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FeaturesThe pathway to net zero concrete production
Simon Chudley, national commercial technical manager at Tarmac explains more about the manufacturer鈥檚 pathway to net zero
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Information - 好色先生TVCPD 01 2024: Fifth Facade: Regulations on Roofs
This latest CPD module, sponsored by Rockwool, considers the roof as a building鈥檚 fifth facade, examining its functional uses and its vital role in fire safety, and explaining the relevant regulations and what needs to be done to require to comply with them
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FeaturesHelp us shape the next generation of construction professionals
Becoming a Go Construct STEM Ambassador opens the doors of our industry to young people
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FeaturesNot just a buzz word: The critical role of cross-party collaboration
The construction industry is facing an abundance of changes to rules and regulations 鈥� early engagement and supply chain collaboration is the only way to navigate these changes, writes Nigel Morrey, technical director at Siniat
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FeaturesHow can the UK make the most of the data centre boom?
Demand for data, and a surge in AI, means changing needs and rapid growth for the data centre sector. Is the UK set up to take full advantage, asks Scott Smyth Founder & CEO of Soben
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FeaturesCosting Steelwork 26: Market update
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life that provides guidance on costing structural steelwork
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FeaturesStone wool insulation helping build a climate-resilient future
Paul Barrett, head of product management at ROCKWOOL庐 UK, explores how stone wool insulation is playing a key role in combatting climate change and what as a company it is doing to limit its own impact
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FeaturesGetting value from construction software
Industry experts gathered to discuss the importance of software in construction and how best to use it, at a recent roundtable hosted by 好色先生TV and software company Bluebeam
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FeaturesIt鈥檚 time for SMEs to invest in construction software 鈥� their survival depends on it
The cost-of-living crisis and volatility in interest rates is taking its toll on the construction industry. Nowhere is this more apparent than at the SME level. In March 2023, insolvencies in construction represented 18% of all companies that failed. It is the worst performing month that the ...
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FeaturesDeveloping a sense of trust: What could warranty reform mean for scheme viabilitiy?
For housebuilders and developers, the mandating of increased warranties could drive up costs. But if they respond with an improved focus on quality, there will be benefits in the form of enhanced reputations and greater trust from homebuyers. Jordan Marshall reports
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FeaturesCosting Steelwork 25: Market update
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life that provides guidance on costing structural steelwork
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FeaturesCosting Steelwork 24: Market update
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life that provides guidance on costing structural steelwork
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CommentThe pros and cons of a D&B approach to office fit-out
MESH director Martyn Stokes lays out the realities of procuring work via different routes
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Comment好色先生TV rewarding careers
ESG and social value are no longer 鈥檔ice-to-haves鈥� for business wanting to attract top talent, writes Karen Brookes, chief people officer at Sir Robert McAlpine
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FeaturesDelivering social value: A new school to benefit all
The project to build St Mark鈥檚 school in Southampton focused from the start聽on benefiting the community both socially and economically, strengthening聽the local construction supply chain as well as enhancing skills and聽employment opportunities for the city鈥檚 people. By Jordan Marshall
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FeaturesWays of changing construction to meet society鈥檚 needs
How can the built environment sector revolutionise the way it delivers projects to meet our social, economic and environmental goals? Daniel Gayne reports
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CommentIntegration is about more than collaboration
Collaboration is about getting on better day-to-day, integration goes far beyond,聽writes Tony Gates, managing director for infrastructure at Sir Robert McAlpine
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FeaturesDelivering social value: Small steps for big outcomes
At Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London, where work is under way to build a legacy from the 2012 Games, the focus has been on identifying specific measures that will answer the local community鈥檚 needs through consultation and practical thinking. Jordan Marshall reports
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FeaturesDelivering social value: Going in deep on Teeside
At South Bank Quay, the multimillion-pound scheme to build the first phase of a 1km-long deep-water quay aims to embed social value from the outset, particularly on skills and training. By Jordan Marshall
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FeaturesSocial value grows up
Social value is out of its infancy but there鈥檚 a long way to go. Jordan Marshall talks to Atkins鈥� Michelle Baker and Faithful+Gould鈥檚 Peter Masonbrook about their ambitions for the sector