World-first low carbon greenhouses to boost UK agriculture
Greencoat Capital has announced a £120m project to construct two of the UK’s largest greenhouses at farmland sites near Norwich and Bury St Edmunds.
MIND YOUR HEAD campaign to launch at UKCW2019
The MIND YOUR HEAD campaign is set to launch with a unique “MATERIAL SUPPORT” exhibition at UK Construction Week 2019.
Final beam lifted into place for Ebbsfleet Garden City’s £16m bridge
The final beam has been lifted into place for the £16m Springhead Bridge that will connect part of Ebbsfleet Garden City with Ebbsfleet International station.
DCW2019: Speakers from CDBB, BRE and MTC announced
Digital Construction Week returns for its fifth year at London ExCeL on 16-17 October, with a host of new exhibitors and speakers.
New figures reveal 8% fall in construction of new build homes
New government figures published today (3 October) show the number of new build homes under construction has dwindled, putting further pressure on the housing crisis.
£5.6m Cedars Academy scheme tops out
Interserve has marked a key stage in the construction of the new Cedars Academy in Birstall, Leicestershire, with a topping out ceremony.
Ferrovial appoints Ignacio Madridejos as CEO
Global infrastructure specialist Ferrovial has appointed Ignacio Madridejos as its new chief executive.
UK construction industry suffers further sales decline
The UK construction industry has experienced a further slowdown in sales, turnover and profits pointing to a sustained downward trend, according to the latest UK Construction Sector Report from MHA.
Building Innovation Awards: Most Innovative Developer
The Building Innovation Awards take place on 23 October in Manchester. PBC Today is previewing each category, today focusing on Most Innovative Developer.
Lovell pledges to reduce gas emissions using alternative fuel
As part of Lovell's pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, they are trialling the use of Shell GTL fuel in their construction vehicles.
Costain appoints Nathan Marsh as first-ever chief digital officer
Costain has appointed Nathan Marsh as its first-ever chief digital officer to accelerate the implementation of its commercial digital strategy.
First UK architecture practice joins UN Climate Neutral Now
Assael Architecture has become the first UK architectural practice to sign up to the UN Climate Neutral Now initiative, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Construction employers need flexibility on post-Brexit visas, says CITB
Construction employers raise concerns about the future 12-month visa scheme, as CITB urges the government to extend the ‘low-skilled’ visa to 24 months.
Construction site security boss found guilty of fraud
A security boss who ran seven companies under four different identities has been found guilty of defrauding security operatives who worked for him.
Pickerings opens new modular depot in major business location
Pickerings, provider of modular buildings and portable accommodation, has opened a new 5-acre depot in Kent, it is located at Eurolink Business Park in Sittingbourne which is recognised as one of Kent’s major business areas.
City & Guilds wins contract to deliver Construction T Level qualifications
City & Guilds, working with EAL, has been selected by the Department for Education (DfE) and Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) following a highly competitive bidding process to offer T Levels.
Gleeds launches Wellness Week to tackle poor mental health
Gleeds Property Network (GPN), the property and construction consultancy’s social and educational network, is to launch its own Wellness Week.
Housing secretary reveals new green housing standard
A new green standard for new build homes aims to bring an environmental revolution to home building, in the hope of combating climate change while keeping household bills low.
Building Innovation Awards: Most Innovative Contractor
PBC Today's preview of the first-ever Building Innovation Awards, taking place in Manchester on 23 October, continues with a look at the runners and riders competing for Most Innovative Contractor.
BoKlok announces plans for 200 offsite homes in Bristol
BoKlok UK Ltd, the offsite housing provider jointly owned by Skanska and IKEA, has announced plans to develop 200 homes in south Bristol with Bristol City Council.
Transformation of historic ice factory in Belgravia gets the go-ahead
Proposals have been approved by Westminster City Council to transform a former industrial building in Belgravia next to Grosvenor’s Eccleston Yards to provide new office, restaurant and retail space.
Brexit squeeze continues to take its toll on UK construction sector
Building activity in Q3 2019 fell at the second-fastest rate since April 2009, as the UK construction sector remains stuck in a downturn, according to the latest Construction PMI figures.
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure supports Energy Coast UTC
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure anncounced the latest development in its commitment to community support as it joins Cumbria’s Energy Coast University Technical College’s (UTC) Trust Board as a Member organisation.
Engineering boss lands 11-year ban for tax offences
Bromley-based director Abraham Mortimer Briscoe has been banned for 11 years after causing Three Points Engineering Ltd to avoid paying taxes.
Council retenders King’s Dyke crossing scheme
Cambridgeshire County Council has marked the start of the formal procurement process to secure a new construction partner on the King’s Dyke level crossing scheme.
Esh wins Ironworks development on Leeds South Bank
Esh Build has been appointed to construct the new Ironworks development in Holbeck Urban Village on Leeds South Bank.