BAM and Kier re-appointed to Collaborative Delivery Framework
The Environment Agency has reappointed BAM, Kier, Arup and more as key partners in their Collaborative Delivery Framework, which had been extended to 2027.
IoT cybersecurity bill to ensure safety of consumer connectable products becomes...
Consumer connectable products will enjoy greater cybersecurity preventing the loss of privacy and personal data as the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 becomes law.
How to ensure compliance when digitising the Golden Thread?
The digitisation of the Golden Thread has become increasingly important for the construction industry, but as technology advances and new regulations come into force, organisations must ensure that their processes remain compliant.
Industry ‘faces stagnation’ if it does not plug the construction skills...
A whitepaper published by The Future of Construction, a collaboration between Pagabo and The 55 Group, has revealed that industry leaders believe that the sector faces stagnation if it does not plug the construction skills gap and collaborate.
Importance of the DOCO outlined at the ATLAS national training conference
NPCC problem-solving portfolio lead and South Yorkshire Police chief constable Lauren Poultney underlined the importance of the Designing Out Crime Officer at the ATLAS national training conference and exhibition.
Re-flow returns to Traffex 2023 as an official sponsor
Re-flow has announced that it will be returning to Traffex 2023 – the UK's leading road and highways tradeshow – as an official sponsor, with the mission of delivering “better roads for a better tomorrow”.
How a systems thinking approach boosts infrastructure’s climate resilience
Andy Sloan, MD and senior VP of COWI UK, explores how a systems thinking approach provides comprehensive and essential climate resilience in community infrastructure.
Unlicensed company fined and director jailed after dangerous asbestos exposure
An unlicensed asbestos removal company from Stockport has been fined £80k after its director was jailed last month for causing dangerous asbestos exposure.
Winvic construction training programme to educate engineering students
The Winvic construction training programme will deliver hands-on construction training sessions to engineering students at Northampton College, teaching them practical skills related to their studies, as well as important soft skills.
JCT releases Contract Administration Model Forms for Minor Works
New Contract Administration Model Forms for the Minor Works family of building contracts have been released by JCT.
New £150m Harwell vaccine hub to be delivered by Glencar
Glencar will deliver the £150m vaccine manufacturing facility at the Harwell Science and Innovation campus in Oxfordshire.
North Wales construction firm partners with Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity
North Wales construction firm, Wynne Construction, has partnered with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to raise awareness of mental health challenges in the construction sector.
£35m of funding delivered to provide thousands of electric vehicle charge...
Sadiq Khan and London Councils have promised that thousands more electric vehicle charging points will be delivered across all 32 boroughs and the City of London, helping the city to become a net-zero carbon city by 2030.
February construction output bounces back by 2.4%
February construction output has rebounded by 2.4%, following a 1.7% fall in January 2023, making February the highest monthly value in level terms since records began in January 2010.
A third tunnel boring machine has been launched by HS2 in...
HS2 has launched its third giant tunnel boring machine in London, made from repurposed components of Crossrail’s ‘Ellie’ machine.
Elecosoft achieves CPD accreditation on UK training courses
Elecosoft's entire range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training and qualifications have gained accreditation from the CPDCS.
Revizto launches new phone app to empower teams on the go
Revizto has launched a new, fully functional phone app, designed for the architecture, engineering, construction & operation/owners (AECO) industry.
NHBC bolsters housing association team with key appointment of Charlie Ash
Charlie Ash has been unveiled as the new Sector Lead for Housing Associations at NHBC, the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new homes.
Exploring collaboration in construction with the ECITB’S Andy Brown
PBC Today sat down with interim chief executive of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) Andy Brown to discuss how collaboration can help the sector rise to the challenges it faces.
BCS Group excavators to provide important site safety improvements
BCS Group, part of Barhale, has installed human form recognition cameras and a Digital Thumbs Up system on six new Kubota KX030s, ten Kubota KX060s and a further ten Kubota KX080s diggers, which will significantly reduce the risk for personnel approaching plant on site.
Firms punished after health and safety negligence leads to multiple deaths
Two parties responsible for the deaths of two employees have been handed punishments by the courts for health and safety negligence.
Bentley Education announces winner of Enactus iTwin4Good Challenge
Bentley Systems has announced the winners of the Enactus iTwin4Good Challenge, which saw students create infrastructure digital twins to resolve issues in their communities.
Premier Guarantee launch new ‘InSite Invites’ podcast series
Premier Guarantee has launched a new 'InSite Invites' podcast series, which focuses on the Building Safety Act and its implications for the construction industry.
£47.5m has been provided for road safety improvements in England
Road safety improvements will be made across 27 of the most high-risk roads in England as part of a £47.5m injection to prevent fatal and serious injuries.
Six AI and robotics startups join industrial safetytech regulatory sandbox
Six startups specialising in AI, robotics and new technologies have been selected for the HSE's regulatory sandbox for industrial safetytech.
Actis joins LABC technical roadshow to share snippets from RIBA-approved Part...
Actis will share snippets from its RIBA-approved Part L CPD module with West Midlands builders, specifiers, building control officers and architects attending LABC’s virtual regional roadshow next week.