Obituary – Andrew Dix
On 2 March it was announced with much regret the passing of one of the most respected figures in the construction industry. Andrew Dix was one of the leading names in construction. His most recent appointment at [read more…]
Drees & Sommer opens new London office
Leading German construction and real estate consulting company, Drees & Sommer, has established a new national office in London. For over 45 years, Drees & Sommer has been supporting public- and private-sector principals and investors with all [read more…]
Lodha UK awards No. 1 Grosvenor Square construction contract to Mace
Lodha UK has appointed Mace, one of the UK’s largest construction firms, to construct its prestigious Mayfair development, No. 1 Grosvenor Square. Mace will be the main contractor under a design and build contract for [read more…]
UK government triggers EU Article 50: BMF comment
Responding to today’s Article 50 announcement, the Builders Merchants’ Federation (BMF) has urged Theresa May and Davis Davis to negotiate a mutually-beneficial new customs agreement based on zero or low tariffs. The BMF is concerned [read more…]
New trains on the way as Thames Valley electrification reaches major milestone
Last weekend Network Rail successfully electrified 12 miles of railway to the west of London between Stockley Junction and Maidenhead as part of the Crossrail project. Electrification will allow GWR to extend new electric trains [read more…]
NaCSBA’s Right to Build Task Force announces first organisation to receive support
Buckinghamshire Advantage has been announced as the first organisation to receive support from the National Custom and Self Build Association’s (NaCSBA) newly implemented Right to Build Task Force. The expert Task Force was launched in [read more…]
E-gloves to protect workers from dangerous vibration levels
Gloves embedded with tiny sensors are being developed by Nottingham Trent University to help protect construction workers from exposure to vibration. Led by Professor Tilak Dias, of the School of Art & Design, the technology [read more…]
GAP Hire Solutions exclusively commits to Kubota
Kubota, the UK’s leading manufacturer of compact plant machinery, has enhanced its partnership with GAP Hire Solutions by becoming its sole supplier of excavators ranging from 0.8 to 8 tonnes. The Glasgow based hire company, [read more…]
Timber gate death sparks new DHF plea to check all gates for safety
With the DHF initiative, ‘Gate Safety Week’, now well underway, the Tamworth-based trade association is urging the industry to be aware of its responsibilities in ensuring that all gates are safe for use. The appeal [read more…]
Casella announces 2017 noise monitoring course
Due to high industry demand, Casella’s popular noise monitoring course returns on 23 May at its headquarters in Bedford. Attending the one day course enables individuals to gain critical knowledge on Noise at Work regulations; [read more…]