Building on BIM
Use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in both the public and private sectors is increasing albeit with differing levels of application. One of the perceived benefits is to reduce the risk and cost of projects but [read more…]
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Everyone Active and Havering Council officially open new multi-million-pound leisure facility Sapphire Ice & Leisure
A brand-new leisure centre, worth £28m, in Romford has officially opened its doors to the public. The project has been funded by Havering Council and is their largest single investment to date. The new facility [read more…]
Development of Grade A office space at Atlantic Square, Glasgow, to start in March for major UK Government hub
BAMTCP Atlantic Square, a joint venture between BAM Properties and TCP Developments, and LGIM Real Assets (Legal & General), have confirmed that work will begin in March 2018 on the development of circa 284,000 sq [read more…]
Construction workers must receive more specialist safety advice, according to UK safety experts
Recent research findings suggest construction workers require more specialist safety advice in their jobs, as 35% reveal they have never received training or guidance on specialist personal protective equipment (PPE) from their employer. New research [read more…]
New report says local authorities can help transform private rental delivery
A new report on investment in the Private Rented Sector (PRS) highlights the need for dedicated vehicles, such as Sigma’s PRS REIT, to accelerate the delivery of high-quality, private rented family housing. In particular, The [read more…]
Multi-million package of support for lending to small businesses and workers affected by Carillion liquidation
A further package support for the businesses and workers affected by Carillion’s liquidation has been welcomed by Business Secretary Greg Clark. Through delivery partners that include all the major high street lenders, the British Business [read more…]
NFB and CHAS announce partnership to promote health and safety standards in UK construction
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) and The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) are pleased to announce their new partnership to raise health and safety standards in the UK and make the world [read more…]
Aggregate Industries feeling chipper after technology innovation
In continuing to raise the bar in on-site health and safety, Aggregate Industries Contracting division has recently embarked on a multi-thousand pound project designed to improve chipper technology and finally bring it into the 21st [read more…]
Fulcrum creates one of UK’s leading gas and electrical infrastructure services groups with £22m acquisition of Dunamis Group
Fulcrum, the Sheffield-based multi-utility infrastructure services provider, has acquired the Dunamis Group for £22m, which will significantly increase the company’s capabilities in the electricity services market. The acquisition will enable Fulcrum to expand further into [read more…]
New and improved – Express Asphalt App upgrade debuts innovative new features
Advancing its digital offering to make life easier for busy customers, Aggregate Industries has upgraded its Express Asphalt App with new features such as information on tools and equipment and a dedicated section for case [read more…]