Work cleared to take Edinburgh’s trams to Newhaven
Construction work for the project to take Edinburgh’s trams to Newhaven is scheduled to begin in mid-November, after six months of work by the council and contractors.
Building Innovation Awards: Young Innovator 2019
PBC Today comes to the end of our preview of the Building Innovation Awards with a look at the prestigious Young Innovator 2019 category.
Pilot schemes to save contractors and supply chain SMEs £25m
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and construction employees are piloting four home building and infrastructure projects in the hopes of improving procurement practices
BRE appoints Piers White MBE as new chair
Piers White has held almost 40 senior board positions in a career spanning more than 30 years.
Revu for reviews: Arup goes digital for project delivery
Bluebeam’s Revu has helped Arup improve collaboration and move towards a paperless future.
Building and maintenance firm fined after ripsaw injures worker
A building and maintenance company has been fined after an employee was injured while operating a ripsaw.
Thomas Sinden completes Welcome Centre at St Albans Cathedral
Thomas Sinden has completed a new single storey £7m Welcome Centre, connecting the Norman cathedral with the 20th century Chapter House.
Rail plant operators call for action to address economic uncertainty
The Rail Plant Association (RPA) has urged the government and Network Rail to come up with solutions to benefit the rail plant sector
Modular and volumetric experts to share knowledge at Modular Matters
Taking place on 22 October this year's Modular Matters conference will demonstrate the versatile application of modular and volumetric technology.
Morgan Sindall appointed to Southern construction framework
Morgan Sindall has been appointed to deliver the Stoneham Park Primary Academy, as part of the Southern construction framework.
Middlesbrough launches £250m digital city vision
A £250m project to establish Middlesbrough as the UK’s digital city, which will create more than 2,000 jobs, has been launched.
HAVS remains a hidden threat amongst UK workforce
There are 2 million workers at risk of developing Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) in the UK, and currently 300 thousand people suffering advanced stages.
Brentwood Development Partnership to transform the borough
Brentwood Borough Council and Morgan Sindall Investments have formed a joint venture, the Brentwood Development Partnership, to redevelop Brentwood.
Court rejects case against Ashford Borough Council’s Local Plan
The High Court has rejected an action brought against Ashford Borough Council by Bellamile Ltd opposing the Ashford Local Plan 2030.
Willmott Dixon to transform Grade II listed Art Deco theatre
Willmott Dixon has been awarded a £26.75m construction contract to restore the Grade II listed Art Deco theatre in Stockton-on-Tees.
Wates awards £3m contract for steel-framed bathrooms pods
Bathroom pod manufacturer, Offsite Solutions, has won a £3m contract from Wates Construction to supply 440 bespoke steel-framed bathroom pods.
£3.7m housing development to help prevent homelessness in Manchester
The second phase of a £3.7m housing development in Manchester to prevent homelessness has begun today, on World Homeless Day (10 October)
Saint-Gobain launches Off-Site Solutions Awards
International Timber, Pasquill, Roofspace Solutions and Scotframe have collaborated to launch the Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions (OSS) Awards.
RTPI launches planning and mental health training resource
A free online resource to help planners better understand the link between good planning and mental health has been launched by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
Minimal growth for construction output in August
Construction output increased by 0.1% in the three-month on three-month all work series in August 2019, according to the lasted ONS figures
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Green investment programme to support zero carbon transition in Scotland
Projects that help Scotland transition to a net-zero economy by 2045 can now apply to be included in the new green investment programme
Building Innovation Awards: Most Innovative Training Provider
The next category in PBC Today's preview of the Building Innovation Awards, taking place on 23 October, is Most Innovative Training Provider.
Planning application submitted for £1.4bn regeneration of Mayfield
A planning application for the first phase of the £1.4bn transformation of Mayfield in Manchester city centre has been submitted.
Galliford Try secures £340m water frameworks
Galliford Try has been appointed by Southern Water as delivery partner for two of its design and build water frameworks
Starting in 2020 and running...
Research: Buildings could cut emissions by 44% by 2050
Changes to the construction industry could cut the emissions generated from buildings and infrastructure in cities by 44% by 2050, according to new research.
World Mental Health Day: Supporting construction workers
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has shared a story of how its 24/7 Construction Industry Helpline can help those in need.