In pictures | The best images from January
A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month. Image: Hinkley Point C Second nuclear reactor arrives at Hinkley Point C Hinkley Point C’s second nuclear reactor…
Graham welcomes MP’s site visit to promote alcohol awareness
Contractor Graham has welcomed local transport minister, Lilian Greenwood, to its Dyecoats site in Leeds, as part of a campaign to improve safety and wellbeing in construction. The visit highlighted…
Why construction must reinforce its commitment to mental health
We have spent centuries strengthening the foundations of our buildings, but how sturdy are the foundations that support the people who build them, asks Nicky Denegri. For all the cranes…
Green jobs scheme unveiled to support retrofit skills
A new training programme has been launched to promote green skills and support demand for housing retrofits. The Real Green Jobs Accelerator Scheme is being led by EN:Procure – the procurement arm…
From call centre to CIOB fellowship: an unconventional career path
A traditional academic start is not the only route into a successful built environment career, writes Tracey Field FCIOB. Tracey Field FCIOB hopes to encourage others who may feel their…
IPAF celebrates 3 million PAL Cards issued globally
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has reached a training milestone, with 3 million Powered Access Licence (PAL) Cards issued across more than 60 countries. The PAL Card is proof…
Costain wins M5 gigafactory junction contract
National Highways has appointed Costain to design and build a new junction on the M5 motorway. Awarded through the Regional Delivery Partnership (RDP) framework, the contract is worth approximately £100m…
Video | HS2 reaches another tunnelling milestone
Construction of HS2’s longest tunnel is complete, almost five years after the works started. Once fitted out with tracks and overhead electrical equipment as part of later phases of the…
London’s affordable housing delivery is falling short, report says
London’s affordable housing system is failing to keep pace with need despite public investment through the mayor’s Affordable Homes Programme, according to a new report. The London Assembly Housing Committee’s…
Minimising rework throughout the construction lifecycle
How can rework be minimised throughout the construction lifecycle? That’s the question that will be addressed by a panel of experts in a forthcoming CM webinar. Rework is one of…