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Coldwells Build, an award-winning construction company based in Alford, has just become the first Scottish firm to offer a pre-fabricated range of super-energy efficient Passivhaus homes, ahead of Scotland’s new building regulations 🛠️ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e3MsdZiF

British construction materials group GRS has opened a new office in Suffolk to support the housebuilding and energy infrastructure boom in the East of England https://lnkd.in/eGJajjbx

"We need to correct the false idea that more productivity means people lose their jobs. The construction industry is not facing a shortage of work but a shortage of workers. The focus must be on enhancing the efficiency of our existing workforce through innovation and MMC, ensuring that we can meet growing demands without compromising on quality or safety." Jon Davies, CEO, Australian Constructors Association. In this article published in Infrastructure Magazine, Jon explains the National Construction Strategy and our role in leading the development of the stream focussed on increasing innovation and the use of MMC. See pages 52-53 (54-55 in the flip book): https://lnkd.in/gw_b28D9

🏗️ In the new issue of Construction UK Magazine, Managing Director lisa kerford calls on the construction industry to invest in future talent. She highlights solutions such as T Levels and partnerships with educational providers as essential for addressing the skills gap and keeping pace with technological progress. Read Lisa's full perspective on p.28 ➡️https://lnkd.in/e7_aEPtx

Very useful insight on how the top 10 contractors are performing in regards to secured work.

Have you seen this weeks top timber news? Bellway Homes sets 30% timber frame construction target by 2030 🪵 Bellway aims to use timber frame construction in 30% of its housing projects by 2030, more than doubling its current 12% output. The announcement follows successful trials of this MMC across the group in recent years, which the company claims resulted in faster build speed, reduced waste and improved construction quality. Check out the full story 👉 https://lnkd.in/eePNAay9 (Construction Management magazine) #timber

Balfour Beatty improves operating margins https://lnkd.in/eap_xdgH Results out from Balfour Beatty show improved profitability in its UK construction business. Read Full Article: The Construction Index The Construction Index

Fianna Fáil will invest €250 million in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). MMC describes the range of innovative construction processes used to deliver homes. The real benefit of MMC over traditional construction is speed. Fianna Fáil is the Party of action on housing and this commitment will ensure the continued momentum on home-building for our country as we move forward. Together.

VolkerFitzpatrick Ltd embarks on the prep work for the £210m M3 Junction upgrade near #Winchester in #Hampshire. National Highways has given the green light for compound construction and vegetation management, with construction scheduled to kick off in early 2025 and conclude in late 2027. The ambitious project includes creating four traffic lanes in each direction of the M3 and establishing a same-direction free-flow link between the M3 and A34. In addition, VolkerFitzpatrick will construct three new bridges, rearrange the main junction 9 roundabout, and introduce various other structures such as new underpasses. An environmentally-conscious approach is being adopted, with the reuse of existing sub-base materials to minimise environmental impact. Read more: [https://lnkd.in/eTm4GWfx] The Construction Index Ltd #InfrastructureDevelopment #ConstructionIndustry #EnvironmentalSustainability