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Tilbury Douglas completes Prospect House SEND school in Manchester
Tilbury Douglas has completed the construction of Prospect House SEND school (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) in Blackley, Manchester.
Why public sector procurement holds many of the keys to levelling...
Values-based procurement has a crucial part to play in driving economic equity. LHC Group interim chief executive Elaine Elkington explains why, exploring the role of public sector procurement in delivering quality housing for all and supporting a more diverse supply chain for social landlords.
Why MMC education is key to increasing the adoption of offsite...
By challenging perceptions around offsite construction methods and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), Buildoffsite aims to ensure improved offsite and MMC education is provided moving forward so that the sector does not face barriers to increasing adoption.
Builders must adopt modular construction methods to tackle housing crisis
Zoe Owen, partner in the plot sales team at Moore Barlow, discusses how modular construction methods can unlock the UK’s housing crisis and explains why developers shouldn’t waste any more time adopting this approach.
Realising true social value in construction
Government efficiency minister Jacob Rees-Mogg is reportedly looking to reduce social value weightings in public procurement, citing concerns that they negatively affect smaller firms. Tiia Sammallahti, founder and CEO of whatimpact.com, examines the challenges of realising true social value in construction - and why rolling back the requirements would be the wrong choice.
How public sector procurement aids the levelling up agenda
In this ebook, LHC looks at the role public sector procurement plays in the government's levelling up agenda.
LHC report says improved housing and public sector procurement is key...
The LHC report outlines the key role public sector procurement can play in the government's levelling up agenda.
Construction industry professionals react to Spring Budget 2022
Rishi Sunak Chancellor of the Exchequer has delivered the Spring Budget 2022, announcing a new tax plan to ease the rising cost of living. Here construction industry professionals share their thoughts on the biggest cut to personal taxes in a quarter of a century.
How to mitigate cyberattacks in construction
PCB Today speaks with José Pinos, head of security at Atech, about cyberattacks in construction and the approaches to take to prevent them.
Transforming Public Procurement Green Paper consultation response
Dean Fazackerley, head of technical procurement, LHC Group, ponders the seven important changes within the Government’s Transforming Public Procurement Green Paper consultation response.
Multi-specialism consultancies sought for multi-million-pound public sector framework
Housing construction, fire safety and energy efficiency consultancies are encouraged to register interest for a new consultancy framework launching this summer.
Delivering Net Zero through Digital: The construction perspective
A new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Manufacturing Group is calling for policy, tax incentives and support to be better targeted in order to drive investment in greener manufacturing. Floriane Fidegnon, head of industry, technology and innovation at Policy Connect, looks at how this could impact on construction.
Transformational plans announced for Bolton green skills centre
Work to transform a Bolton retail park into a green skills centre could begin this summer, following the release of redevelopment plans.
Scotland Excel launch £800m energy efficiency contractors framework
Scotland Excel has announced the 37 businesses who have secured a place on their national energy efficiency contractors framework, which aims to support Scotland’s councils in achieving net zero.
Develop your knowledge and skills through RICS events
Widen and develop your knowledge/skills on minerals & waste management, valuations and isurv or become an expert witness or adjudicator with RICS events.
BESA survey reports improved payment times
BESA has welcomed improved payment times of main contractors with half of large contractors now paying sub-contractors within 30 days.
Lesley Anderson SPA’s head of procurement become CIPS fellow
Lesley Anderson, head of procurement, Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA), has been recognised for her contribution to the industry with Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) fellowship status.
Willmott Dixon appointed to Perry Barr Residential scheme in Birmingham
Willmott Dixon has been awarded a £6.5m interior fit-out contract for 428 apartments on the Perry Barr Residential Scheme, Birmingham.
Suppliers appointed to £100m SHED framework
18 suppliers have been appointed to the £100m Social Housing Emerging Disruptors (SHED) framework launched by Procurement for Housing.
Sutcliffe MD believes construction will overcome all obstacles in 2022
Sean Keyes, managing director at civil & structural engineering firm Sutcliffe, believes the construction industry will overcome all obstacles in 2022.
The Construction Products Association (CPA)
The Construction Products Association (CPA) is the leading organisation that represents and champions construction product manufacturers and suppliers.
Government unveils new levelling up plan to close the North-South divide
Michael Gove has unveiled the Levelling Up White Paper, which sets out twelve ‘levelling up missions’ to focus resources on Britain’s forgotten and deprived communities.
The heat is on for housebuilders to adopt modular construction
Dave Lancaster, Senior Commercial Manager at Uponor, discusses how offsite construction and the systems used in modular assemblies have advanced in recent years and why housebuilders must adopt MMC to meet the demands of the housing crisis.
Removing the barriers to housebuilding
A new House of Lords Built Environment Committee report calls for government action on planning, SMEs and barriers to housebuilding for the elderly to address the UK's housing crisis. Committee chair Baroness Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG discusses its conclusions.
Free grant and support scheme to help SME construction businesses to...
A recent report from the House of Lords has highlighted a “collapse” in construction industry participation by SMEs. I-Construct offers a range of opportunities to help businesses in the sector – and its supply chain – to grow.
Digital Construction Awards opens its entries for 2022
The Digital Construction Awards will commence on the 12th July 2022 at The Brewery in Central London, and celebrate innovation and tech in the built environment industry.