Construction Carbon, a leading carbon verification company, in collaboration with CIBSE, have announced the development of the Lifecycle Carbon Assessor Practitioner Training programme. The course is aimed at standardising assessments within the construction industry and will be available from May ...

As of today (3 March) Initivo Consultancy is the new name and brand for the former VINCI Technology Centre. The company’s testing, engineering and consultancy services have evolved to meet the demands of fast-paced stakeholders seeking advice, research, guidance, and ...

Simply Certification, a leading certification body for the construction and decarbonisation industry, based in Jarrow, South Tyneside, has joined Netherlands-headquartered Normec, a specialist in the testing, inspection, certification and compliancy industry. Founded in 2020 Simply Certification provides certification for the ...

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has been given the green light to build a major government office complex in Manchester. Manchester Digital Campus will be a state-of-the-art hub constructed on the former Central Retail Park in Ancoats after the city’s ...

Peter Doyle, Head of Health and Safety at Citation discusses the key findings of the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report and what it means for the future of building regulations and fire safety The publication last September of the final ...

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has confirmed it has accepted the handover of its new hub in First Street after the building reached practical completion of its Category A (Cat A) fit-out and lease commencement. Works were completed by BAM ...

VINCI Construction signed an agreement on 31 January 2025 completing its acquisition of infrastructure services business FM Conway. FM Conway now joins the network of VINCI Construction to support the further growth of the company. With a turnover of £580 ...

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has appointed global delivery consultant and construction expert, Mace, as the main contractor for its new cutting-edge weather centre. The new headquarters of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), located on the University ...

New research carried out by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has revealed construction clients are failing to engage with the new building safety regime. The Association used its regional meetings with members as ‘focus groups’ over a six-month period ...

The construction industry is navigating a period of significant change, shaped by new government initiatives, regulatory shifts, technological advancements, and global challenges. These factors are creating both obstacles and opportunities for growth. Ian McKinnon, Managing Director, Veriforce CHAS, highlights seven ...