Balfour Beatty has commenced construction of a new student accommodation project – the West Slope Residences – on behalf of The University of Sussex, having achieved Financial Close in December 2023. At Financial Close, Balfour Beatty Investments signed a 54 year contract to design, build, finance and maintain the new
Today, Glenigan, one of the construction industry’s leading insight and intelligence experts, releases the February 2024 edition of its Construction Review. The Review focuses on the three months to the end of January 2024, covering all major (>£100m) and underlying (<£100m) projects, with all underlying figures seasonally adjusted. It’s a
Proposals for the development of three new railway stations in the West Midlands are underway, with Castle Bromwich, Coventry East, and Tettenhall identified as prime locations for potential stations. The West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) has allocated £1 million to advance the proposals, marking a significant stride in enhancing public
John Burley joins Q-Bot from CMR Surgical to advance the use of robotics, digital and AI in the retrofit and construction sectors Q-Bot, the technology company that uses robotics and AI to insulate people’s homes, has appointed John Burley as Chief Technology Officer. John’s career spans surgical robotics, satellite control
MoniRail, a leading expert in monitoring rail infrastructure, has secured a significant grant from the UK government’s prestigious SBRI Quantum Catalyst Fund. The Phase 2 award, funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and Innovate UK, will enable MoniRail to spearhead the development of a groundbreaking quantum-based
Large developers made a last-minute dash to make planning applications ahead of the December 6 fee increase, according to the December Market Insight Report by Planning Portal, part of TerraQuest. On the 6 December 2023, the government implemented an increase of 25% on all planning application fees across the board
Affordable housing specialist, Living Space has received full planning approval and completed on the land sale for its largest scheme to date. In partnership with social housing provider, Stonewater, the approved vision will see 6.7 acres of complex brownfield land transformed into a mixed-tenure, 79-home community just outside of Worcester.
Critical government action required against backdrop of Local Authority housing emergencies and research showing 693,000 Scottish households in some form of housing need New planning application statistics published today have been described as “woeful” and “unacceptable” by sector body Homes for Scotland (HFS). The figures highlight a 41 per cent
SITECH® UK & Ireland, the UK leading connected construction technology specialist and UK authorised dealer for Trimble machine control systems, has expanded its customer services team with two key appointments. Sion Hughes comes on board as Training and Professional Services Manager and Phil Matchett as Southeast Sales Consultant. The duo bring
ScaffPlan, the Australian startup that is revolutionising the scaffolding industry with innovativesoftware solutions, has secured a spot in Cemex Ventures’ annual list of the most promisingConstruction Technology startups globally. The prestigious list reflects a rich tapestry ofdiversity, encompassing various geographies, technologies, and maturity of the start ups included. ScaffPlan’s inclusion
Balfour Beatty has commenced construction of a new student accommodation project – the West Slope Residences – on behalf of The University of Sussex, having achieved Financial Close in December 2023. At Financial Close, Balfour Beatty Investments signed a 54 year contract to design, build, finance and maintain the new accommodation. Balfour Beatty Investments will invest equity of £32 million, 81% of the project equity, with the University of Sussex acting as a co-investor providing the remaining 19%. In addition, Balfour Beatty Investments has provided the funding strategy with £171 million of wrapped bond financing being raised through a private placement. The project will provide 1,899 bedrooms together with a new Health and Wellbeing Centre, as well as catering and retail facilities for students. Throughout construction, Balfour Beatty will use modular construction techniques, to build the modular steel frame and bedroom units offsite and in a controlled factory environment, significantly reducing carbon emissions by limiting the number of lorry movements and material deliveries to and from site. Following completion, Balfour Beatty Investments will maintain the accommodation for the duration of the contract. Ion Appuhamy, Managing Director of Balfour Beatty Investments, said: “The West Slope Residences is the most ambitious development programme the University of Sussex has undertaken in recent years, and will significantly contribute to and enhance the student experience. “Building on the success of the East Slope Residences project which we completed back in 2020, we now look forward to providing an additional campus for students whilst simultaneously showcasing our extensive experience in the design, funding and construction of high-quality accommodation and amenities.” Lindsay McGibbon, Managing Director of Balfour Beatty’s regional buildings business said: “At Balfour Beatty, we have a long and proud history in the successful delivery of student accommodation schemes in the UK. “Through this latest contract award, we will leverage our unrivalled knowledge and expertise to safely deliver the West Slope Residences to the highest standard, ensuring that it is a campus that both the University of Sussex and students alike can be proud of, and thrive in.” Allan Spencer, Executive Director (Special Capital Projects), at the University of Sussex, said: “I am delighted that we are expanding our partnership with Balfour Beatty. This project is critical to the University’s future success, ensuring all new students can live on campus. Securing this significant investment in our campus is a major milestone for the University and will deliver a key element of our ambitious Capital Programme, enhancing the experience of our students and staff through new accommodation and facilities.” Balfour Beatty has already achieved considerable success in the student accommodation market and with the addition of the West Slope Residences now has a portfolio of nearly 7,000 beds in development or operation across the UK, testament to its end to end offering from development and design, through to financing, construction, and maintenance. Construction is already underway with the student accommodation due to be ready for the start of the 2026/27 academic year. At construction peak, Balfour Beatty will employ 450 people including c.50 apprentice and graduate roles as part of its commitment to The 5% Club. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Today, Glenigan, one of the construction industry’s leading insight and intelligence experts, releases the February 2024 edition of its Construction Review. The Review focuses on the three months to the end of January 2024, covering all major (>£100m) and underlying (<£100m) projects, with all underlying figures seasonally adjusted. It’s a report which provides a detailed and comprehensive analysis of year-on-year construction data, giving built environment professionals a unique insight into sector performance over the last 12 months. The central finding of the February Review is that construction-starts remained weak throughout the three months to January. Work commencing on-site slumped as the UK continues to weather persistent economic downturn and negotiate a turbulent socio-political landscape. Unsurprisingly, project-starts were down on both the preceding three-month period (-22%) and previous year (-31%). However, there are some signs of potential revival, with main contracts awards up 18% against the preceding period, despite finishing 21% lower than the same time last year. By contrast, detailed planning approvals registered an increase of 18% against 2023 figures, yet fell 17% against the preceding three months. Taking a closer look at these bright spots, standing out amidst the gloom, the value of major project contract awards increased 136% compared with the preceding three months (av. £3,589 million per month). Similarly, major planning approvals were up 66% on 2023 levels. This upturn was buoyed in part by the approval of the £1,268 million A12 Chelmsford to A120 junction improvement works in Essex. Commenting on the findings in the February Review, Glenigan’s Economic Director, Allan Wilen, said “Starts on-site have continued to soften in line with a hostile economic environment, exacerbating an already protracted activity downturn. However, an uplift in major contract awards should shine a light, hinting at brighter prospects in the not-too-distant future. Improving confidence and interest rate expectations should provide a boost to retail sales after a poor performance in December, helping to lift consumer-related construction sectors over the coming months. Indeed, housing market conditions have stabilised in recent months. The rise in prices has been accompanied by an increase in mortgage approvals and should help lift private housing starts as the year progresses.” The sector-specific and regional index, which measures underlying project performance, saw starts softening across the board. Sector Analysis – Residential Residential starts remained depressed, falling 16% during the index period to stand 34% lower than a year ago. Private housing was down 18% against the preceding three months, with starts 36% weaker than 2023 levels. It was an equally grim outlook for social housing, where project start levels dropped by 9% compared to the preceding three months and by 28% against 2023 figures. Sector Analysis – Non-Residential Non-residential performance was weak. Particularly, industrial project-starts which suffered an 11% fall during the three months to the end of January, with levels slashed almost in half (-45%) compared to last year. Offices fared poorly, with the value of project-starts falling back 19% against the preceding three months and 39% against the previous year. Education project-starts also declined 17% against the previous three months and 37% compared to last year. Retail followed a similar trajectory, with the value of starts on site 27% lower than 2023 figures and 18% down on the three months to January 2023. Health and community & amenity also decreased 10% and 14% against the preceding three months, to stand 33% and 11% down on the previous year, respectively. Hotel & leisure starts had a mixed period, dropping by 45% compared with last year but increased a modest 3% on the preceding three-month period. Civils work starting on site stumbled, falling back 4% against the preceding three months to stand 39% down on a year ago. Infrastructure starts dropped 38% on the previous year’s figures, despite increasing 3% on the preceding three months. The general decline in civils-starts was predominantly influenced by utilities activity, which declined 13% against the preceding three month-period, finishing 41% down on 2023. Regional Analysis Regional performance was poor, with project-starts weakening across most areas of the UK during the three months to January. The South East suffered the heaviest fall, declining 25% during the three months to the end of January to stand 54% down on a year ago. It was a similar story in the Scotland, with the value of project-starts decreasing 30% against the preceding three months and remaining significantly down (-38%) on the previous year. Project-starts in Wales experienced a sharp fall against both the preceding three months (-30%) and previous year (-50%). The North East was a mixed bag, with the value of starts increasing 1% against the preceding three months but falling back 18% on the year before. The East Midlands, on the other hand, experienced a 42% increase against the preceding three-month period, although starts in the region remained 30% behind last year’s figures. Northern Ireland and the West Midlands weakened against the preceding three months, falling back 9% and 12%, respectively. Both regions were down on the previous year, remaining 33% and 16% lower than a year ago. This was also the case in Yorkshire & the Humber and the North West, which both crashed compared to both the preceding three months and the previous year. 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Proposals for the development of three new railway stations in the West Midlands are underway, with Castle Bromwich, Coventry East, and Tettenhall identified as prime locations for potential stations. The West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) has allocated £1 million to advance the proposals, marking a significant stride in enhancing public transport links across the region. These stations, selected following a feasibility study, aim to address areas with high potential for improved rail access. Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands and WMRE Chair, expressed commitment to delivering the transport infrastructure desired by local communities. “With five new railway stations under construction and a sixth on the way, we’re getting on with delivering the transport infrastructure local people want to see right across our region,” said Mayor Street. He highlighted that Castle Bromwich, Coventry East, and Tettenhall are poised to deliver substantial benefits to their respective communities. The proposed stations, situated on existing lines, target areas currently lacking efficient public transport options and experiencing high levels of deprivation. Castle Bromwich seeks to reinstate a station closed in 1968, while Coventry East and Tettenhall would provide entirely new connections. Collaborative efforts with local communities will determine the names of these stations. Funding for the development originates from the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement granted by the Department for Transport. While some proposed stations did not make the immediate shortlist, Mayor Street underscored their potential inclusion as the £1.7 billion Midlands Rail Hub project progresses. He stated, “The £1.7 billion Midland Rail Hub scheme – now fully funded by the Government – may provide an avenue and will certainly be a game-changer enabling us to connect even more towns and communities to the rail network.” The Midlands Rail Hub project, endorsed by the government as part of its Network North plans, aims to significantly boost rail capacity between the East and West Midlands, serving as a pivotal factor in this additional investment. Mayor Street highlighted the transformative impact of new rail infrastructure on an area, offering residents sustainable and convenient access to rapid and reliable public transport. Once completed, these new stations will not only enhance connectivity but also contribute to reducing congestion. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
John Burley joins Q-Bot from CMR Surgical to advance the use of robotics, digital and AI in the retrofit and construction sectors Q-Bot, the technology company that uses robotics and AI to insulate people’s homes, has appointed John Burley as Chief Technology Officer. John’s career spans surgical robotics, satellite control and strategic consultancy. John brings to Q-Bot extensive technical and operational leadership experience. His career to date includes five years at CMR Surgical, one of the UK’s fastest growing medical device start-ups. At CMR, John helped the company to bring Versius, their robotic surgical system, into operating theatres around the world. He set up and developed their field service capabilities, technical support, service training, and robotic repair centres in UK and India. He also sits on WBR Field Service advisory board and speaks publicly about field service leveraging digital technology. John’s experience at CMR Surgical will be especially valuable to Q-Bot as it develops and expands the use of robotics within the retrofit and building sector. After CMR, John moved into the sustainability ‘cleantech’ space through a series of consultancy engagements, including work on the autonomous robotic assembly of a space-based solar power station with Space Solar in Harwell. He has also worked at Airbus and Inmarsat (ViaSat), managing spacecraft operations from launch to end-of-life, maintaining them and recovering them from emergencies. Professor Peter Childs FREng, Chair and co-founder of Q-Bot (and founding head of the Dyson School of Design Engineering at Imperial College, London) said: “We are delighted that John has joined Q-Bot. His extensive experience of robotics and technology transfer – both in the medical and space sectors – will be hugely valuable as we further develop our technology for home insulation and in time building inspections. By using our specialist robots, we are accelerating the insulation of people’s homes, helping households reduce their energy bills, improving a home’s air quality and reducing a property’s carbon emissions.” In London alone, there are around 500,000 homes – hard to treat homes with suspended floors – that would benefit from using Q-Bot’s floor insulation. It is estimated that roughly 80% of these homes have an energy performance of EPC D, or below. John Burley said: “It’s super-exciting to have joined Q-Bot. It’s a fast-growing robotics innovator with a track record of over 10-years in reducing carbon emissions, and crucially making homes warmer and cheaper to run. The opportunity to use my robotics experience with a company in the growing clean/climate tech sector and with an ambition to revolutionise the retrofit and construction industries with robotics, digital tools, and AI were two key reasons for my choosing to join Q-Bot.” Q-Bot’s floor insulation technology is quick, hassle-free and cheaper than other forms of insulation; it is verified by the Energy Saving Trust and the Residential Property Surveyors Association. Independent tests undertaken by Leeds Beckett University point to a 24% heat loss reduction in homes that have Q-Bot insulation, and in a separate study it has been shown that Q-Bot insulation reduces running costs for properties with heat pumps – by as much as 30%. As well as insulating people’s homes by using its robots, Q-Bot wants to provide new services for the inspection, maintenance and upgrade of buildings, without the cost and disruption of traditional methods. To do this, Q-Bot is growing its “robot-as-a-service” model (RAAS) and expanding placements of its technology via its partners in the UK and Europe. With John’s arrival at Q-Bot, Tom Lipinski, who co-founded Q-Bot with Professor Peter Childs and had been Chief Technology Officer, is now the company’s Chief Scientific Officer. For further information, visit www.q-bot.co Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
MoniRail, a leading expert in monitoring rail infrastructure, has secured a significant grant from the UK government’s prestigious SBRI Quantum Catalyst Fund. The Phase 2 award, funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and Innovate UK, will enable MoniRail to spearhead the development of a groundbreaking quantum-based navigation system for railways, eliminating reliance on satellite signals in tunnels and other signal-restricted areas. Understanding train position with high accuracy is crucial for efficient network management, maintenance, and safety. However, traditional GPS-based systems often fail in tunnels and urban environments, leading to inefficiencies and potential safety risks. MoniRail, alongside partners Transport for London (TfL), Imperial College London, University of Sussex, University of Birmingham, PA Consulting, QinetiQ, and Unipart, will develop a revolutionary solution that leverages cutting-edge quantum technologies. “It is fantastic to be able to share the news of our success in the SBRI Quantum Catalyst Fund,” said Peter Ainsworth, CEO at MoniRail. “This funding win will help us produce significant advances in the area of positioning accuracy and enhance our track monitoring solution through the creation of groundbreaking technology.” The proposed system will utilise a train itself as a sensor, continuously monitoring track conditions while simultaneously employing quantum sensors to measure gravity, time, magnetic fields, and acceleration. This combined approach promises to deliver unprecedented levels of positioning accuracy, even in challenging signal-deprived environments. “Working with our partners, we will harness quantum sensors to achieve improved levels of positional accuracy, critical for both civilian and military needs,” explained Dr. Jamie Vovrosh, Quantum Lead at QinetiQ. “Unipart is delighted to be the technology partner for this project, supporting advancements in railway navigation,” said Dr. Colin Smith McGloin, product and innovation director at Unipart. “We are excited to begin our journey in developing a UK supply chain for the manufacture of quantum sensors.” “It is exciting to see what bringing together academia and industry can do for the transport sector and the economy as a whole,” commented Professor Paul Plummer, director of the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education at the University of Birmingham. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Large developers made a last-minute dash to make planning applications ahead of the December 6 fee increase, according to the December Market Insight Report by Planning Portal, part of TerraQuest. On the 6 December 2023, the government implemented an increase of 25% on all planning application fees across the board with a 35% rise for larger schemes. The last week in November and first week of December saw a significant spike with almost 26,000 submissions. For the last month of the year, 42,028 applications were made through the Planning Portal. From the 1 to the 31 of December, Planning Portal saw a record-breaking value of processing fees, totalling nearly £33 million. The single largest total value since the introduction of the payment system in 2018, this surge is attributed to the rise in larger-scheme full and outline applications made ahead of December 6. Regionally, only the West Midlands saw an increase in December of 1%. Most areas received fewer applications, with the East of England, South East, and Yorkshire experiencing a 7% decline in comparison to 2022. Cornwall Council saw the highest volume of applications with 9,059 alongside North Yorkshire which came in second with 8,166. Of the authorities receiving more than 200 applications during 2023, Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation saw the largest percentage increase throughout the year with 39% compared to 2022. A joint venture between TerraQuest and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC), Planning Portal’s Market Insight Reports allows for observations to be made on the application trends throughout the UK. Sarah Chilcott, Managing Director at Planning Portal explained: “Our market insight report shows that in December 2023, developers made a conscious effort to submit their applications ahead of the government’s 35% price increase. “Albeit a positive month, overall December 2023 saw a 4% decline in the number of planning applications made in comparison to 2022. Although this may be the case, we can attribute the record number of processed fees to developers making a last-minute dash to make their applications before December 6. This may have been a fewer number overall, but their value was significantly higher than we’ve seen previously.” The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities confirmed the minimum 25% fees increase in November 2023 to further the amount of investment in planning services at local authorities across the country. Aiming to improve the overall service, the further contributions will help reduce the planning backlog and ensure decisions are made within the eight-week deadline. Sarah continued: “With planning fees expected to rise up to 10% each year from April 2025, we can certainly expect this trend to repeat itself as homeowners and businesses seek out the cheaper option.” For more information about TerraQuest, please visit: https://www.terraquest.co.uk/ For more information about Planning Portal, please visit: https://www.planningportal.co.uk/ Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Affordable housing specialist, Living Space has received full planning approval and completed on the land sale for its largest scheme to date. In partnership with social housing provider, Stonewater, the approved vision will see 6.7 acres of complex brownfield land transformed into a mixed-tenure, 79-home community just outside of Worcester. Located within the Worcester South Urban Extension area, the approved mixed-tenure development is designed to meet the growing need for affordable housing within the burgeoning cathedral city. The scheme will deliver a mix of property types catering to single occupiers, couples and families – with homes ranging between two-storey terraces and two- three- and four-bedroom semi-detached houses. One and two-bedroom apartments will also be introduced within three-storey units. Access to green space has been a key consideration in the design of the development. Each house will have a secure rear garden and all residents will benefit from the site being enclosed to the east and south by established trees and vegetation. Living Space’s plans also include provision for over 30% of the former brownfield plot to be transformed into Public Open Space – creating biodiversity net gains in excess of 20%. Sustainable urban drainage and new attractive landscape features will support invertebrates, insects, amphibians, birds and small mammals. Further enhancing the sustainability credentials of the development is a bus stop located opposite the site on Bath Road, with three routes to Upton-upon-Severn and Hanley Castle. A second bus stop is just a five-minute walk away – with regular services running to Worcester city centre. Paul Breen, Managing Director for Living Space Housing said: “This scheme marks our fourth project with Stonewater and follows on from our mutual successful developments in Malvern, Bromsgrove and Kidderminster. And, with 79 affordable homes, this project will become Living Space’s largest development to date. “As can be the case with brownfield sites, there are a number of technical complexities to overcome with this redevelopment, but these plans will ensure that we give this land a new lease of life. There is also a public right of way across the land that has been safeguarded, and the scenic riverside setting will be significantly enhanced for the benefit of the new neighbourhood, as well as the wider community.” Matt Crucefix, Director of Development (West and South) for Stonewater said: “There is a shortage of affordable homes in Worcester and the surrounding districts, so I’m delighted we are working once again with Living Space to provide high quality homes that will help to address the needs of local people in an area where the gap between incomes and house prices is considerable. “Upon completion, the homes at Bath Road will provide a sustainable and affordable option for families and individuals looking to rent, or take their first step on the property ladder, helping to meet the areas housing demands.” Works are expected to commence at the end of February 2024 with the first residents moving in by December 2024. Enabling works for the site will include the removal of abandoned buildings previous occupied by site’s former owner. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Critical government action required against backdrop of Local Authority housing emergencies and research showing 693,000 Scottish households in some form of housing need New planning application statistics published today have been described as “woeful” and “unacceptable” by sector body Homes for Scotland (HFS). The figures highlight a 41 per cent drop in in the volume of applications for major housing developments (those for 50 or more homes) in the first two quarters of 2023/24 compared to the same period a year prior. This continues the decline in such applications coming forward for the fourth consecutive quarter. Despite a continuing fall in applications, the average processing time for Q1 and Q2 2023/24 was 62.1 weeks (a rise from 36.4 weeks on Q1 and Q2 2022/23) against a statutory timeframe of 16 weeks. The number of local housing development applications has also fallen by 18 per cent across the same period, with average processing times for these being 17.8 weeks (more than double the eight week statutory timeframe). HFS Chief Executive Jane Wood said: “With the National Planning Improvement Champion yesterday concluding that there is no overall agreement on what successful planning looks like, I’m certain that we can all be united in the view that these woeful figures aren’t it and are simply unacceptable. “The Scottish Government must get Scotland’s planning system sorted if we are to ensure this and future generations are able to access warm sustainable homes that meet their needs and they can afford. “These figures highlight the scale of investment in planning services that is required at a time when the Scottish Government has announced a 43% reduction in the Planning budget from £11.7m to £6.6m. “They also show the critical need for immediate short-term solutions. We have already submitted the urgent actions we believe need to be taken by the Scottish Government and want to work with Ministers and officials to implement meaningful change as quickly as possible so that Scotland’s people have the range and choice of homes that they both need and deserve.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
SITECH® UK & Ireland, the UK leading connected construction technology specialist and UK authorised dealer for Trimble machine control systems, has expanded its customer services team with two key appointments. Sion Hughes comes on board as Training and Professional Services Manager and Phil Matchett as Southeast Sales Consultant. The duo bring more than two decades of experience within the civil engineering sector. Both roles will involve supporting customers to enable them to increase site safety, reduce project times and costly reworks by offering expert training in Trimble machine control systems and advising on selecting the best hardware and software solutions for their business. Sion said: “My role is split into two sub-categories of training and professional services. One half will focus on delivering training courses on the full suite of Trimble solutions available from machine control systems to surveying systems and geospatial software. The other half of my role will involve providing technical support to customers in things such as creating 3D models, site calibrations, drone flights and data processing. “Ever since I started work as an apprentice in civil engineering in 2012, I’ve used Trimble equipment so I’m able to bring my knowledge and years of experience in surveying and data processing to ensure our customers get the best out of their assets. “A key challenge for our customers is finding and retaining experienced site engineers and plant operators. Many of our customers are turning to technology to bridge the gap. For example, when using Trimble technology, it is possible to survey the work completed with the machine – a practice that can be laborious, repetitive and time consuming for site engineers. “I certainly would have welcomed these systems during my time as a Site Engineer as it would have saved me an awful lot of time to focus on other important tasks.” As the construction sector is challenged to reduce carbon emissions while maximising productivity, machine technology is already playing a vital role in reducing fuel consumption, idle times, re-works and in helping contractors to achieve tighter tolerances on projects. Phil added: “Trimble invests 14% of their revenues in research and development – I don’t know of any other company out there making that level of investment which is testament to their commitment to continuously improve their systems and products which is why they are such a premium system. “Having previously installed these systems for many years it was a no-brainer for me to sell them to customers because I’m able to walk them through all the options and best solutions having used them while I was an engineer. “Budgets are tight right now within the industry, but as a small company with a highly experienced team we can tailor our support for each customer to offer the best solutions to help them save money, reduce time and reduce risk.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
ScaffPlan, the Australian startup that is revolutionising the scaffolding industry with innovativesoftware solutions, has secured a spot in Cemex Ventures’ annual list of the most promisingConstruction Technology startups globally. The prestigious list reflects a rich tapestry ofdiversity, encompassing various geographies, technologies, and maturity of the start ups included. ScaffPlan’s inclusion in the list is a significant affirmation of the company’s pioneering role inthe Contech sector. It highlights the company’s position as a critical player in the broaderstartup ecosystem, proudly representing Australian and regional innovation. The recognition received from Cemex Ventures is a major milestone for ScaffPlan, indicating thatthe company’s efforts to revolutionise the scaffolding industry are paying off. This validationserves as a powerful motivator, inspiring ScaffPlan to keep pushing the boundaries, drivingpositive change, and advancing the progress and technology of the temporary works sector. Commenting on the recognition, ScaffPlan’s founder Simon Boyes states, “To be listed as one of thetwo Australian companies on Cemex Ventures’ Top 50 Contech Startups 2024 is a source of immensepride for us. This acknowledgment validates our achievements and underscores the impact ofinnovation within the construction sector. It inspires us to drive positive change, and activelycontribute to advancing progress and technology in the scaffolding industry.” ScaffPlan’s innovative solutions are revolutionising the scaffolding industry, enablingconstruction companies to complete projects faster, safer, and more efficiently than ever before.As the construction industry continues to evolve,ScaffPlan is leading the way. As ScaffPlan and other Contech startups continue to develop innovative solutions that transform theconstruction industry, the industry will become more efficient, safer, and environmentallyfriendly. The future is bright, and ScaffPlan is leading the way. To view the report Top 50 Contech Startups 2024 | Cemex Ventures
