Category: News
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British Museum in search of consultants for £46m framework
The British Museum is seeking consultants to renew its £46.1m construction consultancy services framework. The four-year scheme will replace the 2021 framework and involves ongoing and project-based work across the Bloomsbury-based estate. The framework has seven slots: Project management Quantity surveying and commercial management Mechanical and electrical engineering (including fire protection, security, lighting, acoustics and…
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Increase homebuilding target to 4m over next decade, CLC co-chair tells MPs
The government should go beyond its 1.5 million new homes target and aim for four million units within the next decade, the co-chair of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has told MPs. Mark Reynolds made the suggestion during a Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee evidence session with industry experts on construction’s capacity to meet…
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Entry deadline for Digital Construction Awards extended
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Balfour Beatty chief exec Leo Quinn to step down
“Leo has transformed Balfour Beatty into a strong, resilient group, setting it firmly on a trajectory of profitable growth. This is underpinned by a culture across its workforce which is committed to expertise, discipline and excellence, resulting in a trusted reputation for delivering value for all stakeholders.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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CIOB Student Festival brings together experts and academics
Speakers include: Rebecca Thompson, director of property at St Paul’s Cathedral and CIOB client champion; Amanda Williams, CIOB head of environmental sustainability; Amir Mahdiyar, senior researcher at the University of Central Florida; and graduate design manager with Kier Construction and 2024 CIOB Rising Star Award winner and Jessica Haskett. View the original article and our…
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Alexandria City HS Redevelopment Features Rockfon Ceilings
Virginia’s Alexandria City High School (ACHS) newly opened Minnie Howard Campus redefines the high school experience for future generations. Perkins Eastman designed the new school with a concentrated focus on creating an equitable, inclusive, innovative, energy-efficient learning environment. Aligned with Alexandria’s Green Building Policy, ACHS Minnie Howard Campus is targeting Net-Zero Energy and LEED® Gold…
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Construction firm fined after ignoring deep excavation safety warnings
Greenlife Property Developments Ltd, of Gurnos Estate, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, Wales, was found guilty of breaching Section 33(1)(c) and two breaches of Section 33(1)(g) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. It was fined £40,000 and ordered to pay £5,812.57 in costs at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court on 20 January 2025.…
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Keltbray oversees excavation of first Civil War wooden stake defences
Ashley Tuck, the archaeologist leading the dig on behalf of Wessex Archaeology, said: “So often we are told about Civil War defences like abatises being used at historic properties across the country, but usually there is little to see of these important features. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Deadline for Digital Construction Awards is this week
New categories have been added to the 13 that featured at the 2024 Awards. These include Digital Team of the Year, which recognises the team driving digital transformation and/or information management best practice within their business. Also new is Best Use of AI. And the Design Innovation category recognises the best use of digital technology…