Equity and value appreciation are main benefits of property ownership
Appreciating value and equity build-up are the main benefits of property ownership in the UK according to a recent survey from BLP Insurance.
Research reveals 43% of construction workers have no digital capabilities
Looking at the results of Bentley’s global survey into organisational working practices, people in our industry do not believe that technology can help.
18 companies suspended from Prompt Payment Code
18 more businesses have been suspended from the Prompt Payment Code for failing to pay suppliers on time, the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) has revealed.
Galliford Try reveals construction restructure now complete
Galliford Try has revealed the restructuring of its construction arm is complete, as it expects to meet full-year profit.
Construction company fined for insufficient welfare facilities
A Stockport construction company has been prosecuted after failing to ensure suitable welfare facilities were provided for workers on site.
UK BIM Alliance announces new vice chair
Casey Rutland, UK director of digital at Royal Haskoning DHV has joined the UK BIM Alliance executive team as vice chair.
Technology alliance to harness AI on major construction projects
Mott MacDonald, Endeavour Programme and WT Partnership have formed a technology alliance to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent time and cost overruns on construction projects.
World’s tallest modular tower complete in Singapore
Bouygues Batiment International and Dragages Singapore have completed the construction of the world’s tallest modular buildings, the Clement Canopy buildings in Singapore.
MPs HS2 vote sends strong message to new PM
Yesterday MPs voted in favour to pass the High Speed Rail (West Midlands to Crewe) Bill through the Report Stage of parliament, by 263 votes to 17.
Joint venture to deliver Camden Goods Yard regeneration
Subject to formalising contracts, One Housing has selected Countryside as a preferred development partner to enter into a joint venture partnership to deliver Camden Goods Yard regeneration.
Mace’s co-founder sadly passes away
Ian Wylie, Mace deputy chairman and one of the company’s founders, sadly passed away on Thursday 4 July.
VAT domestic reverse charge: Cashflow implications for subcontractors
Construction can be a tough old game for subcontractors and HMRC’s plans to introduce a domestic reverse charge on certain building and construction activities from 1 October 2019 is certainly not going to make life any easier for them!
Geospatial commission appoints four new commissioners
Four new commissioners will join the Board of the Geospatial Commission alongside its chair, Sir Andrew Dilnot, and deputy chair, Nigel Clifford.
The Construction Industry Brexit Survey
With the UK due to leave the European Union on 31 October, PBC Today has launched a survey to take the pulse of the architecture, engineering and construction sector.
Isle of Wight launches ‘Housing First’ project
A new Housing First project has been launched on the Isle of Wight to help rough sleepers with complex needs get off the streets and into affordable housing.
SFS launches NVF2F system to support rainscreen installation
SFS, specialists in building envelope systems has launched its new generation NVF2F vertical cladding support system.
Construction begins on F-35 infrastructure at RAF Lakenheath
Work has started on buildings that will be home to two US Air Force F-35 squadrons at RAF Lakenheath, DIO awarded a contract worth £160m to Kier.
Report urges government to improve energy efficiency of buildings
A new report has stated that improving the energy efficiency of buildings will be vital to meeting climate change obligations, eradicating fuel poverty and lowering home energy bills.
Interserve hands over Margam Green Energy Plant
Interserve and its project partner Babcock & Wilcox Vølund A/S (Vølund), have handed over the Margam biomass energy plant to Margam Green Energy Ltd.
Transport for Wales creates 60 new jobs
Transport for Wales has announced the creation of 60 new jobs as they continue with their £5bn investment programme to transform the transport sector.
HS2 unveils designs for new People Mover transport
HS2 has revealed the designs for its new “people mover” which will provide frequent transport between its Interchange Station in Solihull, through to Birmingham Airport.
Khan rejects proposals for the Tulip tower
London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan has rejected plans to build the 300-metre skyscraper “the Tulip”, stating it would harm the skyline.
R Durtnell & Sons: How the closure of Britain’s oldest contractor...
On 4 July 2019, the country’s oldest building company, and the third oldest company in the UK still in operation, R Durtnell & Sons, ceased trading due to a consistently falling level of net assets.
JCT podcast episode 1: BIM and JCT Contracts
In this podcast, we talk about JCT's work on BIM, including the formation of our BIM Working Group, the publication of our first BIM practice note, and our work to incorporate the BIM provisions contained in the Public Sector Supplement into the JCT 2016 Edition of Contracts.
Restaurant owner fined for disturbed asbestos
A restaurant owner has been fined after an asbestos insulation board was disturbed during the conversion of rooms above the restaurant into flats in Essex.
Could the rise of the digital twin signal the end of...
Joel Hutchines, founder & CEO of cnstrct, discusses the need for a complete overhaul of the AEC industry before it can embrace the full potential of digital twin technology.