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Construction NewsNew code to restore confidence in building materials post-Grenfell
A code to ensure transparency over building products aimed at preventing another Grenfell Tower disaster has been launched. The Construction Products Association (CPA) has developed the code based on the principle of clear, accurate, up-to-date and accessible product information. CPA marketing integrity group chair, Adam Turk, said: “The entirety of the construction industry has contributed […]
admin · 9/22/2021
Construction NewsConsultancy launches innovative asset management software the first of its kind for the construction sector
Following the success of its JB-Edocs – mobile-compatible interactive documentation – JB Associates, a construction consultancy based in the south of England, has now released JBA–360, the latest format of its Interactive Operation and Maintenance Manuals. The new product offers 3D scanning and asset management software services designed to provide architects, facilities managers, and building […]
admin · 9/21/2021
Construction NewsPreparations continue for the Portable Sanitation and Welfare Expo at the Warwickshire Event Centre in November
The Portable Sanitation and Welfare Expo will be taking place at the Warwickshire Event Centre on Thursday 25th November 2021. This is the UK’s largest event focused purely on the portable sanitation industry and is organised by the Portable Sanitation Europe (PSE) trade association. This event is an absolute must for any business or individual […]
admin · 9/20/2021
Construction NewsModular construction methods create high profile space
Modular building specialist, Enviro Building Solutions, has completed a project for South Gloucestershire Council located on the high profile Bristol and Bath Science Park. Worth £2.3m, this high specification, three-storey modular office development includes a total of 27 modular bays, with one elevation using structural glazing and featuring an external terrace. Bristol and Bath Science […]
admin · 9/20/2021
Construction NewsNovade announces integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud to connect office and field teams
Novade, Asia’s leading field management software developer, has announced an integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud, a portfolio of software and services that combines advanced technology, a builders network, and predictive insights for construction teams. The integration breaks down data silos between office and field teams on construction projects, seamlessly connecting information across Novade and BIM […]
admin · 9/17/2021
Construction NewsMansfield Sand – Overcoming the odds with record year
In early 2019, when Construction Industry News last spoke with Richard Abraham, Managing Director of Mansfield Sand, Covid-19 was unheard of and the disruption it was set to cause was still not known. Thankfully the company has not only successfully navigated its way through the pandemic, but has also managed a record year of sales, […]
admin · 9/17/2021
Construction NewsTwo more visionary leaders elected to UKGBC’s Board of Trustees at today’s AGM
<p>UKGBC confirms appointment of Chris Oglesby and Estelle Bailey to its Board of Trustees.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/two-more-visionary-leaders-elected-to-ukgbcs-board-of-trustees-at-todays-agm/">Two more visionary leaders elected to UKGBC’s Board of Trustees at today’s AGM</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 9/16/2021
Construction NewsLatest episode of the Constructive Voices podcast discusses how the construction industry can attract workers with Kevin McLoughlin MBE
In episode 12 of the Constructive Voices podcast, Henry McDonald talks to Kevin McLoughlin MBE about how construction can attract workers into the industry. Meanwhile, Peter Finn, Ireland’s favourite TV builder, chats with Steve Randall about how getting into construction is a great way to travel and work abroad in other countries. This episode of Constructive […]
admin · 9/15/2021
Construction NewsWorldGBC Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment expands scope to include embodied carbon
<p>Today, WorldGBC announces an update to the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment (the Commitment), expanding its scope to recognise enhanced leadership action in tackling embodied carbon emissions from the building and construction […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/worldgbc-net-zero-carbon-buildings-commitment-expands-scope-to-include-embodied-carbon/">WorldGBC Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment expands scope to include embodied carbon</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 9/15/2021
ArchitectureODA designs Manhattan tower that increases size as it ascends
American office ODA has released renderings of a residential building with cantilevered upper storeys, scheduled to be built on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Called Era, the 20-storey apartment building will have 57 units, each with two to five bedrooms, and cover 136,639 square feet (126,94 square metres). Era is set to be built on Manhattan’s […]
admin · 9/14/2021
Construction NewsBuilders urged to join in charity ‘Big Brew’ to tackle construction’s mental health crisis
Tradesman and tradeswomen are being urged to get involved with the ‘Big Brew’ – a new national campaign to highlight the mental health crisis in the construction sector that will start on 1st October. It aims to encourage tradespeople to connect and talk over a cuppa in a bid to remove the taboo around mental […]
admin · 9/14/2021
Construction NewsCarbon Numbers clinches BCIA Smart Buildings Award
Carbon Numbers, a leading Building Management Systems supplier and energy reduction specialist, has been announced as the winner of the Smart Buildings Award at the 2021 BCIA (Building Controls Industry Association) Awards. The BCIA Awards claims to be ‘the biggest and best awards in the controls and BEMS industry’ and aims to recognise ‘innovation, product development, project […]
admin · 9/14/2021
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
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
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