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.
Marshall Construction secures £11.25m Linen Quarter contract
Marshall Construction has concluded the negotiation process and has been appointed as Principal Contractor for the first two phases in the redevelopment of the former Pilmuir Works in Dunfermline.
NMCN acquires Lintott Control Systems
Construction company, NMCN has acquired Norfolk-based business, Lintott Control Systems (LCS) for up to £3.7m subject to a three-year earn-out.
Building Innovation Awards: Most Innovative New Product (Software)
Our preview of the Building Innovation Awards, taking place on 23 October in Manchester, reaches the Most Innovative New Product (Software) category.
Major new scheme for Canning Town gets the green light
A new 804-home scheme at the Manor Road Quarter in Canning Town has taken a step forward after the London Borough approves planning.
Plans for 3,100 new council homes take shape in Sheffield
Plans for the largest council housebuilding programme for decades are taking shape in Sheffield, as over 3,100 new council houses will be built over the next 10 years.
Building firm fined £20,000 after worker falls from height
Hamblett Building Services has been fined £20,000 after a worker fell through an unprotected skylight opening whilst working from height.
£15m agreed to develop Edinburgh Waverley Station
Preliminary work to improve the rail network on the approaches to Edinburgh Waverley Station has been given the go-ahead by the transport secretary, Michael Matheson.
Extended visas for international students boost construction skills
Home Office proposals to allow international students a two-year work visa after graduating from a British University will provide much-needed skills boost to the built environment.
Atkins wins Havant Thicket Reservoir design job
Atkins has been chosen by Portsmouth Water as principal designer on the Havant Thicket Reservoir – the first reservoir to be built in the South East since the 1970s.
Celsa Manufacturing fined £1.8m after engineers died in explosion
Celsa Manufacturing (UK) Ltd has been fined £1.8m after two engineers died in an explosion at the Celsa Steelworks site in Cardiff.
The 2019 Winner of the Martin Gough Award is…
IES announce this year’s winner of the Martin Gough Student Award, Bayan Khayat-Sarama with ‘Designing a near-Autonomous House in Palestine’
Modular homes boost retirement living developments
Modular homes at two retirement living courts in Shrewsbury and Brighouse have been rolled-out by not for profit housing and care provider, Housing 21.
A13 project reaches major milestone with demolition of first bridge
The A13 Road Widening Project in Thurrock has successfully completed its first bridge demolition, undertaking additional works, such as street lighting column removal and BT communication cable installation.
Construction company fined £50k after trainee worker’s finger severed
Masher Brothers Limited has been fined £50,000 after a trainee worker suffered life-changing injuries when his hand was caught in a rip saw.
Hemsec continues to strengthen team on customer front
Hemsec has strengthened its team with the appointment of Jo Cunningham, who has been part of Hemsec for 11 years, from sales administration to internal sales.
Galliford Try takes first place in Top 50 Contractors league table
Galliford Try has jumped 21 places to steal first place in Barbour ABI's Top 50 Contractors league table for September 2019.
Selectaglaze helps protect artefacts in 18th Century castle
Secure secondary glazing, by Selectaglaze, has helped to protect returning artefacts from the 18th Century to a castle on the border of Dorset and Hampshire.
Building Innovation Awards: Most Innovative New Product (Hardware)
PBC Today continues our preview of the Building Innovation Awards, with a look at the shortlist for the Most Innovative New Product (Hardware).
HS2: Ancient woodland clearance delayed until 2020
HS2 Ltd has postponed work on eleven ancient woodlands which were due to be cut down in Autumn for the high-speed rail.
Architect reprimanded for unacceptable professional conduct
The PCC has issued architect Olaf Kneer of Casper Mueller Kneer Architects, with a reprimand after he admitted unacceptable professional conduct.
Revised plans for Bournemouth training facility approved
Revised plans for AFC Bournemouth’s new multi-million pound training facility have been approved by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.
CECA calls on Government to protect post-Brexit migration landscape
Civils contractors have backed CITB’s recommendations calling for greater simplicity and breathing space on the planned visa restrictions after Brexit.
CIOB launches free online course on quality in construction
The CIOB Academy is launching a free online course on quality in construction to help identify what steps can be taken to support the delivery of construction projects.
Andrew Krebs joins Ramboll to strengthen design team
Ramboll has announced the appointment of Andrew Krebs as digital strategy lead within their building services division.