When ‘yes’ doesn’t mean ‘I understand’: the hidden safety risk on multicultural construction sites

Muzammil Rafi’s research for his Msc in Project Management examined how language and cultural differences influence safety understanding, behaviour and everyday site operations. The post When ‘yes’ doesn’t mean ‘I understand’: the hidden safety risk on multicultural construction sites appeared first on Construction Management.

RE:UK broadly welcomes revised National Planning Policy Framework

RE:UK praised the NPPF's "clearer framework for strategic sites, changes to Spatial Development Strategy timeframes, stronger recognition of employment and logistics uses, and more nuanced approach to housing tenure". The post RE:UK broadly welcomes revised National Planning Policy Framework appeared first on Property Week.

Glasgow architects invited to compete for Albert Cross regeneration

The Architects’ Journal Glasgow architects invited to compete for Albert Cross regeneration Glasgow City Council has launched a design contest for local architects to redevelop two prominent gap sites at Albert Cross in Pollokshields [Deadline: 21 September 2026] The post Glasgow architects invited to compete for Albert Cross regeneration appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Merlin Fulcher

How The Waste Project is diverting nearly 300 tonnes of construction waste from landfill

Three years after launching The Waste Project to tackle construction waste, Sentinel Homes Waikato has diverted an estimated 290 tonnes of building materials from landfill, proving practical changes on building sites can significantly reduce waste. The Waste Project, which began in 2023, now achieves an average 78% waste diversion rate across Sentinel Homes’ Waikato building […] The post How The Waste Project is diverting nearly 300 tonnes of construction waste from landfill appeared first on Building Today.

Planning inspector uses new NPPF to overturn Essex housing scheme veto

The inspector cited new NPPF rules just a day after they came into force to back Gladman Developments' scheme, on the grounds that the local council could not prove a five-year supply of deliverable housing sites. The post Planning inspector uses new NPPF to overturn Essex housing scheme veto appeared first on Property Week.

Technical overview of F&T Terrix F&T Terrix materials for commercial building sites, new builds and restoration.

Technical overview of F&T Terrix F&T Terrix materials for commercial building sites, new builds and restoration.

Transforming Construction Network Plus - Conference 2020 (Part 1 of 4) - Embracing a movement for change, 15092020

On September 15th, the Transforming Construction Network Plus hosted its second annual conference: Embracing a Movement for Change. This section comprises of an Introduction by Professor Jacqueline Glass, N+ Principal Investigator, who outlines the four main objectives of 'TCNPlus' and sets the scene of this conference. The video also includes a keynote presentation from Professor Paul W. Chan that emphasised the importance of people and of social practices in transforming construction

Tideway London, TUNNEL VISION: Episode 7 - Creating new land in the Thames

With 24 construction sites, many right in the heart of London, how does the Tideway project create enough space to build the #SuperSewer? This episode of Tunnel Vision looks at how cofferdams are constructed, how fish are rescued as these structures are built into the Thames, and how some will be turned into new public spaces for London.

Tideway London, TUNNEL VISION: Episode 5 - Concrete Proposals

Episode 5 of Tunnel Vision is here, created and produced in the middle of the new national lockdown. The main Thames Tideway Tunnel only has 5.5km left to dig, but the 20km of tunnel we’ve constructed now needs the crucial secondary lining, and we take a closer look as to what that means and how it’s created. We then take a look at how the giant shafts across the project sites are built and why they’re so important.

Tideway London, TUNNEL VISION: Episode 4 - A year like no other

Filmed pre-lockdown, watch as we review an extraordinary year across the project, and take to the Thames to show you an alternative view of the sites. We take a look back on all of the key milestones hit across the #supersewer project in 2020.

What’s the most efficient way to track labor hours on multi-subcontractor sites?

Sites working during xmas, is there a benefit?

Best practices for mitigating soil erosion on steep construction sites?

What measures should Employers be taking in the current heatwave to ensure their workforce can operate safely on sites?