Are sprinkler systems the one-stop solution we think they are?
Automated fire sprinkler systems are a well-established form of fire protection. However, they are not the only defence, and are by no means a perfect solution, Ian King, COO, Zeroignition explains.
Saint-Gobain to sell wood processing and distribution business, Protræ
Saint-Gobain has signed an agreement to sell its wood processing and distribution business in Denmark, Protræ.
Alumno secures funding for Dogpool Lane student accommodation with Singaporean construction...
Alumno’s £24m Dogpool Lane student accommodation project is to receive funding via a partnership with Woh Hup Holdings Limited, creating rooms for 167 students and an enhanced public space.
Places for People appoint Steve Ashton as first Group Partnerships Director
Places for People has appointed Steve Ashton as its first ever Group Partnerships Director, who will lead the group's strategy for mergers, acquisitions, contract negotiations and group-level partnerships.
£20m Government programme to improve standards of supported housing
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has announced £20m of funding for local councils with the Supported Housing Improvement Programme, aimed at tackling extortionate rents and other factors contributing to current poor standards of supported housing.
Willmott Dixon reveals 2021 financial highlights
Willmott Dixon has revealed its financial highlights for the 12 months to 31 December 2021, and has generated a turnover of £1.1bn explains group chief executive, Rick Willmott.
£82m investment to upgrade rural primary schools’ broadband
Up to 3,000 schools and surrounding areas across rural England will receive funding in a joint investment from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Department for Education (DfE), aimed at improving primary schools’ broadband.
Algeco wins contract for £19.2m Leeds Academy project
Algeco has secured a contract to build the new £19.2m Leeds Academy project procured through the Mod-C Secondary School Framework.
New LHC board and interim group director announced
The new LHC board and interim group director have been announced as part of a governance review to support the not-for-profit framework provider's future growth.
Kier reveals Responsible Business leadership team
Kier has today revealed its newly created Responsible Business leadership team, led by Kier’s chief people officer Helen Redfern, which will drive forward sustainability ambitions and health, safety, and wellbeing agenda across the Group.
Notting Hill Genesis launch new affordable homes framework
Notting Hill Genesis has selected 146 consultants and contractors for their new affordable homes framework, which will deliver more than £2.8bn-worth of new homes for London.
Young farmers to take initiative on preventing farm and rural crime...
A unique training package is being developed to support young farmers in Cumbria to play a key role in preventing farm and rural crime in their communities with the official police security initiative, Secured by Design.
Re-flow exhibits field management software at Rail Live 2022
The Re-flow team was off-road at Rail Live 2022, the UK's largest outdoor rail exhibition, to exhibit their award-winning field management software for rail.
Reducing waste and delivering savings at West Fraser’s Cowie site
West Fraser’s environmental efforts have enabled a 37% reduction in waste and savings of more than £24,000 in transport and disposal costs at their Cowie site.
Orbit receives Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award from MoD
Orbit has received a Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme in recognition of their support to the defence and armed forces community, part of their commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
UK construction inflation could be on the rise, warns Turner &...
Turner & Townsend has warned developers that UK construction inflation will impact the viability of planned projects, as labour shortages, Brexit, and the war in Ukraine maintain pressure on prices.
Legal disputes soar as poor project information management impacts the AEC...
Mail Manager research finds that one in three firms lose important project information with staff turnover, impacting the industry’s ability to defend themselves.
Jacobs to lead Norway Nuclear Decommissioning Program
Norsk Nukleær Dekommisjonering (NND) has selected a joint venture between Jacobs and Multiconsult Norge AS to plan the Norway nuclear decommissioning program, estimated to take six years and cost NOK 1 billion ($100m).
Middlewood Locks development to continue with £30m Homes England loan
The government’s housing and regeneration agency has agreed to a £30m loan to continue the transformation of Middlewood Locks in Salford, creating 189 new homes on the site.
Sustainability in commercial construction: Getting set for the Future Buildings Standard
In this article, Jason White, divisional director of operations at Assent Building Control explains to PBC Today the future of commercial construction ahead of the Future Buildings Standard.
Living by Robertson appoints Eilidh Imrie as specialist land manager
Living by Robertson has recently strengthened its land buying team with the appointment of land specialist Eilidh Imrie, part of the housebuilder’s plans to quadruple the number of homes they are building annually by 2026.
SCAPE selects contractors to £750m Regional Construction framework
Jeakins Weir, Stepnell, G F Tomlinson, Lindum Group, Ashe Construction, Conamar, Clegg Construction and R G Carter have been chosen to help local authorities and public sector organisations deliver ambitious, community-focused construction projects up to a value of £7.5m from 26 August 2022.
CIJC negotiates 5% pay increase for site workers
The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) has agreed to a 5% pay increase for site workers covered by the Working Rule Agreement.
Glass solutions for the changes to Part L Regulation
Phil Brown, European regulatory marketing manager at Pilkington, part of the NSG Group, discusses changes to Part L of the building regulations, the use of triple glazing to meet U-value requirements, and other ways of addressing the regulatory changes through glass and glazing decisions.
Fusion at Brent Cross Town to offer 662 rooms in £210m...
The new north London neighbourhood of Brent Cross Town will be the home of a new £210m student accommodation with 662 private rooms, onsite gym and coffee shop, known as Fusion at Brent Cross Town.
Holmes Miller expands to support public sector projects in South East...
Holmes Miller has opened a new purpose-built studio in Hertfordshire, to support a pipeline of public sector projects in South East England.