Fiontar Group, a health and safety consultancy based in Ireland, has joined the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF). Fiontar Group supports contractors across Ireland, the UK and international markets, specialising…
Networked ground-source heat pumps, solar panels, home batteries and smart controls will make the 576-home scheme in Wales exceed the Future Homes Standard. Artist’s impression of the Cosmeston Farm development…
With 75 months to get everything built and tested, veteran stadium builder says CIOB’s influence on construction professionalism is profound in Australia Speakers and hosts of the 12 March panel…
The construction industry faces a skills shortage, which is being addressed with innovation. The key is collaboration, writes Morgan Sindall’s Steffan Speer MCIOB Morgan Sindall engages early with its supply…
Autodesk’s Forma Building Design is now fully live after its beta test launch last year. Forma Building Design is a design and analysis platform specifically for the schematic design phase.…
Digital construction professionals have three weeks left to give their feedback on the draft revisions to Parts 1 and 2 of the 19650 standard. The deadline is 3 May. More…
Member body calls for industry views on CDM 2015 amid concerns over clarity and consistency. The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is calling on construction professionals to share their experiences…
New research across 14 major UK contractors reveals why digital investment isn’t translating into better decisions. The research was conducted by Abdulmalik Badamasi, Dr Xiang Xie and Prof Mohamad Kassem…
Barratt Redrow, the UK’s largest housebuilder, is adopting the Nexus ReGen materials exchange platform across its nationwide operations. The housebuilder selected Nexus ReGen following a rigorous evaluation of nationally proven…
Kier has appointed Alexandra Smith as national frameworks director for its construction business, as long-serving executive Deane Hudson prepares to retire after 39 years. Smith will lead Kier’s national frameworks…