Health and Safety Executive reward Mick George Progress
Having grown revenues by 51% (YOY), Mick George Environmental received some more welcome news from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to kick-start 2019.
Kier appointed to deliver £37.2m residential development
Kier has been appointed by Newlon Housing Trust to deliver its brand new £37.2m residential development near Tottenham Hale in Haringey.
Feltham Magistrates’ Court transformation plan submitted
The transformation plan has been submitted by MCR Property Group to regenerate the Feltham Magistrate’s Court into 27 new residential homes.
Embrace digital transformation or risk going out of business
According to latest NBS report, 70% agreed that those who do not adopt digital ways of working risk going out of business.
The holistic approach to construction’s productivity problem
What will it take to kick-start productivity in construction? Martin Feakes at London at Ramboll, believes the conditions are right for change.
Winvic Construction to develop 14-storey residential apartments
Winvic Construction Ltd has been appointed by Lionel House Developments Ltd and Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) to develop a new 14-storey build-to-rent (BTR) complex.
Plant machinery salesman to repay nearly £1m
A Leicestershire plant machinery salesman, who was jailed for tax fraud after he lied about his business’s sales, has been ordered to repay nearly £1m or face a further seven years behind bars.
Construction standards: Manchester city council and Unite lead the way
Manchester council has pledged to work with Unite to stand up for the city’s construction standards, workers and outlaw poor construction practices on building projects under its control.
Kier Living appoints Nick Moore as CEO of Kier Community Living
Kier Living progresses major Homes England Joint Venture with new appointment – Nick Moore as CEO of Kier Community Living.
Construction industry: Gloomy political and business backdrop
Construction industry slows down amid worrying political and business backdrop – Phil Harris comments on the PMI figures.
Noise mitigation against HS2 enabling works at 30 Euston Square
30 Euston Square has an outstanding Victorian façade with an original Greek revival style entrance hall and is full of ornate architectural details.
Redefining the green belt to tackle the UK’s housing crisis
Richard Hyams of architectural practice astudio argues that redefining the green belt will help tackle the UK’s current housing crisis.
Isn’t BIM just CAD by a different name?
Achieving an understanding that BIM and CAD are as different as chalk and cheese is the first step to delivering better buildings, efficiently and at a lower cost.
Ensuring fairness and transparency for home buyers
Noel Hunter talks to PBC Today about protecting home buyers from nasty surprises when making one of the biggest purchases of their life.
Embracing the rewards of creating inclusive accessible environments
With the government recently announcing plans to make Changing Places toilets mandatory in all new large public buildings, Nicholas Bungay, director of strategy and external affairs at Habinteg, examines how to ensure venues are open to everyone.
Wates breaks ground on £7m Stag housing development
Wates Residential and Wandsworth Council came together to break ground on the £7m Stag Housing development.
A Modern Method for 21st century construction
Alex Lubbock at the Infrastructure & Projects Authority, discusses how Modern Methods of Construction can deliver higher quality and performance.
CLC unites construction industry to plan for ‘no deal’ Brexit
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) convened a meeting of over 100 industry leaders, to develop sector contingency plans for a No Deal Brexit/
How automated construction will disrupt our industry
Automated construction could have a transformative effect on construction. Jaimie Johnston, director and head of global systems at Bryden Wood, takes a look.
Graham completes £21.8m refurbishment in St Paul’s
Graham has completed work on the Senator's refurbishment in St Paul’s, creating a new seventh-floor pavilion and rooftop gardens.
Housebuilder Springfield acquires Walker Group for £31m
Housebuilder Springfield Properties has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Walker Holdings for a net consideration of up to £31m.
Plastics in Construction – ASBP’s Healthy Buildings Conference & Expo 2019
Leading researchers, activists and industry speakers plus over 20 exhibitors have been announced for the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products’ third annual conference to be held on 28 February 2019 at London South Bank University.
Planning permission confirmed for former WWII airfield
Planning permission for the former WWII airfield in Stanton Harcourt, Oxfordshire, has been confirmed for housebuilder Hayfield.
Homes England reveals eight more strategic partners
Homes England has appointed eight new strategic partners to deliver some 40,000 affordable homes, bringing the number of successful housing association partnerships to 23.
Construction company fine after safety failings in asbestos removal
Protostar Construction Ltd has been fined £14,000 after serious safety failings with regards to the management and removal of asbestos at a site in London.
How to ace the Foundation course Qualification Pathway examination
FIA trainer Mark Stubbs teaches you the tips and tricks that have worked for other people taking the Fire Industry Association’s Foundation course.