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Remediation of unsafe cladding to continue despite COVID-19
Although the issue has been partially obscured from public view by the coronavirus crisis, the UK government has said that work to replace flammable cladding on residential buildings of 18m or taller remains a priority. Helen Andrews, a construction law partner at Fieldfisher, takes a look.
COVID-19: Can we build our way out of this?
In the post-pandemic period, can the construction industry become a catalyst for economic recovery? David Edwards of Place-Make believes it can.
Buildings: The decarbonisation elephant in the room
Buildings and building materials are major contributors to carbon emissions. Engineered timber offers a sustainable, green option to reduce this but its use may be restricted by flawed assumptions, argues Matthew Linegar of Stora Enso.
Construction contract awards rise by 16.9% in February
The value of construction contract awards increased by 16.9% in February when compared with the previous month, as London and the North West scoop the most awards.
How modular healthcare facilities could alleviate NHS pressures
Modular buildings can be viewed as a cost-effective solution to improving and increasing NHS facilities, Alan Wilson, managing director of ModuleCo Healthcare explores further.
Edge protection systems in high-rise construction
Ian Fryer, divisional product innovation director at RMD Kwikform, discusses the need to urgently address debris protection and the edge protection systems.
Urban Splash to deliver 10,000 new homes across West Midlands
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has signed an agreement within Urban Splash to build 10,000 new homes using modern methods of construction.
Volatile construction output figures increase by 1.4%
Construction output increased by 1.4% in the three months to January 2020, according to the latest ONS figures, however, 'underlying long-term growth is still fragile'.
JRL Group takes top spot in February’s contractors league table
JRL Group clinched the top spot in February’s contractors league table, as Midland Metro Alliance comes in at second place.
€30m investment to boost digital transformation in construction
PropTech SaaS solution provider, PlanRadar, has secured €30m in Series A funding to boost digital transformation in construction and real estate.
Why we cannot overlook the challenges facing the construction industry
The government needs to form active partnerships with leading companies within the private sector to ensure the UK can meet its infrastructure goals, says Jerald Solis, CEO of Experience Invest.
Smart buildings and dealing with data overload
George Adams, director of energy and engineering at SPIE UK, looks at how to overcome information overload and extract genuine value from smart buildings.
Good planning is key to successful construction projects, survey reveals
'Good planning' is the most important factor for preventing construction projects from going over budget, says new research by the Association for Project Management (APM).
Winvic to construct £47.3m PRS scheme in Milton Keynes
Winvic Construction has been appointed by Packaged Living to construct a £47.3m Private Rented Sector scheme in the heart of Milton Keynes called Aubrey Place.
How modular housing can launch a self-build boom
Built & Spaces director Steve Wilkie discusses how modular housebuilding could be the answer to the UK’s self-build boom.
UK’s ‘largest’ modular neighbourhood gets the nod
The second phase of Cambridgeshire’s Northstowe town scheme has been given the go-ahead, as the village of Inholm is set to become one of the UK’s largest modular neighbourhoods.
Housing shortage: Could modular construction be the answer?
Kenny Ingram, global industry director at IFS discusses how modular construction and technology could lay the foundations for the future of UK housing.
Increase in construction output figures reflect industry ‘resilience’
The latest construction output figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows an increase of 0.5% in Q4 2019 compared with the previous quarter, as housebuilding finally 'pulls its socks up'.
HS2: Government to give High Speed rail scheme the green light
The Prime Minister is expected to approve the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project today (11 February), according to several reports.
Government action on late payments in construction ‘insufficient’, says AAT
As the issue of late payment continues to overshadow construction, Phil Hall of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), says maximum payment terms must be shortened and a clear, simple financial penalty regime for persistent late payers is essential.
Latest construction PMI shows strongest optimism since April 2018
UK construction output experienced a much slower decline in January compared with the end of 2019 as client demand increases, according to the latest construction PMI.
Can offsite construction be the answer to our green ambitions?
Construction 2025, the joint government and industry strategy, outlines some extremely ambitious targets for the UK construction sector. MEDITE SMARTPLY explores how offsite construction could be the answer to our green ambitions.
New study predicts huge growth in permanent modular construction
Most design and construction professionals using permanent modular construction experience improved productivity and project quality, according to new research.
The European Green Deal: What impact on the built environment?
The European Green Deal is a major new commitment from the EU to tackle urgent environment-related challenges on the way to a climate-neutral economy by 2050. Eugenio Quintieri of the European Builders Confederation looks at the implications for the built environment.
WMCA urges residents and businesses to speak out on climate change
The West Midlands Combined Authority is urging local residents and businesses to have their say on what they feel should be done to combat the climate emergency.
What the construction industry needs from Boris
In the wake of Boris Johnson’s election win, Ibrahim Imam, founder of PlanRadar, looks at five things the new prime minister needs to deliver for the construction industry.