Education & Training

Construction Needs a Gold Standard


Gerard Toplass, executive chairman of framework provider Pagabo, discusses the need for creating a new quality benchmark in construction

Sustainability Helps Civil Engineering Become Carbon Net Zero


James Maclean, CEO at Land & Water writes about how sustainable practices need to be adopted by the civil engineering industry

Contactor Chosen for Tunbridge Wells School


Willmott Dixon has been chosen by to build a three-storey satellite facility for Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys in Sevenoaks.

Three Predictions for Successful Construction Rebound


Mike Smith of Virgin Media Business, in this feature he shares his predictions for a successful construction rebound in 2021.

Race for £7bn School Framework Renewal


The DfE has started a tender process for a new line-up of firms to deliver its £7 billion school building programme over four years.

A Year of Innovation and Collaboration


2020 has been an extraordinary year and has presented several unprecedented challenges for the UK’s construction industry

Changes to the IR35 Rules Explained


Claire Halle-Smith of Wright Hassall, explains the background to the new IR35 rules governing the use of contractors and freelancers

Securing External Insulation to Concrete High Rise Buildings


In the construction of high-rise buildings, external wall insulation is often used to improve the thermal insulation and weather resistance

2021: The Year of Greener, Smarter Construction


In this latest piece, Kas shares his predictions for construction in 2021 – a greener, smarter and more collaborative industry.

COVID Makes Manufacturers More Open


Research by Digital Catapult has revealed that COVID-19 might be a turning point when it comes to implementing advanced technology