Bolton Hospital training facility contract secured by Willmott Dixon
Willmott Dixon has been selected to deliver a new Bolton Hospital training facility at Farnworth by Bolton College of Medical Sciences(BCMS).
SymTerra: Transforming paperwork with construction technology
Technology and construction - it should be a match made in heaven. Construction technology has the power to replace time-consuming and soul-destroying paperwork, record keeping and form filling with digital systems. The dream is that it can make construction faster, more efficient and enjoyable.
Living walls provide the answer to biodiversity net gain demands
Steve McIntyre, principal urban environment consultant at biophilic infrastructure specialists ANS Global, takes the perplexity out of new biodiversity net gain requirements with green solutions, such as living walls.
ModuleCo Healthcare completes modular ophthalmic theatre for St Mary’s Hospital
ModuleCo Healthcare Limited has completed a new state-of-the-art modular ophthalmic theatre and recovery unit for St Mary’s Hospital, part of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust.
High-rise building residents to have their say on new building safety...
HSE has launched its first-ever Statutory Residents’ Panel (SRP) for high-rise building residents to voice their opinions on the new building safety regime.
Apollo Protocol team to unveil Apollo Forum at live launch event
The team behind the Apollo Protocol white paper are to reveal details of the Apollo Forum at a live-streamed launch event on 25 October.
NEC Contracts: Maintaining Good Communications – Part 2
In Part 2 of our series covering communications in NEC Contracts, John Elven, Senior Consultant at Arbicon, discusses the importance of maintaining good communications under the requirements of NEC Contracts as a means of promoting dispute avoidance, focussing on NEC 4 clause 13.
FARO annnounce the release of new Focus Core Laser Scanner
FARO Technologies, a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, has released a new Focus Core Laser Scanner, which broadens the Focus family’s potential range of applications by providing the ideal combination of price and performance on the market.
UK House Price index August 2022 shows increase in house prices
The UK House Price index August 2022 has shown an increase in house prices, although annual growth was slowed compared to August 2021’s stamp holiday changes
A behind-the-scenes look at Selectaglaze manufacturing
Duncan Saunders, head of production at Selectaglaze, takes viewers behind the scenes to take a look at Selectaglaze manufacturing in a 3-minute YouTube video.
GRAHAM completes £310m University of York accommodation development
A University of York accommodation development creating 1480 beds across 18 blocks has been completed by GRAHAM.
Offsite Alliance announce partnership with Homes UK to drive sustainability and...
PBC Today interviewed Gaynor Tennant, Founder & Chair of The Offsite Alliance, who sheds light on Offsite Alliance’s new partnership with HOMES UK, co-located with Unlock Net Zero live 2022 and Housing Manchester in 2023.
UK areas where rental properties have the worst EPC ratings revealed
New data from Spring and Propalt has revealed the areas in the UK where rental properties have the worst EPC ratings, with Cleethorpes scoring highest.
Is technology the future of construction estimating?
With a new King, new Prime Minister, the lingering effects of Covid-19, Brexit and the energy crisis, big things are happening in the UK economy. Now is the time to assess the impact to your construction estimating and tender functions and the actions you need to take.
Galliford Try launches its first Menopause Policy on World Menopause Day
Galliford Try has launched its first-ever Menopause Policy, on World Menopause Day, in support of providing a more inclusive working environment.
Stevenage Stoneyhall Estate benefits from Secured by Design security features
Stevenage’s Stoneyhall Estate continues to benefit from the Secured by Design Gold Award that it received for its security features over 12 years after the development was completed.
GMB construction workers stage protest over cost of living
GMB construction workers have taken to the streets of London today (18 October) to protest over the cost of living crisis.
£297m East Sussex highways and infrastructure contract secured by Balfour Beatty...
Balfour Beatty Living Places has secured a seven-year agreement with East Sussex County Council for a highways and infrastructure contract worth £297m.
RSK Group boosts sustainability agenda with two new appointments
RSK Group has bolstered its sustainability agenda with two new board appointments, chief scientist Lucy Thomas and chief sustainability officer Stephanie Wray.
Party conferences: What we heard – and what we didn’t –...
Fiona Fletcher-Smith, chief executive of L&Q, reflects on what she said, heard - and would have wanted to hear – about solving the housing crisis at the Labour and Conservative party conferences.
Affordable homes in Brent to be delivered by Willmott Dixon
Willmott Dixon has been selected by the London Borough of Brent to build 55 affordable homes in Brent, as well as two community centres.
Creating sustainable heating networks for the long term
Mark Dowdeswell, senior category manager at Uponor, explains why district heating networks offer housebuilders and developers a viable way to decarbonise their housing stock and help to reduce energy bills for residents.
Planning permission granted for 500 new homes in Weymouth
Lovell and Abri have secured planning consent to build 500 new homes in Weymouth as part of a £120m housing scheme.
Vectorworks launches new professional certification course program
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks has launched a new professional certification course program for Vectorworks Architect, Landmark and Spotlight to offer an innovative way to advance designers' careers.
Leeds city centre fire at construction site believed to be arson
The Leonardo building, near Millenium Square in Leeds city centre, caught fire on the evening of 15 October 2022
Improving project predictability with Modern Methods of Construction
The construction sector is typically accused of being slow to embrace change and adapt to new technology and methods, particularly regarding administration and the back office. There’s no denying, however, that with modern methods of construction, the industry is making great strides in improving project predictability.