£62m flood defence funding to support communities in England
Environment secretary Theresa Villiers has announced a new round of flood defence investment for communities across Yorkshire, Cumbria, the North East and the South East of England.
Gleeds boosts rail team with appointment of Richard Stansfield
Property and construction consultancy, Gleeds has appointed Richard Stansfield as director of cost management for its rail business in the UK.
Leeds architect suspended from Architects Register for 12 months
Steven Johnson has been suspended from the Architects Register for 12 months following a finding of unacceptable professional conduct (UPC) when at his former practice MJF Architects.
Groundworks company fined £10,000 after security guard injured
A groundworks company has been fined £10,000 after a security guard suffered serious injuries to his hand.
Lendlease selects new chief executive for Europe post
Lendlease has confirmed Neil Martin as its new chief executive officer for its European business, reporting to Steve McCann, Group CEO and managing director.
Plans approved for 118 affordable homes in Bolton
Housing providers Bolton at Home and Irwell Valley Homes have been granted planning permission for 118 new affordable homes close to Bolton town centre.
SFS’s The Weston wins four RIBA Yorkshire Awards
The Weston at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park has won four RIBA Yorkshire Awards and has now been shortlisted for the 2019 RIBA Stirling prize.
Offsite manufactured modules craned into place at First Way Campus
The first of 438 offsite manufactured modules have been lifted into place at First Way Campus, the 678-bedroom student accommodation scheme.
Considerate Constructors Scheme appoints new chief executive
CCS has announced that Amanda Long will join as chief executive from 16 September, Amanda will succeed chief executive Edward Hardy.
Galliford Try and Bovis to combine housebuilding businesses
Galliford Try plc has announced it has reached preliminary agreement on high-level terms to combine its Linden Homes and Galliford Try Partnerships businesses with Bovis Homes plc.
National Digital Twin Day showcases digital transformation progress
CDBB and the ICE brought together digital pioneers to provide an update on digital twins, the National Digital Twin Programme and to celebrate the launch of the CDBB’s Digital Twin Hub (DT Hub).
Interserve appoints new managing director
Interserve announced the appointment of Paul Gandy as the new managing director of its UK construction business, effective 1 October 2019.
CITB launches consultation on 1,000 construction training standards
CITB is seeking industry views from across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on more than 1,000 new and existing construction training standards.
Integra delivers 30 modular apartments in 12 weeks
More than 30 modular apartments for young people who struggle to find good quality, affordable homes have been created in just 12 weeks by Integra Buildings.
Scotland Excel launches £1.5bn new build framework
Scotland Excel has launched its £1.5bn New Build Residential Construction contract to help accelerate the delivery of 50,000 new affordable homes.
Interserve wins £7.6m contract for special needs school
Interserve has been selected by the Department for Education (DfE) to design and build Glendinning House, special education needs school for children in Newton Abbot, Devon.
PBC Today is heading to Offsite Expo…and we’re bringing cake
Offsite Expo comes to the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on 24-25 September – and PBC Today will be on hand with our mix of expert comment and insight.
Mace to deliver Phase 1 of Nine Elms Square
Developers R&F Properties have appointed Mace to deliver Phase 1 of their Nine Elms Square residential-led mixed-use development, located next to the US Embassy.
Mott MacDonald appoints new MD for UK & Europe role
Mott MacDonald has appointed Ken Norbury as managing director of its UK and Europe built environment business.
York Council appoints Mikhail Riches to deliver 600 new homes
City of York Council’s programme to deliver 600 new homes in the next five years has added another building block with the appointment of Mikhail Riches.
Manchester Council boosts housing target from 20,000 to 32,000
Manchester Council will commit to revising the overall number of homes to be delivered in the city from 20,000 to 32,000.
Plans submitted for Edinburgh’s £314m transformation strategy
The £314m Edinburgh City Centre Transformation Strategy has been submitted for approval, as its estimated plans will deliver £420m of benefits over 25 years.
Pagabo launches second term construction frameworks
Pagabo is launching the second term of its National Framework for Professional Services and National Framework for Major Works worth £10.5bn.
CIOB releases new code of quality management
The CIOB has now published its Code of Quality Management, following two years of work by the CIOB’s Construction Quality Commission, which was launched in response to a number of incidents highlighting construction defects in the UK.
Dacorum council fined £100k for Hand Arm Vibration failings
Dacorum Borough Council has been fined £100,000 for exposing seven grounds maintenance workers to Hand Arm Vibration, caused by excessive use of power tools.
Construction sector domestic reverse charge delayed for 12 months
The introduction of the domestic reverse charge for construction services will be delayed for a period of 12 months until 1 October 2020, the Government has announced.