Low carbon cements to cut CO2 emissions by 4m tonnes
Government-backed research has successfully developed and trialled new low carbon cements which have 60% lower embodied CO2 emissions than Portland Cement.
James Latham launches new specification tool, Carbon Calculator
James Latham has announced the official launch of its new ‘Carbon Calculator’, a specification tool developed in partnership with the University of Bangor to help architects and designers better understand the sustainability of the materials they specify.
Willmott Dixon trials net zero learning pod
Willmott Dixon's launch of a net zero learning pod provides a temporary or permanent space for learning schools and on ‘meanwhile’ sites.
Planning approval secured for 200 new homes in Hartlepool
National housebuilder Keepmoat Homes has obtained planning approval to transform derelict land into 234 new homes in Hartlepool.
Best practices for cybersecurity in construction
Bryce Austin from TCE Strategy shares some of the top tips and best practices for cybersecurity in construction with Trimble Viewpoint.
Elliott completes new modular primary school in 32 weeks
Modular manufacturer Elliott has completed the new Hatchlands Primary modular school in Redhill, Surrey in just 32 weeks, as part of the Department for Education’s (DfE) Modular-A Primary School framework.
Radical new methods for underground construction
Lateral thinking and technology transfer are set to revolutionise the construction of transportation and utilities tunnels, underpasses, car parks and other underground structures. Patrick Lane-Nott, director of engineering at hyperTunnel, explains how.
Stepnell Developments Ltd secures planning for 50 hectare development
Leeds-based Blacks Solicitors has helped Stepnell Developments Ltd secure planning permission for a 50 hectare development south-west of Daventry.
Dispelling stereotypes of construction workers
Stereotypes of construction workers may be harming perceptions of the industry and contributing to a waning workforce and skills shortages.
Former soldier gains work experience on Redcar construction site
Anthony Allan, 31, from Darlington, is undertaking work experience at Vistry Partnership North East’s Kirkleatham Green development in the hopes to secure a trainee site manager position.
How social housing solutions can ease the housing crisis
Proudly working and building on over £1 billion pounds worth of homes throughout Merseyside over the last 35 years, Sutcliffe is no stranger to providing the very best civil and structural engineering services on social housing projects.
Construction work begins on 168 new homes in Bolton
Bolton at Home is working with development partners on a number of new housing schemes in Little Lever and Horwich to deliver 168 new homes.
Astley Hire achieves carbon neutral status
Astley Hire has announced with great pride that it is one of the first industrial equipment hire companies to achieve carbon neutral status.
EQUANS gets green light for ‘largest’ gas free housing development
EQUANS, the division for ENGIE’s services-led activities, has started work on the ‘largest’ gas free housing development in Wakefield.
Marsh Industries launches specialist Marsh Civils division
Marsh Industries has launched Marsh Civils division to focus on the company's activities in industrial water/wastewater storage and treatment.
Thomas White Oxford appoint Dame Alison Nimmo DBE to its board
Thomas White Oxford has announced the appointment of Dame Alison Nimmo DBE to provide property and sustainability advice across its activities, which includes Oxford North, a new £500m global innovation district.
Moor Lane development in Bolton part of regeneration masterplan
Step Places and Bolton at Home are working alongside Bolton Council to transform 4.5 acres of a brownfield site into the Moor Lane development.
GMI appointed to construct new Longbridge 155 development
St. Modwen Logistics has appointed GMI to construct the new ‘Longbridge 155’ net zero industrial development in Birmingham.
Bechtel, Westinghouse and GE Steam Power to support Poland’s carbon-free power
Bechtel and Westinghouse have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with GE Steam Power to support Poland's carbon-free power.
Russia and Ukraine: How global conflict is driving the petrol crisis
As the Russia and Ukraine conflict rages on and Europe cracks down on economic sanctions against the world’s second-largest oil producer, there have been growing concerns on what this means for the petrol crisis long-term, PBC Today explains
Dandara launches development of 124 new homes in Kirkliston
Dandara East Scotland has launched its latest development of 124 new homes in Kirkliston.
Terra has entered an agreement for £67m mixed-use development in Boston
Following an agreement between Terra and a private landowner to purchase a 11Ha site, planning for a mixed-use development in Boston is now underway.
Valuing sustainability changes: Implications for managers
RICS has released RICS Guidance Note: Sustainability and ESG in Commercial Property Valuation and Strategic Advice, 3rd Edition in follow up to 2013’s version 2. Maryanne Bowring, Ringley, explores the implications for property managers of this evolution of guidance, and what this means in practice.
New funding structure needed to meet shortfall in affordable homes
Research from Legal & General and the British Property Federation has found that a new funding structure is needed to meet the shortfall in affordable homes, as well as billions of pounds of additional funding.
‘Bot’ the Builder: Are robots the future of construction?
Mark Sugden and Chris Froud, senior associates and patent attorneys specialising in construction and robotics respectively at Withers & Rogers, explore the potential of using robots in construction.
RECOM appointed to develop new fire training academy
RECOM Solutions have been appointed to develop a new fire training academy, as part of a major investment underpinning the company’s rapid expansion in the fire protection sector.