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An external view of Ablett, which will be replaced by the new Betsi Cadwaladr mental health care

Betsi Cadwaladr mental health care unit to be delivered by BAM

BAM has been appointed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to deliver the detailed design for a new mental health care unit in Bodelwyddan, near Rhyl.
two field managers on construction site

Re-flow: What is field management software?

Field management (FM) refers to the organisation and logistics of any operational processes carried out beyond company property, often referred to as taking place in the field. This commonly applies to construction.
How to migrate forms with FlowForma's InfoPath migration tool webinar

How to migrate forms with FlowForma’s InfoPath migration tool

With support for InfoPath ceasing in 2026, it's time to start migrating your forms. Here at FlowForma, we've made this easy, with our unique migration tool.
A CGI image of what the proposed older persons independent living scheme on the Newstead site

Older Persons Independent Living scheme in Sheffield appoints Tilbury Douglas as...

Sheffield Council has appointed Tilbury Douglas to develop the final design and cost for its older persons independent living scheme on the Newstead site.
Junction view of victorian tenement housing in an article about house prices

House prices fall in September as cost of living crisis and...

The September Halifax House Price Index showed that house prices experienced a slight fall in September, marking the second marginal decrease over the past three months.
Special Projects Division launched by Red Construction

Special projects division launched by Red Construction

A new special projects division has been revealed by Red Construction, aimed at delivering construction services on building projects valued from £100k to £7m.
Bola Abisogun OBE, pictured, has joined BIM Academy to establish strong business links with both UK and international clients in the role of Digital Director

Bola Abisogun OBE has been appointed as the new digital director...

Bola Abisogun OBE has joined BIM Academy to establish strong business links with both UK and international clients in the role of Digital Director.

What amendments to the Construction Act could improve the industry?

There is no doubt that Construction Act has revolutionised the Construction and Civil Engineering Industries. Having spent almost 25 years dealing with disputes involving the Construction Act, Jonathan Nugent explores further improvements to the Construction Act.
Government takes first legal action against freeholder failing to fix building safety defects

Government takes first legal action against freeholder failing to fix building...

The owners of Vista Tower, freeholders failing to fix building safety defects, have been given three weeks to take action or face the courts by the DLUHC.
Stepnell managing applications for payment

Stepnell: Processing and managing applications for payment

Established in 1867, Stepnell are part of the very fabric of the UK construction industry. In this article, Payapps explore how the company onboarded Payapps to improve processing and managing applications for payment within their business for a more automated workflow and improved efficiencies.
A CGI impression of what the new four-story office building with research and development facilities and a new carpark as part of the UKAEA R&D building contract would look like

£26.8m UKAEA R&D building contract secured by Kier

Kier will build a new four-story office building with research and development facilities and a new carpark as part of the UKAEA R&D building contract.
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Payapps announces partnership with Eque2

Payapps has announced today (7 October) its official partnership with Eque2, a construction, contracting, and housebuilding software firm.

MPBA: Adding value and opportunities within the modular construction industry

The Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) plays a key role in supporting all sections of the modular construction industry. Leading best practice principles, the association is represented on many committees for the benefit of members.
construction worker on site

Construction output bounces back in September despite low business predictions

UK construction output showed an unexpected improvement in September, following two months of falling output. However, outlook has dimmed as survey reveals weakest trend for new orders since recovery began in 2020.
Workers on construction site in sunset

Will extreme weather increase the adoption of MMC?

With much of the UK enduring a heatwave and drought in August, is more unpredictable and extreme weather another reason for the construction industry to adopt Modern Methods of Construction? Ian Atkinson of Womble Bond Dickinson takes a look.
The Beattie Passive team pictured at the Inside Housing Development awards, where two homeless housing projects in Wales from Beattie Passive have won industry awards for social value delivered and building performance

Beattie Passive’s Passivhaus affordable and homeless housing projects in Wales win...

Two affordable and homeless housing projects in Wales from Beattie Passive have won industry awards for social value delivered and building performance.
Michael Lonsdale Group has appointed Stacy Benson as the Director of the organisation’s growing rail division, Lonsdale Rail

Stacy Benson appointed as Director of Lonsdale Rail

Michael Lonsdale Group has appointed Stacy Benson as the Director of the organisation’s growing rail division, Lonsdale Rail.
process automation concept

Low code vs no code process automation: What’s the difference?

Process automation is more important than ever before, organisations need to digitise at scale, drive compliance, savings and sustainability. In this article, FlowForma outlines the difference between low code and no code process automation.
An image of a Girls Believe Academy session at Ralph Allen School, near Bath, part of a wider programme of school activities that have been nominated for a Wales STEM award

Wales STEM award shortlists Bouygues UK for ‘Girls Believe Academy’

Bouygues UK has been shortlisted for the ‘STEM Educational Programme of the Year (Private Sector)’ Category of the Wales STEM Awards.
PLATFORM_ Sheffield, a 335-apartment build-to-rent development, has celebrated topping out and the completion of the first show apartment

PLATFORM_ Sheffield tops out and completes first show apartment

PLATFORM_ Sheffield, a 335-apartment build-to-rent development, has celebrated topping out and the completion of the first show apartment.
Image of digital city landscape

Digital construction skills: Where do the sectors future skills reside?

Innovative techniques and technologies are set to drive growth, yet the industry faces major challenges in finding people with the right digital construction skills. Rebecca De Cicco, global chair of Women in BIM and principal for digital enablement at Aurecon, says it is time for action.
The Beattie Passive recruitment drive has made its latest appointment with Trevor Barnett, pictured, who has been made Sales Manager for the north of the UK

Beattie Passive recruitment drive continues with Trevor Barnett

The Beattie Passive recruitment drive has made its latest appointment with Trevor Barnett, who has been made Sales Manager for the north of the UK.
Building Together 2022 online event poster

Graphisoft announces speakers for Building Together 2022 online event

Graphisoft, the leading BIM software developer for architecture has announced the complete speaker list and agenda for the Building Together 2022 online event.
empty building site with left helmet on scaffold, construction workers shortage

AEC contractors suffer construction workers shortage

How does the architecture, engineering and construction industry make vocational work attractive again and avert what some call a “crisis level” construction workers shortage?
Two young male construction workers enjoy a quiet few minutes, to represent The second annual social value benchmarking report has revealed that over £1bn of economic, social and environmental improvements were made by the UK construction industry last year

Construction benchmarking report: Over £1bn in social value delivered by UK...

The second annual social value benchmarking report has revealed that over £1bn of economic, social and environmental improvements were made by the UK construction industry last year.
Machine learning technology diagram with artificial intelligence to represent the digital energy revolution

How will AI technology drive the digital energy revolution?

In this article, Wondrwall explains to PBC Today the need for the increased use of AI and automation in the pathway to net zero and the digital energy revolution.