Government reveals £5bn housing industry agreement to address building safety
Michael Gove has set a housing industry agreement, which will see developers commit a minimum of £2bn to fix their own buildings, and contribute a further £3bn through an expansion to the Building Safety bill.
Paramount Timber to deliver off-site construction for Maltings Place
Paramount Timber is proud to announce that it is delivering the off-site construction for Maltings Place – an iconic part of London.
HLM Architects appoints Anne Daw as head of MMC delivery
HLM Architects has made several senior promotions, including Anne Daw will take up the role of head of MMC delivery.
Planning approved for new build-to-rent homes in Stevenage
‘The Forum’, a residential-led development that will deliver 226 build-to-rent homes in Stevenage has secured planning permission.
Cooperative communication is the most sensible solution to construction price increases
With the industry in the middle of a materials procurement and shortage crisis, parties should make certain the terms of a contract are drafted carefully to ensure the transfer of risk in construction price increases and delays reflects their requirements, says Mark Christie, senior associate at law firm Clarke Willmott.
United Living appoints Dave Rooney as chief commercial officer
United Living has announced the appointment of Dave Rooney to the board as the group's new chief commercial officer.
East Sussex Housing development uses Zeroignition fire protection
A residential housing development in East Sussex has used Zeroignition fire protection to 'protect property and save lives'.
Faro launches new end-to-end 3D capture platform
Faro, global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, has launched an ultra-efficient end-to-end 3D capture and collaboration platform.
Builders must adopt modular construction methods to tackle housing crisis
Zoe Owen, partner in the plot sales team at Moore Barlow, discusses how modular construction methods can unlock the UK’s housing crisis and explains why developers shouldn’t waste any more time adopting this approach.
Realising true social value in construction
Government efficiency minister Jacob Rees-Mogg is reportedly looking to reduce social value weightings in public procurement, citing concerns that they negatively affect smaller firms. Tiia Sammallahti, founder and CEO of whatimpact.com, examines the challenges of realising true social value in construction - and why rolling back the requirements would be the wrong choice.
Heidi Creighton appointed as Skanska USA vice president of sustainability
Skanska USA has announced the appointment of Heidi Creighton as vice president (VP) of sustainability.
Get your construction compliance right with Re-flow
Yorkshire-based construction and civil engineering company, Norcon Construction turns to Re-flow software to gain confidence in construction compliance.
Terra submit planning application for affordable homes in Aston
Terra has submitted a full planning application for 40 affordable homes in Aston, West Oxfordshire to help alleviate the shortfall in affordable housing.
Eden: One of the most environmentally friendly office buildings in the...
It's interesting to explore whether sustainability has impacted the development industry since COP26 by taking a look at one building under construction by The English Cities Fund in Manchester: Eden, one of the most environmentally friendly office buildings in the UK.
Reducing construction’s environmental impact with innovative, green building materials
PBC Today spoke with Matthew Linegar, head of product management at Stora Enso to discuss how the use of innovative, green building materials – such as cross laminated timber (CLT) and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) - are helping to reduce the environmental impact of construction.
Salboy to deliver 278 new homes in Cornwall
Housing developer Salboy has acquired a site to build 278 new homes in Tuckingmill, Cornwall, and will begin construction this summer.
Inland Homes announces Cheshunt Lakeside residential development
Inland Homes have announced their first collection of homes in Hertfordshire. The Cheshunt Lakeside residential development is due to launch in the summer, and will provide 1,700 new homes.
Work begins on £5m teaching facility at Joseph Chamberlain College
West Midlands-based construction company, mac-group, has started work on a £5m teaching facility at Joseph Chamberlain College in Birmingham.
SPX Capital invests in One Green Way residential development in Portugal
SPX Capital and Portuguese real estate firm Green Jacket Partners have teamed up to launch a new residential development called One Green Way, located in the Algarve, Portugal.
New tech can simplify critical construction payment processes
Mike Antis, global vice president Textura, Oracle Construction and Engineering, explores how firms can use new tech to simplify and standardise critical construction payment processes.
Planning approved to redevelop Sunderland’s Civic Centre into 265 new homes
The redevelopment of Sunderland’s Civic Centre into 265 new homes has been granted planning permission by the City Council’s Planning and Highways (East) Committee.
Heating engineers urged to sign up to £450m Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Heating engineers are being urged to sign up to help deliver a £450m government Boiler Upgrade Scheme to heat homes and small businesses with green technology.
Arup’s Mail Manager acquired by information management software provider Ideagen!
Arup’s Mail Manager is excited to announce that we have been acquired by Ideagen Plc, a global provider of information management software.
Henry Brothers named as supplier on NHS Procure23 Framework alliance
Henry Brothers has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Construction works and associated services Procure23 Framework alliance.
Beal appoints Andy Devine as new construction director to drive growth
Beal Homes has appointed Andy Devine as new construction director to drive growth in the housebuilding sector, and set the bar for build quality.
Durkan to refurbish historic homes at Sutton Dwellings
Durkan has been appointed by Clarion Housing Group to refurbish the Sutton Dwellings, part of Chelsea’s historic Sutton Estate.