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A bridge in Hull, which could possibly benefit from the Hull infrastructure investment plan

Hull infrastructure investment plan approved by City Council

A Hull infrastructure investment plan has been approved by the City Council, including upgrades for bridges, statues, and fountains.
The Animal Sentience Committee has responded to upcoming planning policy changes, including those of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Concerns raised about animal welfare in Planning and Infrastructure Bill

The Animal Sentience Committee has responded to upcoming planning policy changes, including those of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, with concerns about wildlife welfare and developers fulfilling their environmental commitments.
A close up of the HS2 Lower Thorpe viaduct structure

[VIDEO] HS2 Lower Thorpe viaduct slide completed in just three days

The HS2 Lower Thorpe viaduct has been slid into place in just three days. Watch the time-lapse video to see the process in full.
A talented business team stands confidently before a vibrant city skyline, symbolizing innovation, collaboration, and the endless future possibilities they strive for in their pursuit of success, representing the relationship between Nemetschek Group and Google Cloud

Partnership with Google Cloud: How strategic alliances will accelerate innovation in...

Charlie Timmermann, head of strategic alliances at Nemetschek Group, shares the transformative journey that Nemetschek is embarking on with Google Cloud.
At this year’s ATLAS Awards Mark Headley, the Designing out Crime Officer (DOCO) at the Met Police, was awarded a commendation for his work

ATLAS commendation for Designing out Crime Officer in South London

At this year’s ATLAS Awards Mark Headley, the Designing out Crime Officer (DOCO) at the Met Police, was awarded a commendation for his work and services to crime prevention.
Retrofitting for Summer is just as important as for winter, says Gary Lawson of Sustainable Building Services

Summer retrofit: Why cooler homes matter too

Gary Lawson, managing director at Sustainable Building Services (UK) Ltd, explains how retrofit helps homes remain comfortable year-round.
14 BESA members have been suspended from the Building Engineering Services Association

14 BESA member companies suspended

14 BESA members have been suspended due to falling short of the expectations the association maintains to hold membership.

Glass bridge design selected as winner for Queen Elizabeth II memorial

Foster + Partners has won the bid to design the Queen Elizabeth II memorial in St James’s Park, with a new cast-glass bridge inspired by the late Queen's wedding tiara.
A constructor walking on the roof, representing building safety director Philip White's departure from the BSR

Building Safety Regulator director to step down after two years in...

Director of Building Safety at the Building Safety Regulator(BSR) Philip White is stepping down from his role in "partial retirement".
SFS rainscreen cladding

Holistic approach to sustainability sets SFS rainscreen brackets above the competition

The complexities and sometimes confusions of sustainability in construction put specifiers in a daunting position, with even apparently responsible choices of material –including picking recycled aluminium – leaving a host of questions still to be answered.

Construction firm fined after building collapse injures four

A London construction firm has been fined £50,000 following the collapse of a house during building works, which left four workers injured - two of them sustaining serious injuries.
A mid adult African-American man working at a construction site wearing a yellow hardhat, holding a set of blueprints, and examining the structure being built. He is in his 30s, looks a bit confused and represents the ACQP's call for the removal of the Building Safety Regulator from the HSE

ACQP calls for immediate removal of Building Safety Regulator from HSE

The Association of Construction and Quality Professionals (ACQP) claims that the BSR risks repeating the "very regulatory failures it was designed to prevent”.
The home builders federation discusses how UK government construction support will be crucial for meeting targets

Government construction support must go further to deliver housing ambitions

The UK government’s plan to build 1.5 million homes demands a major construction workforce expansion. Andy George, director of industry attraction at the Home Builders Federation (HBF), explores the skills gap, training reforms, and policy changes needed to meet housing targets.
Group of senior men of various backgrounds having a friendly chat in the front yard of one man while he is raking the leafs, representing neighbourly discussions about party wall work

Four points to consider when undertaking work on a party wall

They say high fences make good neighbours – but what happens when construction work or refurbishment plans impact the shared party wall structure that separates them?
Female construction engineer taking photo of site with digital tablet

International Women in Engineering Day- Deltek’s Sigrun Gisladottir speaks on feeling...

Marking this year's International Women in Engineering Day, Sigrun Gisladottir, director of engineering at Deltek, reflects on her career, creating an inclusive environment and building strong relationships with female colleagues.
Phase one of a multi-million pound regeneration project in Wolverhampton has gained recognition for its success in 'designing out crime'

Award winning council homes in Wolverhampton set a new standard for...

Phase one of a multi-million pound regeneration project in Wolverhampton has gained recognition for its success in 'designing out crime'.
Newforma Konekt Info Track weaves a golden thread through each conversation, file, and task, transforming the way AECO teams deliver projects

REimagine Project Success: Introducing Newforma Konekt Info Track

Newforma is proud to unveil the next chapter in its journey: Newforma Konekt Info Track—the modern, intuitive, cloud-first module that weaves a golden thread through every conversation, file, and task, transforming the way AECO teams deliver projects.
PBC Today sat down with MBI's European membership director Alan Milne, to discuss the inaugural World of Modular Europe event and how modular construction is becoming an industry staple.

Modular Building Institute European Membership Benefits

MBI members receive exclusive opportunities and discounts at all international World of Modular events and tradeshows.
Female construction engineers with helmet walking through the construction site and making plans for their project, representing the all-girl winning teams of the CityZen awards

INWED25: Top awards in UK-wide ICE CityZen competitions won by three...

On International Women in Engineering Day, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is proud to announce that for the first time, the Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners in its UK-wide CityZen Award are all female students.
CIBSE’s Measuring Performance and Facilities Management Conference brought together leading voices from across the built environment to explore the evolving landscape of building performance and operational excellence

CIBSE celebrates operational excellence at Measuring Performance and Facilities Management Conference

CIBSE’s Measuring Performance and Facilities Management Conference brought together leading voices from across the built environment to explore the evolving landscape of building performance and operational excellence.
The 3D-printed construction equipment in action at Northumbria University

Northumbria University awarded EU funding for 3D-printed construction research

Northumbria University has been awarded a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Fellowship to study low-carbon, 3D-printed construction materials.
Female construction worker checks plans on site while managing project progress in urban setting, representing the industry response to the infrastructure strategy announcements

Construction industry reacts to new infrastructure strategy

The UK construction industry has been energised by the government's 10 year infrastructure strategy announcements- read more about their reactions here.
Stelling Properties modules under construction, to aid the emergency housing sector

Stelling Properties invests in emergency housing sector

Stelling Properties has made a £3m investment into the emergency housing sector to tackle the rise in homelessness.
Finding a construction apprenticeship can be difficult, Julie Deeley discusses how changes can help

A construction apprenticeships overhaul: It’s time to take responsibility

Julie Deeley, director of operations at EN:Able Futures, shares her insights on what changes to construction apprenticeships mean in reality.
Re-flow are excited to welcome our new CFO, Will Brown, who will aid us in our continued growth and help to strategically plan our future

Supporting sustainable, profitable growth – Re-flow’s new CFO, Will Brown

Re-flow are excited to welcome our new Chief Financial Officer, Will Brown. The appointment will aid us in our continued growth and help to strategically plan our future.
Diverse project managers cooperating while working on blueprints at construction building, representing info track

Meet the new Newforma: industry-leading project and information management provider introduces...

First-of-its-kind, must-have solution revolutionises communication and information management efficiency for AECO teams.