Go-ahead for ENGIE’s Rugeley Power Station redevelopment
ENGI has been granted outline planning permission from Cannock Chase District Council and Lichfield District Council for the redevelopment of Rugeley Power Station in Staffordshire.
Is your digital twin really a digital twin?
Digital twins are more than project management tools; used to their full potential the technology gives project teams a level of insight and control that simply isn’t possible to achieve otherwise, argues Neil Thompson, director of digital construction at Atkins.
Terra puts forward 96-acres of land for 600 new homes in...
Terra Strategic has agreed terms with five landowners to promote circa 96-acres of the proposed Banwell Garden Village development through the Local Plan process.
Redrow acquire land for 1,250 new homes across Cheshire
Redrow has secured land for around 1,250 new homes across two different locations in Cheshire, including a 63.5-acre site in Congleton.
Building and renovation firm moves to four-day working week
The move to a four-day working week is the result of a consultation Orocco had with its workforce in a bid to improve work/life balance
Rogue trader jailed after filling quarry with dangerous waste
Mark Foley of Cardiff has been jailed for 2 years and 3 months for illegally disposing of 100,000 tonnes of waste at Stowey Quarry, a former limestone quarry near Chew Valley reservoir.
Carillion collapse exposes corporate deviance
The collapse of corporate giant Carillion in January 2018 highlights a culture of financial deviance embedded at the heart of the UK construction sector, according to research by London South Bank University (LSBU).
100 residential apartments approved for Wolverhampton
A new residential development which will see 100 new apartments built in Wolverhampton has been approved following a successful application by Hybrid Planning & Development.
Actis insulation comes to the rescue after mouse causes roof fire
A builder who has been using Actis’ building insulation products for the past 17 years has just reroofed a Northamptonshire barn conversion after a mouse caused a fire in the eaves.
St Mowden to deliver major mixed-use development in Worcester
St Mowden has partnered with Merton College, Oxford to deliver a major new mixed-use development in Worcester.
Construction products shortage ‘likely to worsen before improving’
As demand for construction products remains high, the Builders Merchants Federation and Construction Products Association have warned that availability issues are likely to worsen before they improve.
Homes England launches bid for affordable housing fund
Homes England is seeking strategic partners to deliver affordable housing at scale; organisations interested in applying now have until 18 May to submit their proposal online.
Etopia Homes commits to delivering zero-carbon housing
Etopia Homes, backed by the Reuben Brothers, has become the UK’s first developer to commit to achieving an EDGE Zero Carbon certification.
Construction output rises at sharpest rate since September 2014
UK construction output expanded at the sharpest rate since September 2014 in March, as housebuilding, commercial work and civil engineering offer a welcome boost.
Prime Minister confirms plans to improve Cornwall’s economy
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a £23.6m investment in Truro to boost the local economy, create jobs and improve local skills, helping the county build back better from the pandemic.
11 contractors win place on £350m construction framework
Housing provider Abri has revealed the 11 successful contractors on its £350m construction framework to help build 10,000 sustainable homes.
Ups and downs of accessible design
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, explores the importance of ramps when considering accessible design.
Willmott Dixon completes £9m Oldham College Construction Centre
Willmott Dixon has handed over the new £9m Oldham College Construction Centre five weeks ahead of schedule, providing 2,296 sq m of specialist teaching and learning space.
4D health and safety tool to replace generic training on HS2
3D Repo, Freeform and Balfour Beatty Vinci JV are developing a new customisable 4D health and safety tool to replace generic training videos with live walkthroughs of site-specific visualisations.
CITB reveals plans for new recruits in England
The CITB’s England Plan aims to help employers with their immediate skills needs, offer clear information to attract new recruits, and tackle long-term challenges.
SCIA’s design tool analyses the Markthal’s complete structure
SCIA Engineer’s structural analysis and design tool investigates and engineers the complete structure of the Markthal in the centre of Rotterdam.
AIMCH progress report: Encouraging results for MMC
Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH), the research and development initiative set up to transform housebuilding, has published its second annual progress report showing “encouraging results” for Modern Methods of Construction. PBC Today takes a look.
Retrofit vs new build – which should take priority?
Gary Cawley, director of CPC, offers advice on how to weigh up the retrofit vs new build options, based on the funding streams currently available and the experience of social housing clients in the North working with CPC to meet their decarbonisation goals.
Procore adds enhancements to its financial management portfolio
Construction management software provider, Procore Technologies, Inc. has launched product enhancements to its financial management portfolio.
£9.8m project to deliver Scotland’s largest social modular housing scheme
Irvine Housing Association and Connect Modular are set to deliver Scotland’s largest social modular housing development in South Ayrshire.
Secondary glazed units create a splash at Kidderpore Hall
Selectaglaze has provided the secondary glazed units for the Kidderpore Hall which sits 250 feet above sea level overlooking North London.