The Constructor

MAY 21, 2023

Innovation has brought many changes to the world of construction. The industry has seen remarkable advances in recent years and is far more efficient and productive than ever before. From 3D printing to drone technology, plenty of groundbreaking innovations are transforming the entire construction process. This article will explore five of the most promising technologies […] The post 5 Innovative Technologies Revolutionizing the Construction Industry appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

The average base salary for project professionals in construction has risen by 10% in the last two years to become one of the highest paid sectors in the UK. The 2023 Association for Project Management (APM) Salary and Market Trends Survey reveals project professionals in construction currently receive an average salary of £57,500 – a rise of 10% from £52,500 in 2021.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

Network Rail has set out its planned spend and prioritise for the next five years under the CP7 spending programme. Among its top priorities are finding £3.8bn in efficiency gains on work programmes, equating to around 10% savings. It is also ramping up work programmes to improve network resilience in the face of climate change with spending in embankment works and drawing set to double to £1.8bn from 2024-29.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

Construction subcontractors are reporting long delays and even being cut off from HMRC’s CIS helpline as 400 tax workers continue strikes organised by the PSC union. The 400 HMRC customer service advisers are planning more action this week with industrial action set to last until June 2. Ian Anfield, managing director of Hudson Contract, said: “Thankfully online verification of subcontractors under CIS has not been affected yet, but those wishing to newly register and those needing to spea

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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

Thirty-two firms have bagged a spot on a £600m modern methods of construction framework for new home building. Procurement body LHC has awarded the four-year framework, which is the successor to its offsite construction of new homes framework – NH2. This involved a dozen firms but the nationwide 3rd generation framework has been expanded and includes a mix of offsite modular specialists as well as larger builders like Beard, R G Carter and Vistry Partnerships.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

Over 1,000 school building improvement projects will receive the green light today as part of plans to boost the condition of the school estate. In total 859 academies, sixth-form colleges and voluntary aided schools will receive a share of the £456m Condition Improvement Fund to refurbish and repair dilapidated school buildings. The funding will ensure that pupils can learn in safe, warm and energy-efficient classrooms.

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