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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.

Renewable energy installations in UK homes reach record highs

The first half of 2023 has seen a boom in renewable energy installations, with more heat pump and solar panels being fitted than any six-month period ,according to MCS data.

Invesis reveal Beatrix Goldstein as new chief operating officer

Invesis has announced that Beatrix Goldstein will be taking on the role of chief operating officer (COO) from 1 January 2024.

Government implements building regulations for separate toilets in new buildings

The Government has announced that it is acting to implement changes to building regulations for separate toilets in all new non-domestic public and private buildings.

High time for change on fire safety sprinkler policy

Ali Perry, chief executive of the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA), says it’s high time for change on high-rise and fire safety sprinkler policy.

Futureproof your business with field management software

Adopting digital field management solutions is the way forward for those working in the construction industries. In this article, Re-flow shares the top ten tips for choosing a suitable field management software for your business.

Raising inverted roof performance with encapsulated vacuum insulation panels

Kingspan explores how encapsulated vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) could be the answer to improving your inverted roof's performance.

Eleco plc acquires project portfolio management software provider BestOutcome

The board of Eleco plc is pleased to announce the acquisition of BestOutcome Limited, a leading UK provider of simple, scalable project portfolio management software.

Laing O’Rourke selected as construction partner for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital...

Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital (CCRH) has chosen Laing O'Rourke as the construction partner for the next design phase of the project.

Simply not enough trained installers for Boiler Upgrade Scheme, according to...

Ofgem figures show a disappointingly low number of applications for the £5000 Boiler Upgrade Scheme subsidy compared to government predictions.

Merit chosen to deliver £25m Elective Hub for University Hospitals Birmingham...

Merit has been chosen by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust Foundation to deliver an advanced Elective Hub using modern methods of construction (MMC).

Warm weather leads to first rise in construction output in three...

The latest ONS figures on monthly construction output saw the first rise of 1.6% in volume term for three months, from new work and repair and maintenance.

£20bn hospital construction programme to rid hospitals of dangerous RAAC

£20bn will be used to rebuild seven new hospitals in the East of England which are affected by RAAC.

Re-flow 1.6 boosts efficiency with enhanced communication and job creation

Re-flow Field Management, the award-winning field management software providers, continue to unveil the core features of Re-flow 1.6, the system’s latest update.