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Three schools that were built by collapsed offsite specialist contractor Caledonian Modular must be rebuilt over structural integrity concerns

Three schools built by Caledonian Modular to be demolished

Three schools that were built by collapsed offsite specialist contractor Caledonian Modular must be rebuilt over structural integrity concerns.
Evening view UK Motorway Services Roadworks Cones, representing the highways maintenance contract

Balfour Beatty Living Places secures £330m highways maintenance contract in Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire County Council has approved a six-year extension to the £330m Balfour Beatty Living Places' Highways Maintenance contract, ensuring long-term service continuity.
Secured by Design (SBD) has launched the SBD Commercial 2023 Design Guide, tailored to help public premises reduce the risk of crime

Protect your premises with the SBD Commercial 2023 guide

Secured by Design (SBD) has launched the SBD Commercial 2023 Design Guide, tailored to help public premises reduce the risk of crime.
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee will hear from Daiwa on their use of modern methods of construction in Europe

MMC inquiry to hear from Japan’s biggest housebuilder

The House of Lords Built Environment Committee will hear from Daiwa on their use of modern methods of construction(MMC) and how it could be used more successfully in the UK.
Kingsgrove Housing Development, Wantage, OXFORDSHIRE. February 2021

Glenigan’s December Construction Index reveals 25% yearly drop in project starts

Glenigan's December Construction Index paints a bleak picture for the UK construction industry, with project starts plummeting 25% compared to last year. Residential and non-residential sectors were both impacted, signaling a challenging period for the built environment.
Hoted in partnership with the British Property Foundation, NHBC's first Build to Rent Innovators event was opened by the new housing secretary

NHBC’s inaugural Build to Rent Innovators event opened by Lee Rowley...

Hoted in partnership with the British Property Foundation, NHBC's first Build to Rent Innovators event was opened by the new housing secretary.
Shot of a young woman wearing a hardhat at work

Navigating gender inequality in construction and promoting female representation

With the construction industry facing a skills shortage, recognising the potential of women is crucial for economic recovery. Tackling gender inequality in construction is integral to success, and as more women express interest in construction roles, the time is ripe for companies to take meaningful action.
Newforma Konekt's mobile app can help you optimise your field and office coordination practices, ensuring a successful project

3 tips to improve coordination between field and office with Newforma...

Optimising field and office coordination practices has become essential to any successful project.
The £4m refurbishment of the Graham building brings more sustainable student accommodation to the Victoria Park Campus in Manchester

Seddon completes sustainable student accommodation refurbishment for University of Manchester

The £4m refurbishment of the Graham building brings more sustainable student accommodation to the Victoria Park Campus in Manchester.
Causeway Insights Software Mindset

Why firms should adopt a software mindset to enable digital transformation

Having returned to the construction industry after 30 years working in software and technology, Causeway’s chief operating officer Paul Devlin brings a unique perspective to digital transformation.
New guidance for structural engineers from the IStructE challenges the common belief that inclusive design is more expensive than it is worth

Inclusive design offers significant economic and social benefits, according to IStructE

New guidance for structural engineers from the Institution of Structural Engineers challenges the commonly-held belief that inclusive design is more expensive than it is worth.
Rockwool Learning

ROCKWOOL supports construction professionals with ROCKWOOL Learning

ROCKWOOL Learning makes it easier for construction professionals to access professional development opportunities and track progress with accredited CPD hours.
energy performance certificates

Updating Energy Performance Certificates for a net zero energy system

Energy Performance Certificates need urgent reform if we are to successfully decarbonise buildings and meet net zero goals, says Fay Holland, senior energy policy adviser – heat and local energy at the Energy Systems Catapult.
Person holding a phone with energy reading on it, representing infrared heating

Infrared heating for futureproof eco-friendly homes: Protecting your wallet and the...

As awareness surrounding climate change and the need for eco-friendly solutions increases, iHelios Living explores how infrared heating technology could protect the planet and save money.
ECITB's Labour Forecasting Tool suggests the skills shortage is worse than anticipated, with a predicted shortfall of 40,000 workers by 2028

40,000 more workers needed by 2028, according to ECITB Labour Forecasting...

The new Labour Forecasting Tool suggests the skills shortage is worse than the industry has been anticipating, with a predicted shortfall of 40,000 workers in the next four years.
Philip White will take on the role permanently as the regulatory body is set to become fully operational in 2024

Philip White takes permanent role as Building Safety Regulator director

Interim director of the Building Safety Regulator Philip White will take on the role permanently as the regulatory body is set to become fully operational next year.
Kingspan's new bio-based insulation HemKor product range is largely made of hemp and can help drive down the embodied carbon of buildings.

Kingspan launches first bio-based insulation product

Kingspan's new bio-based insulation HemKor product range is largely made of hemp and can help drive down the embodied carbon of buildings.
3d rendering of abstract highway path

Don’t fear the future: AI, BIM and a tech-led construction industry

New technologies, such as AI, are playing an increasingly important role in construction and should be embraced to push the sector’s boundaries, says Dr Graham Kelly, managing director of BIM Academy.
op view of construction site with multinational worker

Why construction technology holds the key to tackling £21bn lost to...

Construction technology can address errors that have held the industry back, says Cliff Smith, executive director of the Get It Right Initiative.
PBC Today sat down with Josh Taylor and Jana Miller from Bentley Systems, discussing projects that showcase structural engineering ingenuity

iTwin’s starring role in the future of structural engineering software

PBC Today’s Harriet Clough sat down with Josh Taylor and Jana Miller from Bentley Systems at the Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards event.
women in BIM conference speaker

Celebrating confidence and expertise in Women in BIM

On 22 November, there was a unique celebration of women in digital roles in the AEC industry, a celebration that united trusted voices from across the globe to talk about the myriad of technological advancements driving the future of the digital built environment and BIM.
SFS's Neil Kirwin discusses why engaging with building product manufacturers can help to improve fire safety performance

How can early engagement with manufacturers improve fire safety performance?

Neil Kirwin, southern specification manager at SFS, discusses why engaging with building product manufactures can help to improve fire safety performance.
Vectorworks 2024 update brings stability, improved representations and superior functionality for a smoother user experience

Vectorworks 2024 Update 2 brings performance improvements and real-time updates

The latest update to Vectorworks 2024 brings stability, improved representations and superior functionality for a smoother user experience.
Build Warranty explores how smart technology integration can embed better wellbeing in our built environment

Smart technology integration: paving the way for sustainable and healthy built...

Build Warranty explores how smart technology integration can embed better wellbeing in our built environments.
Group accounts from Laing O'Rourke report a pre-tax loss of £288.1m for the year to March 31 2023

Pre-tax loss of £288.1m for Laing O’Rourke 

Group accounts from Laing O'Rourke report a pre-tax loss of £288.1m for the year to March 31 2023.
Smart city and communication network concept. 5G. IoT (Internet of Things). Telecommunication.

Business challenges in smart cities: Navigating technologies and building trust

As technology advances and increasingly influences our daily activities, this evolving landscape can also affect urban development. Eduardo Garcia Rodriguez of Capterra discusses new research looking at the drivers of smart cities and how we can address some of the accompanying challenges and concerns.