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Engineered stone ban ‘won’t save lives’, says BOHS

The British Occupational Hygiene Society has warned that "education, proper workplace controls and awareness" will be more effective at saving lives than a ban on engineered stone.

£3.6bn NHS modular buildings framework set for reboot

The NHS modular buildings framework has been expanded to cover new sectors, which will double the expected workload over the next four years to £3.6bn.

Fife groundworks and plant hire James Penman collapses

All 35 jobs have been lost at the family run James Penman (Plant Hire) and associated drainage firm Meiklem Drainage.

Cornish firm Duchy Plant Hire Ltd files administration notice

The Truro-based Duchy Plant Hire Ltd will apoint administrators, leaving the fate of its 400 construction machines unknown.

Cenergist begins £1.7m decarbonisation overhaul at British Geological Survey HQ

Cenergist has started work on its £1.7m decarbonisation solution for the British Geological Survey (BGS) headquarters in Nottinghamshire.

Monthly construction output perks up with 1.1% increase

The rise in monthly construction output comes after three consecutive monthly falls, with the value sitting at £15,422 million in January 2024.

How to manage cash flow as an SME in construction

Jon Munnery, an insolvency and company restructuring expert at UK Liquidators, outlines how small to medium (SME) construction businesses can manage their cash flow.

AEC experts unravel digital twin misconceptions in PBC Today webinar

On 5th March, a panel of experts in the AEC industry, in collaboration with PBC Today, came together to discuss the misconceptions of the term 'digital twin' in a free webinar.

London Waterloo Station and South Bank revamp revealed

Lambeth Council and Network Rail have revealed a new plan for the London Waterloo Station revamp, which will include the surrounding Waterloo and South Bank area.

How offsite and MMC pave the way to a brighter future for construction 

Angela Mansell, managing director of Mansell Building Solutions, explores the role offsite and MMC have to play in the future of construction.

Future Homes and Buildings Standards “needs more clarity”

Tassos Kougionis, director of sustainability and ESG at McBains, highlights seven areas of the Future Homes and Buildings Standards where guidance needs more clarity.

Only 25% of construction managers open to hiring people with criminal records, CIOB report finds

According to CIOB's latest research report, there is a negative stigma and fear surrounding the hiring of people with criminal records due to concerns over employee safety.

First three-storey 3D-printed house in North America completed 

Canadian-based nidus3D has completed what it claims to be the first three-storey 3D-printed house in North America.

Smart construction and the rise of digital twins in the building industry

As technology advances, digital twins offer promising benefits for smaller construction businesses, helping them stay competitive. Richard Clement, Smart Construction, shares his thoughts on the use and benefits of digital twins for smaller enterprises.

“It was a flop”: Construction industry reacts to Spring 2024 Budget

As the chancellor laid out the last budget of the financial year- and possibly the last before a general election- the UK construction industry has its say.

Rethinking retrofit: UK social housing crisis demands urgent action

The UK's social housing stock is under scrutiny and demands urgent attention. In this article, Regan Costello, pre-construction manager of retrofit and decarbonisation, explores how retrofit can help.

Artificial intelligence health and safety system to be used on Sellafield nuclear site

An artificial intelligence health and safety system will give the Sellafield nuclear site a 360-degree window to ensure workplace safety.

Understanding the Spring Budget 2024- and what it means for UK construction

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered the Spring Budget for 2024, delivering promised tax cuts- and not much else.

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