Construction

Construction

Gleeds to Manage £1 Billion Airedale General Hospital Redevelopment

Gleeds has been appointed as project manager for the billion-pound redevelopment of Airedale General Hospital in Keighley, West Yorkshire onRead More »

United Kingdom

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead to Transform Industrial Unit into Temporary Housing

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) has selected The Momentum Group to deliver a £1.7 million refurbishment projectRead More »

Canada

AtkinsRéalis Signs Preferred Vendor Agreements with Nuclear Suppliers

AtkinsRéalis business Candu Energy Inc has entered into Preferred Vendor Agreements (PVA) with eight companies operating in the Canadian nuclearRead More »

Appointments

Senior Changes at BCIS

The Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) has appointed Richard Linstead as CEO, with James Fiske appointed to the new roleRead More »

Construction

Cadence Consortium Member AtkinsRéalis to Deliver Canada’s First High-Speed Train

AtkinsRéalis Group Inc., has been selected by the Government of Canada as part of the Cadence consortium which includes CDPQRead More »

Construction

BCIS Reports Rise in UK Tender Prices

Tender prices increased by an estimated average of half a percent between 4Q 2024 and 1Q 2025 according to theRead More »

Blog

What Are The Estimated Cost of Works for Office Fit-Out Projects?

Office fit-out projects require careful financial planning to succeed. As a facilities manager or property professional, you face the challengeRead More »

Construction

Standardising Carbon Assessments

A new course that has been developed by CIBSE in collaboration with Construction Carbon with support from Amazon aims toRead More »

Facilities Management

Wates Transforms Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Children’s Ward

Wates’ facilities management Special Projects team has refurbished the Neptune Ward which caters for children at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.Read More »

Letters to the Editor

Letters: More UK Apprenticeships Not a Substitute for Replacing Skilled Labour Loss

David Crosthwaite, chief economist at the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), comments on the UK government’s commitment to create 10,000 newRead More »

Appointments

Gleeds Makes Senior Internal Appointment

Global property and construction consultancy Gleeds has appointed managing director of its European division David Johnson to the new roleRead More »

Construction

Defibrillator Saves Machine Operator’s Life

A life-saving incident involving a McCoy machine operator working at HMP Brinsford near Wolverhampton highlights the importance of on-site defibrillators. Longstanding McCoyRead More »

Saudi Arabia

MoU to Support Saudi Vision 2030

Global engineering and inspection services provider RINA and prime contractor and developer of infrastructure and energy projects Mayasem have signedRead More »

Construction

Increase in UK Civil Engineering Costs

Tender prices for civil engineering projects in the UK rose an average of 1 per cent in the final quarterRead More »

Security & Safety

VPS Group Acquires Davis Site Security 

European temporary security provider VPS Group has extended its video technology and manned guarding capabilities in the blue-chip construction marketRead More »

UAE

Doka Partners with Binghatti in Dubai

Global formwork and scaffolding manufacturer Doka is collaborating with Dubai-headquartered real estate developer Binghatti, to deliver a series of groundbreakingRead More »

United Kingdom

Decarbonisation Framework Agreement to Help Decarbonise UK Public Sector

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) have launched a £500 million framework agreement to help public sector organisations including thoseRead More »

Latest Updates

Historic Moment for Zanzibar as Luxury Towers Break Ground

A luxury apartment complex in Zanzibar is set to signal a shift towards more responsible and eco-friendly building practices. ShivoRead More »

Construction

Contractor Completes Groundbreaking Work for Coventry School Redevelopment

Groundworks and civil engineering firm McCoy Contractors is playing a vital role in the redevelopment of Coundon Court School inRead More »

Construction

Construction Becomes “Nature Positive”

The construction sector has become a rising contributor to global efforts to become “Nature Positive” according to the Biodiversify consultancy.Read More »

Construction

Making Construction Even Smarter

Working with technology giant Sony, earthmoving and quarrying solutions specialist Komatsu is leveraging Artificial Intelligence to modernise its Smart ConstructionRead More »

United Kingdom

Commentary on UK Autumn Budget

Business leaders comment on UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget speech. Rebecca Wilkinson, Business Tax Partner and Property and ConstructionRead More »

Construction

Polyteck Included in Procurement for Housing Framework

Polyteck has been added to Procurement for Housing’s (PfH) £675 million four-year Planned Works Framework. The listing pre-qualifies the construction and facility services providerRead More »

Construction

Comment: BCIS Response to GDP Data Published by ONS

David Crosthwaite, chief economist for the Building Cost Information Service, responds to the latest UK GDP data published by the ONS whichRead More »

Construction

UK Building Services Firm Signs Mental Health at Work Commitment

To mark World Mental Health Day UK building services company Evotech has pledged to fostering healthy workplace wellbeing by signingRead More »

Construction

Contractor Urges Government to Address Chronic Skills Gap Ahead of UK Budget

Pilbeam Construction is appealing to the Labour government to take immediate action to tackle the escalating skills gap and prioritiseRead More »

Construction

Veriforce CHAS Launches Certification Body for Construction Sector

Veriforce CHAS has expanded its range of services for the UK’s construction sector with the launch of CHAS Certification, a new ISORead More »

United Kingdom

Inspectas Expands Compliance Capabilities

Compliance specialist Inspectas has made six new appointments from trainee to board level, bolstering its team’s property expertise. The WestRead More »

Construction

BCIS Forecasts Rise in UK Building Costs

Building costs will increase by 15 per cent over the next five years with tender prices rising 20 per centRead More »

Construction

Comment: ISG Falling into Administration

David Crosthwaite, chief economist for the Building Cost Information Service, says the collapse of construction giant ISG is a harbingerRead More »

United Kingdom

UKMHA Dealer Member of The Year 2024

Rushlift has won the UK Material Handling Association’s Dealer Member of The Year Award at the Archies 2024. The trophyRead More »

construction industry

Philadelphia Eagles Welcome New Building Materials Partner

The Philadelphia Eagles have designated concrete, cementitious materials, and mineral aggregates supplier Silvi Materials as a “Proud Partner” of theRead More »

United Kingdom

Completed State-of-the-art School Facility in Northampton Ready for First Day of Lessons

It may be a case of ‘school’s out’ for pupils across the UK at the moment but when they returnRead More »

United Kingdom

New BCIS and Intelligent AI Platform to Tackle Underinsurance

Underinsurance is a persistent problem that leaves property owners vulnerable to significant losses, but harnessing data to automate reinstatement costRead More »

United Kingdom

Worshipful Company of Plaisterers Admits Law Firm Tax Partner

A partner in DMH Stallard’s city tax practice has been admitted as a Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Plaisterers.Read More »

United Kingdom

UK’s Largest Regeneration Project to Welcome First Residents

Wirral Waters is celebrating the practical completion of the first 150 highly sustainable waterside apartments at Peel Waters’ Millers Quay development.Read More »

United Kingdom

Green Belt Sites: LPAs Need Clarity from New UK Government

A national planning and development consultancy has called for the Labour government’s review of national planning policy guidance to provideRead More »

United Kingdom

Large-scale Housing Project Must be Launched Daily to Meet UK Government Target – Propertymark

To meet its manifesto pledge of 1.5 million new homes within this parliamentary term, Labour must deliver just over 1,150Read More »

Europe

FT Recognises Johnson Controls for Climate Leadership  

Johnson Controls has been included in the Financial Times Europe Climate Leaders‘ list for a fourth consecutive year. Compiled inRead More »

MEA

ASHRAE Announces MoU with GCC Standardization Organization

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between ASHRAE and the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) formalises initiatives to implement globally recognised standards for sustainable buildingRead More »

Appointments

Duro-Last Names Darren Schulz as New President

Duro-Last, a member of Holcim Building Envelope, has appointed Darren Schulz as its new president. Born in Australia and holdingRead More »

UK & Ireland

Comment: Why the UK’s Construction Skills Shortage Needs a Long-term Strategy

Karl Horton, Chief Data Officer at the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), considers what needs to be done to addressRead More »

UK & Ireland

Pexhurst Attends UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum

Team Pexhurst attended The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) at the end of May. With over 13,000Read More »

Perspectives

UK Homebuilders Eye Labour Lifting Development – Bloomberg Intelligence

Iwona Hovenko, Senior Real Estate Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, comments on a new report finding that UK homebuilders Barratt, TaylorRead More »

United Kingdom

UK Grid Poses Biggest Challenge to Renewable Energy

At a recent networking seminar hosted by Vattenfall IDNO UK, developers representing PV and BESS projects flagged issues with theRead More »

United Kingdom

Supporting Women in Property

DM Hall, the Cumbrian chartered surveying firm which recently acquired Kendal and Carlisle-based Hyde Harrington, is enhancing its presence inRead More »

Perspectives

Making the Building Controls Sector More Appealing to Young Professionals 

Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) president Stacey Lucas says organisations operating in the sector must do more to attract theRead More »

United States

Harris Health to Break Ground on Level I Trauma-Capable Hospital (9th May)

Harris Health System, the integrated public healthcare provider for residents of Harris County in Texas, will be hosting a groundbreakingRead More »

United States

Pittsburgh Data Centre to Accelerate Ardent’s Colocation Offering in the United States

Northern Data Group colocation platform Ardent Data Centers has broken ground at the site of a new data centre inRead More »

Appointments

Gleeds Strengthens Project Management Capabilities

International property and construction consultancy Gleeds has announced two senior appointments, with project management experts Andrew Todman and Craig WardRead More »

Latest Updates

Brickmakers Quality Charter Raises Standards

The Brick Development Association (BDA) has announced the removal of the 1-star rating from its Brickmakers Quality Charter (BQC) schemeRead More »

United Kingdom

UK’s Built Environment Sector Responds to ONS Inflation and Labour Market Figures

Senior figures from the built environment sector comment on the latest UK inflation figures and worse than expected Labour MarketRead More »

Latest Updates

Troubleshooting Engineering Data with Deep Learning

Monolith has developed the first AI-powered ‘Anomaly Detector’ software for engineering teams. The solution can uncover a broad range of issuesRead More »

Switzerland

Elevate Joins Forces with FDT

Holcim has acquired German-based roofing membrane manufacturer, Flachdach Technologie GmbH (FDT). With a 150-history, FDT has forged a leading reputationRead More »

Latest Updates

Semodu to Deliver Sustainable Housing on Ivory Coast

Semodu AG and subsidiaries Semodu Investments and Yanita Investments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Cabinet desRead More »

Australia

Doka Expands in Southeast Asia Pacific

Global formwork and scaffolding manufacturer Doka GmbH has acquired Malaysia-based MFE Formwork Technology as it targets growth in Southheast Asia.Read More »

Blog

Construction Conveyors: Streamlining Material Handling on the Job Site

The construction industry relies on a wide range of equipment and machinery to allow efficient operations to take place. ThereRead More »

Best Practice

Retrofitting with BREEAM Certification

The sustainability of building refurbishment and new build projects has been enhanced by new BREEAM quality standards. Pexhurst Contracts ManagerRead More »

Blog

Building Inclusivity

Nyaisha Sullivan, Construction Lead at Veriforce CHAS, explores different strategies for making construction workplaces more gender inclusive ahead of InternationalRead More »

Latest Updates

Construction Materials Tech Disruptor Raises Series A Funding in Saudi Arabia

Pioneering B2B construction tech startup BRKZ has raised US $8 million in a funding round co-led by 9900 and BECORead More »

Appointments

Home Builder Announces Senior Appointment

Genesis Homes has appointed David Graziano as Construction Director. Graziano, whose career spans 34 years, has worked in management rolesRead More »

Latest Updates

Mitie Awarded Electrical Works Project

MYTILINEOS Energy & Metals has appointed Mitie as a delivery partner for electrical grid connection works at a solar developmentRead More »

Perspectives

Biodiversity Net Gain: What Developers in England Need to Know

Lucy Dixon, sustainability lead for Veriforce CHAS, considers the impact of new Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements for developers ofRead More »

Latest Updates

UK Construction Pay Fell in 2023

Construction site wages decreased in the final quarter of 2023 according to the latest data from the Hays/BCIS Site WageRead More »

Latest Updates

A Positive Customer Experience

Veriforce CHAS has received a fifth consecutive Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award following hundreds of positive online reviews of itsRead More »

Latest Updates

Gaza and Ukraine Weighing on UK Construction

More than half of participants surveyed for a report by international property consultancy Gleeds expect construction raw materials to beRead More »

Latest Updates

BCIS Calls on UK to Prioritise Repair and Maintenance Sector

The Building Cost Information Service is asking the UK Government to address major issues in the repairs and maintenance (R&M)Read More »

Latest Updates

New Milestone for Canada Water Masterplan

The delivery of new transformers to the Canada Water Masterplan development in the London Docklands marks a key milestone asRead More »

Marketplace

Cintec Fire Resistant Anchors  

A number of fires have had a devastating effect on refurbished buildings, resulting in loss of life. Cintec has beenRead More »

Latest Updates

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

A homebuilder in North West England is encouraging more men working in construction to talk about their mental health toRead More »

Latest Updates

Brick Workers Heading to Parliament as Fears Grow of Industry Collapse – GMB

GMB members working in brick manufacturing will head to Parliament tomorrow [Tuesday 23 Jane 2024] amid fears the sector – which supportsRead More »

Latest Updates

Polyteck Joins Fusion21 Building Improvements Framework

Polyteck is one of 70 suppliers to be included in Fusion21’s Building Improvements Framework for public sector organisations operating inRead More »

Latest Updates

Energy Construction Strike Called off – GMB

A strike involving thousands of construction workers at energy sites across the UK has been called off after they acceptedRead More »

Latest Updates

Accruent Accelerates Engineering Document Management with Acquisition 

SaaS acquisition transforms engineering document management with a modern, centralized hub for managing engineering drawings, documents and media securely from any device.

Europe

Protecting Construction Projects from Storm-generated Humidity

With widespread flooding reported across Europe in the wake of Storm Henk, Aggreko is raising awareness of the risks toRead More »

Latest Updates

Renewable Energy Modeling to Support Clean Energy Buyers with GHG Emissions

A collaboration between The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Amazon, the world’s largest purchaser ofRead More »

Latest Updates

Glasgow M&S Renovation 

Wates has completed the fit-out of Marks & Spencer’s store in Bishopbriggs bringing its total portfolio on behalf of theRead More »

Latest Updates

Excellent BREEAM Fit Out Rating for Medical Centre Refurbishment

Wood Wharf Health Centre, a state-of-the-art facility in Wood Wharf, Tower Hamlets, London, has become only the second healthcare fit-outRead More »

Commercial Real Estate

Ground Broken at Warehouse Development on New Seattle Industrial Park

Ground has been broken at a new 782,875 square foot warehouse and logistics facility on the 310-acre FED310 industrial parkRead More »

Blog

A Day in the Life of a Roofing Surveyor

Matthew Cox gives an insight into his role as Surveying Manager at Gradient (Recticel Insulation) and the career path thatRead More »

Americas

Latin America’s Largest Online Used Mining Equipment Auction

A recent online auction of used mining and construction equipment on behalf of global construction giant Bechtel has received anRead More »

Latest Updates

PSG and InfraVia Invest in Construction Decarbonisation Platform

Helsinki-based One Click LCA has received €40M of investment from PSG Equity and InfraVia Capital Partners to support the developmentRead More »

Case Studies

Case Study: ‘Statement’ Exterior for a Residential Development in North London

Keystone Group business IG Masonry Support supplied 65 metres of a mechanically-fixed brick-slip soffit solution for two blocks of buildings thatRead More »

Latest Updates

RAAC and Ruin?

Alan Ferns, Director – Structural Engineering at Dougall Baillie Associates, says seeking timely professional advice can relieve UK building ownersRead More »

Latest Updates

Refurbishment Boost for Gainsborough Hospital

The Scotter Ward at John Coupland Hospital in Gainsborough is being upgraded to enhance patient care and future-proof the facility.Read More »

Latest Updates

CHAS to Introduce Mental Health Accreditation Standard

UK compliance and risk solutions provider CHAS is joining Causeway Technologies by asking construction businesses to pledge greater support for mentalRead More »

Latest Updates

Roundtable on Gender Imbalance in Construction

Baxi, a founder member of the Construction Inclusion Coalition (CIC) which launched in September, has hosted a roundtable discussion onRead More »

Latest Updates

Wates UK Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Contracts Exceed £100M

Wates is cementing its presence as a leader in social housing retrofit after securing £107m of Social Housing Decarbonisation FundRead More »

Latest Updates

Partnership Introduces Safer Line of Emergency Communication within Platform Lifts

The Platform Lift Company (PLC) has partnered with SafeLine, a Swedish company that manufactures open protocol safety accessories for liftsRead More »

Latest Updates

SELECT Launches Accredited EV Charge Point Training Course

Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, has responded to the rising demand for electric vehicle (EV) charge points by launching its firstRead More »

Appointments

Senior Group Appointment at ENGIE

ENGIE has appointed Thierry Saegeman as Executive Vice President with responsibility for ‘Transformation & Geographies’. Saegeman, who joined the groupRead More »

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