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UK NewsBe Part of English History: Calling Architects, Landscape Architects, Engineers, Constructors
Are you an architect, landscape architect, engineer, or constructor involved in work that is making a difference? Do your projects use sustainable materials and methods? Does your work seek to enhance biodiversity? If so, you may qualify to be a Constructive Voices Contributor. This is an opportunity to promote your personal and professional brand to an audience of […]
Jackie De Burca · 4/18/2024
Constructive Voices NewsConstruction Product Availability Statement
Construction Product Availability: 21 December 2022 Statement from John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association,
admin · 12/21/2022
Construction NewsConstruction charity braced for Christmas surge in use of its new mental health text service
Construction charity braced for Christmas surge in use of its new mental health text service National construction charity Band of Builders (BoB) is gearing up for an increase in use of its new mental health text service during the festive period – following new figures that indicate that 5,583 people died by suicide in Britain […]
admin · 12/19/2022
BiodiversityEsh Construction to build UK’s first carbon neutral tri-service station
Esh Construction to build UK’s first carbon neutral tri-service station Plans to build a sustainable tri-service station in Hebburn have taken a step forward as North East-based Esh Construction is named as contractor. The new station is set to be the first station of its kind in the country to be carbon neutral. The plan […]
admin · 12/15/2022
Construction NewsConstruction collapse with 2022 having highest number of deaths at work compared to other industries
In the last year, construction was the industry with the highest number of deaths at work, reporting 30 deaths in 2022. As the weather gets colder and outdoor conditions worsen, construction workers are being warned to take caution. The construction industry made up a quarter of fatal injuries to workers in 2022 and the fatal […]
admin · 12/13/2022
Constructive Voices NewsConstruction Output Increased by 0.8% in Volume Terms in October 2022
The Office for National Statistics published estimates of construction output for October 2022this morning. Monthly construction output is estimated to have increased 0.8% in volume
admin · 12/12/2022
Constructive Voices NewsGovernment Extends CE Mark Recognition to 30 June 2025
UK Government have extended CE Mark recognition to 30 June 2025 Read the guidance here: Guidance Relating to the Supply of Products to the Great
admin · 12/12/2022
Construction NewsMcAvoy delivers projects in education and health sectors valued at over £40m
Leading offsite manufacturer, McAvoy, has completed the handover of three major contracts worth £40m as well as a number of other projects across the UK and Ireland. The projects in both the education and health sectors have utilised the very latest in precision manufacturing techniques and further reinforced McAvoy’s credentials for high quality, fast delivery, […]
admin · 12/8/2022
Constructive Voices NewsNEC Hosting a Free Webinar on Retentions
On 15 November, the Construction Leadership Council in collaboration with NEC published joint guidance to industry on the use of retention clauses under NEC3 and
admin · 12/7/2022
Construction News£30m milestone as Lungfish Architects supports 1,400 new school places across Derby
Environmentally driven architectural practice, Lungfish Architects has successfully partnered with Morgan Sindall Construction to deliver more than £30m-worth of educational infrastructure in Derby, helping to generate 1,440 additional school places. Lungfish has designed and delivered some of Derby City Council and Derby County Council’s most recent transformative school projects including Hackwood Primary Academy, Castleward Primary […]
admin · 12/6/2022
Building Safety Directors Consultation
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has published the following: Building Safety Directors Consultation This consultation sets out proposals regarding the appointment of
admin · 12/6/2022
Construct Zero Industry Competition Awards
Business leaders last week attended the first annual progress review of the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Co2nstruct Zero Performance Dashboard, which set out the evidence
admin · 12/5/2022
Construction NewsConstruction firms relying on financial incentives as job applicant numbers tumble
Skills shortages and the cost-of-living crisis have driven salaries up across construction, despite the demand for staff beginning to slow. That’s according to the latest report from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). The data, provided by the world’s largest network of job boards, Broadbean Technology, revealed that despite vacancies dropping 6% between January […]
admin · 12/5/2022
Leading the Charge Podcast Series : Collaboration
Leading the Charge shines a light on the electrotechnical community and tells the stories of the organisations and professionals powering the transition to net zero.
admin · 12/2/2022
Blog : Report Shows how Innovation Unlocks Affordable, Carbon Neutral Homes
A recent post-occupancy evaluation, funded by Commonweal Housing, on ZED PODS’ Hope Rise is a reminder of how important it is to be conducting this
admin · 12/2/2022
CLC Launches Young Ambassadors Recruitment Competition
The CLC is pleased today, as part of its desire to increase engagement with young professionals across the sector, to launch a recruitment competition to
admin · 12/1/2022
Becoming a Small Housing Developer : Advice and Guidance from others in the New Homes Industry
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) is delighted today to launch a new guide designed to help those starting out as small housing developers, or looking
admin · 12/1/2022
Construction NewsHundreds build a solid foundation for a career in construction thanks to Foundations Live
More than 600 students of all ages and over 200 industry professionals attended Foundations Live 2022 – one of the north of England’s biggest construction, trade, networking, and careers events. Despite the torrential downpour, exhibitors, trades people, students and teachers were all able to keep dry and explore more than 80 exhibition stands inside the […]
admin · 11/17/2022
Construction NewsBig Red leads Merseyside regeneration project
Work has commenced on the redevelopment of a former HSBC building on Eccleston street in Prescot, Merseyside, that forms part of a wider £3.1m heritage-led regeneration project. Huddersfield headquartered construction firm Big Red is taking on the contract, led by Senior Contract Manager, Dan Clark, which will see the 100-year-old building converted into eight apartments […]
admin · 2/24/2022
Construction NewsNew study reveals poor building material supply chains are main barrier to construction achieving net zero
A new report, ‘Sustainable by design’, by engineering consultancy, Patrick Parsons, based on research with 100 senior executives of UK construction firms, reveals that despite the majority (85%) believing the industry is doing enough to reach net zero by 2050, there are significant barriers to achieving this target. Over two-thirds (68%) of respondents said that […]
admin · 2/23/2022
Construction NewsUK safety expert Arco advises on standing out safely this winter
As the winter weather continues, fog and heavy rain can make it difficult to see outdoor workers and sadly, the consequences can be devastating. The second most common cause of workplace death is being struck by a moving vehicle. Ensuring all workers are in the correct hi-vis clothing is an essential measure to help mitigate the risks. […]
admin · 2/21/2022