New social housing planned for Falkirk
More than 1,800 additional social housing homes are planned across the Falkirk Council area, to be developed over the next five years.
Demand for new homes falls to lowest level since 2013, says...
According to latest figures from Federation of Masters Builders’ (FMB), the consumer demand for new homes has fallen by 8% to its lowest level since 2013.
Cheshire East Council backs regeneration framework for Macclesfield
The support follows public consultation on a draft strategic regeneration framework for Macclesfield town centre – which maps out a vision for a ‘town that celebrates its quirkiness’.
Cruise Terminal Hotel gets the green light at Liverpool Waters
Wates Construction has been given the go-ahead to build the new Cruise Terminal Hotel in Liverpool, marking a step forward for the city’s waterfront regeneration scheme.
Housing and skills demand keeps contractor earnings high
Earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector dipped by 1.7% in September, according to the latest payroll data figures by Hudson Contract.
Cemex UK Operations fined £1m after worker died
Cemex UK Operations has been fined £1m after a worker suffered fatal injuries when he was struck on the body by a centering machine lifting mast.
Brexit sparks slump in construction jobs over summer
According to Randstad, the number of new construction jobs halved this summer due to ‘parliamentary chaos and indecision’ caused by Brexit uncertainty.
69 affordable homes in Breightmet get the green light
Families in Breightmet, Bolton are set to benefit from 69 new affordable homes that have received planning permission.
Sisk awarded Phase 2 of St John’s Hill Estate regeneration
John Sisk & Son has been appointed by Peabody to construct phase 2 of the St John’s Hill Estate regeneration scheme.
Building Innovation Awards: Most Innovative Supplier
In our latest preview of the Building Innovation Awards, PBC Today takes a look at the organisations vying to be named Most Innovative Supplier.
Willmott Dixon wins £9m Delamere Forest contract
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Forestry England to improve the visitor experience at Cheshire’s Delamere Forest.
Starnini appointed head of façade engineering at Sir Robert McAlpine
Building and civil engineering company, Sir Robert McAlpine, has appointed Simone Starnini as head of façade engineering.
Unite raises suspicions over deaths of four workers on Crossrail
Unite has urged the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to investigate serious health concerns at Crossrail’s Bond Street station following the death of four workers.
Government overrules block on power station project
Plans for Drax Power to install four new gas turbines in North Yorkshire have been given the go-ahead, as energy minister Andrea Leadsom overturns a decision by the UK’s Planning Inspectorate.
Productivity is UK construction industry’s Achilles heel, says report
Confidence amongst UK contractors has reached historic lows according to Turner & Townsend, as construction’s dysfunctional relationship with productivity limits the sector’s future growth.
Marshall Construction secures £11.25m Linen Quarter contract
Marshall Construction has concluded the negotiation process and has been appointed as Principal Contractor for the first two phases in the redevelopment of the former Pilmuir Works in Dunfermline.
NMCN acquires Lintott Control Systems
Construction company, NMCN has acquired Norfolk-based business, Lintott Control Systems (LCS) for up to £3.7m subject to a three-year earn-out.
Building Innovation Awards: Most Innovative New Product (Software)
Our preview of the Building Innovation Awards, taking place on 23 October in Manchester, reaches the Most Innovative New Product (Software) category.
Major new scheme for Canning Town gets the green light
A new 804-home scheme at the Manor Road Quarter in Canning Town has taken a step forward after the London Borough approves planning.
Plans for 3,100 new council homes take shape in Sheffield
Plans for the largest council housebuilding programme for decades are taking shape in Sheffield, as over 3,100 new council houses will be built over the next 10 years.
Building firm fined £20,000 after worker falls from height
Hamblett Building Services has been fined £20,000 after a worker fell through an unprotected skylight opening whilst working from height.
£15m agreed to develop Edinburgh Waverley Station
Preliminary work to improve the rail network on the approaches to Edinburgh Waverley Station has been given the go-ahead by the transport secretary, Michael Matheson.
Extended visas for international students boost construction skills
Home Office proposals to allow international students a two-year work visa after graduating from a British University will provide much-needed skills boost to the built environment.
Atkins wins Havant Thicket Reservoir design job
Atkins has been chosen by Portsmouth Water as principal designer on the Havant Thicket Reservoir – the first reservoir to be built in the South East since the 1970s.
Celsa Manufacturing fined £1.8m after engineers died in explosion
Celsa Manufacturing (UK) Ltd has been fined £1.8m after two engineers died in an explosion at the Celsa Steelworks site in Cardiff.
The 2019 Winner of the Martin Gough Award is…
IES announce this year’s winner of the Martin Gough Student Award, Bayan Khayat-Sarama with ‘Designing a near-Autonomous House in Palestine’