Harry Fairclough Construction falls into administration
After more than 120 years in business, Warrington-based contractor Harry Fairclough Construction has gone into administration.
Bermondsey build-to-rent scheme gets the green light
Planning permission has been granted to Grosvenor for its Bermondsey build-to-rent scheme, which includes 1,548 new rental homes, 482 of which will be affordable.
Building better information management with BIM
Trevor Strahan, director for BIM at BakerHicks, explores the building blocks to achieving better BIM data management so the construction industry can really maximise its potential.
Builders’ merchants endure disappointing year in 2019
The final quarter of 2019 rounded off a disappointing year for builders’ merchants, as severe weather events and Brexit uncertainty takes its toll.
Support for apprentices is more important than ever, says SNIPEF
The Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has renewed its call for government to prioritise funding and upskilling apprentices in the industry.
CITB sells National Construction College in Norfolk
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has sold the National Construction College (NCC) at Bircham Newton to West Suffolk College.
London’s super sewer reaches halfway mark
London’s super sewer has reached the halfway point, as the giant machines digging the main tunnel reach 12.5km of the 25km total length.
Leeds council backs £21.5m Corn Exchange transformation
Senior councillors at Leeds City Council have approved plans for the £21.5m transformation of the Corn Exchange and surrounding areas.
Advice for leaseholders stuck in blocks with unsafe cladding
With thousands of flat-owners across the country affected, people have woken up to the risks of unsafe cladding – Mary-Anne Bowring, MD of Ringley offers advice to leaseholders stuck in blocks with untested cladding.
Good planning is key to successful construction projects, survey reveals
'Good planning' is the most important factor for preventing construction projects from going over budget, says new research by the Association for Project Management (APM).
Construction contract awards increase by 18.5% in January
Construction contracts hit £5.5bn in January, an 18.5% increase on the previous month, as the fog of Brexit and General Election uncertainty lifts.
Work begins on new £9m construction skills centre in Bristol
Midas Group has started construction work on Bristol College’s new £9m Advanced Construction Skills Centre based at its South Bristol Skills Academy.
Delivering a complex basement build beneath Admiralty Arch
BIM Today sat down with Diego Padilla Philipps, associate structural engineer at WSP, to discuss how they streamlined design and delivery on the Admiralty Arch project.
Modular construction reduces UK development’s carbon footprint
Louise Hinley, senior planner at Lambert Smith Hampton, provides an insight on how the modular housing trend is bringing sustainable benefits to the sector.
Landmark Tower Works site gains planning approval
Leeds City Council has granted planning at the Tower Works site to create 245 new homes on Globe Road in the South Bank area of the city centre.
Vital Energi secures energy from waste facility near Burton upon Trent
Vital Energi has secured a major contract to deliver a new energy from waste facility near Burton Upon Trent which will add 18MWe of green energy to the grid.
A465 road improvements hit by cost increases and two year delay
Road improvements on the 8km stretch of the A465 between Gilwern and Brynmawr will cost the public purse £100m more than estimated and will take two years longer than expected.
Winvic to construct £47.3m PRS scheme in Milton Keynes
Winvic Construction has been appointed by Packaged Living to construct a £47.3m Private Rented Sector scheme in the heart of Milton Keynes called Aubrey Place.
One million UK homes with planning permission still not built
More than one million homes with planning consent in the past decade are yet to be built, according to figures from the Local Government Association.
Best practice for foundations in the construction industry
The technical team at structural warranty specialists Advantage Insurance (AHCI) take a look at what constitutes best practice for foundations in 2020.
Mitie launches ‘Plan Zero’ to reach net-zero carbon by 2025
Mitie has launched its new ‘Plan Zero’ commitment, aiming to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2025, 25 years ahead of the UK government’s 2050 target.
HS2: Transformational infrastructure or gigantic waste of money?
HS2 has been given the green light. But, is it on the right track or a white elephant in the making? Take PBC Today’s latest survey to have your say.
Construction Engineering Masters programme urges more women to enrol
For the sector to truly transform we need change and diversity at leadership level, says the Construction Engineering Masters (CEM) programme, as it calls on more women to enrol.
Birmingham Council launches major strategy for homes and transport
Birmingham City Council has launched a new strategy for East Birmingham which aims to create 40,000 jobs, 10,000 new homes and improved access to public transport and health services.
Sir Robert McAlpine pledges new sustainability strategy
Sir Robert McAlpine have launched a new sustainability strategy for 2020-2024, setting a clear path to achieving net-zero carbon emissions, with social value delivered over its operations.
Mace bolsters strategic advisory services with two new hires
Mace has bolstered its strategic advisory business with the appointment of Shelley Frost and Lesha Chetty as directors.