Why action is needed on the UK’s industrial land supply crisis
Tom Jansons, development manager of Jansons Property, discusses the issues surrounding the industrial and logistics real estate sector, and the swelling need for industrial land across the South East.
BoBen construction completes sustainable homes development
BoBen construction has completed a new sustainable homes development in Rugby, using contemporary sustainable construction methods.
Scotframe appoints new commercial sector director
Leading timber frame specialist Scotframe has strengthened its commercial team with Tony Campbell as the new commercial sector director.
Viridis appointed to transform the Loch Lomond’s transition to net zero
Viridis has been appointed by Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority to support the organisations transition to net zero.
2022 will be a ‘golden year’ for offsite and efficient construction
Des Duddy, managing director at Protrade, explores why 2022 will be a ‘golden year’ for offsite manufacturing and efficient construction.
Base slab completed on HS2’s Victoria Road ancillary shaft
SCS JV (Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture) has made a major step in their work at the Victoria Road Site in Acton, completing the base slab construction of HS2's Victoria Road ancillary shaft.
Buildbase conference is going green with new app
The Buildbase conference will take a more sustainable approach this year with the launch of the Buildbase Conference App.
Beyond COP26: How visual intelligence can progress sustainability goals
Last year, representatives from 200+ countries gathered for COP26. Linda Wade, CEO, and Co-Founder of Spinview spoke to PBC Today about the value of visual intelligence technology, and how it can progress sustainability goals in 2022.
[Video] Bentley Systems announce Digital Twin Design contest
Bentley Systems has announced its Digital Twin Design Challenge, a contest for students to reimagine a real-world location with a structure designed with Minecraft.
HS2 pledges support to CO2nstruct Zero
Leading infrastructure company HS2 has signed up to support CO2nstruct Zero: the Construction Leadership Council’s carbon reduction campaign.
Construction gold standard needs gold standard IT strategy
Professor David Mosey's independent review of public sector construction frameworks has called for a new "gold standard" for procurement. Realising this ambition will also require a gold standard construction IT strategy, says Walter Hume of Rimini Street .
Beard appointed to replace columns on Grade I listed library
Beard has been appointed to replace 28 historic columns as part of a major Grade I listed library refurbishment, on one of the UK's most important architectural sites.
Rodgers Leask awarded place on ESPO Framework
Engineering consultancy Rodgers Leask has been awarded a place on the ESPO Framework as lead consultant of a multi-disciplinary consortium.
Three new school buildings in Essex built using MMC
Morgan Sindall have built three new school buildings in Essex using a net zero Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) approach.
Students use SterlingOSB Zero and straw bales to construct nature hide...
A nature hide designed and built by post graduate students from Kingston School of Art using straw bales and SterlingOSB Zero supplied by West Fraser, will help neighbourhood schoolchildren connect with local wildlife.
Costain to deliver transformational new road scheme in south Lancaster
Costain have been appointed to design and deliver a sustainable and innovative new road scheme that will transform travel in south Lancaster.
The real value of data for your planning and decommissioning strategy
Ceri-Ann Droog, global digital director at Atkins, examines the benefits of data for your planning, construction design, decommissioning strategy and more.
MP Florence Eshalomi scraps South Bank redevelopment plans
Florence Eshalomi, MP for Vauxhall, has objected to South Bank redevelopment plans, after a planning application was submitted to redevelop the former ITV London Studios.
How can building contractors combat the energy crisis with decentralised energy...
Chris Rason, managing director at Aggreko, outlines how the efficient use of decentralised energy solutions can help building contractors navigate the current energy crisis without falling foul of legislation.
Timber frame homes UK market to rise by £70m
The timber frame homes UK market is set to rise by £70m in 2022, according to the latest report by MTW research.
LHC’s new £20m K7 framework officially opens for kitchen suppliers and...
Kitchen suppliers and manufacturers can now apply to be part of LHC's new four-year public sector K7 framework, worth £20m.
Willmott Dixon appointed to deliver Bassaleg Comprehensive School upgrade
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Newport City Council to deliver the Bassaleg Comprehensive School upgrade, which will create over 300 extra school places and help to meet demand in the area.
Tilbury Douglas appointed to deliver Catterick Integrated Care Campus
Tilbury Douglas has been appointed to deliver the detailed design phase of the construction of the new Catterick Integrated Care Campus.
Collinson Construction begins work on Eden District Council net zero HQ
Collinson Construction has started work on a new major project that will create a net zero HQ for Eden District Council, using Passivhaus design principles.
Planning agreed for Overstone Green development in Northampton
Outline planning permission has been approved for 1600 new homes and a major commercial area at Overstone Green development, Northampton .
BAM appointed to deliver Holyrood Academy expansion in Somerset
BAM, in partnership with Futures for Somerset, the Local Education Partnership has been appointed by Somerset County Council to deliver the £7m Holyrood Academy expansion in Somerset.