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Construction NewsSix predictions for what is in store for the construction industry in 2022
With the New Year just weeks away, here Des Duddy, the joint managing director at Protrade, gives his six predictions for what 2022 has to offer for the construction industry. All that has been spoken about for big chunks of 2021 has been the supply chain issues, rising material costs, and labour shortages – three […]
admin · 12/15/2021
Construction NewsRed Diesel countdown: plant hire and construction sector urged to adopt cleaner fuel alternatives
With less than six months to go until red diesel users will be charged the full fuel tax to reflect on the emissions they produce, the MHM Group is urging industry leaders to adopt the use of cleaner alternatives, in particular HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil). Red diesel is widely used in the agricultural, marine and construction […]
admin · 12/15/2021
Construction NewsPlastech – A quarter of a century of success
2022 will see Plastech celebrating 25 years of operation, during which time it has supplied a wide range of specialist products to customers in all sectors of construction and civil engineering, as well as their associated industries. The fact that the company continues to grow, even in the face of challenges stemming from the impact […]
admin · 12/14/2021
EnvironmentEpisode 19: Can This Organisation Eliminate Or Greatly Reduce Plastic Within The Construction Industry? Henry Interviews Wendy Jones and Neal Maxwell of Changing Streams
Henry McDonald originally wrote about Changing Streams for The Guardian Newspaper in 2020 in a feature entitled, “Builder aims to help UK construction industry kick its plastic habit.” He also introduced Changing Streams to our audience in the second episode of the Constructive Voices’ podcast in April 2021. So in this episode, we are delighted […]
Jackie De Burca · 12/13/2021
Construction NewsEric Wright Construction completes Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport facility
Eric Wright Construction has announced the completion of the Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport. Designed by BDP, the site was formerly home to the University’s Students’ Union before being transformed into a new state-of-the-art building. The wider project team includes Deloitte, Curtins, Gardiner and Theobald and Hoare Lea. Andrew Fallon, Director of Estates, Facilities […]
admin · 12/13/2021
Construction NewsTravis Perkins to open up to 50 new branches over next five years
The UK’s largest supplier of building materials to the building and construction industry, Travis Perkins, will extend its ongoing investment programme and is set to open up to 50 new branches over the next five years. In order to continue its position as a merchanting market leader, it plans to grow its market share in […]
admin · 12/10/2021
Construction News£26m Northumberland development marks Esh Construction’s largest housing contract
Esh Construction is set to break ground in the new year on a £26m scheme that will bring 185 new homes to Amble in Northumberland. Working on behalf of Home Group, Esh will deliver 73 homes for affordable rent and shared ownership on a seven-hectare patch of land west of Gloster Meadows in the Northumberland […]
admin · 12/8/2021
Construction NewsConstruction industry leaders sign pledge to embrace diversity in the workforce
A campaign encouraging construction workers to embrace diversity and boost conversations around mental health has been backed by a major industry player undertaking work for HS2 and a variety of other key projects. Mace Dragados is the first construction joint venture working on the HS2 project to back the #MakeItStick campaign – recently launched by […]
admin · 12/7/2021
Construction NewsEnviro Building Solutions Ltd – Sustainable growth for the future
Since its creation eight years ago, West Yorkshire-based Enviro Building Solutions Ltd has been careful to sustainably grow the business by focusing on delivering quality projects for its client base. This is a strategy that has worked well, as Craig Reidy, Finance Director, recently outlined to Construction Industry News. “Our approach has always been to […]
admin · 12/6/2021
Construction NewsOver £1.4m investment at Port of King’s Lynn to keep pace with timber demand
Associated British Ports (ABP) has officially opened its Vancouver Timber Terminal at the Port of Kings Lynn. Named after Captain George Vancouver, who originated from the town, the new facility provides 3,000 sq m of undercover storage. Timber volumes at the port have seen a year-on-year uplift of 85% to keep pace with increased demand […]
admin · 12/6/2021
ArchitectureZITA raises House in the Andean Moorland above a fragile ecosystem
Architecture firm ZITA has used blackened wood and prefabricated structural elements to create a cabin in the Colombian highlands that was built entirely by hand. The project, called House in the Andean Moorland, is located on a verdant, hilly site that sits 3,250 metres above sea level. The area features a “cloud landscape” that alters […]
admin · 12/5/2021
ArchitectureAmezcua unveils homes built using its prefabricated Kineki system
Prefabricated modules and renewable materials feature in a flexible design system by Mexican firm Amezcua that has been used to build three houses at a weekend retreat. Based in Mexico City, Amezcua is a design and development company that was founded in 2015 by entrepreneur Julio Amezcua. It creates structures that utilise its Kineki system, […]
admin · 12/4/2021
ArchitectureAHEAD awards winner creates Ibiza hotel that draws on local environment
Architect Jonathon Leitersdorf explains the vision behind luxury resort Six Senses Ibiza in this video produced by Dezeen Studio for the AHEAD hospitality awards. The Six Senses is located in Cala Xarraca, on the northern tip of Ibiza. The project was named the winner of the spa and wellness category at the AHEAD Europe awards […]
admin · 12/3/2021
Construction NewsAcrol Modular – Major project underlines turnaround
After several loss-making years, a change in both management and approach has seen Gateshead-based Acrol Modular turning a profit once again. This turnaround has been further enhanced by a number of major projects including the development of a £5.86m Workspace and Growth Hub facility in Cheltenham, the company’s largest contract to date. “We have been […]
admin · 12/3/2021
Construction NewsPE Pipeline Specialists – Expansion continues
When Construction Industry News last caught up with PE Pipeline Specialists in 2018, it was enjoying strong growth thanks to its focus on customer service and the strength of its product range. Thankfully this forward progression hasn’t been curtailed by Covid-19, as the company continues to expand and develop its operation. “We have actually grown […]
admin · 12/3/2021
ArchitectureBoulders and pine trees surround High Desert Retreat by Aidlin Darling Design
San Francisco firm Aidlin Darling Design has completed a low-slung home in California’s Palm Desert that is intended to contrast the boulders and trees found in its remote setting. The three-bedroom family home is located on a rocky plateau in the arid landscape, with views of the Coachella Valley and San Jacinto Mountain Range. This […]
admin · 12/2/2021
Construction NewsOffering an alternative within the marketplace
Hunta Hardware has been formed to provide an independent alternative to the architectural ironmongery and builders hardware distribution market. It has a team with over 100 years’ experience in sourcing, specification and distribution within the sector and it is dedicated to deliver a new level of service, choice, quality and value to its customers. Its […]
admin · 12/2/2021
ArchitectureCharlotte Taylor creates NFT of OMA-designed underwater sculpture for Miami Beach
Visualisation artists Charlotte Taylor and Nicholas Préaud have created an NFT artwork based on an OMA-designed sculpture that will form part of an underwater park near Miami Beach. Taylor and Préaud’s video artwork is focused on a sculpture named Coral Arena that was designed by Shohei Shigematsu, who heads architecture studio OMA‘s New York office. The piece was sold as […]
admin · 12/1/2021
Focus on FemalesEpisode 18: Post COP26 Special: Top Worldwide Experts Question Victoria Kate Burrows of the World Green Building Council Post COP26
PLEASE NOTE: You should listen to Episode 17 before Episode 18 as they are two parts of the same event. The Post Cop26 Roadmap For The Built Environment Sectors will be opened by Neal Maxwell who has made the transition that many of us need to! Then we will have the main interview with our […]
Jackie De Burca · 11/30/2021
Net ZeroEpisode 17: Post COP26 Special: Victoria Kate Burrows of the World Green Building Council Interview With Henry McDonald - Part 1 of a 2 Part Series
This episode is the first part of the Post Cop26 Roadmap With Victoria Kate Burrows, Advancing Net Zero Director at The World Green Building Council event. The second part follows in Episode 18. The Post Cop26 Roadmap For The Built Environment Sectors will be opened by Neal Maxwell who has made the transition that many […]
Victoria Kate Burrows · 11/30/2021
Construction NewsUKGBC responds to Government’s Environment Bill
<p>The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today responded to the Government’s Environment Bill receiving royal assent.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/ukgbc-responds-to-governments-environment-bill/">UKGBC responds to Government’s Environment Bill</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 11/10/2021