Architect proposes eco-friendly garden for redesigned Notre Dame
Following the fire that damaged Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral, architect Vincent Callebaut has revealed design plans that bring together ‘science, art and spirituality'.
The use of admixtures to waterproof concrete: Part 6
James McDonald of Cementaid discusses the testing process for water-resisting admixtures.
Heathrow Hub seeks process to appeal High Court Judgement
Heathrow Hub, the independent proposal for expanding Heathrow Airport, has commenced the process to appeal the High Court Judgement handed down on 1 May 2019.
Benefits of light steel framing
Andrew Way, an associate director at the Steel Construction Institute, discusses how light steel framing can deliver fast, adaptable and cost-effective buildings.
Wood wins $1bn nuclear design and engineering contract
Wood has secured a new contract worth up to $1bn to provide nuclear design and engineering services to Sellafield Ltd over the next 20 years.
Groundbreaking BBA chair ready to step into next role
Over the past three years, Valerie Owen OBE has led the British Board of Agrément. As she nears the end of her tenure, she talks to PBC Today about Hackitt, Brexit, value engineering, and the rise of Modern Methods of Construction.
Government to fund £200m cladding replacement
The government has stepped in to cover the £200m bill to speed up crucial cladding replacement on around 170 private high-rise buildings.
Barratt Developments on track for the year
Barratt Developments has issued its latest trading statement from 1 January to 5 May 2019, revealing the outlook for the year is above the board’s expectations.
Environment Agency urges new approach to coastal and flood resilience
The Environment Agency has said ‘we cannot win a war against water’ by building higher flood defences and has urged a new approach to ensure coastal and flood resilience.
How do digital twins impact entire cities?
Ton de Vries sits down with PBC Today to discuss the digital twin concept and how it could impact the construction of individual buildings.
Homes England appoints specialists to new frameworks
Specialists have been appointed to three new frameworks which will enable procurement of up to £30m of professional technical services to support housing delivery,
Hudson Contract to promote Construction Industry Helpline
Hudson Contract is shining a light on the Construction Industry Helpline available to freelance tradespeople and their families suffering from mental health or financial problems.
A new approach to managing the historic environment
Barbara Cummins, director of heritage at Historic Environment Scotland, discusses the new planning policy for Scotland.
Digital twin platform to assist digitalisation in engineering
Aker Solutions has launched a new software and digital services company that enables operators to accelerate field development projects and optimise asset performance.
How factory-built bathrooms are driving efficiency
Richard Tonkinson, executive director of bathroom pod manufacturer Offsite Solutions, offers some practical advice for specifying factory-built bathrooms.
A new framework for fire safety in construction
With fire safety at the top of the agenda, PBC Today talks to LHC head of repairs and maintenance Colin Scoines about the development of a new framework.
Most expensive cities for construction in 2019 revealed
New York, San Francisco and Hong Kong are the world’s most expensive cities to build in, according to the latest International Construction Cost Comparison published by Arcadis.
Immigration officers arrest 17 at Circus Street construction site
Immigration enforcement officers arrested 17 men at the £130m Circus Street construction site in Brighton, after receiving “intelligence”.
A new way to build: Why programming is a necessary skill...
All jobs and trades inevitably change with the times, and in doing so, the required skills are subject to change over the years.
Morgan Sindall reveals strong start to the year
Morgan Sindall has revealed it has had a strong start to the year, as its order book increases by 8%, according to the group’s latest trading update.
Construction industry suppliers ‘prepared for Brexit’
Construction industry suppliers say they expect a slight dip in the market following Brexit, but reveal they are prepared thanks to contingency plans, according to a survey by MRA Research.
Allplan Bridge: Bridge design redefined
Allplan Bridge is the powerful solution for 4D parametric modelling of bridges. The software supports engineers in all planning phases, from the initial concept to the execution plan.
McAvoy Group appoints new chief exec and managing director
The McAvoy Group has appointed its first chief executive and a new managing director, further strengthening its management team.
The challenges of building defect-free homes
Offsite construction can contribute to improvements in delivering better quality buildings, says a report that calls for urgent changes in the culture and processes of housing construction. Ron Alalouff of TRADA reviews its conclusions.
FIDIC teams up with ITA-AITES for new underground works contract
FIDIC and ITA-AITES have teamed up to publish a new form of contract for tunnelling and underground works, The Emerald Book.
No time to lose in tackling exposure to asbestos
It’s 20 years since exposure to asbestos was banned in Britain, yet companies are still putting workers at risk by failing to manage it, says Craig Foyle.