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Passport control

29 Nov 24 One of the Labour party’s pre-election promises was to free up the planning system and get people building more homes. One of its proposed tools for achieving this is the introduction of ‘brownfield passports’ – and it has raised a few eyebrows, as Mark Smulian reports

The heat is on

29 Nov 24 Two very different product developments are promising huge benefits in the generation and storage of renewable heat energy. David Taylor reports

Greening the blacktop

29 Nov 24 Researchers are looking for ways to identify and fast-track asphalt innovations and slash the carbon cost of road surfacing. Helena Russell reports.

Low-speed rail

18 Oct 24 Contractors are working on the construction of a new entrance to Bristol’s Temple Meads railway station, albeit one which will remain in the sidings until 2026. Paul Thompson reports

Big is beautiful

18 Oct 24 Dutch heavy-lift and transport specialist Mammoet has unveiled a new contender for the title ‘World’s most powerful land-based crane’. David Taylor reports

Still plenty of irons in the fire

8 Oct 24 The UK’s steel construction market is poised for modest improvement from next year but is feeling the squeeze right now. Helena Russell reports

New designs to cross the tracks

24 Sep 24 Phil Bishop reports on Network Rail’s footbridge replacement programme and its mission to industrialise production

Top 100 Construction Companies 2024

2 Sep 24 After a difficult period that saw trading dogged by surging inflation and delayed projects, the construction industry’s top firms appear to be recovering. But inequalities are growing, writes Steve Menary.

All hands on deck to install XXL monopiles

29 Jul 24 A team of specialist contractors has completed the installation of 62 massive monopiles for the 882MW Moray West offshore wind farm in the Moray Firth.

Fighting the chemical clampdown

29 Jul 24 Construction machinery manufacturers have joined a worldwide industrial lobbying movement to support the continued use of toxic chemicals

Clyde regeneration swings into action

29 Jul 24 A dramatic twin-leaf swing bridge due to open to traffic later this year is the centrepiece of a major regeneration of the River Clyde waterfront. It will open up access to the planned manufacturing innovation district and connect communities on either side of the river. Helena Russell reports

Clearing the Cotswold cut-through

29 Jul 24 Construction of a ‘landscape-led’ road scheme in the Cotswolds is set to eliminate several accident blackspots, improve safety on long-distance footpaths and divert through traffic away from local roads, reports Helena Russell.

Clear the decks!

10 Jun 24 Honda’s decision in 2018 to close its Swindon factory came as a huge shock to the Wiltshire town and the UK motor industry. But work is now under way to demolish the huge car factory to make way for a new chapter in the site’s industrial history. David Taylor reports.

Bridge breakout

5 Jun 24 Part of the M25 motorway came to a halt for an entire weekend recently – not because of congestion, but for a scheduled bridge demolition. David Taylor reports

Look, no hands…

24 May 24 Driverless vehicles have arrived on the UK quarrying scene. David Taylor reports

In a rut

24 May 24 As England’s pothole plague worsens, hard-up local authorities find themselves stuck in a cycle of reactive maintenance. Can they ever get on top of the problem? Mark Smulian reports.

Watch them come down…

24 May 24 After a flurry of high-profile business failures hit the sector Paul Thompson asks what is going on in demolition

Here come the bots…

24 May 24 Artificial intelligence – or AI – and its ability to create ‘deep fakes’ has a lot of people worried. But in the world of construction, a lot of people are also excited about the opportunities it offers. So is AI a friend or a foe? We went in search of some answers…

A head for heights

14 Mar 24 In the early hours of 27th November 2021 storm Arwen tore a pinnacle from the northeast corner of Worcester Cathedral’s tower. One-and-a-half tonnes of stone fell from a height of 40m onto the roof below, clipping the tower wall on its way down.

Large and in charge

12 Mar 24 Katherine Weir looks at some of the latest offerings from manufacturers of wheeled and crawler excavators from 13 to 70 tonnes

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