Go-ahead for net zero carbon £78m hotel tower
Planning permission has been granted for the £78m room2 Hometel project to build the UK’s first net zero…
August 2024
How to improve skills for digital transformation
We need a different approach to improving skills for digital transformation, says Dr Sara Mehrabi, UK-based director at…
McLaren starts £13m warehouse at Manchester Airport
McLaren Construction has started works on an expansion of Manchester Airport’s World Freight Terminal. Read Full Article: The…
Tower Hamlets approves Desmond’s Westferry Printworks scheme
After eight years and three attempts, Richard Desmond’s Northern & Shell has finally secured planning approval for a…
Grafton optimistic despite softer start to the year
Half-year results from building materials distributor and retailer Grafton Group show a dip in profits and revenue. Read…
McLaren Construction chooses OpenSpace for AI-powered 360° reality capture on UK projects
McLaren Construction has chosen OpenSpace, the global leader in 360° reality capture, to integrate AI-powered computer vision and…
Revolutionising housing with True Modular Building at MBI’s World of Modular Europe
The Netherlands faces a similar housing crisis to the UK- and modular building could solve both countries’ crisis…
£50m turnover facade contractor goes into administration
Cladding specialist Skonto Plan UK Ltd has gone into administration. The £50m-turnover business is now in the hands…
How smart buildings are helping the built environment reduce its carbon emissions
By optimising energy consumption through automation and advanced technologies, smart buildings can play a significant role in reducing…
Brick dust can be made into low carbon cement
A UK research project has demonstrated that reclaimed clay and bricks can cut carbon emissions in cement and…