Timber tops the agenda for design and construction in the MidlandsTimber
design and construction is
set to dominate the Midlands this autumn.
WoodFest Midlands features conferences, exhibitions, site visits, seminars,
CPDs, design challenges and debates to celebrate the use of timber in
construction.
Organised by
the UK timber industry’s campaign, Wood for
Good, WoodFest is
a…
DIGGING DEEP: 5 AMAZING UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTIONSA hot topic in the construction industry today is whether building underground, rather than creating more above ground, is the way forward.
According to various reports, it’s not that we’re running out of space, a theory that has been greatly exaggerated in the past, it’s to do with two main factors, city density and t…
The disruptors are here – new tech hits the headlines at UK Construction WeekConstruction
was told three years ago it had to ‘Modernise or die.’ That statement has
clearly resonated with parts of the sector with new technology and techniques
entering the industry, but what about the rest of the sector?
This
drive for innovation encouraged UK Construction Week (UKCW) to…
Bristol’s largest tower crane to be erected in city centreNew milestone in the development of Castle Park View
A
significant milestone has been reached in the development of Castle Park View
this week as Bristol’s largest tower crane is to be erected against the city
skyline.
The
102m high crane will remain a fixture for eighteen months as developer Linkcity
works wit…
Can you REALLY spot the difference?Can
you REALLY spot the difference?
Eagle-eyed builders are given the
challenge: tell us which one is not traditional brick
A challenge is being set for thousands of
builders attending this year’s UK Construction Week – spot which
façade is not made with traditional bricks.
The competition aims to promote a…
These Construction Tools Can Permanently Damage Your Hearing
Did you know that 1
million people in the UK are exposed to hearing-damaging noise at work?
If you work in
construction – you’re most likely aware that the industry is a noisy business.
But did you also
know that the sector has the second-highest rate of people developing
occupational deafness?
To …
Structural waterproofing qualification reaches international audienceStructural
waterproofing professionals from Australia tapped into expert training and
development expertise in the UK, under an intensive learning programme.
Six
delegates from the east coast of Australia – who currently provide underground
waterproofing services – undertook the Property Care Association’s…
Crossrail sparks in pay row as more workers flood Bond StreetElectricians at Crossrail’s Bond Street Station site are unhappy about plans to flood the site with another wave of better paid sparks.
The existing workforce is holding a site meeting today to discuss possible industrial unrest on the delayed job.
It is understood that more than 50 new electricians are being hired on t…
MAJOR WORKS UNDERWAY AT THE ROYAL LIVER BUILDINGWork
is well underway to deliver the next phase of development at The Royal Liver
Building which will combine high quality office space alongside amenities,
health and wellbeing activities.
Following
planning approval in 2018, contractors are now on site and the scheme is on
track to be completed by November 2019. Developed and managed by rea…
New Chief Executive for Considerate Constructors SchemeThe Considerate Constructors
Scheme – the national organisation established to improve the image of
construction – is pleased to announce that Amanda Long will join as Chief
Executive from 16 September 2019.
Amanda will succeed Chief
Executive Edward Hardy who has held the post since 2009.
With over 20 years’…