Posted: 20th May, 2022
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast will play an integral role in a new £7.7m collaborative project, aiming to change how important parts of the UK’s infrastructure are monitored and maintained. Healthy infrastructure, which includes bridges, telecom masts and wind turbines, is critical to ensuring the continued functionality and growth of UK society and the economy.... Read More
Posted: 20th May, 2022
The Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has reassured clients that ongoing price rises for projects are caused by global events not “profiteering” – and says any increases only reflect the spiralling costs that are affecting the whole construction industry. Clients have voiced concerns at the increasing costs of construction work, but the body insists this... Read More
Posted: 20th May, 2022
Turning to nature: how Scotland’s bioeconomy could support a zero carbon built environment. Written for Construction Online by Jennifer Smart, head of sustainability programmes, Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC). The fight against climate change Jennifer Smart In Scotland’s fight against climate change, we have a number of tools in our armoury that stand us in... Read More
Posted: 17th May, 2022
The Construction Products Association (CPA) has released its latest quarterly forecast, which shows that while activity is currently strong in the construction sector, it predicts a dramatic slowing in growth due to the current global issues. While a predicted 2.8% growth in construction output would normally be cause for increased confidence in the market, this... Read More
Posted: 12th May, 2022
The successful installation of a new 92-tonne bridge is a key milestone in Skanska’s delivery of the £282M upgrade to M42 junction 6 for National Highways. Watch a timelapse video here. As part of a complex night-time operation, the near 60m long bridge was successfully lowered into position above the busy A45 in Solihull, West... Read More
Posted: 10th May, 2022
Built Environment – Smarter Transformation, formerly Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, has announced a new strategic focus prioritising the built environment’s transition to zero carbon and improving the sector’s contribution to the fight against climate change. The new brand and mission for the innovation centre underlines its core purpose: to accelerate the move to a more... Read More
Posted: 6th May, 2022
With the UK construction industry in the middle of a materials procurement and shortage crisis, parties should make certain the terms of a contract are drafted carefully to ensure the transfer of risk in price increases and delay reflects their requirements. Cooperative communication Mark Christie, a Senior Associate at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP,... Read More
Posted: 5th May, 2022
Kier has been awarded the £460m contract to design and deliver an upgrade to the A417 between Gloucester and Swindon. The contract award follows a competitive procurement process through National Highways’ Regional Delivery Partnership framework. The A417/A419 provides an important route between Gloucester and Swindon that helps connect the Midlands/North to the South of England... Read More
Posted: 4th May, 2022
Final designs have been revealed by HS2 for the Thame Valley Viaduct which will use pioneering modular construction methods to slot the bridge together like a giant Lego set. Designs for the Thame Valley Viaduct will not only use prefabricated construction to speed up installation of the viaduct, but will also cut its carbon footprint... Read More
Posted: 4th May, 2022
Government has recently published the ‘Gold Standard’ and ‘Construction Playbook’, to help standardise the service expected for public sector construction works. The Gold Standard and Construction Playbook are designed to ensure that the best possible spend outcomes are achieved in public sector developments, such as new roads, rail projects, schools, hospitals, and prisons. Annual spend... Read More
