GRAHAM unveil completed busway at Belfast Grand Central Station
The new busway bridge at Belfast Grand Central Station, built by GRAHAM Construction, has been officially opened.
What is the role of location data across the property sector?
Location data, services, and applications are driving technological developments across the planning, building and construction sectors. Holly West from the Geospatial Commission explores its work to showcase the opportunities of this data to transform the property sector.
Bouyges UK to offer up to eight weeks paternity leave
New fathers at Bouyges UK will be able to take up to eight weeks paternity leave on full pay, six weeks more than guaranteed in current UK law.
Average house prices in the UK rise by 1.7%
Average house prices in the UK experienced a rise of 1.7% over the last 12 months, according to the latest finding from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
UK inflation falls to 6.8% – but recession is still possible
The ONS said the drop in UK inflation was mostly due to energy prices not rising as they did in July 2022, but the cost of living remains high.
Willmott Dixon to deliver Lincolnshire children’s home
Willmott Dixon’s design proposals for a new Lincolnshire children's home have been approved.
CITB pilots safer plant training and grant changes
Starting from 31 July, the safer plant training and grant changes aim to standardise training and testing requirements across the industry
Suppliers revealed for new Pagabo M&E framework worth £545m
Suppliers appointed to the latest Pagabo M&E framework include Seddon, Tilbury Douglas Engineering and Hands on Mechanical.
Building Consents, bullets and bees
Glyn Thomas, managing director at Approved Inspector Building Consents, talks to Harvey Traynor about his informative years in Ukraine, preparing for the challenges ahead to comply with the Building Safety Act and the importance of taking time out for mental and physical wellbeing.
Apprenticeships in the built environment: The secret to higher retention and...
Are apprenticeships in the built environment being undersold? That’s the view of Felicity Allerton, who looks after a cohort of building control apprentices at Socotec.
Your tailored partner for streamlined construction services and green innovation
Since its establishment in 2017, One Stop Consult has embarked on a mission to revolutionise the construction industry by providing streamlined construction services and green innovation.
Global precast concrete market projected to grow to $198.9bn by 2027
The global precast concrete market is predicted to grow by over $54bn USD in the next four years as the modular construction method blooms.
Unite Students to redevelop the University of Durham’s Rushford Court
Unite Students has begun work to improve Rushford Court in partnership with the University of Durham.
ASFP launches new online training course to improve firestopping installation knowledge
Improve your understanding of firestopping installation with ASFP's new online training course!
£135.5bn could be saved by improving poor quality housing in England
A survey from the Building Research Establishment (BRE) found that fixing poor quality housing in England could bring in £135.5bn of benefit to the country over the next 30 years.
Beard starts refurbishment on Spectrum Building in Swindon
Recognisable for its yellow steel umbrella masts, the Spectrum Building in Swindon featured in the 1985 James Bond film ‘A View to a Kill’.
West Fraser SterlingOSB Zero: Strong, sustainable, and weather-resistant
West Fraser's SterlingOSB Zero boards redefine versatility, combining square-edged and tongue-and-groove formats for adaptable roofing, framing, and flooring application.
Balfour Beatty completes M42 bridge demolition for HS2
The Solihull-based firm Armac Demolition has carried out a bridge demolition over the M42 on behalf of Balfour Beatty VINCI.
Laing O’Rourke suspends construction at Everton Stadium following death of worker
Construction has been suspended at Everton Stadium following the death of worker, 26, who sustained severe head injuries at the Bramley-Moore Dock site on Monday.
Diversity and inclusion in construction: A conversation with Mace’s Head of...
PBC Today sat down with Marzia Bolpagni, head of BIM international and associate director at Mace, to discuss her journey in the industry; diversity and inclusion in construction, and how the industry can encourage new diverse talent.
£1.6bn Construction Consultancy Framework agreement launched by NHS SBS
The new Construction Consultancy framework agreement has the potential to save the public sector £240m and prioritises localised procurement.
Grayson partners with the Association of Brickwork Contractors to improve training
The construction materials supplier, Grayson, has become a supporter of the Association of Brickwork Contractors.
NHBC launches Housing Association insights collection
NHBC has brought together leaders in housing association development to share their thoughts on this increasingly very important sector.
Willmott Dixon appointed to £14.5m passivhaus school project
Willmott Dixon has been chosen as the preferred contractor for the £14.5m Passivhaus school in Basingstoke, Hampshire.
Tideway seeking contractor for super sewer testing phase
As Tideway's super sewer nears completion, a contractor is needed to undertake around 3,000 planned maintenance works across 21 London sites.
Tilbury Douglas CEO Paul Gandy chosen as 122nd CIOB vice president
The CEO of Tilbury Douglas, Paul Gandy, will become the new vice president of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) in 2025.