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.
Is self-care the key to construction workers mental health challenges?
Yasuhiro Kotera, academic lead in counselling at the University of Derby Online Learning, explores the mental health challenges that construction workers face.
Partnership to accelerate Graphene applications in construction
Arcadis has been signed as the newest affiliate partner to The University of Manchester’s Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC).
Heat efficiency improved in Grade II listed townhouse
The heat efficiency of a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse in Bath is set to be drastically improved due to the introduction of Spacetherm® Multi insulation.
Norwich council estate wins 2019 RIBA Stirling Prize
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named Goldsmith Street in Norwich, designed by Mikhail Riches with Cathy Hawley, as the winner of the 2019 RIBA Stirling...
Building Innovation Awards: Most Innovative Supply Chain or Partnership
In our latest preview of the Building Innovation Awards, PBC Today takes a look at the Most Innovative Supply Chain or Partnership category.
MPBA: Modular experts share knowledge at Offsite Expo
The Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA) exhibited at the recent Offsite Expo, many people visited them to gain insights and guidance from the UK's modular and volumetric specialists.
Chester’s famous Roman walls to undergo renovation
Eric Wright Civil Engineering is working alongside Cheshire West and Chester Council to renovate the Roman walls and historic Northgate Steps.
What do digital twins mean for the built environment?
The concept of digital twins is not new. However, the advance of the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ is making cyber-physical systems in the built environment practical, useful and affordable.
Interserve wins place on £8m Loughborough University framework
Interserve has been awarded a place on Loughborough University minor works framework worth £8m.
What’s the best way to stabilise the ground for a renovation...
There are various methods for ground and soil stabilisation: this article looks at the different techniques to assess their pros, cons and suitability for different projects.
New social housing planned for Falkirk
More than 1,800 additional social housing homes are planned across the Falkirk Council area, to be developed over the next five years.
Demand for new homes falls to lowest level since 2013, says...
According to latest figures from Federation of Masters Builders’ (FMB), the consumer demand for new homes has fallen by 8% to its lowest level since 2013.
Cheshire East Council backs regeneration framework for Macclesfield
The support follows public consultation on a draft strategic regeneration framework for Macclesfield town centre – which maps out a vision for a ‘town that celebrates its quirkiness’.
Cruise Terminal Hotel gets the green light at Liverpool Waters
Wates Construction has been given the go-ahead to build the new Cruise Terminal Hotel in Liverpool, marking a step forward for the city’s waterfront regeneration scheme.
Housing and skills demand keeps contractor earnings high
Earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector dipped by 1.7% in September, according to the latest payroll data figures by Hudson Contract.
Cemex UK Operations fined £1m after worker died
Cemex UK Operations has been fined £1m after a worker suffered fatal injuries when he was struck on the body by a centering machine lifting mast.
Brexit sparks slump in construction jobs over summer
According to Randstad, the number of new construction jobs halved this summer due to ‘parliamentary chaos and indecision’ caused by Brexit uncertainty.
69 affordable homes in Breightmet get the green light
Families in Breightmet, Bolton are set to benefit from 69 new affordable homes that have received planning permission.
Sisk awarded Phase 2 of St John’s Hill Estate regeneration
John Sisk & Son has been appointed by Peabody to construct phase 2 of the St John’s Hill Estate regeneration scheme.
Building Innovation Awards: Most Innovative Supplier
In our latest preview of the Building Innovation Awards, PBC Today takes a look at the organisations vying to be named Most Innovative Supplier.
Willmott Dixon wins £9m Delamere Forest contract
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Forestry England to improve the visitor experience at Cheshire’s Delamere Forest.
Starnini appointed head of façade engineering at Sir Robert McAlpine
Building and civil engineering company, Sir Robert McAlpine, has appointed Simone Starnini as head of façade engineering.
Unite raises suspicions over deaths of four workers on Crossrail
Unite has urged the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to investigate serious health concerns at Crossrail’s Bond Street station following the death of four workers.
Government overrules block on power station project
Plans for Drax Power to install four new gas turbines in North Yorkshire have been given the go-ahead, as energy minister Andrea Leadsom overturns a decision by the UK’s Planning Inspectorate.
Productivity is UK construction industry’s Achilles heel, says report
Confidence amongst UK contractors has reached historic lows according to Turner & Townsend, as construction’s dysfunctional relationship with productivity limits the sector’s future growth.