Construction contractor Bam has brought in Spot the robot to survey former atomic weapons testing facilities that are too hazardous for people to enter.
Open House, the free two-week festival of London’s architectural heritage, has unveiled its line-up of buildings opening their doors to the public from 6 to 17 September
Communities which support wind farms could be given up to 50% off their energy bills Rishi Sunak has implemented a delayed plan to relax planning rules for onshore wind schemes following a second rebe …
Nearly 5,000 homes will be built for a new neighbourhood in Manchester – forming part of a much wider regeneration scheme in the city. Developer Far East Consortium (FEC) has secured approval for two …
Researchers from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT) in Australia have developed a method to make concrete 30% stronger with recycled coffee grounds.
Remedial work to England’s poorest quality housing could provide £135.5 billion in societal benefits over the next 30 years. These benefits include savings to the NHS, lower energy bills and carbon em …
A free platform to help construction workers learn about addressing climate change through retrofitting has been launched by NatWest and the Supply Chain Sustainability School. NatWest Group is the Su …
The Council has announced the advancement of the Carlisle Station Gateway project, a significant stride in reshaping the heart of Carlisle city center. Cumberland Council, in collaboration with Networ …
A European alliance of workplace experts has uncovered what’s in store for the future of the office, creating AI mockups of what these spaces will look like in the next 5,10, 25 and 50 years. By looki …
Mace has been appointed to the Department for Transport’s (DfT) STARThree Framework, securing a host of consultancy service packages. The framework, valued at £600 million, brings in suppliers who ca …
The government has announced nearly £4 million of funding for green innovations. AI solutions are set to receive funding to accelerate industrial decarbonisation and transform the way industries cut t …
Willmott Dixon has been chosen as preferred contractor for its latest Passivhaus project, a £14.5m new two-form entry primary school for 420 pupils aged between four and 11 years old in Basingstoke, H …
McLaughlin & Harvey (M&H) is on site for the restoration of the historic Granton gasholder in Edinburgh. The bell of the gasholder on Granton Waterfront has been taken apart to provide a high-quality …
The City of London Corporation has released a new report urging investment in workers to meet the growing demand for green jobs and skills in decarbonising Central London’s commercial buildings. The r …
Canary Wharf Group (CWG) has secured a £535 million loan for the next phase of its Wood Wharf residential scheme. Investment firms Cain International and Starwood Capital Group will each provide ha …
Ten Tier One firms are in the running to provide a critical upgrade of the electricity network in Scotland to the end of the decade. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Transmission ha …
Mace has started construction of the full refurbishment of the landmark Woolgate Exchange for office space. The firm was selected for the newly named ‘Woolgate’ scheme by Stanhope and the Woolgate Ex …
Nine of the UK’s most prominent Safety & Health organisations have united to form the Occupational Safety and Health Stakeholder Alliance. It will create a platform to offer a unified 360-degree persp …
VolkerFitzpatrick has been appointed to design and build a highway crossing over a rail line in Surrey. The £19 million Ash Road Bridge project, on behalf of Guildford Borough Council, will see the c …
Caddick Construction is expanding into the Midlands. Ray O’Sullivan has been appointed regional director for the Midlands, as part of the Group’s growth strategy. It has sustained a 40-year presence …