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Modern methods of construction: Challenges and opportunities
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) offer huge opportunities to deliver better buildings but realising them will require fundamental changes. Alison Nicholl, head of Constructing Excellence at BRE, discusses the need for lasting transformation.
Innovation can turn the tide for UK housebuilding
Joseph Daniels, CEO and founder of Etopia Group, and an independent net-zero adviser to the government, argues that modern methods of construction can not only address some of the most acute problems affecting UK housebuilding, but also looming energy and economic issues.
The real cost of losing an email and how to protect...
Michele D’Andrea Rodrigues from Mail Manager advises how you can protect yourself against a dispute in the event of losing important files such as emails.
Virtual reality systems to make HS2 the ‘most reliable’ railway Â
Virtual reality and real time monitoring sensors installed in HS2’s infrastructure, will make Britain’s new high speed rail network one of the world’s ‘most reliable’ railways, HS2 claims.
Building a zero-carbon construction sector: 5 areas to focus on in...
2022 must be the year when zero carbon becomes a mainstream focus in procurement, supply chains, skills and construction, says Stephen Good, chief executive of the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre.
Richard Matthews appointed as chief executive of hyperTunnel
Richard Matthews is the new chief executive of hyperTunnel, the award-winning technology company that has developed a revolutionary method for tunnelling and underground construction.
Modular offices for improved health and wellbeing
A webinar hosted by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) heard that the pace of change in workplaces over the next decade would be ‘astounding’, as office buildings that fail to comply with health and wellbeing regulations will become redundant.
Construction industry needs to understand the full carbon impact of building...
Matt Bennion, CEO of Reds10, states that the construction industry must turn its focus to understand the full carbon impact of building lifecycles and explores how MMC can help.
Construction recruitment overhaul needed to combat skills shortages
The building engineering sector cannot replicate the past in its effort to solve the skills shortages – it is time for meaningful change in construction recruitment, say several leading industry figures.
Why MMC can help ease pressure on the UK construction industry
John Carter, commercial director for commercial real estate, Aldermore, explores how modern methods of construction (MMC) can help ease the current pressures felt by the UK construction industry.
BESA nominated for four categories at TAF Best Practice Awards
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has been recognised for its work in four different areas at this year’s prestigious Trade Association Forum (TAF) Best Practice Awards.
NHS Scotland work to digitise the healthcare estate
NHS Scotland, in collaboration with the Construction Innovation Hub, is working to accelerate the digitisation of Scotland’s healthcare estate.
How HBS Group Southern always stay one step ahead
Charles Bull, group operations director at HBS Group Southern explores how granular and real-time insights have allowed the subcontractor to put customers first and stay one step ahead of the competition.
Multiplex releases social equity strategy to tackle construction inequality
Global construction contractor Multiplex has launched a 10-year social equity strategy, to help to address inequality and injustice in the construction industry.
Dark clouds for SME developers
SME developers play a crucial role in UK housing delivery. They are more nimble than their larger counterparts, often more innovative, and able to transform smaller sites that get overlooked.
SNC-Lavalin secures contract to maintain Ireland’s motorway network
SNC-Lavalin has been commissioned by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), to oversee the maintenance of Ireland’s motorway and dual carriageway network.
BAM bags Constructing Excellence awards for landmark projects
BAM Construction celebrates success at the 2021 Constructing Excellence Awards, after two landmark projects delivered by its North East team were recognised.
Top 50 construction startups list revealed
CEMEX Ventures has published its top 50 construction startups list for 2021, featuring the top 50 solutions from the construction technology ecosystem.
Balfour Beatty launches sustainable site cabin, EcoSense
A world first in construction and infrastructure, EcoSense is the collaborative effort of Balfour Beatty and Sunbelt Rentals and offers a sustainable site cabin design that incorporates disability and neurodiverse components.
A structured approach to better construction products
Rick Hartwig, built environment lead at the Institution of Engineering & Technology, discusses the importance of structured data and embracing digitisation in order to improve construction product performance and safety.
How construction software breaks paper chains
Interstate Electrical has gone on a journey with Revu. When it came to moving forward as a modern business, Interstate Electrical faced some challenges. The main culprit? Paper.
How construction can pick up the climate commitment slack
As the dust settles after COP26, nations and industries are left to reflect on what Glasgow’s deal means for them. When it comes to cutting down on earth-warming emissions, construction has a bigger role to play than most.
Bouygues UK signs Swansea zero carbon office development contract
Bouygues UK has signed a contract with Swansea Council, to build a new high-tech zero carbon office development in the city centre.
Building shock-resistant communities: Data-driven approach to adapt to climate change
How can we make the next decade count to underpin resilient, adaptable communities? Suna Taymaz, Simon Babes and Steve Gwynne of GHD take a look.
Integrating 360-imaging with structured construction data
A picture says a thousand words, right? Finding an easy way to visualise the construction data that we need can help us make well-informed decisions.
Willmott Dixon bags West Sussex fire station
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service, on behalf of West Sussex County Council, has chosen Willmott Dixon to deliver a fire service training centre and fire station.