Merit appoints Steve Barrett as new operations director
Offsite construction and manufacturing specialist Merit has appointed Steve Barrett as operations director to head up project delivery and planning.
Asset lifecycle management: The role of design in a decommissioning project
When the decision is made to embark on a decommissioning project, it is often because the asset has reached the end of its useful life. In this article, Richard Vann, RVA Group, explores the role of decommissioning in design.
The Digital College launches first on-demand Mental Health First Aider course
Online training specialist The Digital College has launched a Mental Health First Aider course students can study on the go or at home, achieving a recognized Level 2 qualification.
Wates financial year review reports record turnover and profit in 2022
Wates has reported their highest ever turnover of £1.89bn, with a profit total of £33.7m in the last financial year.
City Building renew membership with Secured by Design (SBD)
One of Scotland’s largest construction companies, City Building, has renewed its membership with the national police crime prevention initiative, Secured by Design (SBD).
Is light gauge steel framing the most advanced material in offsite...
PBC Today explores whether light gauge steel framing is truly the most technically advanced material in the offsite technology portfolio, examines the challenges that are encountered when using these frames and discusses the properties and benefits when compared to other materials.
Trio of new department heads join M-AR senior leadership team
M-AR has made a triple addition to the senior leadership team with the appointment of Ryan Guest, Steve Tate and Keith Hill to department head roles.
Modular housebuilder Lighthouse joins Make UK Modular
Low-carbon modular housebuilder, Lighthouse, has become the newest member of the modular housing trade body, Make UK Modular.
Kier corporate affairs director appointed to the Impact Evaluation Standard Steering...
The Impact Evaluation Standard has appointed Kier Group corporate affairs director Sophie Timms to its Steering Committee.
How can legislation improve the payment process in low value construction...
Time and cost are the two forces in resolving construction disputes. Adjudication is fast meeting one side of the equation and is the most used dispute resolution process, but it is not always effective in cost-prohibitive disputes, Arbicon explains.
Maximising project efficiency: the lean construction approach
Industry leaders are seeking better methods for managing programmes – such as implementing lean construction.
Premier Guarantee: Dandra’s accomodation recieves award-winning success
Dandra's new apartments and homes at the Frontwell Meadows and Paddock View sites have received award-winning success with Premier Guarantee.
Government outlines multi-billion energy revolution on its ‘Energy Security Day’
The Government has announced a series of investments to secure the UK's energy independence, but industry experts are concerned the plans fail to address existing energy waste.
Thirteen merchants secure spots on £1.42bn social landlord materials framework
City Electrical Factors, Huws Gray, Jewson, NMBS, Travis Perkins and Wolseley are among 13 merchants to have secured spots on a large-scale materials framework for UK housing associations and local authorities.
Call for Scotland’s new first minister to remove housebuilding barriers
Housebuilders call for Scotland's new first minister, Humza Yousaf, to engage with business and remove housebuilding barriers.
EU Governments in launch new INDICATE initiative to drive decarbonisation
Czechia, Ireland and Spain will be the first countries to participate in the new INDICATE initiative, which aims to boost the availability of quality building climate data to help drive decarbonisation across the sector.
Gove calls for Kingspan meeting to discuss cladding compensation
The UK government has called for a meeting with Kingspan, the manufacturer of combustible insulation used on Grenfell Tower, to discuss cladding compensation.
Using project management software to meet Housing Association targets
Housing Association targets are a great way to measure progress. But they can also indicate when an industry is in difficulty—as the social housing sector can attest, explains Elecosoft.
Insurance market must revitalise to support struggling construction firms, MacTavish warns
Insurance market must switch on to deal with escalating construction risks as sector and firms struggle with extreme pressures, Mactavish has warned.
Inside Modular: How to start a modular building project with LAI...
In this episode of Inside Modular, Ken Puncerelli, CEO of LAI Design Group, discusses his experience with modular building project design, and offers helpful advice for developers who aren't familiar with the modular construction process.
The flaws of saving humidity management for a rainy day
Tom Adlington, building services and construction sector sales manager at Aggreko UK & Ireland, explores how humidity management is becoming more and more necessary in increasingly extreme weather conditions.
HS2 has opened a new on-site rebar steel facility to address...
HS2 has opened a new on-site rebar steel component facility to reduce materials shortages at the Copthall tunnel in Hillingdon.
Beattie Passive achieves ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications
Beattie Passive has achieved UKAS ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, reaffirming its commitment to quality management, environmental responsibility, and occupational health and safety.
Concerns raised over new powers enabling landlords to evict tenants within...
There are concerns that allowing landlords to evict 'anti social' tenants within two weeks may endanger vulnerable members of society.
CLC appoints new leadership team to tackle construction sector challenges
The Construction Leadership Council has appointed a new leadership team who have agreed to drive industry transformation to address the sector’s biggest challenges.
Elecosoft recognised as Great Place to Work® Certified 2023 company
Elecosoft has announced that it has been recognised as a 'Great Place to Work® Certified 2023' company in the UK, Sweden and Germany.