BSR to lead ‘fundamental’ review of Approved Docum...
04 Dec 2024 By Chris Smith The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has confirmed that it will review Approved Documents guidance.
ACQP Academy to offer SMSTS and SSSTS Training
A fantastic add on to the courses we're already doing
Backlash from councils over Rayner housing targets
Local councils have told the government its flagship plan to build 1.5m new homes in England over the next five years is “unrealis...
Contractor picked for Liverpool docks regeneration...
Peel Waters has appointed John Graham Construction to deliver the first phase of its Central Docks regeneration scheme.
Bancon set to bounce back from sluggish year
Bancon Group, the Aberdeenshire house-building and construction contractor, is expecting to increase turnover and profit this year...
Northumbria University invests in 3D concrete prin...
Northumbria University has installed a 3D construction printing machine to make concrete structures faster and cheaper than conven...
Starlight appoints Rund for three more BTR schemes
Canadian asset management firm Starlight Investments has appointed Rund to provide construction consultancy services across three ...
Red to revamp Piccadilly office block
Art-Invest Real Estate has appointed Red Construction Group as lead construction contractor for the redevelopment of Sackville Hou...
Road bitumen sales rise for the first time in 12 y...
The Road Emulsion Association (REA) has reported an increase in the manufacturing, sale, and use of bitumen emulsions for surface ...
BDP's Gap House sees light of day
Work to turn a council-owned disused garage plot in Bristol into affordable housing, using BDP’s Gap House concept, is reaching it...
Lincolnshire concrete supplier files administratio...
The largest independent supplier of concrete and screed across Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire has filed a notice of i...
ACQP says it will fail, Government launches fair p...
Ministers have launched a voluntary accreditation system in a bid to slash the time small businesses wait for invoices to be settl...
Kier gets green light for Birmingham office build
Kier Property has secured consent for a 10-storey office block within the £500m Arena Central scheme in Birmingham.
Major contractor lands dual deals worth £87m
Galliford Try has scooped two London-based building contracts worth a combined £87m.
Trade body calls for long-term construction strate...
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has called on the government to consider developing a long-term strategy for construction ...
Public contracts ban to focus on ‘most appalling’ ...
03 Dec 2024 By Chris Smith The proposed public sector contract ban on firms linked to the Grenfell fire will initially focus on...
ACQP Helping NHS Trusts with Advice and Training
The ACQP are training Estate managers with NVQ Level 6 in Senior Site inspection
Graham wins Cardiff Crossrail Phase 1
John Graham Construction has been won the contract to design and build the £100m first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail project.
Building owners given five more years to fix cladd...
The government has set out new targets to fix unsafe cladding on all high-rise buildings in England by the end of 2029.
Barratt sets start date for High Barnet station sc...
Barratt London and Places for London have set a construction start date for a major site in High Barnet.
