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How to attract and retain talent in the construction industry

With the construction industry needing more workers than ever over the next few years, Kelly Friel from Zoro rounds up some tips on how to attract and retain talent.
Glanville Environmental adopts Re-flow field management software for civil engineering construction site

Glanville Environmental adopts Re-flow field management software for civil engineering

Glanville Environmental adopts Re-flow field management software for civil engineering due to user-friendly design, local support and the ability to tweak the software. Find out more about how Re-flow can also help your business.
BAM installs Scotland's first 3D concrete printed staircase on Sighthill Bridge across the M8 in Glasgow

BAM installs 3D concrete printed staircase on Sighthill Bridge, Glasgow

BAM installs Scotland's first 3D concrete printed staircase on Sighthill Bridge across the M8 in Glasgow.
Galliford try employees discussing construction plans - Galliford Try becomes first construction company to give cost of living payment to employees

Galliford Try becomes first construction company to give cost of living...

Galliford Try has become one of the first construction companies to provide its employees with a one-off cost of living payment to aid them and their families.
Scaffolding at building currently under construction

Henry Boot reports best ever first-half operational performance

Henry Boot has reported a strong operational performance driven by land disposals and development completions.
CGI image of Barnsley 340 Firethorn Trust

Glencar to deliver northern logistics development, Barnsley 340

Glencar has been appointed by Firethorn Trust to deliver a 340,000 sq ft logistics/industrial unit - Barnsley 340 - at the Gateway 36 development in South Yorkshire.
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The importance of maintaining good communications in NEC contracts to avoid...

In Part 1 of our series covering communications in NEC contracts, John Elven, senior consultant at Arbicon, discusses the importance of maintaining good communications in accordance with the requirements of NEC contracts as a means of promoting dispute avoidance.
wooden beams in listed barn conversion

Intelligent fire suppression protects listed barn conversion

Yusuf Muhammad, co-founder and chief design officer at Plumis, explains to PBC Today the benefits of using watermist fire suppression to protect listed buildings.
timber frame built house with scaffolding

Timber frame adoption: What’s the hold-up?

Paramount Timber Group explores the obstacles to mass timber frame adoption and how they can be overcome.
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Planning, building and operating buildings more sustainably

Efficiency, digitalisation and sustainability go hand in hand when it comes to planning, building and operating buildings more responsibly, says Nemetschek Group.
Consultant surveying construction project and sending email report to client via mobile

The 2022 State of AEC Project Management Research Report is now...

Mail Manager, the email management solution developed by Arup, now part of Ideagen, is proud to launch our annual AEC Project Management research report.
The Construction Industry Joint Council has issued a statement on the question of Bank Holiday pay for the Queen’s funeral, stating that the decision is up to individual employers

Decision of Bank Holiday pay for Queen’s Funeral is down to...

The Construction Industry Joint Council has issued a statement on the question of Bank Holiday pay for the Queen’s funeral, stating that the decision...

GIS digital delivery transforms infrastructure framework

Aecom explains how GIS digital delivery has increased collaboration and reduced costs on Scottish Water projects.
Gold Construction Glass Windows modern office skyscrapers in technology and business concept FlowForma process automation

Changing the way construction works with FlowForma process automation

In this article, FlowForma explains how digital transformation can change the way that the construction sector operates, and how more businesses can adopt digital into their workflows with process automation.
British Gypsum’s technical support team have achieved an IFE certificate in Passive Fire Protection, gaining specialist knowledge around fire protection and plasterboard systems

British Gypsum technical support team achieves IFE certificate

British Gypsum’s technical support team have achieved an IFE certificate in Passive Fire Protection, gaining specialist knowledge around fire protection and plasterboard systems.
CaberDek product image showcasing a floor under construction

Weatherproofing flooring with CaberDek protective film

West Fraser's CaberDek is perfectly suited to the UK's unpredictable climate, combining the company’s market-leading particleboard flooring with a tough, waterproof and slip-resistant film.
The 15-year renewable electricity supply agreement will cover around 45% of Saint Gobain Poland’s electricity requirements

Saint-Gobain secures a major renewable electricity supply agreement in Poland

The 15-year renewable electricity supply agreement will cover around 45% of Saint Gobain Poland’s electricity requirements.
McCarthy residential designs with Graphisoft Archicad software - flat plan

Archicad helps McCarthy Architectural Design bring residential designs to life

Find out how McCarthy Architectural Design used Graphisoft Archicad software to bring its residential designs to life.
A DLUHC data release has disclosed that five years after Grenfell, there are still 300 high-rise buildings with incomplete unsafe cladding removal works

Unsafe cladding removal works still incomplete on over 300 high-rise buildings...

A DLUHC data release has disclosed that five years after Grenfell, there are still 300 high-rise buildings with incomplete unsafe cladding removal works.
Chris Fisher explains the importance of future proofing construction businesses

What is the importance of future proofing construction businesses?

In this article, Chris Fisher, VP of EMEA, LBMH Division at ECI Software Solutions explains to PBC Today the importance of futureproofing construction businesses to survive and prepare for unpredictable events.
skilled worker shortages concept, tablet on background of construction site

The best way to ease the skilled worker shortages? Digital transformation

Technology can ease the skilled worker shortages, empower workers and improve productivity. Donna Laquidara-Carr discusses the latest research from the Dodge Construction Network showing strong growth in digital adoption.
High rise council flats, extended right to buy scheme

Does the extended Right to Buy Scheme actually help those affected...

Jonathan Rolande, founder of House Buy Fast, shares his opinion that the extended Right to Buy Scheme will do 'absolutely nothing to help those affected by the housing crisis'.
Vectorworks 2023 BIM and CAD Product Line

Vectorworks officially launches its 2023 version of BIM and CAD product...

Vectorworks, Inc. has officially launched Vectorworks 2023, which features performance improvements to its BIM and CAD product line.
Sanjit Dosanjh, West Fraser’s (Trading as Norbord) National Sales Manager for the UK & Ireland, examines the relationship between merchants and the timber industry

Timber industry and merchant collaboration is key to West Fraser’s success

In this article, Sanjit Dosanjh, West Fraser’s (Trading as Norbord) National Sales Manager for the UK & Ireland, examines the relationship between merchants and the timber industry.
Fexillon will enter the US market

Fexillon enters US market with partnership with JE Dunn

Fexillon will be entering the US market as part of a new partnership with JE Dunn Construction, with Fexillon supporting the build and roll-out of sites worth $3bn.
Paul Oakley has joined DCT as Business Development Director, supporting their expansion into new international markets

Paul Oakley appointed as DCT Business Development Director

Paul Oakley has joined DCT as Business Development Director, supporting their expansion into new international markets.