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.
Mitie to deliver engineering services for NHS Blood and Transplant
Mitie has won a five-year contract to provide engineering services to NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) following a competitive retender worth £15m.
Construction Career Cards to showcase future opportunities
Galliford Try and CITB have developed an interactive card game, ‘Construction Careers Cards’ to promote the breadth of careers in the industry.
Addressing the skills gap in construction
Liz Scott, Head of HR at Actavo Direct, discusses how companies can drive talent and train construction professionals of the future to bridge today’s current skills gap.
Building Innovation Awards: Most Innovative Consultancy
The next category in PBC Today's preview of the Building Innovation Awards is Most Innovative Consultancy
The Most Innovative Consultancy award recognises the organisations who...
RICS publishes fire safety guide
RICS has published an impartial fire safety guide to highlight the responsibilities of landlords and tenants in keeping properties safe regardless of the type of home they live in.
Marcus Worthington construction division enters into administration
Marcus Worthington and Company Ltd, the construction division of Lancashire-based Marcus Worthington Group, has been placed into administration.
Case study: Putting Solibri Site to the test
With an increasing demand for BIM model utilisation on construction sites, Bonava Finland and Solibri began a joint project for piloting Solibri Site, a new on-site version of Solibri.
Graham uses Virtual Reality to simulate Cornbrook residential scheme
Using virtual reality, Graham presented the design team’s 3D models to client representatives and subcontractors, allowing them to virtually navigate through the building and explore the finished project.
Canada Water Masterplan gets the green light
Southwark Council Planning Committee has granted the Canada Water Masterplan resolution planning consent, which will see the creation of 3,000 new homes.
Electrician handed suspended sentence for illegal gas work
A self-employed electrician has received a suspended sentence after carrying out work despite not being Gas Safe registered.
Modern Methods of Construction guide to tackle affordable housing crisis
A new guide has argued that Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are crucial to help solve the affordable housing crisis.
First affordable modular homes installed at Newton Aycliffe
The modular homes, manufactured in the ilke Homes factory in North Yorkshire using precision-engineering techniques, are high quality and enjoy a greater energy efficiency rating.
ARB revokes prescription of two architecture qualifications
The Architect Registration Board (ARB) has revoked the prescription of two architecture qualifications which are provided by Hull College and validated by The Open University.
UKATA teams up with British Lung Foundation to ease asbestos dangers
UKATA has teamed up with BLF through its Mesothelioma Patron Scheme to raise awareness, fund research and support the victims of asbestos-related diseases.
Garden communities: Still fit for purpose?
Dave Pendle, associate director at Marrons Planning, says that close connection between planning and politics could mean that the original aim of garden communities is being diluted.
Root B.V. uses construction software to share knowledge
Decision-making in the construction industry has often much relied on experience and interpretation, Root B.V. strives to find new ways – such as software – to share that experience collaboratively.
Building Innovation Awards: Most Innovative Building Project
PBC Today continues our preview of the Building Innovation Awards with a look at one of the most coveted awards up for grabs - the Most Innovative Building Project.
Wandsworth leads the way for residential planning decisions
Wandsworth Borough Council leads the way in granting residential planning permissions across Greater London, as Barking & Dagenham, Lewisham and Lambeth lag behind.
The enforcement of international mediated settlement agreements
Peter Vinden discusses the supervision of a tribunal and whose courts will issue judgements or enforce decisions reached by tribunals.
Campaign to tackle worker fatigue in construction
The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has discovered that 75% of survey respondents believe that worker fatigue in construction is a serious issue.