Winners of Bentley Education’s Digital Twin Design Challenge announced
Bentley Systems, Incorporated has announced the winners of Bentley Education’s Digital Twin Design Challenge.
Kier wins place on Pagabo’s civils and infrastructure framework
Kier has been appointed to all four lots of Pagabo’s £1.56bn civils and infrastructure framework.
Women in digital construction: Diversity, inclusivity & new entrants
We spoke with Vicki Reynolds, chief technology officer at i3PT and Obi about diversity, women in digital construction, and how the industry can bring new entrants into the sector.
May construction PMI shows the weakest rise in residential work in...
May construction PMI data has signalled another slowdown in growth in the sector, particularly a loss of momentum for the residential sector.
Steering committee established for implementing common digital language
A steering committee of major international construction industry stakeholders has been set up to facilitate the implementation and development of a common digital language.
Cheshire construction company fined after worker falls through skylight
Cheshire-based construction company, Abbots Mead Limited, has been fined after a worker falls through skylight while carrying out repairs to a roof.
Tilbury Douglas re-establishes as a standalone major contractor
Tilbury Douglas has announced its re-establishment as a standalone major contractor, and has fully separated from Interserve Group.
Why smart offices are the future of digital built Britain
"Smart offices are the future of digital built Britain", says Mike Hook, executive director at LMG. Here he looks at the uptake of smart buildings for improved sustainability and better occupant experience.
What can be done to mitigate flood risk and protect properties?
Mike Piotrowski, principal hydrologist at GeoSmart Information, explores how flooding will affect construction and developments in the future and looks at what can be done to mitigate flood risk.
John Robertson Architects appoints five new associate directors
John Robertson Architects (JRA) has announced the appointment of five new associate directors to its board.
Housebuilder window specifiers should prepare for Future Homes Standard changes
Housebuilder window specifiers are being urged to pay close attention to the latest information regarding the Future Homes Standard changes as they officially come into force on 15 June 2022.
Willmott Dixon to deliver £35m Railway Heritage Quarter in Darlington
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Darlington Borough Council to deliver its £35m Railway Heritage Quarter Museum.
The future of CAD software: 20 years on with BricsCAD
PBC Today speaks with Rahul Kejriwal, CEO of CAD platform developer Bricsys, to discuss the future of CAD software 20 years after the launch of BricsCAD.
What do the new building regulations mandating gigabit broadband mean for...
Mikael Sandberg, executive chairman, VX Fiber, discusses the proposal for new building regulations to ensure new builds are fitted with gigabit broadband and what this means for housebuilders.
HS2 use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help develop future stations
An SME graduate of HS2’s Innovation Accelerator programme is harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help design future HS2 stations.
BAM appointed as contractor for Nuneaton Abbey Street development
BAM Construct UK has been confirmed as the construction partner for phase one of the Nuneaton Abbey Street development.
SBD supply perimeter security equipment to protect Pyramids of Giza
Secured by Design (SBD), member company Advanced Perimeter Systems Limited, have supplied perimeter security equipment for the protection of the ancient Pyramids in Giza.
Outline planning permission granted for £115m Canal Village development
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council has granted Terra outline planning permission for the second phase of the £155m Canal Village in Hawkesbury, Warwickshire.
Caddick to deliver first net zero carbon warehouse development in North...
Caddick Construction has been appointed by Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust to deliver eleven net zero carbon warehouse units at Stanley Green Trading Estate in South Manchester.
RED Construction South West appointed to deliver Exeter ZEAL Hotel
RED Construction South West has been appointed to deliver the £20m net zero carbon ZEAL Hotel in Exeter.
Construction delay analysis – What you need to know
Arbicon, Chartered Quantity Surveyors and Construction Claims Consultants, detail what you need to know about construction delay analysis.
United Living win £50m contract for Outwood Wharf development
United Living Group has been awarded a £50m contract to build 296 new residential apartments for phase two of the Outwood Wharf development in Salford.
MTX secures two hospital expansion projects in North-West
MMC healthcare specialist, MTX, has been awarded two hospital expansion projects at the Royal Bolton Hospital and Clatterbridge Hospital.
Three tips for success when modernising legacy systems
The pandemic sped the adoption of technology across the built environment, bringing profound changes to the industry. However, post-pandemic, we’ve seen the digital transformation boom begin to slow. Neil Davidson, VP EMEA & APAC at Deltek, explains to PBC Today the three tips for success when modernising legacy systems.
Hayfield gets green light for £21m zero carbon development
Hayfield has received planning approval from Buckinghamshire Council for a £21m zero carbon development in Little Kimble, Buckinghamshire.
West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero provides vital foundations for new lifeboat centre...
West Fraser, formerly known as Norbord, has donated SterlingOSB Zero, made in the company’s Inverness plant, to the team building a new lifeboat centre in Dornoch, Scotland, for the East Sutherland Rescue Association (ESRA) .