The seaside is known to do wonders for a person’s health, but it does nothing for the long-term wellbeing of buildings. The main cause of deterioration of reinforced concrete structures is the corrosion of embedded steel, particularly when exposed to chlorides found in sea water and airborne salts. This impacts Continue Reading
Going Digital for the Digital Enterprise
As engineering firms move toward developing a digital strategy, a new phrase – going digital- will resonate with engineering, architectural, and construction professionals, as well as infrastructure asset owners, is now part of the infrastructure lexicon. Going digital refers to the business transformation being realized as infrastructure professionals take advantage Continue Reading
BUILDING PLATFORM FOR FUTURE GROWTH WITH WEBCONTRACTOR
Keeping on top of the paperwork generated by even the most straightforward project-based contract with a given subcontractor can prove an arduous task, with various documents coming in and going out throughout the works requiring actioning. Managing this process in a timely and efficient manner becomes increasingly difficult as the Continue Reading
Why Modular Construction CAN Support Rapid Growth in the Construction Industry
There is a housing crisis in the UK. According to the National Federation of Builders, the answer is simple: build more homes. But, critics say it is more complex than this. Brown land has to be found and planning permission granted. And, say others, the construction industry is not geared Continue Reading
LAST UNDEVELOPED SITE AT BATTERSEA REACH GRANTED PLANNING APPROVAL
Planning permission has now been granted for the nine-storey building at 262 York Road on the site of a Shell petrol filling station – the last undeveloped site at Battersea Reach, a mixed-use development fronting the River Thames. Multi-disciplinary consultancy Meinhardt UK is using its expertise in modern methods of Continue Reading
Call for ‘gas safe’ style register for all trade contractors
Specialist engineering contractors and construction union Unite are both calling for a licensing system to be introduced across all construction trades following the Greenfell Tower disaster. Call for mandatory licensing for trades like the Gas Safe scheme in the heating sector The register would be in line with the existing gas Continue Reading
Recent Self-Building Influx Increases Health and Safety Risks
With more and more people deciding to build their own properties, more people are putting themselves at risk of injury on building sites. From simple building extensions to 3 bed houses at some point those who work on the project will need to wear the correct safety equipment, but often Continue Reading
Revised plans for 800 homes on Soho Loop site in Birmingham
Apsley House Capital and Galliard Homes have acquired a 12-acre regeneration site in the centre of Birmingham. The two companies have bought the Soho Loop site near City Hospital from City and Provincial Properties. The joint venture teamed up with Claremont Property Group to purchase the site which will now Continue Reading
Hill to build 450 homes near Cambridge Airport
Cambridge major landowner Marshall Group has signed up to a joint venture with house builder Hill to deliver 450 homes around the city’s airport. The new development, Wing, will sit on a 160 acre parcel of land owned by the Marshall Group and is the business’ first major residential development project. Continue Reading
Nine firms scoop £1bn Government fit-out bonanza
The Government has selected its preferred nine firms to deliver a massive programme of fit-out work on its estate reorganisation programme. HMRC is looking at Cardiff’s Central Square scheme as a home for one of its regional hubs The Government Hubs office closure and relocation plan will run over the next seven years and promises Continue Reading