Hinkley Point C unrest continues as steel erectors down tools
Steel erectors working for contractor William Hare downed tools yesterday, the latest of the unrest at Hinkley Point C.
Planning skills shortage: How can the planning sector attract new diverse...
A staggering 43% drop in Local Authority net expenditure on planning services from 2009 to 2020 has left the planning system in a dire state. Andrew Close, director of education and profession, RTPI, explores how the planning sector can attract new diverse talent.
Pembroke Dock Marine project takes steps towards completion
BAM Construction has made significant progress on the new EU-funded Pembroke Dock Marine project.
1 in 4 construction workers consider themselves neurodiverse
A National Federation of Builders (NFB) report also found that 54% of neurodiverse construction workers had ADHD, in a report that suggested attitudes are improving towards neurodiversity in the industry.
BPF urges Goverment to clarify EPC targets for commercial buildings
The British Property Federation has raised concerns over potential setbacks in the UK's net zero target if the Government do not set out clear EPC targets for commercial buildings.
Establishing a consumer-centric regulatory environment for heat networks
Ahead of the major decarbonisation challenge in the UK, Nick Geddes, Energy Systems Catapult, explores how cost-effective, sustainable alternatives such as heat networks could be the solution.
BW Partner Program: Unlocking benefits and rewards for industry professionals
The BW Partner Program presents a unique opportunity for industry professionals to join a network of trusted partners and access a range of benefits.
UKCW Birmingham announces first speakers and seminar hubs
Speakers and seminar hubs have been announced for this year's UK Construction Week in Birmingham, at the NEC from October 3-5.
Managing risk from mining legacies with new digital methods
The Arcadis Kidsgrove Station project for Network Rail created a completely new digital method of understanding and managing risks from substantial mining legacies.
Shaun Tate joins Reds10 as chief operating officer
Shaun Tate is joining the senior team at Reds10 in the chief operating officer role, as their ambitious growth strategy continues to yield results.
Mission Street’s Oxford innovation hub reaches new milestone
Mission Street has recently achieved an important milestone in the construction of the new Oxford innovation hub.
LHC appoints Jennifer Castle as COO to drive business growth plans
LHC Procurement Group (LHC) has hired Jennifer Castle as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive growth and become a ‘Gold standard’ construction framework provider to the public sector.
Assent acquires Clarke Banks Group, expands into fire safety services
Assent Building Control has continued their expansion into fire safety services with the acquisition of specialists Clarke Banks Group.
What is the latest guidance on passive fire protection?
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection has published three new advisory notes and updated another covering a range of topics related to fire stopping, penetration seals and smoke seals.
HS2’s Old Oak Common super-hub station wins top sustainability rating
HS2's Old Oak Common super-hub station has been awarded an exceptional rating in the Building Research Establishment's Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) evaluation.
Mace bags prime position on DfT’s STARThree Framework
The Department of Transport (DfT) STARThree Framework, valued at £600m, connects technical and commercial specialists with rail and other transport schemes.
Up to 90 jobs at risk in potential Bellway redundancies
Housebuilder Bellway is consulting on a round of redundancies with up to 90 jobs at risk, as confirmed in a company statement.
The decarbonisation of buildings: A win for society, industry and government
Rick Hartwig, built environment lead at the Institution of Engineering & Technology, examines the business and social case for the decarbonisation of buildings, and what industry and government need to do to support the transition to net zero.
‘JCT 2024’ contracts announced at Parliamentary reception
JCT has debuted a sneak peak at the next round of contracts, known as 'JCT 2024', at their annual Construction Industry Parliamentary Reception held at the House of Commons.
BW Build Warranty®: A technology-driven company revolutionising the construction industry
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of construction, cutting-edge technology plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and efficiency.
Decarbonising the built environment by addressing whole life carbon
With an area equivalent to the size of Paris built every week, and global building stock expected to double by 2050, the scale of the construction sector’s decarbonisation challenge is significant and growing. Martin Staehr, director of building (UK) at Laing O’Rourke, shares how investing in whole life carbon is key to accelerating decarbonisation within construction.
Balfour Beatty selected for £10bn Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment framework
Balfour Beatty has been chosen as one of the top ten preferred companies for SSEN Transmission's Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment framework.
Discussing digital transformation and the future of construction with Graitec’s Vicky...
PBC Today sat down with Graitec Executive Vice President Vicky Davenport to discuss all things construction software, BIM, and emerging technologies.
How BW Build Warranty® can help developers protect themselves during the...
BW Build Warranty® helps you understand how to protect yourself within the 2-year defect period with latent defect insurance.
Hackney Council appoints Ardmore for final phase of £154m Britannia scheme
London's Hackney Council has selected Ardmore to deliver 371 mixed-tenure units across four buildings in the final phase of the £154m Britannia scheme.
Faithful+Gould launches new carbon emission reduction programme
Faithful+Gould will work with the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) to introduce a national carbon emission reduction programme.