Construction News
Design and Build UK provide the latest construction news from across the country and abroad with guest articles, ONS backed statistics and the latest in tech, energy, politics, housing, education and more from the construction industry.
G F Tomlinson secures place on prestigious Procure Partnerships Framework
Midlands-based contractor, G F Tomlinson, has successfully been selected for two lots on the Procure Partnerships Framework. Running from 1 November 2023 for four years, G F Tomlinson have been selected to deliver a range of schemes within the public sector. As part...
Care home receives care package from Bedfordshire homebuilder
Blakelands Lodge Care Home in Marston Moretaine has received a care package donation from housebuilder David Wilson Homes as a goodwill gesture. DWSM - SGB-7840 - Staff and residents at Blakelands Lodge Care Home with Hannah from David Wilson Homes The care home is...
Your Coop Agrees deal to build a children’s nursery at Graven Hill
Your Co-op Little Pioneers nursery and Pre-school, which has more than 45 nurseries and pre-schools in the UK, is set to deliver a new nursery at the popular Graven Hill development. Your Co-op will manage the construction of the nursery, on a 0.38 acres site close to...
Early contractor involvement in coastal defence schemes is key to finding the best solution
For many years, the UK government – and governments around the world - have been grappling with the effects of climate change. While not unique to the UK, last year we recorded the hottest day on record with temperatures soaring to 40°C in some parts of the country....
Demand for drone surveys reaches new heights for industry-leader
Measured survey expert CADS is experiencing rising demand for site surveys conducted using the latest drone scanning technology. Working with their aerial drone survey partners, CADS uses remote UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) to fly over sites and structures, whilst...
Experts reveal how you can achieve maximum profit when building homes
Adding a driveway can add up to £18,000 to a property’s value Poor-quality renovations can devalue a home by at least 20% Search interest for ‘sustainable living’ (+250%) and ‘sustainable building materials’ (+180%) have seen huge increases With the cost of living...
Feature your article on our website and in the Design and Build UK magazine?
Fill out the contact form below with the title and snippet of the article and we’ll get back to you soon if it’s something we think our readers would like to hear about.
Diversity and Inclusion – Women in Construction
WIC Articles written by us
WIC Articles posted to our website
DBUK WIC Awards Nominations
BURRINGTON ESTATES LEADS THE WAY FOR WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION
Now in its 47th year, International Women’s Day 2022 is taking place on Tuesday 8th March, promoting a world of gender equality and less discrimination. One industry that is still perceived as largely male-dominated is the construction sector. Tackling this stigma,...
More expertise on the Structural team as Dougall Baillie Associates’ Senior Engineer Nicola Hill
achieves Chartered status
Independent consulting engineer Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA) has added another Chartered Engineer (CEng) to its industry-respected Structural Engineering team following a successful review of Senior Engineer Nicola Hill. The fast-growing specialist firm now has 13...
Mind fitness training programme hopes to change the construction industry’s approach to mental health
The programme, which includes an app, has been launched to provide mental health support to workers within the construction industry. Ownminder, co-founded by Dr Vanessa Moulton and construction consultant Tom Storey, provides construction workers with “mind...
Women in Construction Awards – September Edition
Harriet Douglas - Finalist Harriet is a Site Manager at EQUANS working on major works projects across London, managing projects from start to finish. Daily tasks include managing supply chain and site staff, managing health, safety, and wellbeing on site, and...
Female site manager is first in company history to win leading industry award
A Bellway site manager has made history as the first woman within the company to win a prestigious construction industry award. Jazele Parys (32) has broken new ground working at Eastside Quarter in Bexleyheath, after earning a Quality Award in the National House...
VolkerWessels UK Retains Investors in Diversity Standard
VolkerWessels UK is to retain the National Centre for Diversity's Investors in Diversity Standard for a further two years, having previously achieved accreditation in 2019. Investors in Diversity recognises the work of an organisation in improving Equality, Diversity...