Construction starts on EPC A-rated housing development in Bromsgrove
Living Space has begun construction at an EPC A-rated housing development worth £10m in Bromsgrove.
The role of climate intelligence in creating resilient infrastructure
In this article, Kate Rodger, head of customer success at Cervest explains to PBC Today the importance of climate intelligence in adapting our infrastructure to address the ongoing climate crisis.
SterlingOSB Zero T&G ensures reliability and safety
SterlingOSB Zero T&G, from timber panel specialist, West Fraser (Trading as Norbord), uses precision-engineered tongue and groove boards used for flat roof decking and timber frame construction, as well as for flooring and other applications.
Skanska wins A46 Newark Bypass contract
Skanska has signed a contract with National Highways to deliver the A46 Newark Bypass improvement scheme.
Mace to deliver fully-electric Moorgate over-station development
Mace has been appointed principal contractor to deliver a fully-electric Moorgate over-station development to provide grade A office space in London.
M-AR appoints Dan Lowther as new head of procurement and supply...
Specialist offsite contractor M-AR has appointed Dan Lowther as its new head of procurement and supply chain, who will provide a solid foundation as the company continues to grow and develop.
BSI and Cobuilder sign access to machine-interpretable standards information agreement
BSI and Cobuilder have signed an agreement to allow access to machine-interpretable standards information for the British and international built environment sector.
[VIDEO] West Fraser: How is CaberMDF manufactured?
Panel specialist West Fraser has produced a new 90-second video demonstrating how CaberMDF is manufactured at the company's plant in Scotland.
F1 technology halves diesel use of HS2 tower crane
An HS2 tower crane is trialling technology developed for Formula 1 (F1) to significantly cut fuel consumption, carbon emissions and improve air quality at one of its London construction sites.
Accelerating digital transformation in the construction industry
Organisations across the globe are turning to digital transformation. The construction industry is no exception, and business leaders are seeking out new technologies to solve specific challenges. In such a competitive market, acceleration is key. Finding the right digital solutions and deploying them quickly is a priority for business leaders, FlowForma explains.
New Operational Control Hub launched by Balfour Beatty Living Places in...
Balfour Beatty Living Places has opened an Operational Control Hub in Southampton, providing a single source of real-time visibility to monitor activities.
How real-time visualisation can benefit your design workflow
Real-time visualisation is the fastest and easiest way to turn building models into immersive 3D experiences. It brings together design and visualisation workflows, enhancing the design processes of AEC professionals.
BAM completes seven-storey Globe Point office development in Leeds
BAM Construction has completed the Globe Point office development in Leeds, the first new build office to be delivered in the city this year.
First tunnel cross passages completed by HS2
HS2 has completed the first tunnel cross passages that will form part of thirty-eight underground connections between the northbound and southbound tunnels.
Applications for LHC’s new £1.2bn NH3 framework open
Applications are now open for the new £1.2bn NH3 framework from LHC, which will help contractors to deliver offsite-constructed homes to benefit communities across the UK.
Kier wins £17m mental health facility contract
Kier has been appointed by Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust to deliver a £17m mental health facility in Islington.
Solohaus modular homes for homeless delivered in Hemel Hempstead
The Hill Group handed over eight Solohaus modular homes for the homeless to Dacorum Borough Council, intended as follow-on accommodation for people in the local area.
Major construction projects offered first-of-its-kind cyber security advice from government
Firms working on joint venture construction projects, such as HS2, have been offered first-of-its-kind cyber security advice from a collaboration of government and industry experts.
Eversheds Sutherland appoints Joseph Hale as partner in Litigation and Disputes
Joseph Hale has been selected as a new partner in Eversheds Sutherland’s Litigation and Disputes practice, specialising in construction disputes.
M-AR delivers new affordable housing development in Bromley
M-AR has completed a new affordable housing development in Bromley, which has been designed to provide ‘Bromley Homes for Bromley People’.
Algeco wins £31m MOD accommodation contracts
Algeco has secured two major £31m MOD accommodation contracts, awarded by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) on behalf of the British Army, for supply of high quality modular accommodation.
Nine leading contractors collaborate on project preparing for life on Mars
Nine leading construction businesses and SCF donated time, expertise and resources to the ‘Martian House’ project, preparing for life on Mars.
Who has design responsibility in building contracts?
If a building contract tells you in black and white who has design responsibility and for what part, it should be easy to direct the liability when it all goes wrong. However, are there additional implied terms that can be argued, whether the contract is clear or not, on who has design responsibility? Arbicon explains.
£161m update to Oxford Station will create new track and platform
A £161m update to Oxford Station will create a new track, platform and accessible entrance on the west side of the station.
The use of BIM methodology for infrastructure design
In this article, ACCA Software explains how Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a useful tool for improving infrastructure design, coordination, and construction.
Beattie Passive completes first volumetric modular net zero housing development for...
Beattie Passive has completed the UK’s first large-scale demountable and relocatable modular net zero housing development, offering a solution for homeless families in Cardiff.