UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Innovative sustainable design features include a distinctive umbrella-like canopy with integrated solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems, and acoustic engineering to amplify crowd atmosphere whilst maintaining environmental responsibility. The project promises significant economic benefits with Oxford Economics projecting £7.3

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The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

The second FEED will focus on the gas storage facilities needed to receive hydrogen from the proposed HyNet system, a network of new and existing hydrogen infrastructure in the northwest of England and north Wales. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

The wider project team also includes Iceni Projects as planning consultant and Etive Engineers as structural and civil engineer. Construction News New owner for William Hare 1 hour Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange. Got a story?

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The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

Construction News New owner for William Hare 1 hour Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

The Pallet Loop solves multiple issues for our business – providing a standardised range of strong, reusable pallets, and consolidating pallet returns via one easy-to-use system. This is great news for our business and for other housebuilding companies nationwide. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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The Construction Index

JUNE 18, 2025

Construction News New owner for William Hare 1 hour Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange. He added: “We are focused on what we can control, and we will continue to manage our cost base and balance our investment decisions through the economic cycle. Got a story?

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The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

Construction News New owner for William Hare 1 hour Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange. Under Paul’s leadership, I am certain NHBC will continue to thrive and develop.” Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This launch project, initiated in August 2023, introduced a new methodology to the U.S. by constructing a modular bridge system, that is pre-engineered, with an internal self-supporting superstructure that includes the reinforcing steel and formwork. It arrives on-site without the heavy concrete so that its cast-in-place.

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BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. Utilizing Prefabrication as a Sustainability Strategy 1.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 2, 2023

Styrofoam’s Promise for Hurricane-Proof Homes qpurcell Fri, 06/02/2023 - 12:29 Styrofoam. Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP). But it doesn’t end there.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

Construction News New owner for William Hare 1 hour Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange. We want to correct this imbalance and make sure that the female members of our Bagnalls family feel empowered, safe and comfortable at work.” Got a story?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

In the race to meet surging construction demand and reduce risk, the industry is turning to innovative solutions such as prefabrication and modular construction to increase productivity and protect margins. This shift isn't just a passing trend; the prefabricated buildings market is expected to surpass $227.7

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BD+C

MARCH 22, 2023

Onsite prefabrication for healthcare construction: It's more than a process, it's a partnership 0 dbarista Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:32 Project + Process Innovation Prefabrication can help project teams navigate an uncertain market. So, despite market uncertainties, many health systems are pushing forward with their projects.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2023

The factory-built product was a complete structural package (called ONE Frame in Agorus’ nomenclature), including walls, floors, stairs, ceilings, and roofs. Agorus' framing package for Daybreak included premade floor systems, each panel specifically engineered for its application in the system. What About Design?

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BDC Network

APRIL 20, 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

The Missouri Department of Transportation requested proposals for the design/build of its $243 million Chester Bridge project and a contract to a design/build team could be awarded as early as March 2023. Proposals will be requested in March of 2023. billion bridge project has been announced for Connecticut. Another $13.1

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 26, 2023

The company debuted its first home in August 2017, and its prefabricated panelized construction systems promised to be a game-changer for the residential construction industry. LP says it will now focus on investing in its own core businesses such as LP Structural Solutions and LP Smartside Trim & Siding.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 23, 2023

June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acrow , a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, announced today it has designed and supplied a modular steel bridge to carry detoured traffic during highway construction in Nacogdoches County, Texas. PARSIPPANY, N.J., The project contractor, Drewery Construction Co.,

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Granger Construction

JULY 7, 2023

Granger Construction was honored to join the McLaren Greater Lansing Medical Services Building and Karmanos Cancer Institute project team in receiving a 2023 Engineering Society of Detroit Construction and Design Award. Prefabrication played a major role on the MOB/ CC and parking structure in allowing the team to finish the project on time.

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BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

Let's build toward a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. These principles are essential, given how construction is estimated to create a third of the world’s waste.

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BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

Let's build towards a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Feed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. These principles are essential, given how construction is estimated to create a third of the world’s waste.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

In 2023, the construction industry grappled with the lingering effects of supply chain disruptions, inflation, and ever-present labor shortages —a narrative that has become all too familiar. increase in total construction spending in Q3 of 2023. CAGR from 2023 to 2028.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

From design and VDC professionals to business and project managers, these construction leaders aren't just building structures and facilities—they're shaping our world. So without further ado, we're thrilled to introduce Autodesk's Construction Champions 2023.

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BDC Network

JULY 20, 2023

Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:38 Multifamily Housing Find guidance on designing and building some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems. Designing buildings that provide good fire protection, cost-effectively, can be challenging.

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Buildern

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Modular and Prefabricated Construction 4. dollars in 2023. In response to such an important issue, contractors are increasingly adopting available safety technologies, including advanced AI-powered monitoring systems and innovative wearable sensors. Advanced Construction Technology 2. Sustainable and Green Building Practices 3.

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Subsequent sections will analyse how innovations like Building Information Modelling (BIM) and prefabrication can decrease building costs and enhance project efficiency, with the help of a building cost information service.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Recent disruptions in supply chains, workforce shortages, and other obstacles to project schedules have led more owners and contractors to look for off-site, prefabricated construction methods to improve the quality and efficiency of their builds. CLT products, thus, have two-directional strength. They may or may not be glued as well.

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Construction Daily News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Civil and construction industry observers estimate the CAD market will grow at a CAGR of 6.78% from 2023 to 2028. Prefabrication Interest in prefab construction is surging because it’s exactly what the doctor ordered. As of 2024, Mordor Intelligence estimates the prefabricated building market size in the U.S. to be worth $40.91

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BDC Network

JUNE 22, 2023

How to Specify Engineered Wood Products 1 kcichowicz Thu, 06/22/2023 - 10:58 APA – The Engineered Wood Association offers guidance on the properties and applications of engineered wood products and how to correctly specify them in accordance with the IBC. The panels must pass wet and dry structural performance tests.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Even experienced healthcare designers and specifiers can have questions about the different building products, assemblies, and systems in healthcare facilities. For example, ceiling systems in healthcare facilities can have varying acoustical, weight, cleaning, and surface texture requirements that differ by facility type and room function.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 25, 2023

Since the concrete foundation has already been poured, adding stone to the structure will not significantly increase the price. The fact that it is prefabricated into standard square and rectangle shapes facilitates assembly and setup. Both its cosmetic and structural qualities are solid. Like this post?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

CCG serves major infrastructure markets from rail and bridge to utility and waterfront with design-build and structural fabrication expertise. In a May 2023 update, the bill earmarked $40 billion for bridges alone and $66 billion for passenger and freight rail. Standard DOT specifications for large FRP structures don’t yet exist.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

As rainfalls intensify, stormwater runoff has become more severe and has caused flooding resulting in significant damage to structures and substantial impacts to daily commerce. An example of more intense rainfall occurred in April 2023 where more than 26 inches of rain fell in 24 hours in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 17, 2025

From 2017 to 2023, the citys population grew by 26.4%, and healthcare close to home had never been more critical. Another distinct advantage of the structures design is the uniform exterior wall that it provides. But perhaps the system most advantageous to the schedule was the use of prefabricated operating room (OR) ceilings.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2025

Building high-rise structures stands as one of modern engineering’s most intricate projects. engineering and construction spending by the end of 2023 which drives unprecedented demand for innovative solutions to address these construction challenges. Industry forecasts predict a 5% rise in total U.S.

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Construction Daily News

MAY 8, 2025

This reversal contradicts earlier forecasts that suggested continued price escalation throughout 2023 and into 2024. Insulation upgrades, heat pump installations, and solar panel systems have seen demand increase by over 40% in the past year. According to recent industry data, material costs have fallen by approximately 3.8%

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