Category: News
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Balfour uses temporary structure during medieval bridge refurb
Russell Ward, major projects sales manager at Mabey Hire, added: “Space was extremely limited on site, with existing buildings in close proximity, as well as footpaths and other furniture on both banks. All of this meant that we only had a very small footprint in which to assemble and manoeuvre the bridge. View the original…
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CIOB signs up to support new London green skills initiative
“At its heart is the principle that construction organisations must embed both inclusion and sustainability, develop their teams so that they have the green and other future skills that they will need to compete as modern professionals, and act as role models in our industry, which is all closely aligned with the focused themes in…
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MoD contractor ‘alliance’ to start building first MMC military bedspaces
A contractor ‘alliance’ established last year to build single-living accommodation (SLA) for the British army using MMC has been allocated its first projects as part of plans to deliver 16,000 new bedspaces by 2034. The six-year alliance comprises Laing O’Rourke, Reds10, Bowmer & Kirkland, ESS Modular and two Kier joint ventures. The 1,794 projects are…
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In pictures | The best images of the summer
A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past months. Pye Homes’ yoga session (Image: Pye Homes) From hard hats to yoga mats Pye Homes invited construction workers to join a wellness session highlighting the importance of mental health awareness to celebrate International Day of Yoga in June. Through its parent company, Blenheim…
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Mace, WSP, Bovis among suppliers in pan-government consultancy framework
Mace Consult, Bovis and WSP are among the 219 suppliers in a new iteration of a pan-government agreement for the provision of management consultancy services for the public sector. The vetted suppliers of the Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) will provide cost-effective consultancy advice across a range of specialisms, such as…
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HSE issues plant safety warning
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a warning about the risk of people being struck by an excavator or a load if the operator does not use the isolation device correctly. HSE published a safety notice after a slinger was fatally crushed between the quick hitch and a fixed structure during a lifting…
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Henry Boot to roll out HVO fuel after successful trial
Serena Lang, non-executive director at Henry Boot, said: “The success of our HVO trials will see it become a vital element of our journey towards decarbonisation. The cost efficiency, fast implementation potential, and immediate carbon savings make it a practical solution that we can deploy and scale now, while also continuing to explore and evaluate…
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Wates signs £100m HMP Onley expansion deal
Fiona Parker, deputy director of the Small Secure Houseblocks Programme at His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, said: “This expansion at HMP Onley marks a critical step forward in delivering modern, secure, and rehabilitative prison facilities as part of our wider commitment to increase prison capacity. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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McLaren to turn Heathrow post-war buildings into logistics hub
Alistair Awcock, infrastructure director for Heathrow Airport, said: “This infrastructure investment will provide prime logistics accommodation to our Heathrow partners, whilst modernising, strengthening and adding capacity to our perimeter property portfolio, supporting our customer strategy.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Mace wins City of London ‘green’ tower job
Mace said that the building is “set to become one of the greenest tall buildings in London”. Sustainability features include energy-efficient mechanical systems, extensive urban greening, natural ventilation and 440 cycle parking spaces, including an automated cycle hub for visitors. View the original article and our Inspiration here