New BIM model helps National Portrait Gallery step into the future
Lee McDougall, director at architecture and building consultancy practice AHR, outlines why scan-to-BIM technology has been crucial in planning a major redevelopment at the National Portrait Gallery.
Politicians promise to tackle late payments
As part of their election manifesto, the Liberal Democrats and the Labour Party have promised to combat the multi-billion pound late payment problem crippling the construction industry.
Planners must embrace innovations on floodplain developments
UK planners are ignoring flood management innovations that can be used to build developments on floodplains to meet the rising housing demands, says Floodline Consulting Ltd.
Plans for £15.1m school campus in Renton gain approval
Planning permission has been given the nod for a new £15.1m campus which will revamp the education of hundreds of pupils in Renton.
ARCO calls for support of the retirement community sector
ARCO is calling on political parties to support the growth of the retirement community sector in their manifestos in the next election.
Using IoT to unlock the next generation of asset tracking in...
Derek Bryan of Verizon Connect on why the Internet of Things could represent the next step forward for construction asset tracking.
Bardsley wins £11m construction skills centre in Ashton-under-Lyne
Bardsley Construction has been awarded an £11m contract to build Tameside College’s new construction skills centre in Ashton-under-Lyne.
Research reveals sustainable infrastructure for Oxford-Cambridge Arc
The UK Infrastructure Transitions Research Consortium (ITRC) has developed methods to reveal a series of sustainable insights for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc – one of the UK’s largest housing and transport projects.
Rural campaigners say they can help solve the housing crisis
Rural campaigners have argued that the current ‘outdated’ planning system is holding the UK back and say the government should let them help ease the housing crisis.
The modular homes leading the way in the UK
As the construction industry ramps up its use of modular construction, PBC Today takes look at the modular housing schemes taking the UK by storm.
New JCT BIM Guidance and other BIM developments
Part of the strategy to encourage the adoption of BIM was the publication of standard documents, including the Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) 1192 series of standards, in particular, PAS 1192-2.
McLaren secures £11m Royal Tunbridge Wells renovation
McLaren has been awarded the renovation of Royal Victoria Place in Tunbridge Wells, following an £11m investment by British Land.
Construction starts on distribution centre at Optimus Point
Construction work has officially started on a new distribution centre based at Optimus Point in Leicestershire for laboratory and medical equipment supplier, Sarstedt Limited
Willmott Dixon secures fourth scheme at University of Warwick
Willmott Dixon has been appointed to provide a fourth scheme at the University of Warwick, the new £33m Warwick Arts Centre.
£5m restoration works to start on The Old Rectory
Restoration of the Grade II Listed building, the Old Rectory, is set to begin, as the £5m project sees the historic property saved from dilapidation.
Tolent secures £9.3m extra care development in Filey
Tolent has been appointed by Housing 21 to deliver a new extra care development in Filey, which will see the creation of 70 new homes.
Simpson Strong-Tie launches new gable restraint system
Simpson Strong-Tie has launched its new Gable Panel Connector (GPC) to solve the connection detail issue between the masonry wall, the wall plate and the bottom rail of the gable panel.
Lendlease appoints David Cadiot as executive manager
Lendlease has appointed David Cadiot as executive general manager for all construction projects outside of London.
Freelance construction workers earnings rise in October
According to the latest figures by Hudson Contract, earnings for freelance construction workers increased by 2.5% in November 2019.
Report reveals information on homelessness in Scotland
Figures from the homelessness in Scotland report have revealed that during 2018-19 there has been a 57% reduction in homelessness applications from under-25s.
SPUK launches earthwork support for SME construction projects
Sheet Piling (UK) Ltd, has launched a new division, Excavation Support Solutions, to enhance the operational efficiencies, project delivery and health and safety compliance of SME’s support projects.
Strategy to deliver accommodation for Cardiff’s vulnerable children
A new three-year strategy to deliver support and accommodation for Cardiff's vulnerable children will be considered by the Local Authority's Cabinet when it meets on Thursday, 21 November.
Construction begins on Sunderland’s new City Hall
The construction of Sunderland's new City Hall will house Sunderland City Council and a range of public sector partners in a more cost effective base at the heart of the city centre.
FPA calls for complete ban of combustible materials on buildings
The fire that engulfed the Cube in Bolton provides a stark reminder that the issues facing UK fire safety are the result of several problems, not just Grenfell-style ACM cladding, says the Fire Protection Association.
RLB UK announces new two new senior appointments
RLB UK has announced changes to its UK board including the appointment of Andrew Reynolds as chief executive and Dean Sheehy as operations director.
London’s DAMAC Tower gains new sky bridge
Construction of DAMAC Tower, the 50-storey residential development at Nine Elms, has installed a sky bridge to joins its north and south towers at their 18th and 24th floors.