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SNC-Lavalin’s Faithful+Gould awarded contract for pioneering Manchester Co-Living and student accommodation scheme

Thursday, 7th February 2019

Faithful+Gould, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has been appointed Project Manager, Employers Agent, Quantity Surveyor and Principal Designer by iQ Student Accommodation on their £100 million Echo Street scheme – a pioneering mixed-use development consisting of Co-Living accommodation and... View Article

Shining a spotlight: fire on construction sites

Thursday, 7th February 2019

Last summer, the second fire to devastate the Glasgow School of Art brought construction site fires into sharp relief. In October 2018, Joan McAlpine MSP took centre stage at the Scottish Parliament’s Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee looking... View Article

LGA responds to analysis from The Chartered Institute of Housing

Thursday, 7th February 2019

Responding to the analysis, Cllr Martin Tett, Housing spokesman at the Local Government Association, said: “These figures show that our national housing shortage remains one of the most pressing issues we face. “The last time the country built more than... View Article

Dramatically cut the chances of fire related death by 80%

Thursday, 7th February 2019

Did you know that if you install a fire alarm and a suppression system in your property, you could reduce the chances of a fire related death by 80%? With the interest in the use of water suppression systems for... View Article

Developer to build new primary school for growing Royal Wharf community

Thursday, 7th February 2019

Royal Wharf, Ballymore & Oxley’s new neighbourhood in London’s Royal Docks, is set to open a state-of-the-art new primary school for residents and local children in Newham. Due to open in September 2020, Royal Wharf Primary School will welcome up... View Article

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Broadwick Venues launch Exhibition, a new venue for London

Thursday, 7th February 2019

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has announced a partnership with Broadwick Venues to create a major new venue and events space – Exhibition London – at Westfield London, Europe’s largest shopping destination. Scheduled to open at the end of 2019, Exhibition – named after its proximity to the site... View Article

NFB: Government sending mixed messages on late payment

Thursday, 7th February 2019

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will not be enforcing prompt payment on its £30 billion construction framework. The framework will be used by central government departments and local authorities. Although the CCS has stated that 30-day payment terms would apply... View Article

Heat loss from houses captured by the Cat S61 thermal imaging smartphone

Wednesday, 6th February 2019

Winter is well and truly upon us and Britons across the country are cranking up their central heating. But just how much of this heat is actually keeping us warm, and how much is escaping from our poorly insulated homes?... View Article

Celebrating the great, the good and the simply outstanding

Wednesday, 6th February 2019

This year the Offsite Awards has seen fierce competition with over 200 entries across 22 categories from high profile names, all competing to be crowned as industry leaders of the offsite manufacturing and construction sector. The judges have had the... View Article

Construction growth hits 10-month low as small firms near Spring flashpoint

Wednesday, 6th February 2019

The Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index has fallen to its lowest point in ten months, hitting 50.6 in January.Employment growth within the sector has dropped to a two-and-a-half year low. The announcement follows the launch of the latest Impact of Government Policy Index (IGPI), which shows... View Article

Firms not embracing digital transformation risk going out of business

Wednesday, 6th February 2019

In a recent report from NBS mapping the use of digital technologies across the industry, 70% agreed that those who do not adopt digital ways of working risk going out of business. Over 500 people responded to the first Construction... View Article

HS2 confirms London Euston and Old Oak Common construction teams

Wednesday, 6th February 2019

HS2 today named the construction teams that will be awarded contracts to deliver the project’s London terminus and its west London super-hub at Old Oak Common in deals which could support up to 4,000 jobs across the UK. HS2 Ltd,... View Article

Capacity surveys – helping London’s local authorities deliver good growth

Wednesday, 6th February 2019

Since 2014, the Mayor of London has surveyed London boroughs every two years to determine their place-shaping capacity. The results have helped us to develop new programmes to support boroughs – such as Public Practice and the Homebuilding Capacity Fund – and is crucial... View Article

Barratt Developments announces half year results

Wednesday, 6th February 2019

Barratt Developments has announced its half year results for the six month period ended 31 December 2018. £m unless otherwise stated Half year ended 31 December 2018 Half year ended 31 December 2017 Change Total completions (units) 7,622 7,324 4.1%... View Article

Delivering homes, jobs and training

Wednesday, 6th February 2019

A housing led economic and social regeneration programme in Sheffield has reached a string of major milestones. Sheffield Housing Company (SHC) is celebrating the completion of the 600th home, the creation of 500 new jobs – 62% of which have been... View Article

Luxury new homes approved & works commenced at East Yorkshire village of North Cave

Wednesday, 6th February 2019

Planning permission has been granted and works have commenced on Phase 1 of a new development of 36 high-quality homes, including eight affordable houses, in the charming East Yorkshire village of North Cave. Award-winning house builder Duchy Homes gained unanimous... View Article

Stevenage Borough Council chief executive steps down from top job

Wednesday, 6th February 2019

The Chief Executive of Stevenage Borough Council, Scott Crudgington, has announced he will be leaving his position after nearly four years leading the council. Crudgington joined in 2001 and formerly held senior positions at the authority including Strategic Director (Resources)... View Article

Acorn Property Group to present initial proposals for Frome regeneration site

Wednesday, 6th February 2019

Following a successful public consultation last month, Acorn Property Group will present the initial development proposals for the regeneration of the Saxonvale site in Frome. More than 600 people attended the first consultation to give their views and aspirations for... View Article