£3.7m housing development to help prevent homelessness in Manchester
The second phase of a £3.7m housing development in Manchester to prevent homelessness has begun today, on World Homeless Day (10 October)
Saint-Gobain launches Off-Site Solutions Awards
International Timber, Pasquill, Roofspace Solutions and Scotframe have collaborated to launch the Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions (OSS) Awards.
RTPI launches planning and mental health training resource
A free online resource to help planners better understand the link between good planning and mental health has been launched by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
Minimal growth for construction output in August
Construction output increased by 0.1% in the three-month on three-month all work series in August 2019, according to the lasted ONS figures
Construction output increased by...
Green investment programme to support zero carbon transition in Scotland
Projects that help Scotland transition to a net-zero economy by 2045 can now apply to be included in the new green investment programme
Building Innovation Awards: Most Innovative Training Provider
The next category in PBC Today's preview of the Building Innovation Awards, taking place on 23 October, is Most Innovative Training Provider.
Planning application submitted for £1.4bn regeneration of Mayfield
A planning application for the first phase of the £1.4bn transformation of Mayfield in Manchester city centre has been submitted.
Galliford Try secures £340m water frameworks
Galliford Try has been appointed by Southern Water as delivery partner for two of its design and build water frameworks
Starting in 2020 and running...
Research: Buildings could cut emissions by 44% by 2050
Changes to the construction industry could cut the emissions generated from buildings and infrastructure in cities by 44% by 2050, according to new research.
World Mental Health Day: Supporting construction workers
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has shared a story of how its 24/7 Construction Industry Helpline can help those in need.
Is self-care the key to construction workers mental health challenges?
Yasuhiro Kotera, academic lead in counselling at the University of Derby Online Learning, explores the mental health challenges that construction workers face.
Partnership to accelerate Graphene applications in construction
Arcadis has been signed as the newest affiliate partner to The University of Manchester’s Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC).
Heat efficiency improved in Grade II listed townhouse
The heat efficiency of a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse in Bath is set to be drastically improved due to the introduction of Spacetherm® Multi insulation.
Norwich council estate wins 2019 RIBA Stirling Prize
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named Goldsmith Street in Norwich, designed by Mikhail Riches with Cathy Hawley, as the winner of the 2019 RIBA Stirling...
Building Innovation Awards: Most Innovative Supply Chain or Partnership
In our latest preview of the Building Innovation Awards, PBC Today takes a look at the Most Innovative Supply Chain or Partnership category.
MPBA: Modular experts share knowledge at Offsite Expo
The Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA) exhibited at the recent Offsite Expo, many people visited them to gain insights and guidance from the UK's modular and volumetric specialists.
Chester’s famous Roman walls to undergo renovation
Eric Wright Civil Engineering is working alongside Cheshire West and Chester Council to renovate the Roman walls and historic Northgate Steps.
What do digital twins mean for the built environment?
The concept of digital twins is not new. However, the advance of the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ is making cyber-physical systems in the built environment practical, useful and affordable.
Interserve wins place on £8m Loughborough University framework
Interserve has been awarded a place on Loughborough University minor works framework worth £8m.
What’s the best way to stabilise the ground for a renovation...
There are various methods for ground and soil stabilisation: this article looks at the different techniques to assess their pros, cons and suitability for different projects.
New social housing planned for Falkirk
More than 1,800 additional social housing homes are planned across the Falkirk Council area, to be developed over the next five years.
Demand for new homes falls to lowest level since 2013, says...
According to latest figures from Federation of Masters Builders’ (FMB), the consumer demand for new homes has fallen by 8% to its lowest level since 2013.
Cheshire East Council backs regeneration framework for Macclesfield
The support follows public consultation on a draft strategic regeneration framework for Macclesfield town centre – which maps out a vision for a ‘town that celebrates its quirkiness’.
Cruise Terminal Hotel gets the green light at Liverpool Waters
Wates Construction has been given the go-ahead to build the new Cruise Terminal Hotel in Liverpool, marking a step forward for the city’s waterfront regeneration scheme.
Housing and skills demand keeps contractor earnings high
Earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector dipped by 1.7% in September, according to the latest payroll data figures by Hudson Contract.
Cemex UK Operations fined £1m after worker died
Cemex UK Operations has been fined £1m after a worker suffered fatal injuries when he was struck on the body by a centering machine lifting mast.