London HS2 contractor ends partnership with Russian oligarch
Strabag, HS2’s London tunnels contractor, announced that its core family shareholder has terminated their syndicate agreement in place with Rasperia Trading Ltd, which is owned by Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska.
Why the listed building planning permission process needs to be reformed
Karen Bell, creative director at David Salisbury, discusses why the listed building planning permission process needs to change and explores the challenges involved.
Support options for property owners with cladding and EWS1 form issues
Stuart Collar-Brown, director at My Auction, provides insight into the support and options available for property owners with cladding and EWS1 form issues.
Barriers to retrofitting homes within the social housing sector
Gail Scholes, head of local authority, considers the ‘social anxiety’ of retrofitting homes, how this will affect the most vulnerable and how we can overcome these issues.
Egnyte announces new capabilities for BIM file collaboration
Egnyte announces new capabilities for BIM File collaboration and an expansion of AEC workflows for project delivery and closeout.
National Highways announce £51.6m A19 upgrade
National Highways announce £51.6m A19 upgrade near Sunderland, which will support the regional economy and provide access to the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) to the north of Nissan’s motor manufacturing plant.
Build London Partnership supports NLM’s Waltham Forest expansion
North East London based housing association NLM has acquired 74 homes at the Marconi Road estate under its Waltham Forest expansion.
SNC Lavalin appoint Joe St. Julian as the new president of...
SNC Lavalin has appointed Joe St, Julian, the former Principal Vice-President and General Manager at Bechtel, as the new President of Nuclear.
ICW Group’s new high value structural warranty scheme goes live
ICW Group launches its new high value structural warranty scheme, available to developers building major residential and commercial projects.
ACCA software releases latest version of 3D building design software, Edificius
International AEC software developer ACCA software has released a new version of Edificius, the 3D building design software, with interesting features.
West Midlands unveils £15bn of housing investment opportunities
Andy Street, mayor of the West Midlands, has launched £15bn worth of housing investment opportunities at the MIPM property conference in Cannes, South of France.
Kier appointed by Network Rail for £65m Oxford railway station enabling...
Kier has been appointed by Network Rail to deliver the Oxford railway station enabling works, as part of the Oxford Corridor Phase 2 Project.
[Video] Drone footage shows progress on new Bingham Primary School development
Drone footage shows significant progress on the new Bingham Primary School, developed by Morgan Sindall.
Plans for Derby’s new performance venue hit a milestone
Plans for Derby's new performance venue has reached a new milestone, as contracts are signed this week between Derby City Council, Leeds-based developers St James Securities, and ASM Global .
Graham to deliver Glasgow’s Merchant City regeneration: Candleriggs Square
GRAHAM has commenced Glasgow's Merchant City regeneration - a £62m project to deliver residential accommodation, offices, hotels and more.
Galliford Try has appointed Carol Hardingham to new head of environmental
Galliford Try has appointed Carol Hardingham as its new head of environmental as part of its Group’s Sustainable Growth Strategy.
CSIC provide funding for green construction skills initiative
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has announced the expansion of its green construction skills initiative, with the launch of a second free-to-attend programme focused on the fabric and structure of sustainable buildings.
Improve your construction site communication with Re-flow software
Through Re-flow software and improved construction site communication, MW Benney saw a 90% increase in time saved and a 40% reduction in paperwork.
Working with long covid in construction
Barry Stanton, head of employment at Boyes Turner explores the impact of working with long covid in the construction industry, where absences could compound the existing skills shortage.
Mace appoints Jessica Lovell to to drive carbon reduction targets for...
Consultancy and construction company Mace has appointed Jessica Lovell as its first low carbon structural engineer to head up the organisations client carbon reduction target.
Scottish Construction SMEs embrace digital
Scottish Construction SMEs embrace digital in effort to maximise the benefit of new technology and and aid business growth.
How can natural building ventilation provide a smart way to breathe...
From promises of air purifiers for schools to discussions around removing the lower halves of doors to improve air circulation, indoor air quality (IAQ) continues to be a hot topic. Erik Boyter, CEO of WindowMaster explains to PBC Today the importance of natural ventilation to quality of life.
Plans developed for housing and construction skills academy in Sunderland
Plans to develop a ground-breaking housing and construction skills academy in Sunderland backed by TV architect George Clarke are beginning to take shape.
Kier appointed to deliver North Chadderton Secondary School expansion
Kier has been appointed to deliver the North Chadderton Secondary School expansion by Oldham Council, through the new Procure North West Framework.
Buildoffsite and CIRA to host annual MMC conference
Buildoffsite, in association with CIRA, is hosting their second annual MMC conference which is dedicated to the offsite sector and the opportunities for modern methods of construction (MMC) on 23 March 2022.
Canada Israel and Avanton submit planning for £250m Wembley housing development
Canada Israel and Avanton have submitted a planning application for a £250m Wembley housing development, providing 515 new homes, commercial space, and more.