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The digital future of construction materials procurement
With demands for sustainability, efficiency and cost savings on the rise, construction materials purchasing methods are evolving.
Re-flow locks down Cyber Essentials Plus certification
Re-flow have further enhanced the security of their client's data by achieving Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
Secured By Design launches free RIBA Approved CPD series for architectsÂ
The Police Crime Prevention Academy are running a number of free RIBA Approved CPD sessions on Secured by Design between February and March 2024.
Labour to ditch flagship £28bn green investment pledge
Labour has dropped their £28bn green investment pledge, which was proposed as a means to grow green jobs and targets.
Re-flow Field Management recaps its best year yet
Re-flow Field Management is an award-winning company operating in construction, infrastructure, and landscaping. At its core, the system connects field operatives with the back-office through an intuitive mobile application and powerful desktop dashboard.
Commercial flood risk: parametric flood insurance explained with Tysers
With commercial properties twice as likely to be at risk of flooding compared to residential properties, Tysers explains why you should consider parametric flood insurance for your businesses' wellbeing
Fossil fuel-free jobsite: A realistic goal for sustainable construction?
Imagine a fossil fuel-free jobsite, where we are not consuming petrochemical-based fossil fuels. It’s possible – for those willing to make the investment and test new processes on their next construction site.
Presenteeism in construction: Lessons for the industry
Ben Moss, business psychologist and managing director at Robertson Cooper, discusses new research on presenteeism in construction and its implications for the industry.
The importance of A-rated cover for your high value construction project
Build Warranty's A-rated cover offers enhanced security, greater efficiency and highly competitive premiums for construction projects of any and every size.
How a construction crimewave is impacting mental health
More than nine out of 10 tradespeople and contractors have been victims of theft, according to new research from NFU Mutual. For many, the loss of valuable tools, equipment and machinery is having a negative impact on their mental health.
National cyber-physical ecosystem will align digital and physical infrastructures
Nearly 200 delegates gathered for the launch of a new community designed to encourage a cross-sector approach to the future development of a cyber-physical ecosystem in the UK and beyond.
Drone technology in real estate: The future or pie in the...
Drone technology might be hitting the headlines due to their vital usage by the armed forces in global conflicts, but its potential is also fast expanding in the world of real estate. Louise Irvine, senior knowledge development lawyer at Forsters, takes a look.
How data and AI is changing the way we live and...
Increasingly, data and AI are seamlessly integrated within many aspects of our daily lives. From chatting to virtual assistants to advanced algorithms rendering lifelike images, the role of technology is ubiquitous, says Gordon Johnstone, head of DataFest at The Data Lab.
What to consider when planning for town and city centre living
Emma Callaghan, senior planner with planning and development consultancy Lichfields, reflects on the environmental factors people consider when choosing whether to live in town and city centres.
Green energy investment, artificial intelligence and purpose-driven technology adoption set to...
Visualisation software specialist Sensat anticipates the perfect storm of green energy investment, artificial intelligence (AI) integration and purpose-driven technology adoption in 2024. CEO James Dean highlights how these converging trends are required as we drive towards a net zero future.
Government awards £1.8m funding for home retrofit grant scheme
A point-of-sale finance technology solution for home retrofit has been given a £1.8m grant for its pilot phase after a successful discovery phase.
Celebrating 35 years of designing out crime and protecting communities with...
Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative that works to improve the security of buildings and their immediate surroundings to provide safe places to live, work, shop and visit, celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2024.
The importance of mental health awareness in construction
Neglecting mental health awareness in construction can lead to anxiety, depression, burnout, substance abuse, and, tragically, suicide. Will Temperley, Fortis Foundations, explores how to recognise signs, provide support, and create a healthier work environment.
Key resources to aid mental health in the construction industry
A variety of charities and helplines are available for those struggling with mental health, or construction managers seeking resources to better support their team.
Legal considerations for construction clients amid insolvency spike
Consultant at national law firm Roythornes Solicitors, Derryn Rolfe, explains how construction clients can prepare for all eventualities as insolvency remains rife across the industry.
South London retrofit skills development plan secures funding
The retrofit skills plan aims to tackle the estimated 635,000 properties in South London that require decarbonisation works.
ABC’s Social Housing Warranty is tailored for the social housing sector
The new social housing warranty from ABC+ Warranty will safeguard your social housing scheme.
Frictionless design- smooth for some, but not for all
About Access's Ian Streets explores the frictionless design trend sweeping retail and how some automated services risk excluding those who require additional assistance
2024 construction predictions: where is the industry headed?
Net zero, the skills shortage, RAAC, extreme weather, infrastructure opportunities and tool theft- there's plenty to watch out for in construction in 2024.
Construction firms are at high risk of cyber attacks: What you...
In this article, Tysers explains how cyber attacks pose significant operational risks in the construction industry, causing business disruptions and delays.
Cyber-physical infrastructure: Towards a more digital built environment
Cyber-physical infrastructure aims to build on the UK’s strengths in technologies such as AI, digital twins and robotics to help create a more digital built environment and address key challenges such as tackling climate change and supporting sustainable growth. Dan Rossiter FCIAT of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists takes a look.