Calls for ban on combustible materials go a step further
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is recommending the government extends the ban on the use of combustible materials to a wider range of buildings, including care homes, halls of residence and schools.
UK must build retirement housing to reverse housing crisis, urges report
The UK’s failure to build retirement homes prevents downsizing, as the key to unlocking the housing crisis lies in reversing decades of underinvestment, says a new report.
Council appoint Arup to renovate Cardiff’s digital infrastructure
Arup has been appointed to support Cardiff city's plan for its reopening, investigating opportunities to improve access to open space, digital infrastructure, air quality, and active travel.
Green light for £130m Carpetright scheme on Old Kent Road
Developers Avanton and Urban & Provincial have been given the go-ahead for the £130m redevelopment of a former Carpetright warehouse to be transformed into new homes.
Innovative partnership to deliver smart homes of the future
The HALO and Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) have joined forces to bring ‘world class’ smart homes of the future to Kilmarnock.
Interserve delivers new ward at Royal Preston Hospital
Interserve Construction has delivered a new ward at Royal Preston Hospital to support Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s response to the coronavirus crisis.
Work begins on Waltham Forest Town Hall regeneration
Construction work has started on the Waltham Forest's Town Hall Campus site, marking a key milestone in its transformation.
Acorn secures principal contractors license with Network Rail
Acorn’s rail division has become the first Welsh SME in 2020 to receive a Trackside Principal Contractors Licence from Network Rail.
THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN DIGITAL CONSTRUCTON
UK BIM Alliance announce formal affiliation programme
The UK BIM Alliance has announced a formal affiliation with Constructing Excellence, the affiliate programme is open to all industry and trade organisations.
Asite to supply CDE for £220m Sheffield Hallam development
Sheffield Hallam University has unveiled a 20-year masterplan to transform its campus and Asite has been chosen as the common data environment (CDE) provider.
Setting a new industry standard for data sharing
The Innovate UK-funded AEC Delta Mobility project is nearing completion of a new industry standard for data sharing.
THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN OFFSITE & MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
A greener alternative for welfare – Fusion Pulse
Modular building specialist, Wernick’s Greenspace® range includes the popular – and now award-winning – Fusion Pulse® welfare units.
Modular Building Institute releases modular construction reports
The most comprehensive analyses of the commercial modular construction industry to date has been released to the public by the Modular Building Institute (MBI).
BoKlok UK appoints TopHat to deliver modular homes
BoKlok UK has appointed modular housing manufacturer TopHat to help deliver part of its first product offering in the UK.
Prefab elevated walkways to support social distancing at events
Elliott Wood and reForm Architects have unveiled a concept design for a reconfigurable elevated walkway to support social distancing measures at large-scale events.
Modern methods of construction study to drive innovation
A research study to drive modern methods of construction (MMC) has been commissioned by Homes England.
PBC Today May 2020
Welcome to PBC Today May 2020. In this edition, we examine the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the construction industry, from contract issues and handling site shutdowns to looking ahead to how the sector can contribute to the recovery.
BIM Today March 2020
In this edition of BIM Today, we look at the role of digital transformation in achieving a sustainable future, the evolution of the digital twin, how to cope with the ever-growing flow of data from smart buildings and a pioneering research project into 7D BIM.
Spring 2020: Construction Case Update
The Spring 2020 Construction Case Update from Gateley Vinden offers a comprehensive look at the key issues in adjudication, mediation and dispute resolution in these extraordinary times.
JCT: Setting the standard for construction contracts
This ebook from the Joint Contracts Tribunal explores some of the key issues affecting contractual issues in the construction industry against the backdrop of Covid-19.
Modular Advantage: Women in modular construction
Welcome to the May-June edition of Modular Advantage from the Modular Building Institute.
ConQuest Estimating Software
ConQuest: Intuitive estimating software trusted by estimators, quantity surveyors and finance teams
ConQuest estimating software is used by main contractors and subcontractors to cut admin, reduce...
Build-Zone – established providers of structural warranties
Build-Zone and their Directors have experience in an extensive range of Structural Warranties in the UK and Ireland going back 20 years.
Copronet – comprehensive and affordable digital construction solutions
Copronet provide digital solutions for a changing world - aiding digital construction from document sharing to project management.
Whitepaper: walking the fine line of construction margins
Identifying how to protect your construction company's margins - Find out how using technology can help you increase your accuracy.
Copronet – We love email. Don’t we?
Copronet discuss their solution to searching documents through multiple criteria - helping to keep your construction project moving.
Build Aviator help to create your ideal kitchen design
With the importance of good kitchen design in our homes, Build Aviator help to deliver with their software and support services.