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New-build housing: A question of quality?
The issue of quality control has existed in the housing market for many years, Darren Graham, marketing manager at Viewpoint, explores technology’s role in new-build housing quality.
Energy modelling for low carbon buildings
Hollis has seen a significant increase in the number of developers requesting advice on ESG implementation, this is likely to continue as we see governments introducing post-pandemic green recovery plans. Richard Masters and Katherine Beisler at Hollis explain more.
HS2 unveils designs for Water Orton viaducts
HS2 has revealed new designs for two viaducts near the village of Water Orton in Warwickshire to create new green public spaces.
BAM lands £29m Stone Lodge School in Dartford
BAM Construction has secured a £29m contract to deliver the Stone Lodge School in Dartford which will benefit from BAM’s integrated capabilities.
Major shift needed to increase UK uptake of MMC
Architect Lukas Thiel of White London Studio compares the rise of Modern Methods of Construction in Sweden and the UK, the difference with traditional building and calls for a clear vision for their successful adoption.
Consortium wins share of £30m to develop advanced drone system
A consortium, led by specialist drone solution developer, sees.ai, has been awarded a shared of £30m to develop and test a remotely operated drone system for industrial and urban environments.
How the arrival of 5G will impact on smart cities and...
5G technology will allow vast amounts of data to be transferred and analysed, offering significant opportunities for smart(er) cities and commercial real estate. Professor Richard Kingston, professor of urban planning at the University of Manchester, examines what is in store.
Morgan Sindall lands £13.5m offsite school projects
Morgan Sindall Construction has secured two contracts worth £13.5m to deliver two new school projects using offsite construction.
BIM in modular construction: What can we learn from car...
Keith Beverley, key account manager at Wavin UK explores the use of BIM in modular construction, how digitisation has the power to bring cost savings to the industry and how the construction sector could learn from car manufacturers.
How has 2020 changed the MMC industry
The events of 2020 have required many to reconsider their business models at an astronomical rate. Jamie Parr, director & founder of BD Solutions, explains how this has changed the way the construction industry is working and the effect this is having on the growing MMC sector.
How Bimplus is helping to build one of the biggest locks...
Allplan Bimplus is saving time, efficiency and accuracy through collaboration and the sharing of information on the complex New Lock Terneuzen project in the Netherlands.
Insulation specialist Actis welcomes NHBC’s report on future of MMC
Insulation specialist Actis has welcomed the NHBC’s report into the future of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
Forging a stronger building industry
At the end of 2020, Federation of Master Builders members elected Jan Etchells as the organisation’s new national president, the first woman to take on the role. Here, Jan sets out the priorities for her two-year term at this challenging time for the SME building industry.
BAU online 2021 demonstrates strength of construction sector
Nemetschek Group draws a positive conclusion from construction trade fair, BAU Online 2021, as 38,000 visitors log in virtually.
BAM secures Government funding to trial 5G innovation
BAM Nuttall has secured investment from Government which will fund 9 new projects to explore how 5G technology can support the construction industry.
Keltbray appoints new built environment commercial director
Keltbray has appointed Jason Gibbons as its new commercial director for its built environment division, Jason holds over 30 years of experience in the industry.
TopHat appoints Airbus VP to drive innovation in housebuilding
TopHat has appointed Matthew Evans, vice president of digital transformation at Airbus, as its new chief technology officer to drive innovation in UK housebuilding.
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.
Smart retrofitting: The key to decarbonising the built environment
The construction industry must prioritise the retrofitting of existing assets in order to meet carbon-cutting targets. Asite’s latest report examines how this can be achieved.
Winners of £2m location data competition revealed
28 companies have been handed a slice of £2m as part of the Geospatial Commission’s transport location data competition.
Whatever happened to the smart city?
Mark Enzer, head of the National Digital Twin Programme at the Centre for Digital Built Britain and contributor to built environment event Futurebuild, explains how connecting digital twins can serve smarter cities.
CICV urges construction workers to wear face coverings correctly
With construction work set to continue during the latest lockdown, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is urging operatives to wear masks properly to prevent the spread.
Van Elle appoints former Balfour Beatty boss as new rail director
Van Elle has appointed David Buckley, a former Balfour Beatty rail boss to lead its specialist rail division as its new director.
The need for decentralised high tech modular
Paul Dunn, executive director at CallisonRTKL explores the need for decentralised high tech modular construction.
ACE appoints two new senior roles
ACE has appointed Claire Clifford as head of business support and corporate services and Karis Thain as the new head of member engagement, groups and Scotland.
VIDEO: Wall collapses during work on Network Rail viaduct
Footage has surfaced of a wall collapse during work on a Network Rail viaduct in Nine Elms, London which took place on Christmas Day.