Construction business insurance: Understanding your protection policies
Heidi Carslaw, managing director, Mactavish, explores how companies can minimize risk, understand their cover and navigate their construction business insurance policies.
£200m L&G investment to deliver an additional 715 Build to Rent...
Legal & General (L&G) has invested a further £200m to deliver 715 Build to Rent apartments in Cardiff, at the former Brains Brewery site in Central Quay.
The evolution of BIM in the built environment
Gary Meechan, design manager at SPIE, looks how BIM is evolving in the built environment beyond the foundation of 3D modelling.
Waste clay in cement trial could reduce carbon by 40%
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has been appointed lead partner for a new groundbreaking waste clay in cement trial that could lead to carbon savings of up to 40%.
Bricsys 24/7 announces integration with web application platform CONNECT
Global provider of design and collaboration solutions, Bricsys has announced its partnership with web application platform Cooperlink CONNECT.
Glenigan September 2022 Construction Index shows a fall in project-starts
Glenigan September 2022 Construction Index highlights a downward trend across most sectors, showing decreased project starts in housebuilding and non-residential projects
Tackling mental health in construction with Robert Muldoon
PBC Today interviewed Robert Muldoon, founder of The MYHP Podcast, who spoke about his mental health journey, and why creating honest discussions about mental health in construction is important.
Construction industry pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Construction industry pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following the announcement by Buckingham Palace that she has passed away at Balmoral Castle on 8 September.
The Hill Group’s Women in Construction programme to expand into south...
The Hill Group’s Women in Construction programme will expand into Cambridge, East Anglia and London providing pre-employment support for women.
FARO releases Flatness Check AR app for concrete industry
FARO Technologies announces the release of FARO Flatness Check, its first augmented reality app for the concrete industry.
Latest appointments in construction: CBI, Glencar, Rund and Orbit
The latest appointments in construction include leading roles at CBI, Glencar and Rund. Plus Orbit Group's chief executive has announced that he is stepping down.
How ACCA software integrated BIM and OpenBIM to create their innovation...
ACCA Software's innovation hub, the 'Dragonfly', was completed in 2016. With its new headquarters, ACCA software has given an example of how BIM allows better design decisions and makes it possible to create buildings with high-efficiency performance requirements.
Renewable energy systems installed at Scotland’s largest net zero housing development
Arc-Tech has begun work to install renewable energy systems at Western Villages, Scotland’s largest net zero housing development.
How AEC companies can harness the rapid growth of organisational data
The explosion in the amount of data available to AEC firms provides great opportunities – but data sprawl can be a barrier to success. In this article, Kevin Soohoo, director of AEC at Egnyte, explains how AEC companies can harness organisational data.
Industry reacts to Liz Truss energy price cap announcement
Industry leaders have reacted to the recent Liz Truss energy price cap announcement as the new prime minister unveils a two-year plan to cap typical energy bills at £2,500 a year.
JCT Training – training courses on JCT contracts
A flexible range of training courses and resources to give you all the information you need on JCT contracts.
Couple showcase sustainable home extension using Actis Hybrid
Ben Jones and Corinne Evans-Jones have showcased their sustainable home extension using the Actis Hybrid range on YouTube and Instagram with the aim of saving other self-builders the hassle of researching the best way to convert a loft.
Starting a mental health conversation in construction this World Suicide Prevention...
Mates in Mind is calling for companies and individuals to start the mental health conversation in the construction industry this World Suicide Prevention Day.
BBC move to Typhoo Tea Factory in Birmingham to be led...
The multi-million pound BBC move to the Typhoo Tea Factory in Birmingham will be spearheaded by Stoford, part of the largest office pre-let in the city for the past three years.
New operations director for Tilbury Douglas appointed
Barry O’Hagan has been appointed as the new operations director for Tilbury Douglas Scotland, a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business.
3 challenges trade contractors face when managing supply chain operations
The construction industry has faced significant disruptions throughout the pandemic, with a rapidly shrinking workforce, increased demand for services, and operational challenges. Supply chain operations, in particular, have been severely impacted explains Tom Stemm, CEO of Ryvit.
Morgan Construction: Onboarding employees with FlowForma Process Automation
Morgan Construction are using FlowForma Process Automation to change the way they conduct their process of employee onboarding.
Build-Zone wins Best Structural Warranty Provider 2022
Build-Zone has won Best Structural Warranty Provider at the Design & Build Awards 2022.
Will the government deliver on the Right to Buy policy?
Sarah Rowe, director and head of social housing at Freeths law firm, examines the extended Right to Buy policy and whether the government can deliver on their promise.
18-year-old construction worker fatally injured onsite
18-year-old construction worker fatally injured onsite during a house-build in Lincolnshire. Two companies and two employees have been sentenced.
Work begins on new affordable housing development on Brentford Citroen site
L&Q and The Hill Group have begun work on a new affordable housing development on the Brentford Citroen site, which will provide 441 new homes, a resident’s gym and a nursery.