Bouygues UK: Streamlining supply chain applications for payment process
This eBook explains how Bouygues UK are promoting collaborative working for improved efficiency, visibility and risk management across supply chain applications for payment.
Reducing waste and delivering savings at West Fraser’s Cowie site
West Fraser’s environmental efforts have enabled a 37% reduction in waste and savings of more than £24,000 in transport and disposal costs at their Cowie site.
Legal disputes soar as poor project information management impacts the AEC industry
Mail Manager research finds that one in three firms lose important project information with staff turnover, impacting the industry’s ability to defend themselves.
Structural warranty: Reducing the risks of water ingress
This ebook from Premier Guarantee looks at how to reduce the risk of water ingress through proper design and workmanship, as well as the correct installation of building elements.
Construction Talk Podcast: Winning the competitive edge with early technology adoption
In this episode of the Construction Talk Podcast, Peter Haddock sits down with Matthew Ayres, group managing director of The Bennie Group, to talk about how early technology adoption can generate and harvest data, diversity and inclusion, and new talent.
Sustainability in commercial construction: Getting set for the Future Buildings Standard
In this article, Jason White, divisional director of operations at Assent Building Control explains to PBC Today the future of commercial construction ahead of the Future Buildings Standard.
UK construction inflation could be on the rise, warns Turner & Townsend
Turner & Townsend has warned developers that UK construction inflation will impact the viability of planned projects, as labour shortages, Brexit, and the war in Ukraine maintain pressure on prices.
Jacobs to lead Norway Nuclear Decommissioning Program
Norsk Nukleær Dekommisjonering (NND) has selected a joint venture between Jacobs and Multiconsult Norge AS to plan the Norway nuclear decommissioning program, estimated to take six years and cost NOK 1 billion ($100m).
Middlewood Locks development to continue with £30m Homes England loan
The government’s housing and regeneration agency has agreed to a £30m loan to continue the transformation of Middlewood Locks in Salford, creating 189 new homes on the site.
Living by Robertson appoints Eilidh Imrie as specialist land manager
Living by Robertson has recently strengthened its land buying team with the appointment of land specialist Eilidh Imrie, part of the housebuilder’s plans to quadruple the number of homes they are building annually by 2026.
SCAPE selects contractors to £750m Regional Construction framework
Jeakins Weir, Stepnell, G F Tomlinson, Lindum Group, Ashe Construction, Conamar, Clegg Construction and R G Carter have been chosen to help local authorities and public sector organisations deliver ambitious, community-focused construction projects up to a value of £7.5m from 26 August 2022.
CIJC negotiates 5% pay increase for site workers
The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC), the body responsible for negotiating the industry's pay and conditions, has agreed to a 5% pay increase for site workers covered by the Working Rule Agreement.
Fusion at Brent Cross Town to offer 662 rooms in £210m London student accommodation
The new north London neighbourhood of Brent Cross Town will be the home of a new £210m student accommodation with 662 private rooms, onsite gym and coffee shop, known as Fusion at Brent Cross Town.
Holmes Miller expands to support public sector projects in South East England
Holmes Miller has opened a new purpose-built studio in Hertfordshire, to support a pipeline of public sector projects in South East England.
Building Safety Act 2022: leaseholder protections from cladding costs
The latest update from the Building Safety Act offers leaseholder protections from cladding related costs and limits future liability for repairing other historical defects.
Strategic Place Partnership to be piloted by Homes England and Greater Manchester
Homes England and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have entered into a Strategic Place Partnership, piloting a new model for partnership working between the government’s housing and regeneration agency and local authorities.
Tarmac purchases first battery electric mixer truck
As part of the company’s commitment to net zero, Tarmac has placed an order with Renault Trucks for the first battery electric mixer truck in the UK.
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THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN DIGITAL CONSTRUCTON
Tarmac purchases first battery electric mixer truck
As part of the company’s commitment to net zero, Tarmac has placed an order with Renault Trucks for the first battery electric mixer truck in the UK.
County Contractors launch digitisation with Causeway software
County Contractors has digitised its forms, automated workflows and stored its expansive library of documents all in one place using Causeway software - Causeway Ermeo and Causeway Docs.
How can field management software protect against costly HSE violations?
Find out how Re-flow Field Management Software features, such as its digital forms, can protect the railway industry against costly HSE violations.
FARO HoloBuilder: Construction Progress Management Solution gains widespread adoption
FARO’s HoloBuilder Construction Progress Management Solution gains widespread adoption 1 year post acquisition, including GOLDBECK ‘Enterprise’ agreement.
CityFibre and O’Connor Utilities to launch digital infrastructure training centre
CityFibre have partnered with O’Connor Utilities Ltd (OCU) to launch a new digital infrastructure training centre in Sheffield, which will help people from across South Yorkshire to develop the skills they will need to begin a career in digital construction.
New international standard for the use of environmental data in BIM
In April 2022, the international standardisation body ISO published a new standard that enables the use and availability of environmental data in BIM, sourced from environmental product declarations (EPDs).
Understanding BIM in the UK: Changes in the UK Naming Convention and the The...
Viewpoint have started a series on the current state of BIM in the UK, from demystifying what BIM is to where to look for the latest advice and guidance surrounding BIM. This time, they explore the UK Annex, its relation to ISO 19650, and look into the naming convention in more detail.
Causeway Estimating elected as solo solution for Interclass Plc
Causeway Estimating, the industry-standard pre-contract tendering and bidding software, has been chosen as the solo solution for Interclass Plc’s estimating team.
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THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN OFFSITE & MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
How does modular construction slot into the built sector?
Responsible for almost 40% of global carbon emissions, we can’t tackle climate change without changing the built sector. In this article, Harwood explains how MMC is becoming an increasingly popular tool in tackling net zero goals.
Amey delivers modular timber frame building concept for HMP Kirkham
Amey has provided a new 46-cell accommodation concept building at HMP Kirkham utilising off-site production of modular timber frame buildings, reducing cost and environmental impact while minimising disruption to custodial services.
Offsite Solutions awarded £4.2m bathroom pods contract with Midgard
Offsite Solutions has been appointed by Midgard to provide 839 bathroom pods for a new £260m build-to-rent neighbourhood in Hove, Sussex.
Premier Modular provides decant classrooms on top of modular structure for school refurbishment
Premier Modular has delivered decant classrooms on top of a modular structure as part of a comprehensive refurbishment at Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School in Ickenham.
Donaldson Timber Systems achieves BOPAS Plus
Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS) becomes one of the first manufacturers to achieve Buildoffsite Property Assurance Scheme Plus (BOPAS plus).
West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero: Perfect panels for your renovation project
Mike Keen discusses his exciting renovation project and how West Fraser's SterlingOSB Zero is the answer for perfect panels.
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- on The heat is on for housebuilders to adopt modular constructionA good article. Modular is very good for certain applications, although may not be the most efficient for private developers, where they need to react to...
PBC Today May 2022
Welcome to the PBC Today May 2022 edition where our expert contributors from across the architecture, engineering and construction sectors explore issues ranging from how we can realise levelling up and the cost of poor housing to the NHS to the role of social value in the built environment, improving compliance and safety, and the impact of the war in Ukraine on projects and planning.
BIM Today June 2022
Welcome to the BIM Today June 2022 edition. When the government launched the Construction Playbook, it made accelerating the development and use of platform approaches a core policy objective.
Bouygues UK: Streamlining supply chain applications for payment process
This eBook explains how Bouygues UK are promoting collaborative working for improved efficiency, visibility and risk management across supply chain applications for payment.
Structural warranty: Reducing the risks of water ingress
This ebook from Premier Guarantee looks at how to reduce the risk of water ingress through proper design and workmanship, as well as the correct installation of building elements.
Beating bad debt in construction
Bad debt remains a sad fact of life for many subcontractors in construction. Being able to spot the early signs of difficulties and react quickly are crucial in keeping cash flowing and projects on track.
ROCKWOOL®
ROCKWOOL® is the UK’s leading manufacturer in sustainable, non-combustible stone wool insulation.
Secured by Design – Reducing crime by good design
Secured by Design is the official police security initiative that is owned by the UK Police Service, improve the security of buildings.
Arbicon – Construction Claims Consultancy specialising in Adjudication and ADR
Arbicon are Chartered Quantity Surveyors and Construction Claims Consultants specialising in Construction Adjudication and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
LHC report says improved housing and public sector procurement is key...
The LHC report outlines the key role public sector procurement can play in the government's levelling up agenda.
What do CAD software users say about BricsCAD®?
BricsCAD® is Computer Aided Design software for people who build things. It’s the best choice for drafters, designers, architects, and engineers.
Accessibility isn’t an add-on when it comes to awards
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, marks down the judges who hand out accolades for inaccessible design.