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The integration of weather and climate data across the construction lifecycle
Integrating accurate weather and climate data into BIM can cut costs for construction projects in the planning and development stage, as well as mitigating the longer-term climate challenges of tomorrow.
UK fatberg awareness is increasing – but action is still needed
The public is becoming more aware of how their everyday habits contribute to serious drain and sewer blockages – but more needs to be done to actually address the problem, argues Michelle Ringland from Lanes Group.
Interserve wins P22 contract with NHS Framework
Interserve has been selected to deliver major multiple projects as part of the estates' infrastructure improvement programme for St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in South London.
The grass is often greener on the brownfield site
It’s time for the construction industry to set aside the wrecking ball and rethink how it uses brownfield land, argues Nick Russell, director of civil and structural engineering consultancy Thomasons.
Amey doubles social enterprise spend in 2018, new figures reveal
During the 2018 financial year, Amey spent over £2m across its supply chain on companies who use their profits to create positive, social change.
Modern Methods of Construction in a reordered world
Law firm Burges Salmon looks at how the perfect storm of sector restructure and the advance of Modern Methods of Construction will combine to reshape construction procurement in 2025 and beyond.
Energy House 2.0: Supporting clean tech for the built environment
Professor Will Swan and Dr Richard Fitton discuss the University of Salford’s Energy House 2.0, a state-of-the-art research facility that will test new technology to help speed up the development of better, more reliable products for the built environment.
Accelerating the implementation of advanced manufacturing techniques
Martin Ganley, BRE programme director for the CIH, offers reflections on a roundtable looking at advanced manufacturing techniques in the built environment.
Aspin Group assets put up for auction
Over 600 lots from Aspin Group Limited, now in administration are being offered for sale by national asset and property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH).
First phase of Liberty Park, Widnes, complete
The first phase of Liberty Park, Widnes, has been completed, with a speculative warehouse and site infrastructure being delivered to provide the only new-build unit over 50,000 sq ft in the Halton and south Liverpool industrial and warehouse market.
Digital construction: The future of the built environment
Melanie Dawson, director of digital construction at Graham, explains how the business is implementing cutting-edge technology.
Manchester College launches Architectural and Construction Engineering Scholarship
The Manchester College is launching a brand new industry-sponsored Architectural and Construction Engineering Scholarship in Construction and The Built Environment for 16 to 18 year-olds.
A digital replica for Hong Kong Science Park
Digital twin campus initiative drives smart facilities management for Hong Kong Science Park.
Highland Council cuts down on construction and demolition waste
The Highland Council is to restrict the amount of construction and demolition waste bought to its network of 21 Household Waste Recycling Centres.
CIOB joins the Northern Powerhouse
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has become a member of the government's Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme.
Building our way out of Brexit
Mike Leonard, CEO of Building Alliance, discusses the construction industry in a post-Brexit landscape.
Gauging the true value of the construction industry
A new series of reports from the Chartered Institute of Building will examine the true value of the construction industry to the economy and wider society.
Will Boris Johnson inject new life into the Northern Powerhouse?
Will Boris Johnson inject new life into the Northern Powerhouse, and will he be able to build on the momentum from the last five years to ensure the North can truly prosper?
Building smarter cities with digital twins
PBC Today talks to Robert Mankowski, vice-president of digital cities at Bentley Systems, about how digital twins can help to plan, design, build and operate smarter infrastructure.
Henry Boot acquires social housing contractor
Henry Boot Construction has acquired a majority shareholding in social housing contractor Starfish Commercial Limited.
Caledonian wins £10m modular construction project
Modular construction specialists Caledonian and ENGIE have secured a £10m order for new student accommodation at Station Approach, Hereford.
Council pauses Hereford bypass and Southern link road schemes
Herefordshire County Council has revealed it has put the Hereford bypass and Southern link road schemes on hold in order to review other options.
Morgan Sindall secures place on Hampshire construction framework
Morgan Sindall Construction has been awarded lots on a major construction framework for Hampshire County Council, worth a total of £200m.
Transforming Construction: Driving innovation
Sam Stacey, challenge director, UKRI Transforming Construction, talks to PBC Today about why he took on the role, the key aims of the Transforming Construction Challenge and the future of precision manufacturing and offsite construction.
Weekly earnings continue to grow in July
Weekly earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector continued to build last month, according to latest figures released by Hudson Contract.
Contractors sought for new build housing schemes
EN:Procure is seeking experienced and qualified contractors to bid for a place on their new framework to deliver affordable and mixed tenure new build housing schemes.