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Notting Hill Genesis is seeking heat network contractors for maintenance, metering and billing services contracts worth a combined £25m on over their 35 estates

Notting Hill Genesis seek heat network contractors for £25m metering and...

Notting Hill Genesis is seeking heat network contractors for maintenance, metering and billing services contracts worth a combined £25m on over their 35 estates.

BIM supports design process for University of Strathclyde’s building

BIM provides the new digital pencil to support the design process at University of Strathclyde’s new Learning & Teaching Building.
construction waste and debris

What is the importance of effective waste management in construction?

You might think that waste is not the most important subject that you will deal with but managing it well can be an essential task. Here, Sarah Vernau, marketing manager at Flame UK shares her insight into the importance of effective construction waste management.
young construction worker surveying site

How to attract the next generation of construction talent

Construction has long struggled to attract enough young recruitments to fill skill shortages and replace an ageing workforce. However, digital transformation presents an opportunity to change all that, says Russell Howarth, CEO of NBS.
panoramic view of Fox Talbot Close project

Managing offsite timber frame manufacture with Paramount Timber

This article explores how Kings Meadow Homes have selected Paramount Timber Frame to manage their offsite timber frame manufacture for their Fox Talbot Close, Reading.
Richard Bienfait Mace's chief financial officer

Mace’s chief financial officer steps down

Richard Bienfait, Mace's chief financial officer, has resigned and stepped down from his role with immediate effect to pursue other opportunities in the private sector.
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What do Government plans for biodiversity net gain mean for developers?

In this article, Duncan Williams, principal associate at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP explains how Government plans for biodiversity net gain will impact the future of the construction industry.
Ahead of COP27, World Green Building Week 2022 calls on the global building and construction sectors to accelerate uptake of low carbon built environment solutions

World Green Building Week 2022 puts people at the heart of...

Ahead of COP27, World Green Building Week 2022 calls on the global building and construction sectors to accelerate uptake of low carbon built environment solutions.
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Five facts about digital process automation technology you need to know

As digital process automation technology becomes a strategic priority for organisations across the globe for 2022 and beyond, FlowForma shares some easily digestible fast facts.
Calls to explore how can the industry reduce poor mental health of women in construction have renewed, as a survey finds that women are 34% more likely to experience mental health issues than their male counterparts

How can the industry reduce the poor mental health of women...

Calls to explore how can the construction industry reduce poor mental health have renewed, as a survey finds that women are 34% more likely to experience mental health issues than their male counterparts
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Construction business insurance: Understanding your protection policies

Heidi Carslaw, managing director, Mactavish, explores how companies can minimize risk, understand their cover and navigate their construction business insurance policies.
Legal & General (L&G) has invested a further £200m to deliver 715 Build to Rent apartments in Cardiff, at the former Brains Brewery site in Central Quay

£200m L&G investment to deliver an additional 715 Build to Rent...

Legal & General (L&G) has invested a further £200m to deliver 715 Build to Rent apartments in Cardiff, at the former Brains Brewery site in Central Quay.
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The evolution of BIM in the built environment

Gary Meechan, design manager at SPIE, looks how BIM is evolving in the built environment beyond the foundation of 3D modelling.
Cement production factory on mining quarry. Conveyor belt of heavy machinery loads stones and gravel

Waste clay in cement trial could reduce carbon by 40%

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has been appointed lead partner for a new groundbreaking waste clay in cement trial that could lead to carbon savings of up to 40%.
engineer using construction software

Bricsys 24/7 announces integration with web application platform CONNECT

Global provider of design and collaboration solutions, Bricsys has announced its partnership with web application platform Cooperlink CONNECT.
Glenigan September 2022 Construction Index highlights a downward trend across most sectors, showing decreased project starts in housebuilding and non-residential projects

Glenigan September 2022 Construction Index shows a fall in project-starts

Glenigan September 2022 Construction Index highlights a downward trend across most sectors, showing decreased project starts in housebuilding and non-residential projects
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Tackling mental health in construction with Robert Muldoon

PBC Today interviewed Robert Muldoon, founder of The MYHP Podcast, who spoke about his mental health journey, and why creating honest discussions about mental health in construction is important.
Construction industry pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following her death

Construction industry pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Construction industry pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following the announcement by Buckingham Palace that she has passed away at Balmoral Castle on 8 September.
The Hill Group’s Women in Construction programme will expand into Cambridge, East Anglia and London providing pre-employment support for women

The Hill Group’s Women in Construction programme to expand into south...

The Hill Group’s Women in Construction programme will expand into Cambridge, East Anglia and London providing pre-employment support for women.
worker using FARO Flatness Check app on iPad

FARO releases Flatness Check AR app for concrete industry

FARO Technologies announces the release of FARO Flatness Check, its first augmented reality app for the concrete industry.
Two business men shaking hands on a background of construction

Latest appointments in construction: CBI, Glencar, Rund and Orbit

The latest appointments in construction include leading roles at CBI, Glencar and Rund. Plus Orbit Group's chief executive has announced that he is stepping down.
ACCA software innovation hub entrance

How ACCA software integrated BIM and OpenBIM to create their innovation...

ACCA Software's innovation hub, the 'Dragonfly', was completed in 2016. With its new headquarters, ACCA software has given an example of how BIM allows better design decisions and makes it possible to create buildings with high-efficiency performance requirements.
Arc-Tech has begun work to install renewable energy systems at Western Villages, Scotland’s largest net zero housing development

Renewable energy systems installed at Scotland’s largest net zero housing development

Arc-Tech has begun work to install renewable energy systems at Western Villages, Scotland’s largest net zero housing development.
female engineer looking at data storage

How AEC companies can harness the rapid growth of organisational data

The explosion in the amount of data available to AEC firms provides great opportunities – but data sprawl can be a barrier to success. In this article, Kevin Soohoo, director of AEC at Egnyte, explains how AEC companies can harness organisational data.
Close Up Shot Of Female Hand Adjusting Thermostatic Radiator Valve Cold Tone following Liz Truss energy price cap announcement

Industry reacts to Liz Truss energy price cap announcement

Industry leaders have reacted to the recent Liz Truss energy price cap announcement as the new prime minister unveils a two-year plan to cap typical energy bills at £2,500 a year.
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JCT Training – training courses on JCT contracts

A flexible range of training courses and resources to give you all the information you need on JCT contracts.