Sisk becomes first contractor in Ireland to switch to HVO fuel...
John Sisk & Son will switch to HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) for use in plant and machinery on all of its Irish construction sites.
HS2 triples placement offers for T-level students
HS2’s Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) partners with colleges in West Midlands to increase the number of industry placement offers available to T-Level students.
How housebuilders can tackle the growing issue of noise in homes
Acoustics should be a non-negotiable consideration for our buildings, says Ben Hancock of Oscar Acoustics. Here he explores how housebuilders can tackle the growing issues of noise in homes.
How a ‘digital first’ approach is making teams stronger, roads safer...
When a major highway improvement programme in the Tees Valley got underway in 2020, in partnership with Balfour Beatty, its ‘digital first’ approach proved to be a gamechanger for better collaboration, efficiency, and operations.
Energy price cap will increase to £3,549 says Ofgem
From 1 October 2022, the energy price cap will increase to £3,549 per year for dual fuel, Ofgem has announced.
What’s the difference between efficiency and productivity?
Businesses in field-based industries face a whirlwind of operational processes. Appropriate allocation of resources and labour is key to ensuring efficiency and productivity on-site but what’s the difference between the two, and how do you strike the right balance? Re-flow explains.
Balfour Beatty lowers final head structure at Hinkley Point C
Balfour Beatty, alongside EDF, has lowered the last of six head structures 25-metres to the bottom of the Bristol Channel at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.
What are the 5 key trends for digitisation in the construction...
In the construction industry, there is a race to digitise processes. Whilst the industry is embracing new technologies at speed, with so many products available, it can be difficult for business leaders to know which to invest in. In this article, FlowForma explains the five key trends for digitisation in the construction industry.
BPF Futures membership reaches milestone
BPF Futures, the British Property Federation’s network of young leaders recorded a new high of 1,541 members, a 25% year-on-year increase.
British Gypsum’s ThistlePro® FastSet Finish celebrates successful launch
Three months after launch, British Gypsum's ThistlePro® FastSet Finish is proving to be very popular with plasterers and merchants across the UK.
Construction starts on EPC A-rated housing development in Bromsgrove
Living Space has begun construction at an EPC A-rated housing development worth £10m in Bromsgrove.
The role of climate intelligence in creating resilient infrastructure
In this article, Kate Rodger, head of customer success at Cervest explains to PBC Today the importance of climate intelligence in adapting our infrastructure to address the ongoing climate crisis.
SterlingOSB Zero T&G ensures reliability and safety
SterlingOSB Zero T&G, from timber panel specialist, West Fraser (Trading as Norbord), uses precision-engineered tongue and groove boards used for flat roof decking and timber frame construction, as well as for flooring and other applications.
Skanska wins A46 Newark Bypass contract
Skanska has signed a contract with National Highways to deliver the A46 Newark Bypass improvement scheme.
Mace to deliver fully-electric Moorgate over-station development
Mace has been appointed principal contractor to deliver a fully-electric Moorgate over-station development to provide grade A office space in London.
M-AR appoints Dan Lowther as new head of procurement and supply...
Specialist offsite contractor M-AR has appointed Dan Lowther as its new head of procurement and supply chain, who will provide a solid foundation as the company continues to grow and develop.
BSI and Cobuilder sign access to machine-interpretable standards information agreement
BSI and Cobuilder have signed an agreement to allow access to machine-interpretable standards information for the British and international built environment sector.
[VIDEO] West Fraser: How is CaberMDF manufactured?
Panel specialist West Fraser has produced a new 90-second video demonstrating how CaberMDF is manufactured at the company's plant in Scotland.
F1 technology halves diesel use of HS2 tower crane
An HS2 tower crane is trialling technology developed for Formula 1 (F1) to significantly cut fuel consumption, carbon emissions and improve air quality at one of its London construction sites.
Accelerating digital transformation in the construction industry
Organisations across the globe are turning to digital transformation. The construction industry is no exception, and business leaders are seeking out new technologies to solve specific challenges. In such a competitive market, acceleration is key. Finding the right digital solutions and deploying them quickly is a priority for business leaders, FlowForma explains.
New Operational Control Hub launched by Balfour Beatty Living Places in...
Balfour Beatty Living Places has opened an Operational Control Hub in Southampton, providing a single source of real-time visibility to monitor activities.
How real-time visualisation can benefit your design workflow
Real-time visualisation is the fastest and easiest way to turn building models into immersive 3D experiences. It brings together design and visualisation workflows, enhancing the design processes of AEC professionals.
BAM completes seven-storey Globe Point office development in Leeds
BAM Construction has completed the Globe Point office development in Leeds, the first new build office to be delivered in the city this year.
First tunnel cross passages completed by HS2
HS2 has completed the first tunnel cross passages that will form part of thirty-eight underground connections between the northbound and southbound tunnels.
Applications for LHC’s new £1.2bn NH3 framework open
Applications are now open for the new £1.2bn NH3 framework from LHC, which will help contractors to deliver offsite-constructed homes to benefit communities across the UK.
Kier wins £17m mental health facility contract
Kier has been appointed by Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust to deliver a £17m mental health facility in Islington.