The Construction Index

JUNE 18, 2025

It sets out how the politicians in a hurry to build the world’s best and fastest railway meant that cost control went out of the window and gold plating ran riot. Unfortunately, the HS2 Programme has failed to deliver on this original vision with the current scope now restricted to building the line from Euston to the West Midlands.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Government Works Cost Control Contracts 64

The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

The goal is to future-proof the structure of the building while retaining its architectural character. That is where Henley sets itself apart: we plan, we build, we restore, all in-house.” Common Assessment Standard updated 6 hours Building safety questions are now mandatory in the new version of the Common Assessment Standard.

Steel Fabrication 59

Steel Fabrication Historic Preservation Construction Equipment Construction Management 59

The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

Esh Construction and Mason Clark Associates will deliver the project to the highest standards.” Common Assessment Standard updated 6 hours Building safety questions are now mandatory in the new version of the Common Assessment Standard. He added: “The start of the repair work is a huge step forward.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Project Management Consulting Structural Systems Wall Systems 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 15, 2025

Deeley contracts manager Jamie Travis, site manager Eamonn Gorman, Bloor Homes’ regional MD Paul Degg and Deeley construction director Steve Turner do that Westlife thing Deeley Construction is putting up an 18,500 sq ft, two-storey building that will provide offices for 50 Bloor Homes staff in Lichfield. “We

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Modular Construction Wall Systems Electrical Systems 64

The Construction Index

JUNE 24, 2025

Managing director Paul McCormack said: “This significant investment reflects our commitment to achieving the highest standards in quality, service, sustainability and safety for our customers. Robot brickie builds Durham houses 20 hours A bricklaying robot is making its UK debut in Durham. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Construction Equipment 105

Construction Equipment Environmental Consulting Wall Systems Contracts 105

The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

Designed to help the public sector build faster, smarter and fairer, the gold standard accreditation ensures construction projects not only meet high standards in efficiency and safety but also deliver long-term value and sustainable outcomes.” Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Procurement 59

Procurement Construction Equipment Building Standards Wall Systems 59

The Construction Index

JULY 2, 2025

HG Construction’s adoption of this technology underscores its commitment to achieving its net-zero goals and sets a new standard for sustainable construction.” Construction News Planners’ leader to run CIOB 3 hours The Chartered Institute of Building has appointed Victoria Hills as its new chief executive. Got a story?

Wall Systems 103

Wall Systems Construction Equipment Energy Efficiency Green Building 103

The Construction Index

JUNE 24, 2025

Oliver Campbell, managing director of Bouygues UK’s development arm, said: “Building on our successful collaboration on several projects, including the Tustin Estate scheme where we are delivering nearly 700 new homes, we value our strong partnership with the council. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Safety Regulations Building Products Distribution Infrastructure Development 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 19, 2025

Building on evidence collected so far, the review will focus on: Ensuring public authorities access and examine the right information to make well-reasoned decisions when procuring roads and railways.

Public Works 64

Public Works Construction Equipment Government Works Procurement 64

Roads Online

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Sheahan Bridge Upgrade project is investigating upgrade requirements and improvement options to allow Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles to use the Hume Highway Corridor without restriction.

Contracts 59

Contracts Building Permits Permits Government Works 59

The Construction Index

JULY 13, 2025

CGI of the planned Alconbury Weald Church Academy Morgan Sindall Construction will build Alconbury Weald Church Academy to serve the expanding Alconbury Weald development. Construction News UK standards inhibit green building progress 7 hours Should the UK be recycling more demolition concrete? Got a story?

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Electrical Systems Contracts 64

The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

He brings a detailed understanding of the industry and an impressive track record from his nine years as operations director to the role, and we are excited to see him continue to build on the division’s success, taking it from strength to strength in the future.” I look forward to driving our ambitious targets across these areas.”

Construction Equipment 102

Construction Equipment Environmental Impact Assessment Building Standards Wall Systems 102

The Construction Index

JULY 15, 2025

The aim is to produce a commercially viable operation which pays for the building’s upkeep once it has been restored. Sir Robert McAlpine Special Projects has been appointed to the project by North Essex Heritage, which secured a 150-year lease on the building in 2021. the Balkerne water tower, a.k.a Got a story?

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Contracts Government Works 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 11, 2025

It shows that although there is a desire to meet higher performance standards, many respondents pointed to a disconnect between policy ambition and the practical realities of delivery. The Future Homes Standard (FHS), expected to be published this autumn, will require new-build homes to incorporate low-carbon heating and energy efficiency.

Building Materials Manufacturing 64

Building Materials Manufacturing Construction Equipment Surveying Wall Systems 64

The Construction Index

JULY 14, 2025

Construction News UK standards inhibit green building progress 7 hours Should the UK be recycling more demolition concrete? Morgan Sindall to build £37m Alconbury Weald school 8 hours Cambridgeshire County Council has appointed Morgan Sindall Construction to build a new secondary school. Got a story?

Construction Equipment 69

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Electrical Systems Green Building 69

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

Structural surveys last year found that eight of the council’s large panel system (LPS) buildings no longer meet current safety standards for withstanding a collapse in the case of an explosion or large fire. We recognise that these buildings have happy memories, in some cases for three generations of families. Got a story?

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Safety Regulations Surveying 59

The Construction Index

JULY 2, 2025

Victoria Hills is leaving her job as chief executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) to take on the same function at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). The Chartered Institute of Building is lucky to have appointed such a well-regarded and influential chief executive and Victoria will be much missed by all at the RTPI.”

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Surveying Stakeholder Engagement 64

The Construction Index

JULY 20, 2025

However, the preliminary evidence from these audits suggests that a majority of properties that have had solid wall insulation measures under these schemes have not had these installed to the appropriate standard. This scale of non-compliance is unacceptable and consumers will understandably be concerned.”

Wall Systems 81

Wall Systems Government Works Construction Equipment Energy Efficiency 81

The Construction Index

JUNE 25, 2025

Hochtief PPP Solutions has set up Hochtief Data Center Partner to transfer its German business model to the UK and Irish markets, The goal is to build a network of high-performance, sustainable, and regionally integrated data centres across the British Isles. Hochtief is now adapting this model for the UK and Ireland.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Contracts Construction Management 59

The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

Elliotts supplies building materials to the trade and the public from 13 branches across the south of England. Chief executive Tom Elliott said: “Our long-term aim is for Elliotts to become a complete ‘one-stop shop’ to help our customers build. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Building Standards Construction Machinery 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 15, 2025

Sir Peter Lauener, chair of the CITB Senior functionaries of Homes England, National Highways , the Building Safety Regulator, the Rail Standards Board, the Infrastructure & Projects Authority (IPA) and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) feature in the latest list of gongs, along with various private sector nabobs and worthies.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Land Use Regulations Geotechnical Engineering Safety Regulations 59

The Construction Index

JULY 13, 2025

Construction News UK standards inhibit green building progress 7 hours Should the UK be recycling more demolition concrete? Morgan Sindall to build £37m Alconbury Weald school 8 hours Cambridgeshire County Council has appointed Morgan Sindall Construction to build a new secondary school. Got a story?

Construction Equipment 96

Construction Equipment Electrical Systems Wall Systems Green Building 96

Construction Dive

JANUARY 30, 2013

Will a new-and-improved ICC (International Code Council) National Green Building Standard (NGBS, or ICC 700), which recently received American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approval and contains greener features than what was included in the original version, gain significantly more appeal among policymakers across the United States?

Green Building 128

Green Building Building Standards Building Codes Approvals 128

OmTrak

JANUARY 24, 2024

Since 2009, OmTrak has been providing innovative solutions in the construction and facilities management industry to some of New Zealand’s most vital sectors, including education, healthcare, and local government. Continuous learning is key in a domain that is as dynamic as building management.

Facility Management 89

Facility Management Project Management Consulting Property Management Maintenance 89

Construction Dive

MARCH 4, 2009

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Building Codes 136

Building Codes Public Works Wall Systems Building Controls 136

BD+C

OCTOBER 24, 2013

In 2011, about 33% of new office buildings in the U.S. were built to green standards, but in the nation’s capital that rate has skyrocketed. Since 2009, about 66% of the office space built in Washington, D.C., Standards Codes and Standards' has been green.

Green Building 83

Green Building Building Codes Building Standards 83

BD+C

JANUARY 8, 2013

The Montana Department of Administration is developing a single building standard for all state facilities, and hopes to have a plan in place this spring. The state legislature directed the agency to adopt high-performance building standards in 2009, but the agency did not have the personnel to carry it out.

Building Standards 40

Building Standards 40

The Korte Company

JANUARY 8, 2010

The Korte Company is pleased to be recognized as a winner of the Southwest Contractor’s ‘Best Of 2009’ Award. Green Building standards. The competition, judged by a panel of design and construction professionals, is now in its 12th year. Additionally, the project received a LEED Silver Certification in accordance with the U.S.

Green Building 40

Green Building Building Standards Building Design 40

BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2013

In 2009, more legislation authorizing design-build project delivery passed than in any year in Design Build Institute of America’s history. A study commissioned by DBIA revealed that design-build project delivery represented 40% of the nonresidential U.S. construction market in 2009, growing over 10% since 2005.

Building Design 65

Building Design Building Commissioning Building Codes Building Standards 65

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 5, 2024

With an impressive resume of high-profile projects, articles, presentations, and as the author of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Design Guide #23, “Constructability of Structural Steel Buildings,” Mr. Ruby is a sought-after expert in steel construction.

Steel Fabrication 130

Steel Fabrication Building Standards Building Design Building Codes 130

BD+C

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Dallas stands out as one of the few large cities that is enforcing a green building code, with the city aiming to be carbon neutral by 2030. The city began implementing its Green Construction Ordinance in 2009, and entered its second and final phase October 1.

Building Codes 67

Building Codes Green Building Building Standards 67

Strong Tie

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

At Simpson Strong-Tie, we continually look for ways to improve our offerings for the building industry. HTT4 and HTT5 (2009) Over the last decade, we’ve made strides to improve the efficiency of our HTT4 and HTT5 heavy tension ties. The Next Evolution in Holdown Solutions appeared first on Building Strong.

Building Design 105

Building Design Building Standards Building Optimization Construction Management 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 10, 2023

But buildings under construction have many moving parts and a lot of people put those parts into action. Tim Kelleher , Operational Standards & Innovation Manager at Brinkman Construction , is all about knowing where those parts are. Autodesk Build has been a complete game changer for a lot of our processes.

Building Standards 52

Building Standards Construction Management Building Performance Measurement Project Management 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 22, 2020

A high-performance roof system is durable, resilient, and allows a building to be occupied after a disaster event and continues performing during a loss of power. A cool, reflective roof could improve a building’s energy efficiency by reducing the amount of heat gain and associated energy demand for air-conditioning units.

Roofing Systems 88

Roofing Systems Building Codes Energy Conservation Building Design 88

BD+C

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Green Building Council will allow LEED users to register projects under the LEED 2009 rating system until Oct. The original date for LEED 2009 registration to close was June 15, 2015. Standards Codes and Standards'

Green Building 49

Green Building Building Codes Building Standards 49

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. The United Kingdom is the gold standard for BIM. BIM Adoption Abroad.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 92

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Public Works Building Standards Government Works 92

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability create credible construction cost estimate for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance (FSRM), and new build projects.

Estimating 98

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 98