities and nations.
Masterplan for Ashwood Business Park in Northumberland unveiled
The next phase in the site’s development, which is being spearheaded by economic regeneration company Advance Northumberland is set to make Ashwood Business Park a centre for advanced manufacturing.
The future of the high street: Fewer products and more people
Earlier this year, a committee of MPs warned that major changes are needed to secure the future of town centres. David Edwards of Place-Make says there are reasons to be optimistic.
Heathrow reveals tracking system to link expansion hubs
As Heathrow prepares to select its final four Logistics Hubs, a centralised tracking system for expansion has been revealed.
Embodied carbon: How much longer can we say “too difficult”?
Dan Doran, principal consultant at BREEAM, discusses embodied carbon in construction. He examines what action the industry should be taking now to avoid overshooting the ‘carbon budget’, and the role of lifecycle assessment in measuring and reducing embodied carbon.
619 new homes in Kidbrooke get the green light
Transport for London and Notting Hill Genesis have received the go-ahead to build more than 600 new homes in Kidbrooke.
Blueprint revealed for 100 multi-million pound Town Deals
The blueprint for a new generation of multi-million Town Deals was announced today (1 November) by Communities and Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick.
How modular construction is helping to solve the UK housing crisis
Innovation funding specialist the MPA Group highlights the main advantages of modular construction and the key sector issues it is helping to address.
BAM wins Scotland’s biggest health centre contract
BAM Construction has been appointed by hub west Scotland to build Scotland’s biggest health centre in Parkhead, Glasgow.
The journey towards the National Digital Twin and a digital built...
Alexandra Bolton, executive director at the Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB), reflects on the first-ever CDBB Week and calls for collaboration on the road towards the National Digital Twin.
Report reveals success factors for London developments
WSP and London First reviewed significant London developments and identified critical success factors which accelerated progress.
Gaist to transform utilities sector with mapping technology
Providing the increasing services demanded by a growing population cannot be achieved using existing UK infrastructure, warned Gaist head of business development, Ian Job.
Higgins wins £22.5m Grange Farm Estate contract in South Harrow
Higgins has been awarded the £22.5m contract to design and build the first phase of the Grange Farm Estate in South Harrow.
Tarmac and Forth Ports announce new terminal at Tilbury2
Tarmac has partnered with the Port of Tilbury, to create the UK’s largest construction materials aggregates terminal at Tilbury2 on the north bank of the River Thames.
Kuropatwa begins work on TfL’s Beechwood Avenue site
Transport for London (TfL) has revealed that London-based construction company, Kuropatwa Limited, has begun work on the first of TfL’s small sites at Beechwood Avenue.
Costain wins £150m highways sector contracts
Costain has been awarded a range of new highways contracts in the last quarter, totalling over £150m, include a major project for Lancashire County Council.
ECMA calls for investment into East Coast Main Line to improve...
East Coast Mainline Authorities (ECMA) is calling on the UK and Scottish governments to invest in the East Coast Main Line, after research identified over £60m of economic benefits per year through punctuality and reliability improvements.
MMC and timber frame: The perfect duo for sustainable housebuilding
Stewart Dalgarno, director of product development at Stewart Milne Timber Systems, discusses why Modern Methods of Construction coupled with a build fabric such as timber frame are key to meeting government housing targets sustainably.
Concrete roads enable fast charging of electric vehicles
‘Range anxiety’ is a major barrier to the widespread adoption of electric cars, Britpave believes that concrete roads that charge electric vehicles could be...
Offsite and modular system performance
When considering the different options for offsite and modular construction, it is important to treat the building as a single system rather than a collection of individual components, says Joanne Booth of Lucideon.
Data release to boost UK PropTech sector
Housing Minister, Esther McVey, has revealed plans to release data held by local bodies to enable the UK PropTech sector to thrive and “bring about a digital revolution in the property sector.”
Road map outlines carbon neutral Edinburgh by 2030
A road map for moving towards a carbon neutral Edinburgh by 2030 has been set out by the City of Edinburgh Council.