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Construction NewsNew £4m Tyneside specialist housing development under construction
Work on delivering a new £4m development is underway in Newburn in Tyne and Wear, specifically designed to support the independent living needs of people with learning disabilities. The scheme will provide a 15 apartment building and five bungalows – all available at affordable rents – together on a site at Park Road. Bernicia won […]
admin · 10/7/2021
Construction NewsM&J Evans – Acquisition adds to the armoury
Despite the best efforts of the pandemic, M&J Evans, the Walsall-based groundworks & civil engineering specialist, successfully completed the acquisition of Flynn Group nearly 18 months after first commencing discussions with the business. Construction Industry News recently caught up with Chris Southgate, Chief Executive, to find out how this perseverance paid off and discover the […]
admin · 10/7/2021
Construction NewsSmart building will be top of its class within the North-East
A new office building currently being constructed in Newcastle city centre will be the smartest building in the North-East when it’s completed next year. One Strawberry Lane, which is being built in the St James’ area of the city, is the first building in the region to go for SmartScore certification. The accreditation is the highest […]
admin · 10/6/2021
Construction NewsAddressing the building and construction climate challenge sustainable project funding
It’s common knowledge that the building and construction industry is a major carbon emissions contributor. It faces increasing pressure to adapt its approach to respond to environmental goals. Here, Louise Stewart, CEO and Founder of ProjectPay, explores the ways in which construction can meet consumer and investor expectations. The industry faces numerous environmental compliance challenges, […]
admin · 10/6/2021
Construction NewsBritain must solve housing crisis without risking further climate damage warns Sir David King
Britain must solve its housing crisis without putting climate at risk warned the UK former Chief Scientific Advisor Sir David King at an Offsite Alliance event, part of this year’s UK Construction Week. With government targets of 300,000 houses to build a year and a current shortfall of 100,000 the Offsite Alliance has today laid […]
admin · 10/5/2021
Construction NewsEurope’s largest wooden framed building, the Gramophone Works in West London, goes green
One of Europe’s largest wooden framed buildings, the Gramophone Works in Kensal Green, West London, has been brought back to life following a £25m refurbishment programme as part of a major collaboration between main contractors Grahams and M&E specialist, Dowds Group. This historic building now offers some of greenest credentials of any work space in […]
admin · 10/5/2021
Construction NewsConstruction industry encouraged to ‘step-up’ in race to adopt greener heating solutions
After the recent revelations that UK’s home gas boilers emit twice as much CO2 as all the nation’s power stations, the construction sector is being urged to accelerate the switch to greener heating solutions such as CO2 heat pumps, which have been described as ‘the future of green heating in the UK’. The government’s target […]
admin · 10/4/2021
Construction NewsHow technology is driving-up safety, quality and compliance within the built environment
Where once it was fair to say construction was one of the less tech-savvy sectors, the last couple of years has seen a seismic change in approach and attitude. Digital has finally been embraced and is gathering momentum. Each day we’re witnessing exciting new technologies launched, with systems and platforms helping to refine best-practice and […]
admin · 10/1/2021
Construction NewsLatest episode of the Constructive Voices podcast looks at how women can create sustainable change
In episode 13 of the Constructive Voices podcast, Henry McDonald interviews two women who are leading lights when it comes to creating sustainable change within the construction industry. Emma Nicholson, B.A, MSc, FCIOB, FIEMA, FWES, CEnv, FAPM, the Founding Director of Women in Sustainable Construction and Property; and Sumele Aruofor, Senior Strategic Marketing Manager for […]
admin · 9/29/2021
Construction NewsIntegra Buildings named Contractor of the Year at industry Oscars
Integra Buildings has been named Contractor of the Year at the Oscars of the UK’s offsite construction industry. The annual Offsite Awards celebrate exceptional examples of innovation and expertise from businesses at the forefront of a sector that is transforming the contemporary built environment. Integra, one of the country’s leading modular building specialists, has been […]
admin · 9/28/2021
Construction NewsUKGBC responds to National Resilience Strategy call for evidence
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admin · 9/28/2021
Construction NewsEnvironmental noise monitoring, anytime, any place and anywhere
Cirrus Research plc is excited to announce the launch of its latest cloud-based noise monitoring system, Quantum Outdoor, which is a single solution for remote monitoring of noise 24/7. It uses powerful cloud software to give users control over their environmental noise impacts at their desktops. Quantum Outdoor can be easily installed around the boundary […]
admin · 9/27/2021
Construction NewsBoost in major project starts keeps construction recovery on track
Glenigan, the construction industry’s leading insight and intelligence expert, has today (Monday 27th September) released the September edition of its Construction Review. The monthly report provides a detailed and comprehensive analysis of construction data, giving built environment and property professionals a unique insight into sector results, from the three months to the end of August 2021. […]
admin · 9/27/2021
Construction NewsWorking towards a more sustainable construction sector
COP26 may be drawing ever closer, yet all seems to be in a state of flux and transition. The media is full of predictions of a potential return to the dark days of the 1970s, with strain on the energy infrastructure raising the possibility of a three-day week. While it would appear that a completely […]
admin · 9/24/2021
ApprenticeshipsBuilding up talent – GRAHAM welcomes graduate apprentices
Construction firm GRAHAM has welcomed the ‘next generation of talent’ from its Graduate Apprenticeship Programme, which gives company employees the opportunity to gain higher education via the workplace. Under the programme, delivered as part of the GRAHAM Academy Scotland, four employees have completed their studies at Heriot Watt University – the top university in Scotland for […]
admin · 9/23/2021
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