British Gypsum donate building materials for homeless charity renovation
British Gypsum donate building materials to Emmaus, a homelessness support charity helping vulnerable people in and around Hastings rebuild their lives, for recent renovation work.
HS2 unveils giant outdoor factory and training academy in Warwickshire
HS2’s civics partner, Balfour Beatty VINCI has opened a construction compound in Kingsbury, Warwickshire, comprising a giant outdoor factory and training academy, and will commence production on the Delta Junction this summer.
Kier recruitment day looks to fill over 50 jobs in South...
The Kier recruitment day will take place in Exeter on 28 June as it looks to fill more than 50 job positions in South West England.
Delivering a Modern Method of Construction for Thames Water
Chris Tyerman, managing director for Infrastructure at Tilbury Douglas, discusses how a 'modern method of construction' approach to water projects delivers proven efficiencies and added value for all.
Putting new building regulations in the frame: What do they mean...
Changes to Part L and Part F of building regulations came into force on 15 June 2022 as an interim step toward The Future Buildings Standard. NorDan’s Commercial Sales Manager Sonia Travis examines what these changes mean for windows, and what further changes are to come.
Hand in hand: Social value and net zero in the construction...
Social value and net zero has quickly become a priority for many organisations in the UK - particularly in the construction industry - Guy Battle, CEO of Social Value Portal explains to PBC Today.
New Offsite Alliance website launches with dedicated members app
The new-look Offsite Alliance website has a host of functionality to drive collaboration within the industry, including a dedicated members app.
M-AR TDSG partnership strengthens supply chain
M-AR TDSG partnership creates an open and collaborative approach to keep projects running to schedule.
Mark Reynolds selected as new CLC Co-Chair
Mace Group chairman and CEO Mark Reynolds has been chosen to succeed Andy Mitchell as CLC co-chair, the Construction Leadership Council has announced.
Morgan Sindall secures housing maintenance contract with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council(WHBC) has signed a new £11m housing maintenance contract with Morgan Sindall Property Services(MSPS), for the repair and maintenance, out of hours services, void and planned works of its 9,500 council-owned properties.
Understanding BIM in the UK: Changes in the UK Naming Convention...
Viewpoint have started a series on the current state of BIM in the UK, from demystifying what BIM is to where to look for the latest advice and guidance surrounding BIM. This time, they explore the UK Annex, its relation to ISO 19650, and look into the naming convention in more detail.
Hexagon and Fujitsu partnership to help cities solve societal challenges
Hexagon and Fujitsu announce strategic partnership to help cities use data to solve societal challenges for a ‘Trusted Society’.
Post-Covid construction boom ‘could be over’, research suggests
The most recent research from Barbour ABI indicates that the post-covid construction boom could be over, with April's downward trend continuing into May.
Peel NRE submits proposals for medicinal cannabis facility on Isle of...
Peel NRE has applied for planning consent to develop a science innovation and research centre, sustainable energy park and medicinal cannabis facility on the Isle of Man.
HS2 updates designs to use 80% less concrete at Streethay
HS2 updates designs to reduce the length of wall structures for the railway at Streethay from 1.6 kilometres to 420 metres, meaning 80% less concrete will be required.
United Living secures £33.5m residential contract in Oxfordshire
United Living Group has been awarded a £33.5 million residential contract from Platform Housing Group to build new homes in Carterton, Oxfordshire.
New Re-flow website showcases innovative features
The team at Re-flow Field Management are excited to finally announce yet another milestone in their rapid growth this past year – the launch of the brand new Re-flow website.
DBR leading ground assessments in Houses of Parliament restoration
DBR Ltd will oversee the creation of boreholes to assess ground conditions around the Parliamentary Estate, informing essential decisions about the Houses of Parliament restoration and renewal.
How does modular construction slot into the built sector?
Responsible for almost 40% of global carbon emissions, we can’t tackle climate change without changing the built sector. In this article, Harwood explains how MMC is becoming an increasingly popular tool in tackling net zero goals.
Kier & Housing Growth Partnership announce joint residential sites venture
Kier Property and Housing Growth Partnership have announced a joint venture to develop residential sites across the UK.
Construction Innovation Hub celebrates completion of Value Toolkit
Over 200 industry partners participated in the development of the Construction Innovation Hub’s (CIH) Value Toolkit, a suite of tools to embed value-based decision making in the built environment sector.
Amey wins place on CCS Facilities Management & Workplace Services framework
Amey Secure Infrastructure has secured a place on the CCS Facilities Management & Workplace Services framework.
Tilbury Douglas begins work on Network Rail Houston Street Project
Tilbury Douglas, leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company, has begun refurbishment works at the Network Rail Houston Street offices in Glasgow.
Why do councils need to rationalise their infrastructure asset management systems?
Andy Peart, marketing director, Yotta, explains why councils must use a single ‘any asset’ or service management system to rationalise their infrastructure asset management systems.
Insurance building repairs – dealing with change, uncertainty and challenge
Peter Wassell, technical director at Sedgwick, shares insight into the latest Building Repair Costs review which looks at the issues that could potentially impact the cost of building repairs over the months ahead.
BAM confirmed for £24m Wigan net zero carbon school redevelopment
The Department of Education has appointed BAM to redevelop Fred Longworth High School in Tyldesley, Wigan, Greater Manchester as a net zero carbon school project.