Stewart Milne Timber Systems donates PPE to the NHS
Stewart Milne Timber Systems (SMTS) has donated vital personal protective equipment (PPE) from its Witney-based factory to help the NHS heroes battling the coronavirus outbreak.
New guides assist engineering contractors working in close proximity
BESA and ECA have joined forces to develop two new guides to help contractors to manage coronavirus-related issues on site.
Three hotels converted into Covid-19 isolation centres
Interserve has secured contracts to transform three hotels into Covid-19 isolation centres to house patients who are recovering from the disease.
Innovative BIM for Bridges
With ALLPLAN’s BIM solution for bridges, the bridge community can fulfil BIM requirements efficiently and intuitively: modeling, structural analysis and detailing in one single solution.
Barratt to introduce phased site reopening
Barratt Developments has revealed 50% of its construction sites will begin a phased reopening from Monday 11 May, while its sites in Scotland will remain closed.
Modular building experts to deliver 20-storey Canary Wharf tower
Modular building specialist, Caledonian, has secured a contract to deliver volumetric modular serviced apartments for One Charter Street in Canary Wharf, London.
Keeping your drivers safe in the Covid-19 pandemic
Here are a few essential, preventative measures for you and your drivers to keep in mind if you are still on the frontlines. Even with social distancing, it’s vital to be diligent.
Digital twin to map Orkney energy system
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University are developing 5G-powered digital twin technology to map out the Orkney Islands’ energy system.
Central Building Contractors falls into administration
Central Building Contractors has fallen into administration, as 148 employees are immediately made redundant.
BRE Group response to Future Homes Standard consultation
BRE Group, the world-leading body for improving the built environment, builds on its response submitted to the government’s proposed Future Homes Standard in February.
Urgent Government action needed to extend planning permissions
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has renewed calls on the government to bring forward legislation to extend planning permissions that are due to expire during the coronavirus outbreak.
Eight contractors secure place on £1.5bn YORbuild framework
Eight contractors have won a place on the £1.5bn YORbuild major works framework to deliver projects over a four year period.
Building Regs and basement conversions
James Berry of the Property Care Association looks at the importance of Building Regulations and supporting Approved Documents covering underground structures.
Only 12% of Covid-19 loans approved for construction firms
Research by the CLC has revealed that only 12% of applications for Government-backed loan schemes have been approved to help construction businesses.
New pre-commission cleaning of pipework systems guidance
BSRIA has published a new edition of its guide on pre-commission cleaning of pipework systems.
Planning decisions delayed on five transport schemes
The Department for Transport (DfT) has delayed planning decisions on five infrastructure schemes across the UK.
Construction bodies support new conflict avoidance pledge
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) new Conflict Avoidance Pledge will reduce the financial cost of disputes and help projects be delivered on time and in budget.
Come hell or high water, or Covid-19: Managing contractual risks
The disputes team at international law firm Pillsbury explores the hell or high-water clauses in construction contracts amid Covid-19 and offers advice on how to manage these risks.
Securing better buildings with the correct bracket application
David Fraser, NVELOPE® business unit manager at SFS, discusses the finer details behind these building envelope systems and how correct bracket specification simplifies complex challenges.
Build Aviator help to create your ideal kitchen design
With the importance of good kitchen design in our homes, Build Aviator help to deliver with their software and support services.
New guide for reinstating construction plant
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has released guidance to assist checks on construction plant as sites reopen.
Interserve trails social distancing technology on NEC Nightingale
New social distancing technology, SiteZone Safety, is being used by Interserve Construction at the final phase of the development of the new NHS Nightingale Hospital Birmingham.
HS2: Transformational infrastructure investment or waste of money?
PBC Today’s latest reader survey took on the thorny issue of HS2 – and the results made for some fascinating reading.
Success for first UK ‘beyond visual line of sight’ drone inspection
AmeyVTOL, the joint venture between Amey and VTOL technologies, has successfully trialled the first drone inspection of UK infrastructure to go beyond visual line of sight (BVLoS).
Go-ahead for new care home in Lincolnshire
Plans for a new care home in Lincolnshire have received the green light from East Lindsey District Council.
UNiBLOCK partners with developer to provide ICF blocks
Property developer Empire has joined forces with UK-based manufacturer, UNiBLOCK, to use its insulated concrete form (ICF) materials.