CIH director appointed non-executive chairman at XeroPoint
Keith Waller, lead director of the Construction Innovation Hub, has been appointed as non-executive chairman of XeroPoint’s board.
Interserve to deliver new £4.1m school in Frankley
The Department for Education has selected Interserve to design and build the new £4.1m Merritts Brook Primary School in Frankley, Birmingham.
Costain board take 30% pay cut to mitigate COVID-19 impact
Construction work has been suspended on all of Costain’s big projects in London, as senior leadership agrees to take a 30% pay cut to protect cash.
CPA issues safety alert for tower crane owners amid site closures
In the face of COVID-19 site closures, the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has released guidance on how tower crane owners and users should leave cranes out of service for potentially lengthy periods.
Scottish government confirm temporary hospital for COVID-19 patients
A temporary hospital with an initial 300 beds is to be created in the Scottish Events Campus (SEC) in Glasgow to help care for COVID-19 patients during the pandemic.
How to close your construction site safely
Working with the Construction Coronavirus Taskforce, the Construction Leadership Council has developed guidance to ensure the safe closure of construction sites.
Building service companies must carry out essential work, says BESA
BESA reinforces the message that building services specialists are carrying out crucial work in support of the country’s essential services.
Coronavirus: Build UK publishes contractual issues guidance
Due to the fast spread of the coronavirus, many in the construction industry are already facing unprecedented issues and foresee further problems – as a consequence, Build UK has published guidance on contractual issues.
THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN DIGITAL CONSTRUCTON
Graitec wins Autodesk Platinum Awards for fifth consecutive year
Graitec has won the Autodesk Platinum Awards for the fifth consecutive year, for ‘Top Reseller in Net Subscription Growth’ from the UK and additionally, and a second award for ‘Highest Customer Adoption Rate’ in Canada.
Bentley Systems acquires GroupBC to advance collaborative BIM
Bentley Systems has acquired GroupBC to better serve engineers, contractors, and owners and to advance CDEs through digital twins.
What is holding back BIM?
Damian O'Neill, director of Lyons O'Neill, takes a look at how BIM is being applied in UK construction and the barriers it faces.
THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN OFFSITE & MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
New hospital in Denmark embraces offsite construction
Latvian-based modular construction company, Forta PRO, has completed the MARS Satellite Radiology Clinic building using offsite construction.
Structural Insulated Panel Systems: Delivering energy efficient buildings
The dynamic and fast-moving pace of the structural timber sector delivers a vast array of buildings through innovative construction methods. Here, Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the Structural Timber Association, discusses the benefits of Structural Insulated Panel Systems (SIPS).
New report quantifies benefits of offsite construction
CIRIA and the Laing O’Rourke Centre for Construction Engineering and Technology have launched a new report quantifying the benefits of offsite construction.
How modular healthcare facilities could alleviate NHS pressures
Modular buildings can be viewed as a cost-effective solution to improving and increasing NHS facilities, Alan Wilson, managing director of ModuleCo Healthcare explores further.
Larnook wins specialist labour contract on modular homes scheme
Project management and construction business, Larnook has secured a contract to provide specialist labour to complete 73 modular homes in Blackburn for Places for People.
PBC Today February 2020
Welcome to the PBC Today February 2020. In this issue, we shine a light on the planning landscape, legal issues for construction, modular construction's potential in 2020, digital transformation in FM and much more!
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.
Debating the merits of a fabric first approach
This ebook from timber frame manufacturer Scotframe offers a detailed examination of the merits of fabric first.
2020: The year of offsite construction?
This ebook looks at the state of play for offsite construction and where it might be heading in 2020 and beyond.
Guidance in Construction: Protecting your rights
In this ebook, Andrew Dixon, Aldermore's commercial director for specialist finance, looks at how small and medium-sized firms can navigate the tightening construction market and uncertain economic landscape.
Granada Secondary Glazing Ltd
Granada Glazing offers a wide range of secondary glazing products that are manufactured to your bespoke requirements to match all primary windows.
Causeway – Construction software solutions
Causeway provides powerful cloud-based solutions that transforms commercial performance across the front line of its construction customers’ businesses.
Lightweight Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Bridge Installers: APB Group Ltd
APB Group Ltd are experienced lightweight fibre reinforced polymer bridge installers and specialist civil engineering, geotechnical and construction service providers.
With a multi-skilled management team...
Easter offers on Build Aviator’s estimating service – 30th March until...
Build Aviator estimating service is on offer for the Easter period - perfect for your planning and construction projects.
Actis invites roofers to enjoy free CPD training at RCI show
The free CPD training sessions for roofers being offered by Actis are available for up-to-date compliance with a focus on products.
Advantage Insurance (AHCI) takes a look at Permitted Development Rights
Discussing Permitted Development Rights to convert office buildings to residential use and the benefits that they bring to resolve housing issues.