Outdated fire station transforms into new blue-light hub using Archicad
An outdated 1980s fire station has been transformed into a collaborative new blue light hub for Suffolk police and fire services, using a deep retrofit approach and Archicad.
Construction sector roundtable report warns modern slavery risk is on the...
A recent roundtable construction meeting highlighted that finding instances of modern slavery is a matter of 'when' and not 'if'.
Carbon-negative Mevocrete project cement moves one step closer to production
The mevocrete project, lead by Material Evolution, is on the verge of commercially producing carbon-negative cement.
Why now is the perfect time for young women to start...
PBC Today sat down with the CITB’s Deborah Madden to discuss why young people - and especially women - should consider a career in construction.
Planning Officers’ Society welcomes new president in Dr. Peter Geraughty
Dr. Peter Geraughty has been inaugurated as the president of the Planning Officers' Society (POS), making him the first person have led both the POS and the RPTI.
Building the workforce to meet the Government’s commitment for millions of...
Tim Barrett, chair of the Construction Alliance Northeast, discusses the issue of recruitment in the UK construction workforce.
[VIDEO] Using digital twins to simplify complex fire barrier assessment
Read more about how Trident Fire Protection utilised digital twin technology to conduct a fire barrier assessment in a complex space with tight areas and poor access in a roof void.
Affordability amid uncertainty: Robust cost management in the residential sector
Bradley Harrison, associate director and cost manager at EDGE discusses how to find balance and prioritise the important factors in cost management.
Costain revenue up to £639.3m in half year results
Costain have published their half year results, demonstrating continued strong performance to the end of June 2024.
Actis encourages post A-level and GCSE students to consider careers in...
Students digesting their A level and GCSE results this summer are being encouraged to consider pursuing a career in construction by insulation specialist Actis.
Balfour Beatty’s M77 Hydrogen project retrofits heavy vehicles
Balfour Beatty's M77 Hydrogen project is underway, retrofitting heavy vehicles to take hydrogen fuel and promoting decarbonisation.
The benefits of AI in construction: A vital cog in the...
While still in its infancy, AI is poised to bring new efficiencies and innovations to construction. Let’s take a deeper look at where we stand.
Because It’s Your Job to Know : Understanding Quelfire’s new campaign
Earlier this year, in February 2024, Quelfire launched its new campaign, ‘BECAUSE IT’S YOUR JOB TO KNOW’, focusing on responsibility in firestopping.
Results day 2024: Young people urged to consider construction
The Federation of Master Builders have released a statement for results day 2024 encouraging young people to consider careers in construction.
UK’s first ‘vertiport’ flying taxi base approved
Plans for the UK's first 'vertiport' flying taxi base have been approved for construction, commencing in Autumn.
MoD appoints engineers to develop Single Living Accommodation
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has appointed six companies to develop Single Living Accommodation for the armed forces.
UK’s largest Passivhaus building, Dunfermline Learning Campus, opens
Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School have relocated to Dunfermline Learning Campus, the largest Passivhaus-certified building in the UK.
UPDATE: CMA appears to accept Barratt-Redrow local competition resolution, clearing path...
Barratt initially announced its intention to complete the £2.5bn merger with Redrow, waiving a Competitions & Markets Authority (CMA) condition to do so, but the latest update from the CMA indicates they will allow the full merger to go ahead.
British Standard introduces new energy rating for insulation
British Standard have introduced a new energy rating system for industrial thermal insulation applications.
UK’s first ever 100% BREEAM score achieved
Property companies Wrenbridge and Buccleuch have been awarded the first ever 100% BREEAM score for Nova science, Oxford.
NBS report says greener projects are on the rise
NBS has released their latest research into greener projects, confirming that their numbers are increasing over time.
TMO4+: A paradigm shift in grid connections for a greener UK
The importance of accelerating grid connections for planned renewable generators, such as solar and wind farms, has never been greater. However, the current system for grid connection approvals is delaying many projects, often unnecessarily. New regulations, known as TMO4+, due to come into force in January 2025 aim to accelerate the UK’s net zero transition by 10 years. Phillip Robinson of ITPEnergised takes a look.
Keltbray has sold Infrastructure Services Limited to EMK Capital
Keltbray has announced that they have completed the sale of Infrastructure Services Limited to EMK Capital.
How Asta solutions helped MiCiM to reduce project planning and reporting...
MiCiM has leveraged the combined power of Asta solutions to improve the visualisation, coordination and accuracy of its programmes to deliver exceptional blue-chip construction projects.
Women into Construction ceases trading
Women into Construction has announced that it has ceased trade as of 15 August due to financial difficulty.
United Living, Barhale, and Clancy Docwra join Southern Water framework
The United Living Group, Barhale, and Clancy Docwra have been appointed to work on Southern Water's AMP8 Capital Infrastructure Framework.