Report reveals £7bn worth of contracts for construction were awarded in...
The latest report from Barbour ABI reveals that more than £7bn worth of contracts for construction were awarded in February, with a pipeline of £12.4bn worth of planning applications given 'green light'.
Planning policy changes in England and future reforms
Dr Aidan Bell, founder, EnviroBuild, dissects the Planning for the Future: Planning policy changes in England in 2020 and future reforms.
Keepmoat Homes starts work on Westwood Park development in Glenrothes
Keepmoat Homes begin work on site at the Westwood Park development, in Glenrothes, as part of an eight-year building programme to deliver 420 residential homes.
The importance of third-party certification
PBC Today interviewed Chris Miles, the business director of UL’s Built Environment Group, about the importance of third-party certification.
HG Construction Group launches new property development company
The new property development company, HG Living Ltd will specialise in Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), Build to Rent (BtR) and Affordable Housing schemes.
How can visual intelligence help develop a more sustainable built environment?
Linda Wade, CEO of the visual digital twin platform, Spinview, explores how visual intelligence can unlock the value of buildings and infrastructure data and contribute to sustainable built environment goals.
Dominvs wins approval for Hammersmith student accommodation scheme
Dominvs Group has received planning approval for a 713-bed Hammersmith student accommodation scheme, on the site of a former magistrates court.
BAM ranked as top construction company
Data analysts’ Barbour ABI has ranked BAM as Britain’s top construction company, in its latest 12-month league table .
ISG to deliver luxury Pullman Singapore Orchard refurbishment
ISG has been appointed to deliver the Pullman Singapore Orchard refurbishment, which marks the French luxury five-star hotel's very first flagship hotel at 270 Orchard Road, Singapore.
Wates appointed to deliver 99 new council homes in Brent
Wates Residential has been appointed by Brent Council to build 99 new council homes in Brent, Church End.
BAM Construction to build £24 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub
BAM Construction has been appointed as the main contractors for the Bedworth Physical Activity Hub under a pre-construction services agreement.
Balfour Beatty appoint Louise Hardy as non executive director
Balfour Beatty has announced the appointment of Louise Hardy as non executive director, with effect from 1 April 2022.
How will changes in legislation affect sustainable development planning?
James Cook, head of planning at Blacks Solicitors, discusses the legislative and planning policy background and how recent changes, in response to COP26, are going to affect sustainable development planning in the coming years.
Magenta Living receives £137million funding to become zero carbon housing provider
Magenta Living has secured a £137million funding package in a bid to become a zero carbon housing provider and build more than 1,000 new affordable homes.
HS2 Ltd publish new Euston Station design plans
HS2 Ltd has published new Euston Station design plans for the new high-speed railway terminus station, which will feature 10 platforms, and can be built in a single-stage.
Arcadis to deliver £3.5m Brindley Theatre extension in Runcorn
Halton Council has appointed Arcadis to deliver a £3.5 million extension of Brindley Theatre in Runcorn.
Modular housebuilder CoreHaus appoints new commercial manager
Steel-framed modular housebuilder CoreHaus has welcomed the appointment of Shane Murray as its new commercial manager.
Lewisham Homes announce the launch of shared ownership housing development
Lewisham Council have announced the launch of its first shared ownership housing development through Lewisham Homes, which will help to boost the supply of affordable housing in the borough .
Persimmon Homes to deliver 116 affordable new homes in Chinnor
Persimmon Homes is delivering 116 new homes in Chinnor, including two, three and four-bedroom houses and one-bedroom apartments.
GRAHAM Academy to deliver next generation of construction professionals in Scotland
In recognition of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Debbie Rutherford, social impact manager at GRAHAM, tells us about the apprenticeship opportunities available at the GRAHAM Academy.
First female principal & CEO appointed at Leeds College of Building
Nikki Davis has been made the first female principal & CEO of Leeds College of Building in its 60-year history.
BAM to complete new SEN school in West Lothian
BAM Construction is set to hand over the £7m Cedarbank School, a new SEN school in Livingston, to West Lothian Council.
Wates launches programme to increase gender diversity in construction
Wates Group has announced a new programme to bring 125 women into the construction industry by 2025, to accelerate gender diversity in construction.
How can we close the building energy performance gap?
David McEwan, UK consultancy director, at IES, explores why the building energy performance gap exists and how we can go about closing it.
How will virtual twins help to reshape building planning?
John Kitchingman, managing director, EuroNorth, Dassault Systèmes, explores how building designs can be reshaped to fit a post-pandemic future with the help of virtual twins
Persimmon Homes to recruit 50 female construction apprentices
Persimmon Homes mark International Women’s Day with the launch of its Target 50 initiative, which will recruit 50 female construction apprentices across the country.