Working with long covid in construction
Barry Stanton, head of employment at Boyes Turner explores the impact of working with long covid in the construction industry, where absences could compound the existing skills shortage.
Mace appoints Jessica Lovell to to drive carbon reduction targets for...
Consultancy and construction company Mace has appointed Jessica Lovell as its first low carbon structural engineer to head up the organisations client carbon reduction target.
Scottish Construction SMEs embrace digital
Scottish Construction SMEs embrace digital in effort to maximise the benefit of new technology and and aid business growth.
How can natural building ventilation provide a smart way to breathe...
From promises of air purifiers for schools to discussions around removing the lower halves of doors to improve air circulation, indoor air quality (IAQ) continues to be a hot topic. Erik Boyter, CEO of WindowMaster explains to PBC Today the importance of natural ventilation to quality of life.
Plans developed for housing and construction skills academy in Sunderland
Plans to develop a ground-breaking housing and construction skills academy in Sunderland backed by TV architect George Clarke are beginning to take shape.
Kier appointed to deliver North Chadderton Secondary School expansion
Kier has been appointed to deliver the North Chadderton Secondary School expansion by Oldham Council, through the new Procure North West Framework.
Buildoffsite and CIRA to host annual MMC conference
Buildoffsite, in association with CIRA, is hosting their second annual MMC conference which is dedicated to the offsite sector and the opportunities for modern methods of construction (MMC) on 23 March 2022.
Canada Israel and Avanton submit planning for £250m Wembley housing development
Canada Israel and Avanton have submitted a planning application for a £250m Wembley housing development, providing 515 new homes, commercial space, and more.
Roofing company fined after young worker falls from height
Infiniti Roofing and Construction Ltd has been fined for breaches of safety regulations after a worker falls from height and sustained multiple injuries whilst working on a building at Havers Hill, Eastfield, Scarborough.
Ambitious plans for the next phase of the Eden Project Dundee...
The detailed development design and formal planning has been completed for the Eden Project Dundee bringing it one step closer to construction.
The Hill Group to build new energy efficient homes in Braintree
The Hill Group have received planning approval from Braintree Council Planning Committee to build a collection of new energy efficient homes in Finchingfield, Braintree.
[VIDEO] Collaboration Corner: How Revizto makes interoperability in construction simple
In his latest episode of ‘collaboration corner’, Rhys Lewis heads down to the Futurebuild conference in London to demonstrate the importance and simplicity of interoperability in construction.
Sodexo and Sensori announce new FM alliance for office space management
Leading workplace services provider Sodexo Ireland has announced a new FM alliance with Sensori Facilities Management to help clients achieve flexible and balanced working.
SME contractors to benefit from ARC Partnership building framework
A new opportunity has been announced for SME contractors across Nottinghamshire to benefit from the expansion of the Arc Partnership building framework over the next four years.
St. Modwen to double housebuilding delivery with new land strategy
St. Modwen will double housebuilding delivery over the next five years as it combines internal capabilities in land buying, planning, pre-construction, and customer delivery.
Building inclusivity: Gender diversity in construction
Helen Moore, group director of Orbit Homes, is a woman who is working in the construction sector. In this article, Helen explains to PBC Today how the sector needs to address the skills shortage and tackle gender diversity in construction.
MPA urges chancellor to delay removal of red diesel rebate and...
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) urges chancellor to delay removal of red diesel rebate and act on infrastructure delivery and energy costs in spring statement.
How will the Russia-Ukraine war impact UK steel prices?
As the Russia-Ukraine war continues to unfold, metal producers are reporting major price spikes as the conflict causes a domino effect on UK steel prices and the construction supply chain.
Plans for new £150m Leeds Bradford Airport terminal have been scrapped
The new £150m Leeds Bradford Airport terminal has been abandoned due to excessive planning delays and a public inquiry.
GRAHAM-led EDMB Group awarded Meadowbank housing development, Edinburgh
The city of Edinburgh council has appointed GRAHAM, Miller Homes and Panacea Property Development to deliver Meadowbank housing development, a multi-million-pound regeneration project in Edinburgh.
Liverpool Construction Hub reopens after pandemic closure
The City of Liverpool College has reopened its Construction Hub, which is situated at Peel L&P’s Liverpool Waters, to bridge the gap between training and employment in the construction industry.
Construction professionals call on government for education rethink to combat construction...
Construction employers, decision makers, educators and students are appealing to the government to tackle the construction technology skills gap and safeguard the future of the trades industry.
Why don’t we use modern construction methods more often?
Despite the know-how around modern construction methods, industry professionals are questioning why they aren't used more widely when they clearly have so many advantages.
Hill Group commence construction on new Families and Homes Hub
The Hill Group celebrate a ground breaking ceremony for the new Families and Homes Hub, located on Wood Street, Walthamstow, which will provide a range of important customer facing Council services to the area.
Does the Government’s brownfield plan rely on fixing development risks?
Chris Bone, CEO, Modulous, discusses why the Government's plan to build housing on brownfield land will only be successful if development risks are solved.
Can building renovations help meet housing targets?
Victor Chirilas, director of ground engineering experts, Mainmark, explores how building renovations can help meet housing targets, whilst addressing the risks involved and how to solve them.