New materials are reshaping the construction industry, bringing sustainability, efficiency, and longevity to the forefront. Among the emerging innovations in 2024, materials like low-carbon concrete, recycled metals, and bamboo offer eco-friendly alternatives that reduce environmental impact and improve building performance. Here’s all you need to know.  Handling and Using Emerging Materials: A Quick-Start Guide New materials are revolutionizing the construction industry, combining innovation with sustainability. Yet, like all innovations, learning to use, install, and maintain these mate ..read more

In California, alcohol-impaired driving fatalities rose by 16% from 1,180 in 2020 to 1,370 in 2021, highlighting a persistent and dangerous issue on the roads. Accidents caused by drunk drivers bring about unique legal challenges and severe risks, necessitating decisive actions to ensure justice and compensation. If you or someone you know has been affected by a drunk driving accident in Fresno or other areas, seeking immediate legal advice is crucial. A free consultation with an experienced attorney can provide essential guidance on how to navigate the complex legal landscape, ensuring your r ..read more

Carter Jonas to analyse the Green Belt’s composition, purpose and potential to address future housing need Throughout the general election campaign, the Green Belt was central to the debate about the housing crisis. The new Labour government has committed to building 1.5 million homes during the next parliament and has pledged to adopt a strategic approach to the use of Green Belt land as part of the delivery solution, including building on poor quality so-called ‘grey belt’ land. In a new report, Rethinking the Green Belt, national property consultancy Carter Jonas has moved the debate on a s ..read more

A successful event at Castle Meadow Campus hosted by G F Tomlinson and Henry Brothers Construction provided an opportunity for Fbe and ProCon members and guests to look at the new University of Nottingham city centre redevelopment site. The collaborative event was held at the Grade II Listed site where current works include the transformation of the former HMRC headquarters – the Central Building being delivered by G F Tomlinson, and the remodelling of Buildings D and F, by Henry Brothers, into modern office spaces. Encompassing seven buildings, the complete redevelopment is set to establish t ..read more

G&H Group has secured a multi-million pound contract to deliver a complete mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) design and build to Manchester’s original skyscraper, Sunlight House. Appointed by main contractor MYCO and developer Karrev, G&H Group will support the refurbishment of the iconic Grade II listed building, improving its energy performance and helping it achieve a net-zero carbon footprint. A 40-strong team including apprentices will deliver a full MEP design and build which will transform the 14 storey Grade A office, ensuring it achieves four star NABERS* and BREE ..read more

As one of the UK’s leading MEP consultancy firms, Whitecode Consulting has ensured student housing providers Scape achieved a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’ for its new student accommodation in Leeds. Having worked with them in the past, Scape relied on Whitecode Consulting’s guidance and expertise for achieving the desired BREEAM rating. In fact, the MEP consultancy specialists are completing BREEAM In Use assessments for all Scape’s current PBSA buildings across the UK. The project began in 2019, so when Whitecode Consulting was entrusted with supporting the BREEAM assessment earlier this year ..read more

Sarah Garry, CEO of the Property Care Association (PCA) has been appointed to the CITB Nations Council (England). The trade body leader has joined as an Employer Member, working alongside ten other representatives, and alongside the Nations Councils for Wales and Scotland, will provide evidence from the industry to help shape CITB’s strategic plan. Sarah’s appointment comes after she joined the PCA in November 2023, with a remit to draw on her extensive experience in membership associations. Her work with the Association includes amplifying links with Government and policymakers and developing ..read more

Wolseley Infrastructure has unveiled an exclusive look in to Fusion Utilities’ brand new and highly anticipated Horizon 29 site in Chesterfield. The new state-of-the-art warehouse, which became operational on the 1st July, will be officially launched to the public this September and will see Fusion consolidate four operations across two locations into just one. The new facility will enable Fusion Utilities to house the biggest range of utilities products to provide better availability than ever before to its customers. In a newly released video, Wolseley Infrastructure reveals the completed in ..read more

Work has begun on the refurbishment of two vacant industrial/warehouse assets that will deliver more than 100,000 sq ft of Grade A accommodation in the UK’s logistics ‘golden triangle’. Formerly occupied by Knights of Old, the two properties were acquired by Cabot’s Industrial Value Fund VII in April 2024. This represented the Fund’s 4th investment in the UK, and Cabot’s 52nd investment overall in the UK since 2012. Cabot Kettering comprises a pair of modern, detached units on an 8.11-acre plot (site cover of 27%) at Kettering Venture Park, a premier distribution location in Northamptonshire ..read more

Willmott Dixon Interiors is set to commence works on the next stage of an £11 million project to expand and refresh A&E facilities at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. The fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor will revamp facilities at the hospital’s Millennium Wing on behalf of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex). The project is an acute floor expansion, which will provide modern healthcare facilities and significantly increase capacity to support critical patients in the Emergency Department. Willmott Dixon Interiors will manage the remova ..read more