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Employers at staff at Leeds College of Building discuss the growing demand for green skills in construction Employer Breakfast Targets Green Skills in Construction Local employers gathered at a recent Leeds College of Building event to learn more about the growing demand for green skills in construction. The employer breakfast welcomed a range of construction stakeholders and […]
The Cross River Rail project aimed to alleviate congestion in Brisbane’s metro transport system and improve transportation for the growing population. However, the project faced numerous obstacles due to limited space – the site is incredibly confined and congested, the construction sequencing was complex with the need for precision, efficiency, and safety. Kenny Constructions, the […]
The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has launched its new website, boasting improved functionality with a brand-new look and feel. The site has been produced to maximise user experience, with slicker mechanisms for booking courses and events, a member search facility with postcode and mapping features for customers to find products and service providers. The […]
Greencore manufactures homes that set a new standard for low carbon construction, coupled with energy efficiency and low carbon living. The company has big ambitions for the future, aiming to deliver over 10,000 Climate Positive homes across the south of England by 2035. Greencore recently moved to a new 30,000 ft² facility in Bicester, where […]
The Ukraine war, which started in 2014, has had far-reaching consequences across various sectors of the Ukrainian economy. One sector significantly affected by the conflict is the construction industry. In this article, we will explore the impact of the Ukraine war on construction, examining the challenges faced by the industry and the potential avenues for […]
Dwindling workforce poses threat to future housing delivery The building industry says the sector is facing a retirement cliff with one in five builders aged over 50 and wants the government to improve training to avoid a housebuilding slump. The Homebuilder Federation, HBF’s latest workforce census revealed just one in four students gained employment after […]
Hundreds of new electricity pylons and thousands of miles of overhead cables are to be built across the UK, bypassing the local planning system, according to reports. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero says the new infrastructure is needed so the UK can reduce its carbon footprint to net zero by 2035, reports […]
Oxford City Council is set to invest £37million to transform a city centre cinema into a new community hub and aparthotel. The lease on 38-40 George Street, which currently operates as an Odeon cinema, runs out in September 2024. Since September 2022, the City Council has been carrying out a procurement exercise to find the […]
Norbord to West Fraser – official name change announced The official name change, from Norbord Europe Limited to West Fraser Europe Limited, has been announced (3 July 2023). The European engineered panel specialist has been known as West Fraser for the past three years; and contact and registered office details remain the same. […]
A Perfect Blend of Aesthetics and Functionality at HC Miraflores Hospital TRILUX, a renowned leader in lighting solutions, has successfully partnered with the HC Miraflores Hospital in Zaragoza, bringing together aesthetics and functionality to create an exceptional lighting environment. The HC Miraflores Hospital was recently honoured with the prestigious Ricardo Magdalena Architecture Trophy, recognising its […]
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