Kier wins place on Crown Commercial Service’s £35bn RM6232 Framework
Kier Places has been appointed to Lot Group 2 – Hard Facilities Management, Lot 2b and Lot 2c on the CCS Facilities Management and Workplace Services RM6232 Framework.
CityFibre and O’Connor Utilities to launch digital infrastructure training centre
CityFibre have partnered with O’Connor Utilities Ltd (OCU) to launch a new digital infrastructure training centre in Sheffield, which will help people from across South Yorkshire to develop the skills they will need to begin a career in digital construction.
Tilbury Douglas appointed to build new Emergency Department and Critical Care...
Tilbury Douglas has been selected by Dorset County Hospital (DCH) as main contractor to design and build a new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit.
First look at HS2’s Washwood Heath Depot facility revealed
The first design images for HS2's Washwood Heath Depot, the maintenance facility and main control centre for the whole HS2 network, have been revealed.
Balfour Beatty joint venture places first bridge widening beams on Texas...
Balfour Beatty, as part of Colorado River Constructors (CRC) joint venture team, successfully set the first bridge beams that support widening activities east of US 290 and SH 71 “Y” interchange in Austin, Texas on the $674m Oak Hill Parkway project.
London Bridge City achieves Secured Environments award
London Bridge City has been presented with the prestigious Secured Environments award on 13th June 2022 by Guy Ferguson, chief executive officer, Police CPI.
Government launch new Help to Build equity loan scheme
Today (24 June 2022), the government has announced a new 'Help to Build' equity loan scheme, which will help to support people onto the property ladder and build their own home.
New international standard for the use of environmental data in BIM
In April 2022, the international standardisation body ISO published a new standard that enables the use and availability of environmental data in BIM, sourced from environmental product declarations (EPDs).
Amey launches engineering challenge to inspire girls into STEM
The Amey Challenge Cup is a series of competitions held across the UK to inspire girls from underprivileged areas into STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) careers with engineering challenges, coinciding with International Women in Engineering Day.
The importance of following an NEC contract from the start
John Elven, senior consultant at Arbicon, discusses the importance of acting in accordance with the requirements of an NEC contract as a means of promoting dispute avoidance.
British Gypsum donate building materials for homeless charity renovation
British Gypsum donate building materials to Emmaus, a homelessness support charity helping vulnerable people in and around Hastings rebuild their lives, for recent renovation work.
HS2 unveils giant outdoor factory and training academy in Warwickshire
HS2’s civics partner, Balfour Beatty VINCI has opened a construction compound in Kingsbury, Warwickshire, comprising a giant outdoor factory and training academy, and will commence production on the Delta Junction this summer.
Kier recruitment day looks to fill over 50 jobs in South...
The Kier recruitment day will take place in Exeter on 28 June as it looks to fill more than 50 job positions in South West England.
Delivering a Modern Method of Construction for Thames Water
Chris Tyerman, managing director for Infrastructure at Tilbury Douglas, discusses how a 'modern method of construction' approach to water projects delivers proven efficiencies and added value for all.
Putting new building regulations in the frame: What do they mean...
Changes to Part L and Part F of building regulations came into force on 15 June 2022 as an interim step toward The Future Buildings Standard. NorDan’s Commercial Sales Manager Sonia Travis examines what these changes mean for windows, and what further changes are to come.
Hand in hand: Social value and net zero in the construction...
Social value and net zero has quickly become a priority for many organisations in the UK - particularly in the construction industry - Guy Battle, CEO of Social Value Portal explains to PBC Today.
New Offsite Alliance website launches with dedicated members app
The new-look Offsite Alliance website has a host of functionality to drive collaboration within the industry, including a dedicated members app.
M-AR TDSG partnership strengthens supply chain
M-AR TDSG partnership creates an open and collaborative approach to keep projects running to schedule.
Mark Reynolds selected as new CLC Co-Chair
Mace Group chairman and CEO Mark Reynolds has been chosen to succeed Andy Mitchell as CLC co-chair, the Construction Leadership Council has announced.
Morgan Sindall secures housing maintenance contract with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council(WHBC) has signed a new £11m housing maintenance contract with Morgan Sindall Property Services(MSPS), for the repair and maintenance, out of hours services, void and planned works of its 9,500 council-owned properties.
Understanding BIM in the UK: Changes in the UK Naming Convention...
Viewpoint have started a series on the current state of BIM in the UK, from demystifying what BIM is to where to look for the latest advice and guidance surrounding BIM. This time, they explore the UK Annex, its relation to ISO 19650, and look into the naming convention in more detail.
Causeway Estimating elected as solo solution for Interclass Plc
Causeway Estimating, the industry-standard pre-contract tendering and bidding software, has been chosen as the solo solution for Interclass Plc’s estimating team.
Construction Talk Podcast: How construction is pulling together to tackle the...
In this episode of the Construction Talk Podcast, Peter Haddock talks with Alasdair Reisner, CEO of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association, to talk about the future of the construction industry, digitalisation, and attracting new talent.
Hexagon and Fujitsu partnership to help cities solve societal challenges
Hexagon and Fujitsu announce strategic partnership to help cities use data to solve societal challenges for a ‘Trusted Society’.
Post-Covid construction boom ‘could be over’, research suggests
The most recent research from Barbour ABI indicates that the post-covid construction boom could be over, with April's downward trend continuing into May.
Peel NRE submits proposals for medicinal cannabis facility on Isle of...
Peel NRE has applied for planning consent to develop a science innovation and research centre, sustainable energy park and medicinal cannabis facility on the Isle of Man.