Heritage ‘Retrofit Toolkit’ launched by City of London Corporation
Launched at an event at the Merchant Taylor's Great Hall, the Retrofit Toolkit aims to enable heritage buildings to be brought up to modern energy efficiency standards.
Trade skills shortage ‘widespread’ whilst high-tech roles soar
Widespread labour shortages in Europe's construction and engineering industries have seen a particular shortage in trade skills, whereas there are more opportunities for high-tech roles.
UKPN and Barhale to build micro-tunnel for HS2 Euston line
UK Power Networks has partnered with Barhale to build a micro-tunnel under the Grand Union Canal in West London for the HS2 Euston line.
Virtuscan: scanning services for your structure and properties
Virtuscan specializes in Geometric Data Capture, utilising laser scanners, drones, cameras, and survey equipment to map and document properties and structures.
How ignoring design vision can make buildings inaccessible
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, finds that a lack of design vision can easily result in making your own premises inaccessible.
BRE 2024 Manifesto calls for investment in net zero, AI and...
As a general election looms, the Building Research Establishment (BRE) 2024 Manifesto calls for the next Government to commit to 'world-leading standards' for British buildings.
Addressing common issues in procuring sustainable materials for construction projects
Demand for sustainable alternatives to traditional construction materials is on the rise, but sourcing these materials can present various challenges.
Considering embodied carbon of buildings to enhance sustainable design
Johanna Pirinen, SVP of Sustainability at Stora Enso, explores why shifting the focus to the embodied carbon of buildings is vital in helping the construction industry to decarbonise and make more sustainable design choices.
Largest affordable Passivhaus housing scheme completed in North West
Greenhaus brings 96 highly sustainable, affordable Passivhaus homes to Chapel Street in Salford - it is the largest Passivhaus Classic Certified development in the North West.
[VIDEO] Behind-the-scenes video of M25 orbital bridge demolition released
Tru7 Group has released footage of the M25 orbital bridge demolition, which reopened eight hours ahead of schedule.
Utilising technology as a way to retrain and recruit at the...
Procurement and people were on the agenda at the recent UK Infrastructure Show (UKIS), held at the NEC in Birmingham on Tuesday 12th March.
Landlords fined £20,000 for lack of fire safety and building regulation...
Two landlords from Cardiff have been fined over £20,000 for lack of fire safety and building regulation compliance in their properties.
Mace partners with Norfolk County Council for civic buildings upgrade
NCC has appointed Mace for a civic buildings upgrade, where improvements will be delivered on over 100 properties across the region under the Future Ready (FR) Property Enhancement Initiative.
AUAR secures £2.6m to build sustainable homes using robotic micro-factories
Automated Architecture (AUAR) licenses its tech stack of robotic micro-factories and AI to enable home-builders to deliver low-energy timber affordable homes.
Kent construction company fined £25,000 after worker falls from scaffolding
Amberley Homes, a construction company in Kent, has been fined £25,000 after a sub-contractor fell from an unguarded scaffolding opening.
Is retrofit data the key to unlocking a $2 trillion market?
International businesses could save a collective $2 trillion a year by focusing on energy efficiency, according to the World Economic Forum. BESA’s Graeme Fox says better use of retrofit data will be crucial in turning potential savings into real ones.
Vectorworks, Inc. expands global presence with new office in Japan
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., part of the Nemetschek Group, is thrilled to announce the establishment of a new corporate office in Japan.
Actis helps building firm preserve part of England’s agricultural heritage
A Kent building firm has been helping preserve some of England's architectural and agricultural heritage, while ensuring the new occupants enjoy a cosier experience than its original residents - with help from insulation specialist Actis.
New SFS Tightlapper® range simplifies cladding installation
Following extensive consultation with industry stakeholders, SFS has responded to the market by introducing its new Tightlapper® fastener range, which offers specifiers and cladding specialists radically improved performance plus simplicity, in place of what can be confusing choices.
Actis to showcase Part L CPD at LABC’s virtual Welsh roadshow
Actis specification manager Elijah Peters will share highlights of the insulation specialist's RIBA-approved Tomorrow's Insulation Solutions for Future Homes Standards CPD at the virtual LABC technical roadshow.
Morgan Sindall improves site safety following crane incident at nuclear plant
Morgan Sindall has improved nuclear site safety following a crane incident at the Devonshire Dock Hall nuclear site at Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
£60m apprenticeship funding to help tackle construction skills gap
Rishi Sunak pledged £60m of funding to boost apprenticeships in small and medium-sized enterprises(SME) and end the construction skills gap.
Crest Nicholson finds more new build defects
In a trading update for the annual shareholders meeting, housebuilder Crest Nicholson admitted to identifying more defects on their new build homes.
AI in construction: Transforming speed and communication
As the UK grapples with economic uncertainties, AI in construction emerges as a crucial ally in project management, Andy Thomas, AI and visualisation lead at AECOM, explains.
Public perceptions of professionalism in architects is high
New research into public perceptions of professionalism among architects in the UK shows that architects are believed to operate with integrity and to a high standard.
Is a four-day work week the future for UK construction?
As more UK companies consider switching to four-day work weeks, PBC Today investigates what the potential impact could be on the construction industry.