Kier reveals Responsible Business leadership team
Kier has today revealed its newly created Responsible Business leadership team, led by Kier’s chief people officer Helen Redfern, which will drive forward sustainability ambitions and health, safety, and wellbeing agenda across the Group.
Notting Hill Genesis launch new affordable homes framework
Notting Hill Genesis has selected 146 consultants and contractors for their new affordable homes framework, which will deliver more than £2.8bn-worth of new homes for London.
Young farmers to take initiative on preventing farm and rural crime...
A unique training package is being developed to support young farmers in Cumbria to play a key role in preventing farm and rural crime in their communities with the official police security initiative, Secured by Design.
Re-flow exhibits field management software at Rail Live 2022
The Re-flow team was off-road at Rail Live 2022, the UK's largest outdoor rail exhibition, to exhibit their award-winning field management software for rail.
Reducing waste and delivering savings at West Fraser’s Cowie site
West Fraser’s environmental efforts have enabled a 37% reduction in waste and savings of more than £24,000 in transport and disposal costs at their Cowie site.
Orbit receives Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award from MoD
Orbit has received a Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme in recognition of their support to the defence and armed forces community, part of their commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
UK construction inflation could be on the rise, warns Turner &...
Turner & Townsend has warned developers that UK construction inflation will impact the viability of planned projects, as labour shortages, Brexit, and the war in Ukraine maintain pressure on prices.
Legal disputes soar as poor project information management impacts the AEC...
Mail Manager research finds that one in three firms lose important project information with staff turnover, impacting the industry’s ability to defend themselves.
Jacobs to lead Norway Nuclear Decommissioning Program
Norsk Nukleær Dekommisjonering (NND) has selected a joint venture between Jacobs and Multiconsult Norge AS to plan the Norway nuclear decommissioning program, estimated to take six years and cost NOK 1 billion ($100m).
Middlewood Locks development to continue with £30m Homes England loan
The government’s housing and regeneration agency has agreed to a £30m loan to continue the transformation of Middlewood Locks in Salford, creating 189 new homes on the site.
Sustainability in commercial construction: Getting set for the Future Buildings Standard
In this article, Jason White, divisional director of operations at Assent Building Control explains to PBC Today the future of commercial construction ahead of the Future Buildings Standard.
Living by Robertson appoints Eilidh Imrie as specialist land manager
Living by Robertson has recently strengthened its land buying team with the appointment of land specialist Eilidh Imrie, part of the housebuilder’s plans to quadruple the number of homes they are building annually by 2026.
SCAPE selects contractors to £750m Regional Construction framework
Jeakins Weir, Stepnell, G F Tomlinson, Lindum Group, Ashe Construction, Conamar, Clegg Construction and R G Carter have been chosen to help local authorities and public sector organisations deliver ambitious, community-focused construction projects up to a value of £7.5m from 26 August 2022.
CIJC negotiates 5% pay increase for site workers
The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) has agreed to a 5% pay increase for site workers covered by the Working Rule Agreement.
Glass solutions for the changes to Part L Regulation
Phil Brown, European regulatory marketing manager at Pilkington, part of the NSG Group, discusses changes to Part L of the building regulations, the use of triple glazing to meet U-value requirements, and other ways of addressing the regulatory changes through glass and glazing decisions.
Fusion at Brent Cross Town to offer 662 rooms in £210m...
The new north London neighbourhood of Brent Cross Town will be the home of a new £210m student accommodation with 662 private rooms, onsite gym and coffee shop, known as Fusion at Brent Cross Town.
Holmes Miller expands to support public sector projects in South East...
Holmes Miller has opened a new purpose-built studio in Hertfordshire, to support a pipeline of public sector projects in South East England.
Building Safety Act 2022: leaseholder protections from cladding costs
The latest update from the Building Safety Act offers leaseholder protections from cladding related costs and limits future liability for repairing other historical defects.
Secure tool storage company Armorgard renew membership with Secured by Design
Market-leading manufacturer of secure tool storage and on-site logistical solutions, Armorgard have recently renewed their membership with the official police security initiative, Secured by Design (SBD).
Strategic Place Partnership to be piloted by Homes England and Greater...
Homes England and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have entered into a Strategic Place Partnership, piloting a new model for partnership working between the government’s housing and regeneration agency and local authorities.
How will the infrastructure bill coincide with the construction labour shortage?
In 2021, the U.S. Congress passed a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. In this article, Rose Morrison explores how the construction labour shortage could pose a threat to the success of the bill as construction companies struggle to keep up with demand.
Tarmac purchases first battery electric mixer truck
As part of the company’s commitment to net zero, Tarmac has placed an order with Renault Trucks for the first battery electric mixer truck in the UK.
Mariana Gonzalez appointed by Galliford Try to lead on asset optimisation
Mariana Gonzalez has been appointed by Galliford Try as the new head of Process Solutions- a key area of Galliford Try’s Sustainable Growth Strategy- to lead on asset optimisation.
Balfour Beatty JV awarded two development contracts in Hong Kong
Balfour Beatty has announced that its 50:50 joint venture, Gammon, has been awarded two development contracts in Hong Kong with a combined value of HK $6.1bn.
Warehouse owner fined after roofing contractor employee falls 30 feet through...
A Blackburn based warehouse owner has been fined after an employee of a roofing contractor Nizamuddin Gorji suffered severe life changing injuries after falling approximately 30 feet through a glass skylight on a warehouse roof.
Barratt Developments North East appoints Steven Ball as sales director
Barratt Developments North East has appointed Steven Ball to its board of directors as sales director.