BSR Gateway 2 decisions and approvals on the rise
The Building Safety Regulator’s latest Gateway 2 update indicates more steady improvement since it launched a remediation plan in April, with an increase in both decisions made and the approval…
How CIOB publications help construction professionals navigate change
Providing expert-led publications that support best practice.The built environment is changing rapidly. New technologies, evolving regulations, increasing sustainability demands, and a growing focus on quality and safety mean that construction…
BIM adoption continues in the Republic of Ireland
Faster clash resolution, improved collaboration between project teams and improved accuracy are the top three benefits from adopting BIM reported by public sector construction clients and industry in the Republic…
CIOB Americas celebrate contractor Graham’s centenary
As North American contractor Graham celebrates 100 years in business, CIOB members visited the award-winning Lawson Centre for Sustainability, which Graham is building at the University of Toronto. Rod Sweet…
Startup lowdown: Build tackles the pre-construction phase
Would you like to significantly speed up the pre-construction phase on major industrial projects? Want to deal with technical due diligence and early design work in days rather than months?…
Mulalley awarded £1.8m in landmark post-Grenfell cladding case
Contractor Mulalley has been awarded £1.8m in a significant legal judgement related to the Building Safety Act (BSA). Last week, a High Court judge ruled that the German parent company…
Laing O’Rourke joins team to build 14 small nuclear reactors
Laing O’Rourke has joined a consortium aiming to build 14 small nuclear reactors on three sites in the UK. The consortium is led by Polish-based developer SGE, which has applied…
Construction deaths halve in two years
The number of construction workers killed on site has halved in the last two years, according to new figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). A total of…
2 Finsbury Avenue: How sustainability reshaped McAlpine’s latest City landmark
British Land’s latest City project has undergone a substantial greening since work began in 2019. Will Mann finds out more from Sir Robert McAlpine project director George Amy Finsbury Avenue…
‘Clients wanting to control cost should look at design’
Sizewell C’s supply chain chief Malcolm Dare wants the £38bn project to drive productivity improvement in UK construction. But, he tells Will Mann, the industry’s delivery model needs to change…