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Construction NewsDefining Reuse: Why adopting ISO definitions will help encourage circularity
<p>Rachel Hoolahan from Orms answers the question 'what is reuse?' and explains the role it can have in a sustainable built environment. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/defining-reuse-why-adopting-iso-definitions-will-help-encourage-circularity/">Defining Reuse: Why adopting ISO definitions will help encourage circularity</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 9/13/2021
Construction NewsLatest construction output statistics offer little comfort to the sector, says the Scaffolding Association
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show construction output in July 2021 was worth £257m (1.6% in volume terms) less than the month before the pandemic hit. It is the second month in a row where construction activity remained lower than pre-Covid levels according to the latest ONS figures. Rising prices […]
admin · 9/13/2021
ApprenticeshipsLargest ever intake of Spencer Group apprentices all secure full-time positions
The largest ever intake of apprentices taken on by engineering specialist Spencer Group have all now secured full-time positions with the company. Hull-based Spencer Group hired 14 apprentices two years ago, with the full cohort of 18-year-olds coming from the city’s employer-led school, Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC). Having completed their two-year apprenticeships, all […]
admin · 9/13/2021
ArchitectureVerdant courtyard occupies centre of Seattle home by Chadbourne + Doss
A courtyard designed to create an “idealised atmosphere of the Pacific Northwest” sits at the centre of this house in Seattle by local architects Chadbourne + Doss. Named The Perch, the three-storey house is located in the city’s residential Queen Anne Hill neighbourhood. Facing west to enjoy views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic […]
admin · 9/12/2021
ArchitectureMatt Fajkus adds perforated steel screens to Austin boathouse
Austin studio Matt Fajkus Architecture has designed a boathouse in the Texas city with perforated metal facades calibrated to balance light and shade throughout the year. Located on the shore of a ravine in Austin, the Filtered Frame Dock is a two-storey boathouse positioned close to a nearby house built above water level. The boathouse […]
admin · 9/11/2021
ApprenticeshipsEpisode Twelve: How Can We Attract Workers To The Construction Industry With Kevin McLoughlin MBE
Henry McDonald talks to Kevin McLoughlin MBE about how we can attract workers into the industry. Kevin owns K&M McLoughlin Decorating, which has a turnover of £6m+ and a company that heavily invests in the apprenticeship scheme. In 2010 he created K&M Painting & Decorating College as his business needs were not being met by […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/11/2021
ArchitectureTribe Studio founder designs her own Australian weekend beach retreat
Australia · Architecture · Housing Bundeena House: A Retreat That Argues with Its Site, Not Against It When an architect designs her own house, the result is usually a manifesto. Tribe Studio’s Hannah Tribe built a weekend retreat at Bundeena, on the edge of a national park south of Sydney — and the design is […]
admin · 9/10/2021
ArchitectureTríptico Building in Córdoba is divided into three vertical houses
Architects Mariela Marchisio, Cristián Nanzer and Germán Margherit have completed a concrete building in central Argentina that contains a trio of tall, skinny residences designed for both living and working. The Tríptico Building is located within the Ducasse neighbourhood on the northern outskirts of Córdoba, Argentina. It sits near a commercial sector that was once […]
admin · 9/9/2021
SustainabilityProgram to help councils supercharge climate action
The Cities Power Partnership and Ironbark Sustainability have joined forces to launch an Australian program that will enable local governments to make evidence-based decisions when investing in emissions reduction projects. The pilot program uses the Cities Activity Database (CAD), Ironbark Sustainability’s tool, that categorises data from about 13,000 climate activities from more than 800 cities […]
admin · 9/9/2021
Net ZeroQld's full-size electric bus powered by 100% solar
The transport sector accounts for 18.9% of Australia’s carbon emissions, so expanding the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is one of the most effective ways to lower these emissions. Global e-mobility leader and bus operator Transdev has now risen to the task, placing what is claimed to be Australia’s first 100% sustainably powered full-size electric […]
admin · 9/9/2021
Construction NewsConstruction recovery continues outlines new research
Glenigan, the construction industry’s insight and intelligence experts, has released the September edition of its Construction Index, which suggests that despite project starts declining consistently across the board, a slowing rate suggests an upward trajectory is due towards the end of the year. Certain sectors are also bucking the trend, with social housing, health and […]
admin · 9/9/2021
Construction NewsSMEs call for public sector ‘to do more’ to remove tendering barriers
Over 90% of British SMEs believe the public sector should be doing more to remove the tendering barriers they face when bidding for public sector contracts, according to new research. The findings have been detailed in a new report Navigating the Public Procurement Minefield, which has been carried out by tender training platform Ultimate Tender […]
admin · 9/8/2021
Construction NewsCan the construction industry afford to make redundancies?
The last 18 months have been a considerable challenge for the construction industry, with restrictions leading to reduced productivity, delays and fewer projects. As a result, main and subcontractors have had to make a number of difficult decisions, as Kate Onions, a partner in the construction team, and Nicola Holton, legal director in the restructuring […]
admin · 9/8/2021
Construction NewsSmall Developers, Net Gain and Planning with Biodiversity in Mind
<p>Oliver Lewis from Joe’s Blooms discusses how we can move forward to balance the government’s ‘Net Gain’ planning policy and smaller developer’s needs.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/small-developers-net-gain-biodiversity/">Small Developers, Net Gain and Planning with Biodiversity in Mind</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 9/8/2021
Construction NewsSELECT MD Alan Wilson says construction industry needs ‘certainty and momentum’ if it’s to meet the low-carbon challenge
The Managing Director of SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association, says “certainty and momentum” are the key ingredients if the industry is to successfully build on the outcome of the upcoming COP26 summit. Alan Wilson says it’s essential for the good work to continue after world leaders have left the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow on 12th November. […]
admin · 9/8/2021
ArchitectureSPAN Architects builds Astor Residence on remote Maine coast
New York City studio SPAN Architects has completed a remote retreat in Maine on a property that includes a replica of a traditional Chinese tea house and gardens. The home is located on Maine’s rugged coast, overlooking the waters of Western Bay. Encompassing roughly 200 acres (80.9 hectares) of land, the residence serves as a […]
admin · 9/7/2021
Construction NewsRead Brothers – Four decades of business success
Read Brothers Ltd is a well-established timber merchant in Norwich that has built up an enviable reputation over the last 40 years, having prided itself on providing a professional and speedy service whilst maintaining the highest quality of work and products. A supplier of softwoods, hardwoods and timber-based sheet materials, Read Brothers is also a […]
admin · 9/7/2021
Construction NewsAESG expands European reach and expansion in the data centre and pharmaceutical markets with Commtech Europe acquisition
AESG, a leading global specialist consultancy, engineering and built environment advisory firm with regional headquarters in London, Dubai and Singapore, has announced its acquisition of Commtech Europe, an established provider of commissioning and technical services throughout Europe. With the rapid expansion of the data centre and pharmaceutical sectors alongside the ever-increasing complexity of building systems, […]
admin · 9/7/2021
ArchitecturePsychologist's office and tranquil garden hidden behind concrete wall in Uruguay
Architects Pedro Livni and Rafael Solano have created a psychologist’s office behind a tall concrete wall in Ciudad de la Costa, Uruguay. Located within the garden of an existing property, the low-slung structure encompasses 35 square metres and is hidden by a wall that runs its full width. Only a door and a circular aperture, […]
admin · 9/6/2021
Construction NewsOnerous construction contracts – 10 key points to be aware of
Onerous construction contracts are often entered into by contractors and subcontractors across the construction industry, leaving them out of pocket, at a high risk of cashflow problems, and even insolvency. An onerous contract is one whereby the cost of meeting the obligations agreed under the contract exceeds the payment benefits. Standard forms of construction contract […]
admin · 9/6/2021
ArchitectureSide Angle Side creates gabled home in Austin for an architectural photographer
Dark grey walls and a crisp silhouette define a residence created by US firm Side Angle Side for Texas-based architectural photographer Casey Dunn. Located in an East Austin neighbourhood, the three-bedroom Casa Casey rises two levels and totals 1,900 square feet (177 square metres). It was designed for a discerning client – Casey Dunn, an […]
admin · 9/5/2021