The Construction Industry Brexit Survey
With the UK due to leave the European Union on 31 October, PBC Today has launched a survey to take the pulse of the architecture, engineering and construction sector.
Isle of Wight launches ‘Housing First’ project
A new Housing First project has been launched on the Isle of Wight to help rough sleepers with complex needs get off the streets and into affordable housing.
SFS launches NVF2F system to support rainscreen installation
SFS, specialists in building envelope systems has launched its new generation NVF2F vertical cladding support system.
Construction begins on F-35 infrastructure at RAF Lakenheath
Work has started on buildings that will be home to two US Air Force F-35 squadrons at RAF Lakenheath, DIO awarded a contract worth £160m to Kier.
Report urges government to improve energy efficiency of buildings
A new report has stated that improving the energy efficiency of buildings will be vital to meeting climate change obligations, eradicating fuel poverty and lowering home energy bills.
Interserve hands over Margam Green Energy Plant
Interserve and its project partner Babcock & Wilcox Vølund A/S (Vølund), have handed over the Margam biomass energy plant to Margam Green Energy Ltd.
Transport for Wales creates 60 new jobs
Transport for Wales has announced the creation of 60 new jobs as they continue with their £5bn investment programme to transform the transport sector.
HS2 unveils designs for new People Mover transport
HS2 has revealed the designs for its new “people mover” which will provide frequent transport between its Interchange Station in Solihull, through to Birmingham Airport.
Khan rejects proposals for the Tulip tower
London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan has rejected plans to build the 300-metre skyscraper “the Tulip”, stating it would harm the skyline.
R Durtnell & Sons: How the closure of Britain’s oldest contractor...
On 4 July 2019, the country’s oldest building company, and the third oldest company in the UK still in operation, R Durtnell & Sons, ceased trading due to a consistently falling level of net assets.
JCT podcast episode 1: BIM and JCT Contracts
In this podcast, we talk about JCT's work on BIM, including the formation of our BIM Working Group, the publication of our first BIM practice note, and our work to incorporate the BIM provisions contained in the Public Sector Supplement into the JCT 2016 Edition of Contracts.
Restaurant owner fined for disturbed asbestos
A restaurant owner has been fined after an asbestos insulation board was disturbed during the conversion of rooms above the restaurant into flats in Essex.
Could the rise of the digital twin signal the end of...
Joel Hutchines, founder & CEO of cnstrct, discusses the need for a complete overhaul of the AEC industry before it can embrace the full potential of digital twin technology.
Construction most likely sector to have public disputes with insurers
New research reveals that construction companies are most likely to have public disputes with their insurers, according to Mactavish.
Four ways to help solve the housing crisis
Shipping container specialists, Cleveland Containers, discuss four ways in which the UK’s housing crisis could be solved.
Build to Rent sector investment reaches record high
Investment in the Build to Rent (BTR) sector reached a record high in 2018 with almost £4bn of new funds allocated to the sector according to Bidwells Build to Rent Summer 2019 Analysis.
Kilnbridge wins £17m London City Airport contract
Kilnbridge has been awarded a £17m contract to construct new terminal facilities at London City Airport as part of the City Airport Development Programme.
European Commission reveals winner of ‘Loi 130’ competition
The European Commission has revealed the winner of ‘Loi 130’, an architectural competition to identify the best solution to replace part of its ageing offices in the European quarter.
1,300 new homes plan announced for Ripon
Land at Claro and Deverell Barracks in Ripon will be developed to provide much needed new homes and commercial space, Homes England has announced.
Scottish Government strengthens fire safety and building standards
The Scottish Government has announced changes to its building standards, which aim to strengthen fire safety in new high rise buildings.
Briggs and Forrester awarded works on Quintain’s Wembley Park
Briggs and Forrester’s Living team will commence the building services work contract on the latest phase of Quintain’s Wembley Park development.
How estimating software streamlines construction projects
Build Aviator tells PBC Today how using estimating software can transform your construction project.
£4m regeneration boost for Grimsby town centre
Northern Powerhouse minister, Jake Berry unveiled nearly £4m of new investment into Grimsby as part of the next phase of its pioneering Town Deal.
Civic quarter network to lower Manchester’s carbon footprint
The Civic Quarter Heat Network will generate low-carbon heat and power for the city, helping Manchester to reach its ambitions to be carbon-neutral by 2038.
Construction equipment mechanic trailblazer apprenticeship approved
The development of a new Level 2 Trailblazer Apprenticeship for Construction Equipment Mechanics has been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).
Mott Macdonald appoints new managing director
Mott MacDonald has appointed Cathy Travers as managing director of its UK and Europe regional business, succeeding James Harris.