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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.
Digitising quantity estimation to win more projects
Dublin-based engineering contractor ClearTech has won 50% more jobs with enhanced estimation efficiency from BIM software
Why the UK’s construction industry should embrace CRM technology
Philip Mayling, CEO of BuddyCRM, explores how CRM technology is helping the construction industry to weather the impact of Covid-19.
Building amid a pandemic: MMC leads the way
Darwin Group MD explains the benefits of modern methods of construction for the healthcare and education sectors during Covid-19.
Case study: Hamnavoe Care Home, Stromness, Orkney
Timber frame manufacturer, Scotframe’s role in constructing the roof – and why it may be the only one of its kind in the UK.
BIM Level 2 is now mandatory – but has it worked?
Sander van de Rijdt, co-founder and managing director of PlanRadar, takes a look at whether BIM Level 2 implementation has worked in the UK.
The reality of accessible housing during lockdown
As the government consults on how to raise accessibility standards for new homes, Nicholas Bungay of Habinteg discusses recent research into the challenges many disabled people have faced during lockdown because of a lack of even basic accessible features.
Rapid Capture: Using smart technology in the wake of Covid-19
Lee McDougall, geomatic director at building consultancy and architecture practice AHR, explains how technology can help us safely attend our workplaces where we are required to do so, as we all adjust to the “new normal”.
Taking action: Tackling carbon emissions from buildings
Michelle Agha-Hossein, building performance lead at the Building Services Research & Information Association (BSRIA), discusses how owners and operators can tackle the pressing issues of carbon emissions from buildings.
Interserve secures 10 new contracts worth £68.5m
Interserve Construction has secured 10 new contracts totalling £68.5m in September 2020.
Outdoor learning gives children a healthy view of the world
Kath MacTaggart, landscape architect at BDP, discusses the benefits of designing and creating outdoor learning and social environments that spark imagination and creativity.
How sustainability is shaping bridge construction
Concern over sustainability has never been greater and many are looking to construction and engineering to ensure structures from here on out are greener and more sustainable than structures of the past.
The impact drone technology may have on the construction industry
Jack Bird from Postage Supermarket discusses how an upcoming technological advancement, drone deliveries, may mix things up for the construction industry. He thinks that the focus is on ‘evolution’ not ‘revolution’ – which has always been the case for the industry, right?
Rebuilding better: How construction can bounce back from Covid-19
Mike Smith, managing director (direct) at Virgin Media Business explores how investment in infrastructure can allow the construction sector to flourish and rebound post-Covid-19.
Bidding opens for £12.2bn affordable housing funding
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick is inviting bids for the government’s £12.2bn affordable housing funding.
Costain faces £45m costs after Welsh road arbitration ruling
The disputed A465 Heads of the Valley road contract is expected to cost Costain £45m following an arbitration ruling.
ClearTech wins 50% more jobs with enhanced estimation efficiency
ClearTech Engineered Solutions in Dublin wins 50% more jobs with enhanced estimation efficiency, as traditional operations give way to technology-driven and environmentally sustainable models.
Graham secures £12.43m Kilwinning social housing contract
hub South West has agreed a £12.43m social housing contract with Graham Construction to deliver 79 new homes on behalf of North Ayrshire Council.
Smart heating controls: How to ensure you are protected
Pete Mills, technical operations manager for Bosch Commercial & Industrial, explains what to look out for when choosing a smart heating system control.
CITB to cut 110 jobs as Covid-19 pressures mount
CITB has opened a formal consultation with trade unions and employee representatives over proposals which will cut 110 jobs to reduce back-office and management costs.
£27.4bn roads investment to support 64,000 construction jobs
Highways England has revealed plans for £27.4bn investment in the strategic road network which will support 64,000 construction jobs.
IoT in housing: The time is now
Following a world-first agreement to install real-time monitors in thousands of social homes in Renfrewshire, iOpt founder and managing director Dane Ralston says it is now time for IoT adoption in housing to become the “new normal”.
BIM around the world with Women in BIM
In July, Women in BIM (WIB) hosted a webinar for the online Festival of BIM & Digital Construction, featuring a discussion on BIM Across the Regions. Here, the panellists examine the topics raised and their experience of BIM around the world.