Saint-Gobain to launch “New World” sustainable construction campaign
In the coming weeks, Saint-Gobain will launch a new sustainable construction campaign which aims to establish the group's vision as a world leader in light construction - "New World".
4 pillars for rebuilding trust around safety and compliance in buildings
Global safety science leader, UL details the four best practices in pursuit of greater safety, governance and compliance in buildings.
BSRIA’s air quality initiative: How can facilities managers manage IAQ?
Ahead of Clean Air Day, PBC Today spoke with Tom Garrigan, technical director at BSRIA, about the new air quality initiative at its facility in Bracknell.
Kier wins £32.5m Manchester Aquatics Centre refurbishment
Manchester City Council has appointed Kier to deliver the first phase of the £32.5m Manchester Aquatics Centre refurbishment scheme.
Matt Browell-Hook appointed as Costain energy director
Matt Browell-Hook has been appointed as the new Costain energy director to lead the company's energy portfolio from strategic advisory to programme delivery.
West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero: Perfect panels for your renovation project
Mike Keen discusses his exciting renovation project and how West Fraser's SterlingOSB Zero is the answer for perfect panels.
Entry deadline extended for Façade 2022 Design and Engineering Awards
There's still time to enter this year's Façade 2022 Design and Engineering Awards as the deadline has been extended to 24 June 2022.
BPF launches Net Zero Pledge to cut industry carbon emissions
The British Property Federation (‘BPF’) has launched its Net Zero Pledge to cut carbon emissions across the whole of the property sector.
How to submit a successful loss and expense claim
The term loss and expense in construction is often used to describe any additional costs that a Contractor incurs following breaches of contract by the Employer such as delay and disruption.
Graham completes £76m M11 Junction 7A project in Essex
Graham has completed work on the new M11 Junction 7A scheme - one of the biggest highways infrastructure projects in Essex.
Are the UK’s new Part L building regulations fit for purpose?
The introduction of the UK’s new Part L building regulations this week has been met with a mixture of trepidation and frustration from the industry. Here, Phil Kelly, director, head of sustainability, buildings, Ramboll, explores.
How to avoid a Smash and Grab adjudication with Payapps
In the latest webinar hosted by Payapps, a panel of construction industry professionals explored the role of ‘Smash and Grab’ adjudication, why it should be avoided, and the future of payment regulation for the sector.
Spotlight On: Hinkley Point C – Europe’s largest construction project
Constructing Excellence South West’s Somerset Club gathered senior leaders from across the region to put Europe’s largest construction project under the spotlight.
Urban Village Group unveils £69m Milton Keynes build to rent development
The £69m Milton Keynes build to rent scheme will see a Buckinghamshire office block converted into 237 high quality apartments, by Urban Village Group.
Kier Highways becomes first to achieve industry standard in Social Value
Kier Highways has announced that it has become the first UK highways business to achieve an industry standard in social value ( SVQM Level 2).
April construction output reaches first monthly decline since October 2021
April construction output decreased by 0.4% according to the latest ONS figures, which is the first monthly decline since October 2021.
Willmott Dixon appointed to deliver new Milton Keynes primary school
Willmott Dixon has been appointed to deliver a new £8.8m Milton Keynes primary school and nursery that will accommodate over 600 pupils.
Women into construction: Meet Caroline Musker
Caroline Musker, the recently appointed head of planning at Prologis UK, tells PBC Today about her career in a male-dominated industry, and future prospects for bringing women into construction.
Achieving carbon neutrality demands smart buildings
Fabio Mercurio of ABB Smart Buildings explains how smart technology can reduce energy use and CO2 emissions in commercial and industrial buildings, giving insight into how this is being achieved through innovative decarbonization projects in Germany and China.
JCT releases two new construction training modules
JCT has announced the release of two new construction training modules from the JCT Training Video Modules Series, ‘Introduction to JCT Minor Works Building Contract 2016’ and ‘Introduction to JCT Sub-Contracts 2016’.
Arcadis appointed to deliver Birmingham’s Our Future City Plan
Arcadis has been appointed by Birmingham City Council to deliver the next phase of the 'Our Future City Plan', which will look at the city’s development to 2040.
[VIDEO] HS2 starts work on first innovative green tunnel
HS2 has announced the start of construction of its first innovative green tunnel, which has been designed to blend the railway into the natural landscape.
How is M&A activity in the BIM software market driving new...
David Land, senior consultant, Cambashi, explores how merger & acquisition activity in the BIM software market is driving new innovations.
How can graphene-enhanced concrete help build a sustainable future ?
Neill Ricketts, CEO of Versarien, explores how graphene-enhanced concrete can help the construction industry save time and money and become more sustainable
Mace market view report forecasts tender price increase in 2022
A recently published Mace market view report for Q2 2022 has shown tender price increases from 5.5% to 8% in 2022.
Right to Buy Scheme: What do new legislations mean for the...
This week (9 June 2022), Boris Johnson announced an extension to the Right to Buy Scheme, but what does this mean for the current UK housing crisis? PBC Today explains.