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Profits rise as Willmott Dixon focuses on contracting
Willmott Dixon has published its account for the 12 months to 31 December 2018, revealing a turnover of £1.3bn compared to £1.2bn the previous year.
Former BHS warehouse makes way for new HS2 station
HS2 has released a set of new images showing progress at London Euston where the team this week completed the demolition of the former BHS warehouse.
Why the emergency services can benefit from modular construction
MTX Contracts explains how modular construction could benefit emergency services, especially those highly stretched medical services provided in A&E.
Wood wins contract at Hinkley Point C
Wood has won a contract to provide engineering and technical services to Hinkley Point C, the UK’s first new nuclear power station for more than 20 years.
Construction to unlock productivity boost for public sector
NHS could be boosted by the equivalent of 13,500 new nurses if there was a ‘construction revolution’ that could enhance the UK’s hospitals, new analysis from Mace suggests.
Walters wins £10m brocastle highway contract
Walters has been announced as the principal contractor for the development of the £10m Brocastle Highway and Infrastructure works.
West Midlands Mayor tours modular factory
Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, visited Totally Modular’s factory in Cradley Heath to view potential solutions to the housing shortage and homelessness.
Impact of big data on construction equipment
Big data is already being used by the construction industry. Focusing on the build phase of a project, weather, traffic and construction equipment can be analysed to determine optimal phasing of construction activities.
WorldGBC to focus on embodied carbon across construction industry
The WorldGBC to is focus on end-to-end carbon emissions created across the building and construction industry for World Green Building Week.
How ESG can drive global change and financial gain in infrastructure
Emma Arnold, technical director at WYG, discusses how the Environmental Social Governance can and will bring real tangible benefits to infrastructure projects both financially and reputationally.
PMI reveals sharpest decline in construction output since March 2018
UK construction companies indicated a renewed decline in total business activity during May 2019, while lower volumes of commercial work and civil engineering activity more than offset a modest increase in housebuilding
How PPP delivers an efficient, effective public estate
Nigel Skinner outlines why the Irish market could evidence the fact that public-private partnerships continue in providing an effective public estate.
Action needed to combat £646m musculoskeletal burden in construction
Industry leaders have called for action to tackle the huge burden of musculoskeletal disorders affecting people in the construction industry.
Riverlinx consortium preferred bidder for Silvertown Tunnel
Transport for London (TfL) has nominated the Riverlinx consortium as preferred bidder to design, build, finance and maintain the Silvertown Tunnel.
Offsite Construction: MMC under the microscope
Offsite construction has been around for a long time but has been pushed firmly into the spotlight as the UK races to meet an ever-growing demand for housing. This ebook looks at the rise of offsite and modular construction in delivering better quality buildings.
Overcoming the challenges of Exchange Information Requirements (EIR)
Graitec examines the key issues when complying with the Exchange Information Requirements and how they can be overcome.
Independent Review of the Modern Slavery Act report: CIOB responds
“Construction and the Modern Slavery Act, tackling exploitation in the UK” report highlights business models and unethical processes in construction.
Farrans to build tallest offices in Northern Ireland, City Quays 3
Farrans has secured a £50m contract to build the new City Quays 3 project on behalf of Belfast Harbour – the largest development project undertaken to date.
Digital component technology to transform modular school design
The Innovate UK-funded SEISMIC project is set to transform school design and deliver a digitally-enabled standardised componentised construction production system.
Kier appointed to £500m North Wales construction framework
With a construction framework value of £500m across value banded Lots, Kier secured a place on the high value Lot 5, this will deliver projects valued £10m+ with an estimated value of £108m.
HS2 supports 9,000 new jobs around the country
HS2 Ltd has confirmed that work on the route from London to Birmingham continues to gather pace, with activity on over 250 work sites, allowing for 9,000 new jobs around the country.
Swansea Bay Energy Island proposes floating modular homes
New plans for a tidal lagoon and floating modular homes as part of a renewable energy development in Swansea Bay are financially viable, according to an independent report.
British Steel chases £30m insurance claim dispute
Insurance governance company, Mactavish, is representing British Steel in a dispute with Zurich Insurance and other insurers, on a £30m insurance claim that, if settled, could help save the company.
ENGIE to handle £25m repairs and maintenance contract
ENGIE has been awarded a 10 year contract worth £25m after a tender process which set a high benchmark for housing repairs and value for money.
Construction firms & GLAA to protect vulnerable workers
Construction firms have teamed up with the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) to produce practical tools designed to prevent modern slavery and labour exploitation on building sites.
The optimum offsite construction system
Gaynor Tennant, CBDO of Modularize, discusses the importance of selecting the best offsite system for your needs when new systems, manufacturers, materials and products popping up almost every day