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Training the next generation of BIM experts to avoid a digital...

Emma Segelov, Head of Marketing at MK Electric, explains the importance of training and investing in young people to avoid the digital skills gap

Infrastructure development projects should utilise BIM

For infrastructure development projects to succeed, we need to focus on BIM says Bhushan Avsatthi Associate Director at Hi-Tech iSolutions LLP

Mick George Donation Station for Tower Victims

Following the unfortunate events in North Kensington yesterday, an appeal led by Heart radio has seen Cambridge businesses unite in support, requesting donations of...

BIM challenges to be focus of Tata Steel online discussion

The BIM challenges of meeting BIM Level 2 will be the focus of a webinar discussion led by Tata Steel on Tuesday 27 June 2017 at 12.30pm

A competency based qualification for fire sprinkler installation

Unique sprinkler installation course has record number of enrolments in 2017, says Ruth Oliver Skills & Qualifications Adviser to BAFSA

How can the industry maintain compliance amidst changing EU building law?

Koen ter Linde, vice president of Enterprise in Europe, CommScope, addresses safety with new EU building legislation looming and the need for compliance

Smart cities are driver for innovative solutions to urban challenges

Leading Construction, Energy and Projects lawyer, Jeremy Williams analyses smart cities and explains why they are vital for economic growth

Digital Transformation in Construction – The Productivity Puzzle

If you consider that the construction industry is being driven by megatrends, such as sustainable buildings and increases in population, it faces significant challenges....

ARCA certification for Mick George Ltd

  Since the launch of its ‘Environmental’ division earlier this year, Mick George Ltd and its contracting provision for all-encompassing Asbestos services has gone from...

How should the sector deliver offsite construction training?

In an interview with Ben Lever of the CITB, we examine how the organisation will provide offsite construction training based on recent research

Asbestos exposure on brownfield sites: time to reduce the risk

More awareness needs to be raised about the hazards associated with asbestos exposure in soil on developed land says Neil Munro

Delivering projects to BIM Level 2 requires expertise and experience

Ben Malone, Director at BIM. Technologies tells PBC Today how the industry is embracing BIM Level 2, noting the challenges and the benefits of adoption

BSRIA to stage ‘Building Better Homes Faster’ event

BSRIA will be staging the ‘Building Better Homes Faster’ event on Friday 7th July, from 9:30 – 14:00 hrs in London

Brownfield development vs. green belt: what are the pros and cons?

Should building on green belt be so contentious or is brownfield development the key to constructing more homes? Place-Make’s David Edwards provides insight

Mechanic apprentices receive recognition at CPA Stars of the Future Event

The CPA has recognised a number of mechanic apprentices during its annual event to identify the industry’s brightest talent

Smart workplaces – why integrate IoT into office buildings?

Hubert Da Costa, VP EMEA at Cradlepoint shares insight into the role of smart workplaces and its place in the commercial sector With more than...

Mick George Ltd recognised for commitment to improve the image of...

Mick George Ltd explains why embracing technology is something construction firms should do and shares how its new website is benefiting customers

What do the results of the General Election mean for construction...

The construction industry is facing yet another upheaval as the results of the General Election see the Conservatives scrabbling to create a coalition government

FIA qualifications in fire detection will strengthen the sector

Awarding Organisation Manager Ian Gurling tells PBC Today what the FIA's four new qualifications in fire detection entail and why they are necessary

Fall from height caused by a lack of health and safety...

A firm has been fined for failing to enact correct health and safety protocols after a worker was injured following a fall from height

New towns and garden cities promised by Labour ahead of General...

Labour will increase housebuilding through a new generation of towns and garden cities if they win the General Election

New asbestos disease prevention partnership revealed

Mick George Ltd explains why embracing technology is something construction firms should do and shares how its new website is benefiting customers

Cassidy Forsythe – Calling all Architects and Developers

Cassidy Forsythe discuss the highway and drainage design services they provide for architects and developers. We understand that when designing a building the people who...

Plea sentencing guidance provides flexibility for health and safety prosecutions

The Sentencing Council has brought into effect new plea sentencing guidance that set out the principles when reducing a sentence following admission of guilt New...

Plant hire firm opens new site creating up to 10 new...

A number of new roles have been created as one of Scotland’s largest plant hire firms invests more than £1m opening a new site

NACSBA calls on government to boost custom and self build housing...

Housing cannot afford to fall off the political agenda and the government should be looking at the scope of custom and self build housing to help tackle the crisis