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Balfour Beatty help skilled refugees find work in the construction industry

Balfour Beatty is working with the social enterprise committed, RENAISI, to provide skilled refugees with careers in the construction industry.

Timber Industries APPG policy report outlines UK timber construction expansion

APPG has released a new policy report titled ‘Timber Construction: Barriers and Solutions’, which looks into recommendations to expand low-carbon timber construction in the UK.

Tom Foxall and Tom Frater named as new regional directors for...

Tom Foxall will cover London and the South East, whereas Tom Frater will join Historic England as regional director for the North East and Yorkshire.

QPR unveil new sustainable training ground, setting new standards for performance...

The London Football Club, Queen’s Park Rangers (QPR), have unveiled a new state-of-the-art sustainable training ground which will accommodate the Club’s first team, under 23s and academy players.

Why Peter Baldwin Carpentry counts on SterlingOSB Zero’s performance

Peter Baldwin Cartpentry, a time-served carpenter with a broad building background, has come to rely on the performance and all-around quality of SterlingOSB Zero.

Willmott Dixon publishes 2022 financial highlights

Highlights from Willmott Dixon's 2022 financial highlights include a turnover of £1.147bn, 91% of budgeted turnover secured for 2023, and a £1.6bn pipeline of orders.

Increase your profitability with specialist MEP BIM software

As an M&E consultant or contractor, Revit and working in 3D is very important. However, using Revit alone is not enough to give you a competitive edge in today's market. Using Building Information Modelling (BIM) software created exclusively for the MEP industry can provide M&E consultants and contractors with a higher level of efficiency and accuracy.

Revolutionising the construction industry: Jason Howden, CIO at Revizto

PBC Today sat down with Jason Howden, Revizto's new CIO, to discuss his success in the industry, digital automation, and what's next for Revizto.

Delayed payments in the construction industry: Uncovering issues – and solutions

Over the past 30 years, late and delayed payments in the construction industry have become common practice. Bill Barton, director of Barton Legal, explores the consequences and solutions.

Demand for construction insurance rises amid global construction boom – Brought...

The global construction industry is experiencing a boom, with numerous infrastructure projects and urban development initiatives taking place around the world. As construction activity intensifies, the demand for construction insurance has also grown exponentially.

RED Construction Group wins trio of London refurbishment and construction projects

RED Construction's trio of refurbishment and construction projects in London and the south east include a new hub at Legoland Windsor.

HS2 hires over 3,000 out-of-work people through employment scheme 

HS2, along with its construction partners and extensive supply chain, has created 3,221 new jobs for out-of-work people through their employment scheme.

6 ways to guarantee your new construction technology will last

Implementing any new construction technology can be exciting but lead to unforeseen issues - Bluebeam discusses 6 ways to ensure you will maximise potential in your new tech.

Mace increases tender price forecast to 3.5% in response to inflation

Mace has increased its tender price forecast in light of UK inflation, as outlined in its recent Market View report.

Workplace Technology Conference to showcase smart building tech to bring workers...

The Workplace Technology Conference in Derby will demonstrate how smart building technology can create a more appealing workspace-and draw staff back into the office.

RSK acquires new energy consultancy company

Energy consultancy company Axis has been acquired by RSK, a leading organisation in the delivery of sustainable solutions.

International Timber develop Costa Coffee cedar timber drive-thru

International Timber and Jewson have collaborated with Ascia Construction to develop one of Costa Coffee's latest sustainable timber drive-thru facilities.

Kier wins CEW Award for Fitzalan High School Cardiff Project with...

Kier has utilised Revizto's Digital by Default software to digitalise project information for Fitzalan High School, winning a CEW Award.

Copper piping: The solution for fire-safe and sustainable piping in buildings

Choosing the correct and safe piping material is of the utmost importance to ensure comprehensive fire safety in homes and office spaces. In this article, CuSP explore how copper piping can provide a fire-safe and sustainable alternative.

Aberdeenshire Council boosts MEP productivity with Trimble’s Stabicad

Aberdeenshire Council has chosen Trimble's Stabidad to accelerate MEP productivity with automated BIM software and support.

Driving collaboration in the supply chain with YardLink’s Neeral Shah

PBC Today caught up with founder and CEO of YardLink Neeral Shah at Digital Construction Week 2023, where we spoke about the benefits of standardisation and collaboration in the supply chain.

Re-flow field management review by Infinity Fibre Group

Infinity Fibre Group used Re-flow's comprehensive cloud-based platform to streamline past inefficiencies, improve communication, and grow sustainably.

Trimble’s Stabicad can help produce MEP designs up to x2 faster

Sam Williams, CAD/BIM Manager at Crookes Walker Consulting was looking for new ways to make life easier for the MEP design and engineering teams. In particular, looking to streamline workflows, minimise rework, and save the teams he supports time.

Alumno seek permission to build student accommodation in Glasgow’s Woodlands District

Student accommodation specialist Alumno has applied to Glasgow City Council for permission to build a new development on St George’s Road in the city’s Woodlands district.

New remote concrete inspection device to revolutionise industry

A new remote concrete inspection device, known as "ALICS", could save asset owners up to £1m a day through detecting faults.

RTPI announce Displaced Planners Pathway to Work Fund

The RTPI has agreed to the establishment of a Displaced Planners Pathway to Work Fund worth £20,000.