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Humans are using laptops and computers to interact with AI, helping them create, code, train AI, or analyze big data with fast, cutting-edge technology, Jackson Wood, director of industry strategy, global trade intelligence, Descartes, explains how AI can transform trade compliance

Balancing complexity and technology: How AI is transforming trade compliance

Jackson Wood, director of industry strategy, global trade intelligence, Descartes, explains how AI can transform trade compliance.
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Transforming legacy systems with Vantagepoint at Maynard Marks

Financial controller at Maynard Marks, Paul Gillies, explains the obstacles posed by legacy systems and why Deltek's Vantagepoint ERP software was the perfect fit.
Cain and Olympian Homes have appointed J3 Advisory to arrange the latent defects insurance for St James House, reshaping Bristol's skyline

J3 Advisory appointed to arrange latent defects cover for Cain and...

Cain and Olympian Homes have appointed J3 Advisory to arrange the latent defects insurance for St James House, a 28-storey redevelopment that will bring more than 590 student and co-living beds to Bristol and reshape the city’s skyline.
The 125-metre-long tunnel boring machine was launched in March 2024 and arrived at Washwood Heath yesterday morning (13 October)

[VIDEO] HS2 celebrates final boring tunnel breakthrough

The 125-metre-long tunnel boring machine - named Elizabeth after the 19th century philanthropist Elizabeth Cadbury - was launched near the Warwickshire village of Water Orton in March 2024 and arrived at Washwood Heath yesterday morning(13 October).
View across the canal at Castlefield in the centre of Manchester, UK. Reflections of a foot bridge and graffiti can be seen. There are no people in the photograph

Manchester City Council releases further land to deliver over 700 more...

A report going to the Council’s executive next week (Weds 15 October) details the next phase in an ongoing collaboration with the Manchester Housing Providers Partnership (MHPP) to deliver genuinely affordable homes across the city.
Aerial view of yellow mobile crane at construction site performing lifting operation, representing planning and infrastructure bill amendments

Last-minute Planning and Infrastructure Bill amendments send shockwaves through industry

Ministers have sent a package of last-minute amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill ahead of its final approval processes next month, empowering developers against permissions timing out.
“[Criminals] are going after everybody - every business. It’s like trying every car door just to find one that isn’t locked”. These words were spoken at a recent cybersecurity meeting – and they’re a good reminder that businesses of any size across UK infrastructure are vulnerable to a potentially crippling attack from online criminals

Is your field operations software supporting you with cybersecurity?

“[Criminals] are going after everybody - every business. It’s like trying every car door just to find one that isn’t locked”. These words were spoken at a recent cybersecurity meeting – and they’re a good reminder that businesses of any size across UK infrastructure are vulnerable to a potentially crippling attack from online criminals.
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Framework provider delivers over £9m in indicative social value

Since 2017, LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) has distributed a significant £1,695,892 across England, Scotland and Wales via its Community Benefit Fund.
The ruins of Ogmore Castle, in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, near where the UK's largest net zero carbon housing development will be located

Barratt Redrow set to deliver UK’s largest net zero carbon housing...

With a projected total of 576 new homes, Cosmeston Farm in the Vale of Glamorgan in south Wales will be the UK's largest net zero carbon housing development.
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New 3D laser scanning webinar to unlock smarter construction workflows

PBC Today, in partnership with FARO Technologies, is pleased to announce a new webinar titled "3D Laser Scanning: Your Site on Screen: How Simple Scans Prevent Costly Mistakes in Construction".
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Why digital twins are crucial to the future of construction

Yacoob Kurimbokus, chief product & technology officer at Sensat, explores the role digital twins have to play in the renewed drive to deliver UK infrastructure and housing.
Following the retirement of Mike Chaldecott after 42 years, Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland has appointed Dean O' Sullivan as CEO

Dean O’Sullivan joins Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland as new CEO

Following the retirement of Mike Chaldecott after 42 years, Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland has appointed Dean O'Sullivan as CEO.
The Sellafield Nuclear power station on the Cumbria, UK, coast as seen from the Lakeland fells.

Three companies win contracts to be part of £2.9bn Infrastructure Delivery...

Costain, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure and Hochtief (UK) Construction have signed contracts worth a total of £2.9bn as part of a Infrastructure Delivery Partnership (IDP).
Female engineer wearing safety helmet and vest is walking on a green field, inspecting the area with binoculars and holding a clipboard, ensuring sustainable energy development, representing Land Quality Service

Celebrating 20 years of NHBC’s Land Quality Service

Karen Thornton, NHBC’s Land Quality Service Manager since November 2021, spoke with us about the last 20 years of Land Quality Service and how this team of experts support builders and developers across the country.
CGI of the Biscuit Factory student accommodation

GRAHAM tops out Biscuit Factory student accommodation

GRAHAM have topped out their construction of the Belfast Biscuit Factory student accommodation, expected to complete in 2026.
Planted, in partnership with Vectorworks, is delighted to reveal the finalists of the Design for Renegeration UK-wide student design competition, championing the next generation of regenerative designers

Planted reveals finalists of student design competition in partnership with Vectorworks

Planted, in partnership with Vectorworks, is delighted to reveal the finalists of the Design for Renegeration UK-wide student design competition, championing the next generation of regenerative designers.
The UK construction industry is vital to the government's strategy

How important is the UK construction industry to government plans for...

Tim Barrett, chair of the Construction Alliance North East, discusses the importance of the UK construction industry to government plans.
Person standing in contemplation in urban city with nature trees composite, Shenzhen, China, representing the role of planning in supporting mental health

The role of planning in supporting mental health and wellbeing

To mark World Mental Health Day, Lanpro's director of design Mark Topping explores the impact of preserving green spaces in planning to support better mental health.
UK SME housebuilders are facing several challenges

UK SME housebuilders facing too many challenges, say HBF

The Home Builders Federation has released a new report examining UK SME housebuilders and the challenges they face restricting delivery.
Mental health in construction is the lowest in the country

FMB calls for drastic change in mental health in construction

Mental health in construction is a core topic for today, on World Mental Health Day, as the FMB calls for change in the industry.
a businesswoman in a wheelchair with a disability looking at the digital tablet with her multiethnic business partner discussing the business plan, representing accessibility training

Accessibility training sessions highlight need for sharing, not shielding

Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, reports on accessibility training experiences that highlight the need to cascade knowledge through organisations.
Mental health in construction is worse than in any other industry

Why mental health in construction must be treated with the same...

PBC Today sat down with Andrew Kitley, founder and MD of Kitall, to discuss his experience with mental health and how it should be...
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Martin Staehr to lead Kier Construction business

As Group managing director for Kier's Construction division, Martin Staehr will sit on the Group’s executive committee and be responsible for the Regional Build, Strategic Projects, Kier Places and KME businesses.
Nick Hutchinson, founder and managing partner of Glider, has been recognised as one of The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2025

Nick Hutchinson named one of the UK’s Top 50 Most Ambitious...

Nick Hutchinson, founder and managing partner of Glider, has been recognised as one of The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2025.
A building contractor using a digital tablet while working on a construction site. A young man browsing online with a smart device while working on an architecture project, representing utilising both Newforma and Procore

Why add Newforma if you already have Procore?

Many firms in the AEC industry rely on Procore as their construction management platform of choice. It’s powerful, comprehensive, and field-proven. So why add Newforma?
The CIOB have welcomed the Irish construction budget 2026

CIOB reacts to Irish construction budget 2026

The Irish construction budget 2026 seeks to boost housing in the country and protect growth, with relief for retrofit and VAT.