Turkey’s Rush for Post-Earthquake Reconstruction: Speed over Housing Quality
Turkey, a country straddling Europe and Asia, has a tumultuous geological history marked by frequent seismic activity. This reality has necessitated the development of robust strategies for post-earthquake reconstruction. However,…
What does 2024 hold for the construction industry?
Laura Capper, Head of Manufacturing and Construction at NatWest, shares her thoughts on future trends and expectations for UK construction in 2024 Laura Capper was appointed as Head of Manufacturing &…
Bechtel & Westinghouse Boost Nuclear Construction in Europe
Construction giant Bechtel, Westinghouse Electric Company, and the Czech Power Industry Alliance will boost nuclear construction in the Czech Republic. The construction giant Bechtel, along with Westinghouse Electric Company and Czech Power Industry Alliance,…
B&W Engineering: Managing Sustainability in Construction
Scott Wilson, Europe Director of Sustainability at Black & White Engineering, demystifies an ever-evolving world of sustainability in construction. Construction firms are working to develop their sustainability strategy as sustainability…
New construction contracts released for HS2 UK rail project
The high-speed railway project in Great Britain is expected to generate another PS1bn for British businesses. Over 3,200 companies have already signed up as procurement and sourcing agents for the…
Berkeley Group Exceeds New Biodiversity Net Gain Requirement
Berkeley Group CEO Rob Perrins says that net biodiversity gains will help bring nature to our cities and towns. New legislation is now in effect as the UK government strives…
Shepherd: AI Supported Insurance for Construction
Costanoa Ventures is backing Shepherd to transform construction safety through innovative insurance solutions. Construction insurance company Shepherd achieved a five-fold increase in gross written premiums within 18 months of its launch for…
Gripple Achieves Carbon Neutrality in UK Operations
Tashalyth, Gripple Sustainability manager, says that Carbon neutrality is a milestone on our journey to net zero and paves the way for others to do the same. Gripple manufactures the leading…
Enhancing Tender Time: Improving Subcontractor Selection
Simon Herod, International Lead at EstimateOne, says that increased engagement with the supply chain is directly linked to more successful tender wins. In the last few years, construction has been…
China State Construction: The Globe’s Largest Contractor
China State Construction has built 90% of skyscrapers over 300m in China, three-quarters of key airports, and three-quarters of satellite launch bases. The largest engineering contractor in the world is…