Latest News

London roofing firm G & S Roofing Ltd fined £80k for safety failings

Friday, 9 June 2017

G & S Roofing Ltd has been fined £80,000 after being found guilty of breaching working at height safety regulations.

Temporary bonus deal reached in Hinkley Point C pay dispute

Thursday, 8 June 2017

Construction workers at Hinkley Point power station will receive temporary bonus payments of up to £4 an hour until the end of August following an interim agreement with the Unite union.

McKeown Groundworks Limited fined £12k after worker breaks back in fragile skylight fall

Thursday, 8 June 2017

McKeown Groundworks Limited has been fined £12,000 after a worker broke his back when he fell more than seven metres through a fragile barn roof in Scotland.

Robertson completes work on £4.6m Seafield Depot in Edinburgh

Wednesday, 7 June 2017

Robertson has completed work on the £4.6 million Seafield Depot which will provide welfare accommodation and refuse vehicle parking for The City of Edinburgh Council.

Green light for Nixon Property's student accommodation scheme in Newcastle

Tuesday, 6 June 2017

A 10-storey student accommodation development is to be built in Newcastle city centre after the Nixon Property scheme was approved by council planners.

Sir Robert McAlpine names WYG's Paul Hamer as its new chief executive

Tuesday, 6 June 2017

Paul Hamer will join Sir Robert McAlpine as the contractors new chief executive at the end of next month.

CITB and BRE Academy launch BIM course for site managers

Monday, 5 June 2017

An online Building Information Modelling (BIM) training course specifically aimed at site managers has been launched by BRE Academy and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).

Planning submitted for Legal & General's first building at Newcastle Science Central

Monday, 5 June 2017

The planning application for the first of Legal & General's office buildings at Newcastle Science Central has been submitted.

Council approves plans for residential development at Sheffield United's football stadium

Friday, 2 June 2017

Sheffield council’s planning committee has approved plans to develop brownfield land surrounding the city's Bramall Lane stadium.

Construction growth rebounds to 17-month high as housebuilding 'snapped back into action' in May

Friday, 2 June 2017

Soaring housebuilding activity has helped UK construction "snap back into action" at its fastest rate for almost a year and a half in May, new figures reveal.

Unite union and Mears in dust-up as contractor bans maintenance workers from having beards

Friday, 2 June 2017

Unite and Mears are splitting hairs over the contractor's decision to ban its housing maintenance workers from having beards.

More than 100 jobs lost as Scottish contractor Land Engineering Limited goes into administration

Thursday, 1 June 2017

Glasgow-based Land Engineering (Scotland) has collapsed with the loss of 135 jobs.

BAM selected to build new Greenwich school

Thursday, 1 June 2017

The Royal Borough of Greenwich has chosen BAM Construction to build St Mary Magdalene on the Greenwich peninsula.

Crest Nicholson launches new Midlands division in response to growing demand

Thursday, 1 June 2017

Developer Crest Nicholson will launch a new Midlands division in August to support its regional portfolio and growth strategy.

Pipework Engineering fined £24k after worker's hand crushed

Thursday, 1 June 2017

Pipework Engineering Services Limited (PESL) has been fined £24,000 for safety failings after a worker suffered life changing hand injuries as a result of a crush incident.

Greenland Group selects AECOM for £800m Spire tower

Wednesday, 31 May 2017

Chinese developer Greenland Group has chosen AECOM as its preferred construction partner for the £800 million Spire London development.

______________
Media partner »
______________

Your News

If you've got a story that would be of interest to Builder & Engineer readers,

Features

2017-05-31 13:33

Five things UK construction companies should know about IPT

The rate of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) will rise by two per cent on June 1 to 12 per cent on all non-exempt transactions. Martin Bennison, managing director at construction finance firm Ultimate Finance, explains what this means for UK construction companies.

2017-05-25 08:41

To BIM or not to BIM?

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is growing in popularity and is now mandatory for centrally funded public-sector projects. Experts and the curious are gathering more and more frequently at dedicated congresses, exhibitions and workshops. Many people are now asking: Where does the UK stand on the issue of BIM and the digitisation of the construction industry?

2017-05-10 10:47

It’s women’s work too

Opening site doors to more females is vital to plugging the construction skills gap, reports Claire Cameron

THE construction industry continues to be plagued by a well-documented skills gap with some suggesting the shortage could get worse before it gets better.

2017-05-08 14:27

Is the 'gig economy' affecting builders' mental health?

If you work on a building site, are self-employed or have a zero-hours contract, you might be surprised to know you work in the ”gig economy”. This is the economy characterised by temporary work and irregular hours, pay and working conditions.

2017-03-29 10:31

The connected construction fleet

Jeremy Gould, VP sales Europe, TomTom Telematics, discusses how technological developments in vehicle telematics have opened up new workflow management possibilities for the construction industry

2017-03-21 09:31

Niftylift talks environmentally friendly construction

With the demand of oil increasing, it’s estimated that the Earth will reach its full capacity for oil consumption at some point within the next 20 years. This is despite the production of oil decreasing, and the construction industry is no exception to this, reports Niftylift.

2017-03-17 10:55

Construction firms are flying high with drone technology

With construction firms leading the way in drone technology, Claire Cameron takes a closer look at how unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can be used onsite

2017-03-07 16:20

Mind matters: Protect the wellbeing of your workforce by raising awareness of mental health

While the physical safety of workers is prioritised on construction sites, mental health is often overlooked, reports Claire Cameron

Free E-newsletter Sign-Up

Sign up for our free e-newsletter

Looking for a company or service?