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Construction begins on mega-factory at Horizon 120 business park in Braintree
A vast new 137,000 sqft build-off-site factory with robotic assembly lines is being built at Horizon 120 business park in Braintree by build-off-site manufacturing and construction company British Offsite, a division of volume housebuilder Weston Homes.
Levelling up: Government pledges billions for councils to build back better
Councils across England are set to receive £53.9bn in ‘Levelling up’ funding for the next upcoming financial year, including an additional £1bn of funding for social care, according to the latest government announcement.
The Donaldson Group acquires timber frame technology specialist SMTS
The Donaldson Group has acquired Stewart Milne Timber Systems, a ‘UK pioneer’ in timber frame technology and manufacturing, marking the company’s entry into the timber frame market.
Planning secured for second phase of £85m Marleigh development
The Hill Group, in collaboration with joint venture partner Marshall, have secured planning for the second phase of landmark Marleigh development, which will deliver 421 new mixed-tenure homes alongside a variety of new public spaces.
Two-thirds of councils say their infrastructure is under ‘excessive’ pressure
Two-thirds of councils are facing severe pressure on their infrastructure and urge the government to rapidly implement a new strategic planning model as part of reforms to closer align housebuilding and infrastructure in county areas, a new report suggests.
Southwark Cabinet approve sustainable development blueprint
Southwark council have approved the planning blueprint which details how development and new infrastructure will benefit communities across the borough for the next 15 years.
Riverside Scotland provides affordable modular housing to veteran families
Riverside Scotland has opened up the ‘nation’s largest’ affordable modular housing development, with four homes being allocated to military veteran households.
Overcoming blockers/issues to delivering MMC in the social housing sector
Mary Bennell, director of SWPA, explores the issues of delivering modern methods of construction (MMC) in the social housing sector and tells us how we can overcome these blockers.
Bouygues appointed for next phase of Portobello Square regeneration
Catalyst has announced that it will be working with Bouygues UK to complete the next phase of regeneration at Portobello Square, North Kensington.
George Clarke announces winners of Gravity design competition
Architect and TV presenter, George Clarke, has announced the winners of the Gravity young persons’ design challenge, for schools in Bridgewater, Somerset.
MMC Framework Agreements and commercial reality
Suriya Edwards Managing Associate at Foot Anstey and Kaetlin Gale Trainee Solicitor, discusses how the rise in Modern Methods of Construction has brought about the emergence of MMC frameworks.
Plans in for 1,600-home Aberfeldy masterplan
The EcoWorld London and Poplar HARCA joint venture, The Aberfeldy New Village LLP, has submitted plans for a new masterplan that will be the next stage of its regeneration project in Aberfeldy, East London.
COP26: Week two construction highlights
As the final week of the COP26 climate conference draws to a close, and world leaders begin to finalise plans, we take a look at what the takeaways of the summit mean for the construction sector as the industry moves towards a sustainable future.
Torus appoints 28 organisations to consultancy framework
Housing developer Torus has appointed 28 new members to its consultancy framework, increasing access to affordable homes across the Northwest of England.
Bringing tenants along on the net zero journey
Social housing providers have targets to bring their housing stock to an EPC rating of C or better by 2030. Gary Cawley, director of CPC, discusses the need to bring tenants along on the net zero journey.
Solving the construction industry’s digital dilemma
Mail Manager, the email management solution by Arup, explores the need to improve processes in order to solve the construction industry’s digital dilemma.
Green light for £135m Wigan shopping centre redevelopment
Cityheart and BCEGI have been given the green light for the £135m redevelopment of the Galleries Shopping Centre in Wigan town centre.
Work commences on Oxford University’s Life and Mind Building
Legal & General, alongside Oxford University and Wates, announced that construction has commenced on the ‘Life and Mind Building’, as part of a £4bn partnership.
Sisk tops out on ‘UK’s largest’ Premier Inn
Developer Rockwell, alongside Whitbread, has celebrated a landmark moment as the UK’s tallest £151m, 400-bedroom Premier Inn hotel officially tops out.
Willmott Dixon begins Doncaster affordable housing scheme
Wilmott Dixon has begun construction work for Doncaster Council on three new affordable housing developments across the borough, as part of the next phase of the Council House Build Programme.
Unlocking the potential of the UK’s homegrown timber
Sam Hart, innovation manager at the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) explores the research projects, innovation initiatives and prototypes harnessing the power of homegrown timber.
Has brownfield’s time come?
Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) latest research, Brownfield First, outlines how brownfield is, in fact, key to meeting government ambitions on housing and levelling up.
Cruden to deliver Scotland’s first net zero housing scheme
Cruden Building has been appointed by the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver the design for Scotland’s first net zero housing scheme.
From design to where? Changing quality post-planning consent
A study by Hannah Hickman highlights how housing developments can undergo significant changes between securing planning permission and starting on site.
Modular and beautiful design: The architect’s view
Modular construction and MMC are not only helping to achieve sustainable, efficient and attractive design in housing; they are leading the way, writes Jo Cowen, CEO of Jo Cowen Architects.
Cement manufacturers accelerate shift to net zero concrete
40 of the world’s cement and concrete manufacturers have joined forces to accelerate the shift to net zero concrete, pledging to cut CO2 emissions by 2030.