The UN Human Rights Committee has called on the UK Government to do more to remediate unsafe cladding, describing the circumstances that led to the Grenfell fire as “potential violations of the right to life and human dignity” The UK must make progress on the Grenfell investigation and remediation of unsafe cladding on high-rise buildings, according to the UN Human Rights Committee. Concluding observations on the eighth periodic report of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland assesses and responds to progress made by the UK Government on human rights legislation. Whilst the Comm ..read more

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for businesses across all sectors, including the construction industry. The increasing reliance on technology for project management, design and communication has exposed construction companies to a myriad of cyber risks These risks not only threaten the confidentiality, integrity and availability of digital assets but also carry significant financial implications. This underscores the critical need for cyber insurance as an essential component of a construction company’s risk management strategy. This arti ..read more

Storms, icy weather, floods and extreme heat caused significant disruption to work, according to construction workers surveyed ahead of World Day for Safety and Health at Work Extreme and unpredictable weather is the top cause of disruptions at work, frontline construction workers have said in a survey by SafetyCulture. Four of the top five disruptions to UK construction workers in the last 12 months are weather-related, with travel disruption on the roads, heat, icy weather, and floods also being identified. The findings come ahead of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on Sunday 28th ..read more

A roundtable discussion with business leaders from across the UK offsite sector was recently hosted by networking facilitator Anna Whiting and chaired by reputation management specialist Joanne Bridges to look some of the key issues and drivers for change in the modular sector and the wider construction industry There is deep concern in the UK offsite sector currently that the recent spotlight on modular housebuilding is not a true reflection of the wider sector. There is still a critical need for disruptive technologies to stimulate innovation, improve productivity, reduce environmental impac ..read more

London Gatwick has created a new geospatial platform using Esri’s GIS (Geographic Information System) technology to support multiple operational areas at the airport, including engineering and environmental services The system is already making engineering and construction works safer by reducing accidental strikes on buried utilities and enabling better management of the airport’s biodiversity. London Gatwick is the busiest single runway airport in the world, supporting 55 movements an hour and holds the world record for most aircraft movements in a single day at 906. Over 40m passengers trav ..read more

In the second part in this series of Newforma on-demand webinars, technical solutions lead Carl Storms explores AECO collaboration technology and how to use it to your advantage In the previous article, we explored the role of AECO technology coordination, covering coordination definitions, organisational strategies, and a construction technology gamification case study to boost team engagement. In the second article of this three-part series, we will cover: How to use AECO technology to your advantage AECO collaboration vs coordination Collaboration quarks How do you keep everyone on the sam ..read more

Whatever the size of the construction project, accuracy and efficiency are paramount. From initial site surveys to project completion, every stage of the work demands accuracy and speed to ensure as little financial and material waste as possible — for both the client and the contractor Innovations in 3D reality capture have led to the advent of advanced solutions like the FARO® Orbis Mobile Laser Scanner, revolutionising the way construction professionals approach data capture and visualisation. The unique value proposition of hybrid capture with Orbis At the heart of the Orbis Mobile Laser S ..read more

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published its latest set of horizon scans, which highlight the global economic systems and forces that will shape the built environment over the next decade Commissioned by RIBA and written by leading academics, The Economics of the Built Environment scans provide foresight on the topics expected to drive the greatest change by 2034. The four scans are: Interconnectedness and specialisation: the economic geography of the built environment Emerging economies: how architects can contribute to sustainable urban futures in fast-changing context ..read more

Senior leaders from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) visited the ICW Group headquarters in Belfast to learn more about the building warranty and building control provider CIOB chief executive, Dr Caroline Gumble, and Eddie Tuttle, director of policy, research and public affairs, met with ICW managing director Andrew Spratt, ICW operations director Nick Cuffe and other ICW colleagues about the group’s expansion throughout the UK and Ireland. ICW provides developers and contractors with residential and commercial warranties, including a specialist offer for high-value schemes. Its buil ..read more

Produced by Michelmersh, the world’s first 100% hydrogen-fired brick is now on display at the London Science Museum Produced by Michelmersh with expert insight from the Greater South East Net Zero Hub (GSENZH), the hydrogen brick or ‘HyBrick’, produces 81-84% less carbon emissions in the manufacturing process. The design comes from using green electrolytic hydrogen to fire the kiln, a modification John Taylor, energy projects manager at GSENZH, conceptualised and recommended. He said: “Construction is an essential part of our livelihoods. Innovating and decarbonising the industry is vital in o ..read more