Zutec releases photographic digital solution for Part L compliance
Zutec, the leading quality management platform and client CDE for housebuilders and developers, has released a customisable digital solution for Part L compliance, which is now available to customers.
National Highways plans to beat congestion in Milton Keynes given the...
National Highways have been given the green light to tackle congestion in Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge with updates to the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet roundabouts.
Modular timber demonstrator unit shows retrofitting potential for sustainable offices
A new modular timber demonstrator unit prototype shows how timber kit-of-parts approach to retrofitting could be the key to future sustainable offices.
Sullivan Engineering: Saving time with FlowForma process automation
New York-based civil engineering firm Sullivan Engineering onboarded FlowForma's process automation technology to save time and increase operational efficiency in their business.
Waste management company fined after worker dies from fatal fall
A waste management company has been fined £190,000 after a contractor died from a fatal fall from height whilst carrying out maintenance work.
The digital role in passive fire protection
In this article, Siderise Insulation explains how digital tools can help to ensure long-term passive fire protection for buildings.
Balancing efficiency and productivity onsite with Field Management Software
Businesses in construction and rail face a whirlwind of operational processes. Appropriate allocation of resources and labour is key to ensuring efficiency and productivity onsite, but what’s the difference between the two, and how do you strike the right balance?
Collinson Construction starts work on new £8m school for Central Lancaster
Work has begun on a new £8m school for Central Lancaster, which will create a new science and technology block for Central Lancaster High School.
The evolution of volumetric modular technology
Richard Hipkiss, development director of the Modular & Portable Building Association, looks at the journey of volumetric modular technology.
Wates Construction completes first phase of Derby Market Hall regeneration
The first phase of Derby Market Hall’s regeneration, which included use of a scaffolding structure weighing almost 900 tonnes for restoration of the roof, is complete.
Zutec digital cladding remediation solution launches for housebuilders, developers and owners
Zutec has announced the launch of a configurable digital cladding remediation solution for housebuilders, developers and owners.
Resident Opportunities and Empowerment programme to offer training and support for...
The Resident Opportunities and Empowerment programme will provide training and support for social housing residents to speak up and raise issues with their landlord.
Unpicking plastic greenwashing to improve accountability – starting with plastic pipes
Plastic’s questionable sustainability credentials mean we need to challenge recycling myths and examine ways to reduce our reliance on plastic pipes and other building materials, argues Andrew Surtees, co-founder of the Copper Sustainability Partnership.
David Jervis appointed as group MD for Burrington Estates
David Jervis has been appointed as Group Managing Director as Mark Edworthy and Paul Scantlebury, original company founders of Burrington Estates, step away
Digital Transformation: Digitisation in the construction industry
As digital transformation becomes a high-priority initiative to maintain competitiveness in a tough market, executives across all industries are aware of the benefits of digitisation, implementing construction software at some level across the business, FlowForma explains.
Signify announces five new CIBSE accredited CPD courses
Signify has announced five new CIBSE accredited Continuous Professional Development courses on lighting controls, coworking and UV air disinfection.
BIM compliance: Let’s “do BIM” differently
BIM is a standard, a way of working, not a task, says Matt Samways of AIMIS. Here he explores the future of BIM compliance.
Balfour Beatty 2022 half year results show strong financial performance
Balfour Beatty 2022 half year results show strong financial performance across the portfolio despite global instabilities and supply chain issues.
Following the golden thread: Why standardised data is essential for construction
Following the recent introduction of the UK Building Safety Act, Antony Brophy, UK director of business development at Cobuilder, discusses why standardised data is essential for the construction sector.
Seddon delivers 210 school places in Castle Donington as it honours...
Seddon has delivered 210 primary school places in Castle Donington as it completes the 47-week construction of a brand new school for the area.
CaberFloor P5: The UK’s most popular moisture resistant flooring panel
CaberFloor P5, from timber panel specialist West Fraser, trading as Norbord, is the UK’s most popular moisture resistant flooring panel of its type
Price cap surge exposes flaws in Government’s heating strategy
The expected surge in the energy price cap to an alleged £4,266 in January 2023 not only puts immense pressure on households but exposes flaws in the Government’s domestic heating strategy.
Production commences on new Hemsec manufacturing hub
Hemsec's new manufacturing hub, based in Huyton, has begun production. The hub will enable the company to push ahead toward their goal of enabling zero carbon construction.
Right to Buy Scheme: What are the pros and cons?
In June, the government extended the Right to Buy Scheme to housing associations across the country. In this article, PBC Today explores the advantages and disadvantages of the social housing scheme.
Galliford Try’s Kevin O’Brien shortlisted for CIOB Construction Manager of the...
Kevin O’Brien has been named as a finalist for the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) annual awards, with a nomination for the CIOB Construction Manager of the Year award.
£4.5b tender launched for 5th generation SCF Construct framework
Southern Construction Framework(SCF) has announced the tender for its 5th generation SCF Construct framework which includes a new £1m+ value lot for the South West region.