How can using field management software increase customer confidence?
Adopting field management software can benefit businesses in construction, highways, rail and landscaping. Re-flow comes equipped with many powerful features that aim to unite and streamline major operational processes.
Leeds brownfield housing development and Manchester logistics mega centre announced
Recent developments announced in the North of England include a Leeds brownfield housing scheme, a new logistics centre in Greater Manchester and a net zero office in the city centre.
Create and build your JCT contracts online with JCT Construct
JCT Construct is a contract drafting system with advanced editing features, enabling you to create and amend your JCT contracts in a secure, flexible and easy-to-use online environment.
Leeds housing association recruiting new housing operations director
Unity Homes and Enterprise in Leeds are seeking a housing operations director with expertise in customer service, customer engagement and service delivery.
Copper product company fined after worker fell into pit and broke...
HSE issued a £26,666 fine after an employee at Peel Jones Copper Products Limited fell into a moulding pit and suffered a broken rib.
Understanding heat pumps could be key to upgrading energy efficiency of...
The BRE found that 62% of the public doesn't feel confident in their understanding of how a heat pump works or the benefits of installing one in their home.
Arbicon announces the opening of new Leeds office
Arbicon are pleased to announce, as part of the firms expansion, the opening of a new Leeds office, which will serve as a hub for Arbicon in the northern region to better serve clients in the area.
CaberMDF: The trade’s choice for indoor joinery
CaberMDF Trade and CaberMDF Trade MR, from West Fraser are lightweight, medium-density fibreboard panels developed for applications where the end design is important, such as for shop-fitting and caravan manufacture.
Optimising building management solutions for greater energy efficiencies
In recent times, we’ve witnessed increased focus on sustainability and energy efficiency as worthwhile goals for the built environment, but making buildings run more efficiently from an energy perspective stands out as one of the most pressing challenges, says Mark McGonigle of SPIE UK.
How public sector construction frameworks offer shelter from recession
Public sector construction frameworks could be vital in helping companies, especially SMEs, weather the impending economic storm.
Why the digital strategy is at risk without radical UK planning...
The UK planning system can no longer afford to overlook digital infrastructure and delivering more data centres must be a national priority, argues Sara Dutfield of Turley.
PAC report on UK Infrastructure Bank highlights need for national strategy
As the Public Accounts Committee inquiry report on the UK Infrastructure Bank is released, industry experts welcome the Bank's potential to deliver net zero public sector development.
Speed, accuracy, sustainability: The benefits of 3D laser scanning for mass...
The benefits of 3D laser scanning include providing precise, data-driven insights to turn mass timber construction’s moment into a movement, explains FARO Technologies.
Mace to deliver second phase of Manchester Airport Terminal 2 transformation
The second phase of the Terminal Transformation project at Manchester Airport will be delivered by Mace, expanding the capacity of Terminal 2.
Condensation in buildings: How to ensure good ventilation
In this article, warranty firm ABC+ Warranty explores the signs and causes of condensation in buildings, and how to ensure good ventilation with minimum condensation in properties.
How will the new Fire Safety (England) Regulations improve fire safety...
This week (23 January 2023), the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 came into force. In this article, PBC Today explores what the new laws mean for fire safety compliance in the UK.
G F Tomlinson appointed to Pagabo Medium Works Framework
G F Tomlinson has been appointed to deliver public sector projects throughout Yorkshire and the Midlands through Pagabo's Medium Works Framework.
Etruscan Square development scheme backed by Levelling Up fund submits planning...
Marrons has submitted a planning application for the Etruscan Square development, supported by Stoke-on-Trent City Council and £20m from the government's Levelling Up Fund.
Improving construction material efficiency by uncovering blind spots
Omar Abo Madyan, research associate at the Cambridge Centre for Smart Infrastructure & Construction, University of Cambridge, examines how to tackle carbon blind spots and data gaps that are holding back construction material efficiency.
Paperless filing system saves housing association over £22k per year
Mosscare St Vincent's Housing Group has reported that transferring one area of its operation to a digital paperless filing system has saved £22,500 per year.
SymTerra’s ‘From the Ground Up’ webinar goes live on the 3rd...
SymTerra's 'From the Ground Up' webinar will explore the challenges, opportunities and lessons from construction professionals who are making the change from expert to entrepreneur.
Can timber construction help the industry achieve net zero?
Timber construction can provide a sustainable alternative to energy-intensive materials to help architects, engineers and contractors cut the industry’s carbon emissions while tackling ever-increasing demands for buildings and infrastructure, says David Hopkins, CEO of Timber Development UK.
Housing market slows in latest HMRC Property Transactions data
The latest HMRC Property Transactions data examining the monthly property transactions statistics suggests that the market is slowing, although predictions about what follows varies.
How companies can benefit from API technology
API technology (Application Programming Interface) is a piece of software that allows two different systems to communicate with each other. Elecosoft explores how investing in an API can improve key operational technologies in your business.
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital development reduces carbon footprint by 1,400 tonnes
The Gloucestershire Royal Hospital development has added a variety of low-carbon energy solutions to reduce the trust’s carbon footprint by 1,400 tonnes a year.
Spot the robot dog comes to Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University has become the first university in Europe to acquire Spot the robot dog and the 3D Laser Scanner in a £150k investment.