Meeting Affordable Housing Challenges with ICF
As the industry works on how to hit the government's housing targets, the ICFA discusses a relatively underutilised form of MMC - ICF.
New government industrial strategy launches- with no mention of construction
A new government industrial strategy has been launched alongside a new advisory council in time for the international investment summit.
Kognitive joins Sterling DCS’ Implementer Programme to drive innovation and sustainability
Sterling DCS has announced the addition of Kognitive to the Implementer Programme, a partner scheme designed to deliver customised, sustainable construction technology.
CIF construction safety campaign launches
The CIF construction safety campaign launches today, running health and safety events up to the 25th of October.
Engineering services alliance welcomes retentions reporting legislation
ActuateUK, the engineering services alliance, has praised the introduction of cash retentions reporting legislation.
CONTAINEX CLASSIC Line XL: More space, more options for construction sites
Enjoy 20% more space and new possibilities for construction sites with the CONTAINEX CLASSIC Line XL module.
Secure your tickets for the Specifier Summit 2024
As the inaugural Specifier Summit (7 November) draws closer, learn more about who’ll be there, and the value in what they’ll have to say.
Government warned they will miss housing targets by a third
Research has shown that the government is likely to miss housing targets by 95,000 per year, or one third, at current pace.
Industry reacts to 0.4% fall in ONS construction output stats
The ONS released their construction output statistics last month, and industry experts have given their reactions to the stats.
Calls for more promotion for young women in construction
The director of Horgan Homes, Sophie Horgan is calling for more action on promoting construction careers for young women.
Liverpool Sustainable Property Group conference reveals key learnings
The Liverpool City Region Sustainable Property Group held their second annual conference, and have revealed the key findings from the meeting.
Developing a new framework for waste management in construction
Jamie Roberts at Reconomy outlines the key principles of their new waste management framework to improve waste disposal strategies.
New SFS brochure demonstrates adaptability and versatility of Isoweld®
The new Isoweld® brochure from SFS highlights how the field fixing system needs 50% fewer fixings for thermal insulation compared with traditional applications.
GRAITEC debuts new productivity solutions for Autodesk Revit with Ideate Software
GRAITEC has launched a suite of productivity-enhancing Revit add-in applications with Ideate Software, throughout Europe.
Concrete matters: How low carbon cement could bridge our public infrastructure...
David Hughes, chief scientific officer at Material Evolution, discusses the impact low carbon cement could have on our built environment.
Met Office launches local authority climate service to aid planning
The Met Office has launched a new climate data service to help local authorities with construction planning.
World Mental Health Day 2024: Why is poor mental health so...
As 2024's World Mental Health Day marks the theme of 'mental health in the workplace', PBC investigates mental health in construction.
Autumn chill sparks ‘airtightness principles’ message from Scandia-Hus and Actis
As the temperature drops, Scandia-Hus and Actis are reminding homeowners of importance of airtightness principles in preserving energy and cutting bills.
New report reveals the hardest areas to receive approved house planning...
GB Concrete and Pump have analysed data to find the toughest areas in the UK to receive approved house planning permission.
Vistry’s costings error slices £1bn off company value
Housebuilding group Vistry has issued a profit warning after a costings error was revealed in the company's southern division.
ICW and FMB Insurance partner to offer A-rated building warranties to...
ICW, a leading provider of building warranty and control services, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Federation of Master Builders Insurance (FMBI).
The Kier Group delivers textbook performance using Asta Powerproject planning
UK construction company Kier used Asta Powerproject planning and project management software to deliver a textbook construction programme for Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tan-y-lan School on behalf of Swansea Council in Wales.
European timber imports down in first half of 2024
European timber imports have dropped by 20% in the first half of 2024, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation.
The Fold needs extensive work just two years after completion
The Fold, a tower in south London built by the now-collapsed Henry Construction, requires remediation work just two years after it was finished in July 2022.
Mace Construction CEO leaves role after three months
Mace CEO for Construction Andrew Jackson has left the role for personal reasons, three months after being promoted to the role.
Decision on Lower Thames Crossing delayed to 2025
The decision on the Lower Thames Crossing has been delayed for the third time, and will not be made until 23 May 2025.