Estate security management
Justin Freeman, technical manager of the Master Locksmiths Association, offers some advice on keeping estate security at its peak.
Is virtual reality the future of building construction?
Research shows technologies such as virtual reality, smart technologies, modelling, and robotics will have an impact on building construction.
Interserve agrees on rescue deal with banks
Interserve has announced a rescue deal that will hand control over to its banks following talks with lenders and government ministers to prevent its collapse.
SMEs working in the construction sector within the UK
Across the UK, over seventy percent of SMEs are registered as micro businesses – an indicator that the appeal in developing a business from scratch is far from being in the decline.
BBA opens new Dublin office
The British Board of Agrément, the construction products certification body, has opened an office in Dublin (BBA EU), allowing it to explore new avenues for growth outside the UK.
L&Q launch modern methods of construction strategy
Housing association L&Q is developing its offsite ambitions with the launch of its own modern methods of construction strategy.
Contractor banned after failing to complete football stadium
Property developer Howard Lawrence Grossman has been banned from running a company for ten years after he failed to complete a football stadium.
The role of modular in addressing the UK’s housing crisis
The housing crisis will not simply be solved by just supplying more properties but, crucially, building more affordable homes in the places people need them.
Roofing company fined £50,000 after death of worker
A roofing company and its director has been fined £50,000 for safety breaches following the death of an employee.
HS2 confirms station construction teams
HS2 has revealed the construction teams that will be awarded contracts to build the London terminus at Euston and the west London super-hub at Old Oak Common.
Health and Safety Executive reward Mick George Progress
Having grown revenues by 51% (YOY), Mick George Environmental received some more welcome news from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to kick-start 2019.
Kier appointed to deliver £37.2m residential development
Kier has been appointed by Newlon Housing Trust to deliver its brand new £37.2m residential development near Tottenham Hale in Haringey.
Feltham Magistrates’ Court transformation plan submitted
The transformation plan has been submitted by MCR Property Group to regenerate the Feltham Magistrate’s Court into 27 new residential homes.
Embrace digital transformation or risk going out of business
According to latest NBS report, 70% agreed that those who do not adopt digital ways of working risk going out of business.
The holistic approach to construction’s productivity problem
What will it take to kick-start productivity in construction? Martin Feakes at London at Ramboll, believes the conditions are right for change.
Winvic Construction to develop 14-storey residential apartments
Winvic Construction Ltd has been appointed by Lionel House Developments Ltd and Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) to develop a new 14-storey build-to-rent (BTR) complex.
Plant machinery salesman to repay nearly £1m
A Leicestershire plant machinery salesman, who was jailed for tax fraud after he lied about his business’s sales, has been ordered to repay nearly £1m or face a further seven years behind bars.
Construction standards: Manchester city council and Unite lead the way
Manchester council has pledged to work with Unite to stand up for the city’s construction standards, workers and outlaw poor construction practices on building projects under its control.
Kier Living appoints Nick Moore as CEO of Kier Community Living
Kier Living progresses major Homes England Joint Venture with new appointment – Nick Moore as CEO of Kier Community Living.
Construction industry: Gloomy political and business backdrop
Construction industry slows down amid worrying political and business backdrop – Phil Harris comments on the PMI figures.
Noise mitigation against HS2 enabling works at 30 Euston Square
30 Euston Square has an outstanding Victorian façade with an original Greek revival style entrance hall and is full of ornate architectural details.
Redefining the green belt to tackle the UK’s housing crisis
Richard Hyams of architectural practice astudio argues that redefining the green belt will help tackle the UK’s current housing crisis.
Isn’t BIM just CAD by a different name?
Achieving an understanding that BIM and CAD are as different as chalk and cheese is the first step to delivering better buildings, efficiently and at a lower cost.
Ensuring fairness and transparency for home buyers
Noel Hunter talks to PBC Today about protecting home buyers from nasty surprises when making one of the biggest purchases of their life.
Embracing the rewards of creating inclusive accessible environments
With the government recently announcing plans to make Changing Places toilets mandatory in all new large public buildings, Nicholas Bungay, director of strategy and external affairs at Habinteg, examines how to ensure venues are open to everyone.
Wates breaks ground on £7m Stag housing development
Wates Residential and Wandsworth Council came together to break ground on the £7m Stag Housing development.