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Project starts decline following new building regulations

New building regulations which since June require carbon dioxide emissions from new buildings to be around 30% lower than previous standards could be partially to blame for a decline in project starts, according to construction market analyst Glenigan.

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Fire safety warning issued over building ventilation

The Building Engineering Services Association has issued an urgent warning about a potential fire safety weakness in building ventilation systems, following reports of fire dampers being installed incorrectly.

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Call to expand ‘value-added’ approach to construction

Improvements to long-standing issues affecting the construction sector have followed in the wake of Covid according to a new report from the Chartered Institute of Building.

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Planning changes promise faster infrastructure approvals

The approval process for nationally significant infrastructure projects is set to be accelerated through a new ‘fast-track’ planning route which was outlined in a government policy paper this week.

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Merging firms agree plan to withdraw HS2 bid

A plan to address competition concerns arising from a merger between two companies currently bidding to install overhead power cables for High Speed 2 has been accepted by the Competition & Markets Authority.

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Inflation resistant contract clauses boost Costain’s performance

Inflation recovery mechanisms built into contracts are helping tier 1 contractor Costain show financial resilience in the face of rising energy and materials costs affecting the construction sector, according to the firm’s latest set of interim results.

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Data security guidance launched for construction joint ventures

New guidance which aims to help firms working in construction joint ventures keep sensitive data safe from malicious cyber attacks targeted at major infrastructure projects has been published this week.

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Director conduct investigated at bust contractor Midas

Administrators for collapsed construction firm Midas Group have sent a report to the Insolvency Service regarding the conduct of company directors in the three years leading up to its fall into administration, it has been reported.

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Notice of default issued over defects on Texas bridge project

Contractors delivering a cable stayed highway bridge over Corpus Christi harbour in Texas risk being removed from the project if they do not present a plan to address safety deficiencies identified in a review of the structure’s design by the end of the month.

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Airport scheme approved again after High Court quashing

Plans to repurpose a disused Kent airport as a hub for air freight have been handed development consent for a second time after the High Court quashed a previous decision to approve the scheme in a ruling last year.

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