Design unveiled for Commonwealth Games stadiumDesigns for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium in Birmingham to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games have been published, as public consultation begins.
The construction plan is to build a new main west stand and construct new north and south bowl seating areas
The redeveloped stadium at Walsall Road in Perry Park will increase its…
Size of construction disputes drops by halfThe average value of construction disputes in the UK fell by 47% last year as the industry started to make headway with early resolution of problems on contracts.
According to analysis of global disputes, the UK leads the way in dispute resolution, typically with low dispute values and quick resolution times, compared with global averages.
The UK…
Gilbert-Ash Unveils Unique ‘As One’ ExhibitionCelebrating Collaboration in the Making
of Landmark Buildings
Last week, leading UK construction, refurbishment and fit out contractor, Gilbert-Ash marked its recent growth by unveiling a collaborative As One exhibition at an event at The IET, London.
Attended by over 100 high profile guests from the across the design…
GUILD OF BRICKLAYERS CROWNS NATION’S BEST BRICKY AT THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGETalented tradespeople
from across the country have competed in the annual national final of the Guild
of Bricklayers, hosted by the City of Liverpool College.
This year’s event was
attended by over 150 people who came to see 20 finalists from across the
country compete against each other at the City…
Revealed: The Construction Sector’s Plastic ProblemDid you know that
the construction industry accounts for almost a quarter (23%) of the plastic
consumed in the UK?
Did you also know
that every year, 40% of this plastic is sent to landfill? Amounting to 20,000
tonnes – this plastic waste weighs the same amount of two Eiffel Towers.
As a means of
helping the construction…
New data shows outstanding construction industry growthThe construction sector experienced
rapid growth of 10% between 2016 and 2018.
New government data analysis conducted by Love Energy Savings has
revealed that the construction sector has seen a whopping 10% growth between
2016 and 2018.
In 2016, there were 300,000 construction businesses in the UK, rising to
330,000 by 2018.
Along…
Excellence in ironmongery showcased in GAI YearbookA
new publication containing the latest door hardware advice for
architects and specifiers and showcasing best practice internationally has been
launched by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI).
The
GAI Yearbook contains architectural ironmongery and technical standards advice
and has been created to recognise the importance of…
Aarsleff Awarded Foundation Contract at Newhaven Port DevelopmentAarsleff Ground Engineering have been awarded the piling
contract for a new aggregates processing plant at Newhaven Port in East Sussex.
The development will see a new aggregates processing plant
at the Brett Group’s Newhaven East Quay site. The location of the plant will enable
ships to unload aggregates which will b…
Construction site hoardings given winning makeover12
construction sites located across the length and breadth of the UK have
triumphed as winners of the Considerate
Constructors Scheme’s 2019 Ivor Goodsite Hoarding Competition.
Now in
its seventh year, Scheme-registered construction sites and companies invite
local schools and community groups to participate in decorating their…
The rising build-to-rent property sector is driving investment in cleaner energy.That was one of the key
takeaways from a seminar attended by more than 100 property professionals and
hosted by engineering partnership IN2 at the historic Screen on the Green
cinema in London’s Islington.
James Redmond, a Director
at IN2, spoke alongside Andrew Bradley of construction cost consultancy…