Sustainability

Materials Shortage Push Innovators to Find Alternatives


Mark Sugden shares his thoughts on how the material shortage in construction is forcing innovators to find more sustainable alternatives. 

Regeneration of Perry Barr Continues


The regeneration of Perry Barr has taken another step forward with the approval of plans for a new bus interchange.

Highways England Accelerates Carbon Asphalts


Highways England is accelerating the use of warm mix asphalts as a standard throughout its supply chain as the drive toward zero carbon

How Embracing Digitisation can Increase Efficiency & Agility


Here, Craig Powell from Balloon One, outlines how embracing digitisation could boost efficiency and agility in the construction supply chain.

Reducing Water Poverty Through Retrofitted Water Flow Regulators


Caroline Gray-Mason will explore what councils and social housing providers can be doing to help lower the water bills of their residents

Paperless Planning: Seizing Momentum Post COVID


Paul Beaney from DEF Software writes about the importance of seizing the momentum after COVID and going paperless

Production Begins at Modular Housing Factory


The UK’s newest modular housebuilder has officially opened its first manufacturing site in the North East of England.

MTX Awarded Modular Building Contract


MMC specialist, MTX Contracts Ltd, has been awarded a contract to provide a new two-storey modular building at Leicester Royal Infirmary.

DMC Launches Ground-Breaking Facility


The DMC is at the beginning a new year of UK manufacturing with the launch of its all-new advanced engineering and production facility.

Low Carbon Homes Come to Alway


Thirty-nine low-carbon affordable homes are set to be built in Alway, Newport, thanks to Castleoak and Pobl