Eco-friendly building is far from a fad. It’s here to stay, and it’s likely to overtake current unsustainable building techniques. The widespread acceptance of environment-first construction could spell the difference between a depleted world and a thriving one.
17 year old Abbie Beaver, who was recently recognised as one of the Women’s Engineering Society’s top 50 women engineers in the UK, tells us her top five reasons why she chose a career in engineering.
People building homes today care about open concepts, the size of the master suite and how high the ceilings will be. Yet they also care about where materials come from and their impact on the environment. Read our guide to learn about 2020 trends in sustainability and natural design.
The government recently introduced changes to make self-builds more accessible, including reduced stamp duty and a home building fund. The plan is to increase new-build homes by 35 percent.
The next Prime Minister will have to deal with a ticking timebomb in the construction industry when they take office tomorrow, according to the executive chairman of framework organisation Pagabo.
The key to any business is making the most profit for the least expense, and the most essential indicator of how well your business will flourish is its efficiency. Whether your company centers around manufacturing or this is just a small part of your business, improving efficiency in this area is key to providing a good service and making the most of your time.
Gateway Housing Association, the largest provider of sheltered housing in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, will take a 250-year lease on the 18 affordable homes within the scheme in their preferred location on the lowest residential floors.
According to the AIB, insurance companies pay out over £1.8 million every day for ‘escape of water’ claims which set the average household owner back £7,500 in damages.
The biggest culprit of these claims? Frozen pipes.
Raw material costs are rising, gas and fuel prices fluctuate and the costs of running heavy machinery and related equipment change. It’s clear then that cutting down on operating costs is vital to success in today’s world. The question is, how does one make that happen? What can construction crews and homebuilders do to reduce costs?
Human activity causes vibrations and with so many of us currently on the planet, building design software has to account for the booming increase in population rates around the world. The ‘damage’ caused by human induced vibrations is less likely to ruin a structure and more likely to cause discomfort in people. This is why human induced vibration must be considered within the design process.
Cameron Contracting Ltd. is a fully family owned and operated construction company with over 30 years of industry experience.
Leading national framework organisation Pagabo is launching a new initiative to invest in and guide SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs, offering them the support, advice and a platform to take their ventures to the next level.
Pre-construction planning ultimately leads to fewer delays and problems, higher-quality outcomes and, by proxy, much happier clients. To truly grasp what it can do for any construction project and what kind of benefits it offers, it’s necessary to fully understand the process.
The study, commissioned by innovation specialists MPA for Advanced Engineering 2019, found that one in five (21%) innovation active engineering firms are not taking advantage of the government’s R&D Tax Credit scheme, which allows companies to claim back up to 33p for every £1 spent on R&D activity.
With 2019 fast coming to an end the UK construction industry requires a clear & focused route map of expenditure for infrastructure, housing, health and education projects to avoid a return to the boom & bust days of 2008. With a General Election in December, any party with a strong manifesto guaranteeing the delivery of such projects could well be a vote winner.
Despite Brexit looming, the London homebuilding and renovating market is showing no signs of slowing down, with reports of a 14 per cent increase in self-build projects underway, according to the latest London Homebuilding & Renovating Show visitor survey.
There can be little doubt that technology has bought about revolutionary change across a plethora of industries, becoming one of the key drivers of growth, innovation and development on the global business landscape. One area that is seeing early utilisation – and, crucially, impressive results- is in health, safety and training. We spoke with Pat O’Connor, Managing Director of VRAI, to find out more.
Revolt Ventures, a new venture capital fund investing in transformative real estate technology and operating concepts, has revealed its backing from private equity real estate investment manager, Meyer Bergman.
In construction, lean methodology means emphasising the supply chain to decrease potential breaks, increase workflows and gain more control over the entire operation. But what benefits do construction teams gain as a result of this forward-thinking methodology?
Semmco, a British engineering company and manufacturer of access platforms and ground support equipment for the aviation sector and rail access platforms, celebrated its Queen’s Award win with a royal presentation by His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent KG, at its Head Office in Surrey on Wednesday 2nd October
There is a certain beauty and character in an older building that modern ones seldom have. Sure, new construction is built for current needs, but personality can sometimes be lacking. If someone is thinking about taking on an older building remodel and adapting it for modern needs, here are a few things to keep in mind.
The seven-floor building will encompass about 11,500 square meters of leasable
space. With its frame made entirely from wood, this will be the largest office building in
Sweden with a timber structure. The interior will house modern offices and meeting places,
and the building will also have an outdoor area and terrace.
As countries around the world face a shortage of homes to house growing populations, BUILD Staff Writer Hannah Stevenson discusses the options that could offer an alternative.
Pagabo, the rapidly expanding framework organisation, is predicting to deliver millions of pounds of social value for communities with support from its two newest frameworks going out for tender this month.
The fundraising Pagabo Foundation aims to raise the profile of mental health within the construction industry and will fund resources making support and advice as readily available as possible to those working in the industry.
From investment all the way through to hiring staff and beyond, Brexit is having a negative impact on nearly every aspect of the construction and property markets. As the Brexit deadline looms and figures are being interpreted in varied ways, Staff Writer Hannah Stevenson explores how optimism can still be found even when the outlook appears bleak.
Whether it’s a log cabin or a dream summer house, getting started on building in your garden is an exciting time. But the last thing you want is a letter through your door telling you that your lovely new fixture isn’t allowed! So, before you set off, take a moment to get familiar with these legal requirements.
Many industries, including professionals working in building and construction, rely on the print industry. It’s fair to highlight that the print industry has gathered up negative associations of being particularly destructive to the environment. This is primarily due to deforestation and the various oils which contribute to the creation of ink.
You have probably heard about VAT changing for the construction industry later this year, but some of the information about those changes can be very complex for non-tax-experts.
The summer months bring the peak renovation season and one of the first things many people do when thinking about fixing or renovating their property is turn to Google. That’s why comparethemarket.com has teamed up with a range of experts to answer the UK’s most searched for questions around renovations and DIY.
While everyone understands the dangers of working at height, not everybody is familiar with the challenges or solutions on offer….
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Founded in 1989, Traditional Clay Roof Tiles Ltd do exactly what they promise from the outset – to continue using the techniques of yesteryear to produce a top-quality product that stands the test of time. Named the ‘Most Outstanding in Handmade Roof Tiles’ by BUILD magazine in April, we took a closer look at the company with Director Jakub Kostrzewski to find out more about their methods and product.
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Asking salaries in the construction industry are rising – despite Brexit uncertainty. Our research, into almost 6,800 permanent construction jobs,…