“Widening gap” between adopters and non-adopters of construction AI
More than three-quarters of global construction decision-makers believe AI will become increasingly important in construction and infrastructure delivery over the next five years, but 1 in 5 do not currently use it at all, according to a new survey.
Birmingham makes £2.5bn regeneration plan to bring 12,000 new homes to...
A partnership between Birmingham City Council and Berkeley St Joseph will regenerate Ladywood, bringing new homes, jobs, improved council housing, and community benefits.
York builder praises healthy, easy handling, mess-free Actis Hybrid range
A York builder who has seen growing demand for loft conversions says using Actis Hybrid insulation and membranes helps him avoid mess and waste and work more efficiently.
Can AI really transform infrastructure?
AI can play a key role in realising the UK’s 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy, writes Lydia Walpole, global senior director of performance at Bentley Systems.
ICW: Partnerships built on trust
In the dynamic world of property development, a builder’s reputation is one of their most valuable assets. Today’s homebuyers expect more than just high-quality design and materials; they demand long-term peace of mind. For developers, navigating construction, finance and risk management requires not just a clear strategy but reliable partners.
ICW Group appoints new UK sales director to drive growth
ICW Group, a leading provider of A-rated structural warranties and building control services, has strengthened its UK operations with the appointment of Lloyd Williams as sales director UK, ICW Insurance Services.
Bentley Systems welcomes Cate Lochead as chief marketing officer
Cate Lochead brings marketing leadership in AI innovation and more than 20 years of experience in enterprise software to Bentley Systems in her new role as chief marketing officer.
Two companies fined £95k after worker fell through fragile rooflight
Two companies have been fined nearly £95,000 after a man fell through a fragile rooflight at a factory in Keighley, impaling his leg on machinery below.
Bentley Systems to embrace AI and user collaboration across infrastructure
Bentley Systems has unveiled a range of AI capabilities across its infrastructure engineering software applications and announced a new collaborative partnership with engineering firms and asset owners to develop the future of the technology
Tide secures UK’s first volumetric Gateway 2 approval for PBSA project
Volumetric developer Tide has secured Gateway 2 approval for its 424-bed purpose-built student accommodation development, The Green, in Southall, West London, the first volumetric scheme in the UK to do so.
Balancing complexity and technology: How AI is transforming trade compliance
Jackson Wood, director of industry strategy, global trade intelligence, Descartes, explains how AI can transform trade compliance.
Transforming legacy systems with Vantagepoint at Maynard Marks
Financial controller at Maynard Marks, Paul Gillies, explains the obstacles posed by legacy systems and why Deltek's Vantagepoint ERP software was the perfect fit.
J3 Advisory appointed to arrange latent defects cover for Cain and...
Cain and Olympian Homes have appointed J3 Advisory to arrange the latent defects insurance for St James House, a 28-storey redevelopment that will bring more than 590 student and co-living beds to Bristol and reshape the city’s skyline.
[VIDEO] HS2 celebrates final boring tunnel breakthrough
The 125-metre-long tunnel boring machine - named Elizabeth after the 19th century philanthropist Elizabeth Cadbury - was launched near the Warwickshire village of Water Orton in March 2024 and arrived at Washwood Heath yesterday morning(13 October).
Manchester City Council releases further land to deliver over 700 more...
A report going to the Council’s executive next week (Weds 15 October) details the next phase in an ongoing collaboration with the Manchester Housing Providers Partnership (MHPP) to deliver genuinely affordable homes across the city.
Last-minute Planning and Infrastructure Bill amendments send shockwaves through industry
Ministers have sent a package of last-minute amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill ahead of its final approval processes next month, empowering developers against permissions timing out.
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Is your field operations software supporting you with cybersecurity?
“[Criminals] are going after everybody - every business. It’s like trying every car door just to find one that isn’t locked”. These words were spoken at a recent cybersecurity meeting – and they’re a good reminder that businesses of any size across UK infrastructure are vulnerable to a potentially crippling attack from online criminals.
Framework provider delivers over £9m in indicative social value
Since 2017, LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) has distributed a significant £1,695,892 across England, Scotland and Wales via its Community Benefit Fund.
Barratt Redrow set to deliver UK’s largest net zero carbon housing...
With a projected total of 576 new homes, Cosmeston Farm in the Vale of Glamorgan in south Wales will be the UK's largest net zero carbon housing development.
New 3D laser scanning webinar to unlock smarter construction workflows
PBC Today, in partnership with FARO Technologies, is pleased to announce a new webinar titled "3D Laser Scanning: Your Site on Screen: How Simple Scans Prevent Costly Mistakes in Construction".
Why digital twins are crucial to the future of construction
Yacoob Kurimbokus, chief product & technology officer at Sensat, explores the role digital twins have to play in the renewed drive to deliver UK infrastructure and housing.
Dean O’Sullivan joins Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland as new CEO
Following the retirement of Mike Chaldecott after 42 years, Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland has appointed Dean O'Sullivan as CEO.
Three companies win contracts to be part of £2.9bn Infrastructure Delivery...
Costain, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure and Hochtief (UK) Construction have signed contracts worth a total of £2.9bn as part of a Infrastructure Delivery Partnership (IDP).
Celebrating 20 years of NHBC’s Land Quality Service
Karen Thornton, NHBC’s Land Quality Service Manager since November 2021, spoke with us about the last 20 years of Land Quality Service and how this team of experts support builders and developers across the country.
GRAHAM tops out Biscuit Factory student accommodation
GRAHAM have topped out their construction of the Belfast Biscuit Factory student accommodation, expected to complete in 2026.
Planted reveals finalists of student design competition in partnership with Vectorworks
Planted, in partnership with Vectorworks, is delighted to reveal the finalists of the Design for Renegeration UK-wide student design competition, championing the next generation of regenerative designers.