The Construction Index

JULY 14, 2025

The development recently secured Gateway 2 approval from the Building Safety Regulator, making it one of the first new-build schemes nationally to overcome this hurdle. The proposed buildings will have a traditional brick façade, reflecting the industrial heritage of the area, with aluminium windows and Juliet balconies.

Construction Equipment 80

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Site Planning Safety Regulations 80

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.

Government Works 64

Government Works Construction Equipment Cost Control Contracts 64

The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2025

The new 12-metre learner pool will be housed in a building that will extend the leisure centre’s footprint and will also accommodate a new reception area and café. This team includes main contractor Speller Metcalfe, architect Watson Batty and pool construction specialist Buckingham Pools.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Facility Management Contracts 59

The Construction Index

JULY 23, 2025

Viewpoint: In defence of BS 8500 12 hours Swiss concrete recycling specialist Neustark complains that British Standard BS 8500 holds back greener building opportunities. 23rd July 2025 - Episode 182 - Listen online Got a story? 23rd July 2025 - Episode 182 - Listen online Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Contracts Green Building 59

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

JULY 22, 2025

Expansion of the facility is designed to serve a growing population, meet tighter environmental standards, improve water quality and increase the site’s long-term resilience. Wanlip sewage works Kier has signed a £139m contract with Severn Trent Water to upgrade Wanlip sewage treatment works in Leicestershire.

Wall Systems 59

Wall Systems Construction Equipment Contracts Quality Control 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 22, 2025

We’ve laid the groundwork over several years to build a scalable, efficient business that delivers high-quality construction outcomes collaboratively and consistently. We focus on building long-term partnerships and delivering value in every project. Cash at year-end more than doubled to £10.2m, up from £4.8m.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Contracts Green Building 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

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

JULY 23, 2025

Since 1990, and accelerating since the success of the London 2012 Olympics, Mace Consult has transformed the industries it serves, delivering to exceptional standards and redefining the boundaries of ambition. The shareholders, the board and I are extremely proud of the progress we’ve made collectively to achieve this outcome. Got a story?

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Property Management Lifts Wall Systems 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 Wall Systems Surveying 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 22, 2025

Graham Nixon said: “It’s been an incredible privilege to lead Nixon Hire and to build on the legacy my father began. We’re building something genuinely exciting for our customers and our people, and I’m honoured to step into the role of CEO to help carry that momentum forward. to £7.8m (2023: £7.4m).

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Site Planning Contracts 59

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 89

Wall Systems Government Works Construction Equipment Energy Efficiency 89

Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Completed in 2010, this skyscraper exemplifies modern architectural innovation and engineering excellence. The construction process involved the use of high-strength concrete and a sophisticated elevator system to manage the building’s vertical transportation needs.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Building Optimization Building Automation Structural Systems 52

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 Construction Management Contracts 59

The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2025

Re:Construction podcast – Episode 182 11 hours The one with Suzannah Nichol Viewpoint: In defence of BS 8500 12 hours Swiss concrete recycling specialist Neustark complains that British Standard BS 8500 holds back greener building opportunities. Not so, says Mineral Products Association director Elaine Toogood.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Contracts Government Works 59

The Construction Index

JULY 23, 2025

Re:Construction podcast – Episode 182 11 hours The one with Suzannah Nichol Viewpoint: In defence of BS 8500 12 hours Swiss concrete recycling specialist Neustark complains that British Standard BS 8500 holds back greener building opportunities. Not so, says Mineral Products Association director Elaine Toogood.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment General Contracting Wall Systems Government Works 64

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

JULY 22, 2025

We’re excited to move to the next phase of building this trailblazing facility.” Re:Construction podcast – Episode 182 11 hours The one with Suzannah Nichol Viewpoint: In defence of BS 8500 12 hours Swiss concrete recycling specialist Neustark complains that British Standard BS 8500 holds back greener building opportunities.

Renewable Energy Systems 64

Renewable Energy Systems Construction Equipment Government Works Facility Management 64

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

BD+C

JULY 11, 2013

The Energy Department released stricter energy efficiency standards this month for new federal buildings. The standards, which will take effect next July, are expected to result in source energy savings 18.2% above the current requirement for existing buildings. billion over 30 years." billion over 30 years."

Energy Efficiency 84

Energy Efficiency Building Standards Building Codes Facility Management 84

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 23, 2023

EEBA Launches New Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation qpurcell Wed, 08/23/2023 - 09:54 The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) Academy has released a new training course for those interested in pursuing a Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation.

Building Design 245

Building Design Building Materials Energy Efficiency Building Codes 245

BD+C

JULY 11, 2013

The Energy Department released stricter energy efficiency standards this month for new federal buildings. The standards, which will take effect next July, are expected to result in source energy savings 18.2% above the current requirement for existing buildings. Standards Codes and Standards'

Energy Efficiency 49

Energy Efficiency Building Standards Building Codes 49

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 3, 2023

And there are definitely some things we can do, from simplification and standardization to off-site construction, automation, vertical integration, and housing design. Standardization. Very few home builders have followed the standardization of other industries. SKU standardization is at the heart of efficiency.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Standards Site Planning Change Management 130

Construction Dive

MARCH 4, 2009

One option is to add some facade methods to the Form class which encapsulate the complexity of building application forms: class Form def self.create_application_form! #. Here we use the Ruby ‘delegate’ standard library to define a wrapper class which will delegate all undefined calls to an underlying Form instance.

Building Codes 136

Building Codes Public Works Wall Systems Building Controls 136