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Use MMC adviser on residential schemes, says BSI

Charlotte Banks — Fri, 02 May 2025 11:45:22 +0000

The British Standards Institute (BSI) has recommended residential projects using modular construction designate an MMC adviser, in new guidance hailed as a “major step towards wider adoption” of volumetric housebuilding. Published on Tuesday (29 April), PAS 8700:2025, which was developed in collaboration with industry, aims…

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‘Insufficient’ funds to repay failed modular firm’s supply chain

Ben Vogel — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:45:12 +0000

Administrators for a collapsed modular contractor have said there are “insufficient funds” to distribute to supply chain creditors, while the firm’s secured creditor has only received a fifth what it was owed. Sheffield-based IDMH, trading as Lighthouse, went into administration in April last year with…

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TechFest Awards 2025 opens for entries

CN Staff — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 06:35:24 +0000

Don't miss your chance to have your innovation recognised at this year's TechFest Awards. Powered by Construction News and sister title New Civil Engineer, the TechFest Awards 2025 spotlight the most groundbreaking projects, teams, and innovations driving digital transformation in the built environment. They exist…

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AI startups backed to boost construction productivity

Ben Vogel — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:13:30 +0000

This story was written with AI assistance from Harmsworth Who is Harmsworth? Technology innovation body Digital Catapult has selected ten AI startups to tackle inefficiencies in construction through a government-backed accelerator aimed at scaling digital solutions into real-world project delivery. The initiative forms part of…

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The remote-control crane breaking the boundaries of traditional construction

Contributor — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:25:36 +0000

Why do we expect tower crane operators to work at height in cramped, swaying cabs? There is another way. Kristina Smith investigates It is pretty rare to have a close-up encounter with a tower crane operator on a construction site. “Most people won’t even know…

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Offsite specialist bullish despite drop in revenue and profit

Greg Pitcher — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:00:12 +0000

Turnover and profit each fell last year at offsite manufacturer Merit Group Services, although the firm hopes to see long-term growth from its investments in research and development (R&D) and automation. The Northumberland firm posted turnover of £79.8m for the 12 months ending 30 June…

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BSR struggled to access applicant documents, head admits

Charlotte Banks — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:56:28 +0000

Problems with a new digital system have hindered Building Safety Regulator (BSR) staff from accessing applications, its director has admitted. Philip White, director of building safety at the Health and Safety Executive, told Construction News that IT issues delayed the regulator from processing applications. Other…

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British Standard for diverse PPE out for consultation

Ian Weinfass — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:45:10 +0000

There are just over two weeks left for the industry to help shape the design of a British Standard for inclusive personal protective equipment (PPE). The British Standards Institute (BSI) consultation on its new standard is seeking feedback on its current ideas. Katherine Evans, mining…

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Planning approved for net-zero cement factory

Ben Vogel — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:06:35 +0000

This story was written with AI assistance from Harmsworth Who is Harmsworth? Heidelberg Materials UK has secured planning permission to build a carbon capture facility at its Padeswood cement works in Flintshire, north Wales, moving forward its ambition to deliver the UK’s first net zero…

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Modular builder bullish despite plummeting profit

Greg Pitcher — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:45:46 +0000

Offsite specialist Merit Holdings has insisted its future is “tremendously exciting” despite a huge drop in pre-tax profit in its latest full-year results. Pre-tax profit at the Northumberland-based firm plunged by 72 per cent from £8.4m to £2.3m in the 12 months to 30 June…

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