Building balanced communities to prevent homelessness
A balanced community offers a variety of housing types, creating a ladder that meets the needs of different people at different stages in their lives. JDA Architects, tells us how building a balanced community can help prevent homelessness.
Housing industrialisation blueprint to transform house building
AIMCH will present a housing industrialisation blueprint at the Futurebuild exhibition at the ExCeL London conference centre on 1 and 2 March.
M Group Services receives industry leading ESG rating
M Group Services has been recognised as a global ESG leader after receiving a rating of 9.6 from Sustainalytics.
A three pronged approach to facing construction challenges head on
From stock shortages to the skills gap, the construction industry has faced all manner of challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit. Adrian Buttress, managing director at PermaGroup, discusses his approach to the ongoing crisis and how he’s been tackling it head on.
Graham to deliver 149-bed student accommodation in Edinburgh
Glencairn Properties has appointed Graham to design and build 149-bed student studios and cluster flats in Edinburgh.
UK new home registrations increased by 25% in 2021, reports NHBC
NHBC reports good news for the house building industry with 153,339 new home registrations in 2021, an increase of 25% on 2020.
Driving a digital construction industry with Bluebeam
Now more than ever, there is a need to adopt digital skills and techniques. Bluebeam explains how empowering clients can drive the digital construction industry.
BESA calls for national programme of building retrofits
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is pushing for a national programme of building retrofits to address the massive surge in energy prices.
Luke Webb promoted to senior planning manager at Living Space Housing
Luke Webb has been promoted to the position of senior planning manager at Living Space Housing.
Watts Group Limited secure place on LHC’s MDC1 Framework
Watts Group Limited have announced that they’ve been successful in the tender process to supply LHC with building surveying, employer’s agent and principal designer services for their Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services (MDC1 Framework) over the next 6 year period.
Orbit secures £1.4m SHDF funding to lower carbon emissions in homes
Orbit has secured £1.4m Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) Wave 1 funding, which will work with the West Midlands Combined Authority and Stratford-on-Avon District Council to upgrade 136 properties.
Planning permission granted for 16 new homes for rough sleepers
An adult learning centre will be converted into 10 homes for rough sleepers and six more self-contained SoloHaus MMC homes will be installed on-site.
Notting Hill Genesis submit planning application for Hackney Wick development
Notting Hill Genesis have submitted planning applications to transform London Legacy Development Corporation sites around Hackney Wick station into a new neighbourhood centre.
Suppliers appointed to £100m SHED framework
18 suppliers have been appointed to the £100m Social Housing Emerging Disruptors (SHED) framework launched by Procurement for Housing.
Cost and management company Hive Projects hit two year milestone
Hive Projects are celebrating two years of rapid growth, as the cost and management company doubles its turnover, secures contract wins, and expands its leadership team.
Renewable energy sources reported as driver behind utilities construction
It has been reported that in value terms, 79% of energy generation projects over the past five years have been related to renewable energy sources – with 21% of these representing gas and nuclear energy.
Why unified communication is key for the construction industry
Kristian Torode, director and co-founder of Crystaline, explores why construction needs to up its communication game.
PV panels: The future of renewable energy for buildings and industry?
Steve Gardner, managing director, Eco UK Group, tells us about PV panels and the benefits that they have to societal economic development.
Unearthing the next generation of construction workers
In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, Sean Keyes, MD of Sutcliffe, provides his thoughts on the importance of apprenticeship schemes and how the company is going above and beyond to unearth the next generation of construction workers.
Mineral products sales saw double-digit growth in 2021
Mineral products sales of aggregates, concrete, asphalt and mortar in Britain have seen a sharp recovery following the pandemic and recorded double-digit growth during 2021.
Burnout is a real issue that the construction industry needs to...
Wes Simmons, Non-Executive Chairman of Open ECX and WebContractor Ltd explains to PBC Today the issue of burnout in the construction industry, and how the sector can keep its workers safe.
Genuit Group steps up on digital transformation with Cobuilder
Genuit Group implements a centralised data management strategy with the help of Cobuilder as part of its digital transformation.
BESA launches Future Skills Pledge to help plug the industry’s skills...
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has urged employers to take on at least one apprentice in 2022, to plug the construction industry’s skills gap with the launch of its ‘Future Skills Pledge’.
Why SterlingOSB Zero is a great choice for the construction industry
West Fraser tell us the practical benefits that make its SterlingOSB Zero a great choice for the UK construction industry.
Preserving the UK’s rail heritage using 3D laser scanning
Richard Palmer, rail sector manager at Dura Composites, explores how the latest 3D laser scanning technology can be used to preserve the UK's Victorian rail heritage.
Mark Overton joins Tolent as new chief financial officer
North East contractor, Tolent, celebrates the appointment of Mark Overton as its new chief financial officer.