Digital twin platform to assist digitalisation in engineering
Aker Solutions has launched a new software and digital services company that enables operators to accelerate field development projects and optimise asset performance.
How factory-built bathrooms are driving efficiency
Richard Tonkinson, executive director of bathroom pod manufacturer Offsite Solutions, offers some practical advice for specifying factory-built bathrooms.
A new framework for fire safety in construction
With fire safety at the top of the agenda, PBC Today talks to LHC head of repairs and maintenance Colin Scoines about the development of a new framework.
Most expensive cities for construction in 2019 revealed
New York, San Francisco and Hong Kong are the world’s most expensive cities to build in, according to the latest International Construction Cost Comparison published by Arcadis.
Immigration officers arrest 17 at Circus Street construction site
Immigration enforcement officers arrested 17 men at the £130m Circus Street construction site in Brighton, after receiving “intelligence”.
A new way to build: Why programming is a necessary skill...
All jobs and trades inevitably change with the times, and in doing so, the required skills are subject to change over the years.
Morgan Sindall reveals strong start to the year
Morgan Sindall has revealed it has had a strong start to the year, as its order book increases by 8%, according to the group’s latest trading update.
Construction industry suppliers ‘prepared for Brexit’
Construction industry suppliers say they expect a slight dip in the market following Brexit, but reveal they are prepared thanks to contingency plans, according to a survey by MRA Research.
Allplan Bridge: Bridge design redefined
Allplan Bridge is the powerful solution for 4D parametric modelling of bridges. The software supports engineers in all planning phases, from the initial concept to the execution plan.
McAvoy Group appoints new chief exec and managing director
The McAvoy Group has appointed its first chief executive and a new managing director, further strengthening its management team.
The challenges of building defect-free homes
Offsite construction can contribute to improvements in delivering better quality buildings, says a report that calls for urgent changes in the culture and processes of housing construction. Ron Alalouff of TRADA reviews its conclusions.
FIDIC teams up with ITA-AITES for new underground works contract
FIDIC and ITA-AITES have teamed up to publish a new form of contract for tunnelling and underground works, The Emerald Book.
No time to lose in tackling exposure to asbestos
It’s 20 years since exposure to asbestos was banned in Britain, yet companies are still putting workers at risk by failing to manage it, says Craig Foyle.
Kier finance director Bev Dew steps down
Kier Group has announced that its finance director, Bev Dew, will stand down from the board of directors and leave the firm by 30 September 2019.
A new approach to climate resilience planning
Dr Daniel Slade on how the Royal Town Planning Institute is taking a new approach to its research on strategic planning for climate resilience.
The rise of the Digital Twin in the AEC industry
Ali Nicholl, head of communication at Iotic, discusses the meteoric rise of digital twin technology and how it can help the AEC market.
Work on multi-million pound Wolverhampton industrial units begins
Work has started on delivering more than 240,000 sq ft of industrial units in Wolverhampton, which could pave the way for 250 jobs.
Scotland set for Global Underwater Engineering Hub
The UK government has revealed it is supporting industry plans for a multi-million pound Global Underwater Engineering Hub in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Digitalisation in construction: The path ahead
If the construction industry wants to unlock its full potential through digital transformation, the next five years are essential, says Steve Radley, strategy and policy director of the Construction Industry Training Board.
Solving the housing crisis requires urgent government action
£3bn to help housing associations borrow to build is welcome but much more can and should be done to tackle the UK’s desperate need for social housing.
Why the dash for cheap housing is creating an infrastructure time...
UK house prices have rose on average more than 300%, exceeding salary inflation. Whereas in 1996, the amount of take-home salary that a first-time buyer would spend on their mortgage was 17.5%.
Fenwick Elliott addresses emergence of technology in construction
Construction and energy law firm Fenwick Elliott addresses the emergence of technology in construction and its potential impact at a recent seminar held in London.
PRP to design outline planning for regeneration of Pydar
UK architecture firm PRP has been appointed by Cornwall Council to design the outline planning proposal for the regeneration of Pydar in Truro.
GLAP fined £250,000 after wall collapses on man
GLAP has been fined for severe failings in safety management after an advertising hoarding collapsed onto a man in front of his wife and two children.
How will Brexit impact the retention of skilled workers in construction?
Jerald Solis of Experience Invest looks at the challenges facing the construction industry, and what can be done to ensure the retention of skilled workers following Brexit.
Interserve awarded £7.8m teaching block contract for CLCC
Interserve has been awarded a £7.8m contract by the Department for Education to design and build a new two-storey teaching block for CLCC in Leicester.