Features

Modular industry is thriving


An MPBA report shows that the volumetric modular industry is thriving across all sectors.

Patent of the month


New task management system can help to improve safety for tunnel workers

What’s holding back BIM?


BIM is one of the chief ways the construction industry is embracing digitisation and its growth over the past decade has been rapid.

Timber to take “real action” on climate change


How the construction industry can help tackle the housing crisis and tackle climate change through the use of timber construction.

Critical Infrastructure Interdependency: barrier or opportunity?


Dr Maryam Imani at Anglia Ruskin University examines the interdependency of critical infrastructure in the UK.

Construction site security during COVID-19 lockdown


Despite there being no specific instruction (for now) for construction sites to close during the nationwide lockdown many sites have announced they are pausing operations to try and help slow down the spread of Coronavirus, by reducing travel to and from site, and to help

Industry reaction to PMI slump


Industry figures are react to latest PMI figures.

Attracting more women to a career in welding


Despite there being a demand for welding skills, women are still underrepresented in the profession.

Email hacking – the thorny question of liability


In this article, Michael Gerard explains how the law views liability when email fraud has been committed.

Construction and Brexit: what are the immediate issues?


Nathan Priestley sheds light on how Brexit will effect UK construction.