Tackling risk head-on: How the construction sector can mitigate risk
Nigel Morrey, technical director at Etex Building Performance, discusses how the construction sector can tackle risk with training, real-life tested products and strong information management.
New construction emissions calculator launched by Aggreko
In efforts to support the construction sector, global temporary power company Aggreko will utilise a calculator that will compare emissions and fuel consumption onsite.
Historic building in London’s financial district improved thermally with secondary glazing
Selectaglaze has worked on secondary glazing on the 17th century Moorgate Place building in the heart of the capital.
Balfour Beatty appoints Gavin Russell as Infrastructure Investments CEO
Balfour Beatty announces the appointment of Gavin Russell as CEO of its Infrastructure Investments business.
The Future Homes Standard: Homebuilding for the future
The Future Homes Standard will bring about fundamental changes as the UK looks to "futureproof" its housing stock. Trevor Richards, operations director of Volumetric, a specialist in volumetric modular housing solutions, outlines the challenges involved and makes a case for expedient action.
‘Honest conversations’ needed to tackle material supply issues
Ingleton Wood warn that consultants need to be prepared to have “early awkward honest conversations” with clients, regarding timescales and costs in projects, to help tackle material supply issues.
Dale Sinclair appointed as head of digital innovation at WSP
WSP appoints Dale Sinclair as Head of Digital Innovation within its Property & Buildings business.
GeoGrow launches GREEN Geotextile Rootlok bag
GeoGrow, specialists in vegetated retaining wall systems for both land and water applications, have released their all-new look GREEN Geotextile bag.
Bryden Wood launches new digital platform to decarbonise electricity
International design company Bryden Wood is working alongside TerraPraxis to create a new digital platform to decarbonise electricity by 2050.
Jordan Langdon-Bates promoted to Terra land and development director
Terra Strategic has promoted Jordan Langdon-Bates to the position of land and development director in celebration of the company’s recent rapid growth
Bouygues UK completes £380m cancer and surgery centre
Bouygues UK has completed a new £380m University College London cancer and surgery centre, incorporating a revolutionary proton beam therapy.
I-Construct Hub for construction innovation opens in Essex
A new centre for construction innovation is now open in Essex. The new I-Construct Innovation Hub is an example of how offsite construction methods can support build and operation to meet BREEAM Excellent standards of sustainability.
Innovation can turn the tide for UK housebuilding
Joseph Daniels, CEO and founder of Etopia Group, and an independent net-zero adviser to the government, argues that modern methods of construction can not only address some of the most acute problems affecting UK housebuilding, but also looming energy and economic issues.
Landsec becomes latest to join the CUBE Competition
Landsec has become the latest participant to sign up for the CUBE Competition, designed to improve energy efficiency.
Lived experiences worth more than legislation and guidance
Ian Streets, Managing Director of About Access, explains how you should look close to home for the approach which can set accessibility standards globally.
West Fraser’s CaberFloor: The solution for all flooring applications
West Fraser’s CaberFloor range has the perfect solution when it comes to choosing flooring products for new-build or refurbishment projects.
Craig Finn promoted to Director at Henry Boot Construction
Henry Boot Construction has appointed Craig Finn to the newly created position of Director, to maintain the business's sustainable projects and lead its evolution.
Pod accommodation: A solution to the homelessness crisis?
As rough sleeping continues to rise year on year, a solution has never been more urgent. The homelessness crisis is a tough problem to crack, but modular pod accommodation may just be the answer we’ve been searching for, PBC Today explains.
Lovell appointed to Chartist Garden Village housing development
Lovell has been selected by Pobl Group to develop Chartist Garden Village housing scheme, on former council office site in Pontllanfraith.
TN International joins construction charity CRASH as corporate patron
Construction materials manufacturer, TN International has joined construction charity CRASH, as a corporate patron to support work helping homeless charities and hospices across the UK.
Contaminated land: Mapping an invisible risk
The latest Data Insights Report from Landmark Information examines the history and origin of land contamination across England and Wales. Senior consultant Piers Edgell discusses the importance of data in mitigating risk and due diligence decisions.
Galliard Homes secures London commuter sites for residential development
Galliard Homes has acquired three London commuter sites for residential development, which have a combined Gross Development Value of around £265 million.
Phase 2b Western leg of HS2 heads North
A Bill has been submitted to Parliament for the Phase 2b Western Leg of the high-speed zero carbon railway from Crewe to Manchester.
Work starts on eco-friendly affordable homes in Leeds
United Living has begun construction on a vacant brownfield site in Leeds, Holbeck, to deliver eco-friendly affordable homes.
Are Energy Performance Certificates “misleading” tools for delivering zero carbon buildings?
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are “misleading” indicators of zero carbon buildings and should no longer be used as official guides to help lower emissions, argues Jason Page, a sustainability specialist at property and construction consultancy Ingleton Wood.
Linkcity bags Tustin Estate scheme to build 700 new homes
Southwark Council appoints Bouygues-owned company, Linkcity, to deliver Tustin Estate project comprising of nearly 700 new homes.