St. Modwen to double housebuilding delivery with new land strategy
St. Modwen will double housebuilding delivery over the next five years as it combines internal capabilities in land buying, planning, pre-construction, and customer delivery.
Building inclusivity: Gender diversity in construction
Helen Moore, group director of Orbit Homes, is a woman who is working in the construction sector. In this article, Helen explains to PBC Today how the sector needs to address the skills shortage and tackle gender diversity in construction.
MPA urges chancellor to delay removal of red diesel rebate and...
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) urges chancellor to delay removal of red diesel rebate and act on infrastructure delivery and energy costs in spring statement.
How will the Russia-Ukraine war impact UK steel prices?
As the Russia-Ukraine war continues to unfold, metal producers are reporting major price spikes as the conflict causes a domino effect on UK steel prices and the construction supply chain.
Plans for new £150m Leeds Bradford Airport terminal have been scrapped
The new £150m Leeds Bradford Airport terminal has been abandoned due to excessive planning delays and a public inquiry.
GRAHAM-led EDMB Group awarded Meadowbank housing development, Edinburgh
The city of Edinburgh council has appointed GRAHAM, Miller Homes and Panacea Property Development to deliver Meadowbank housing development, a multi-million-pound regeneration project in Edinburgh.
Liverpool Construction Hub reopens after pandemic closure
The City of Liverpool College has reopened its Construction Hub, which is situated at Peel L&P’s Liverpool Waters, to bridge the gap between training and employment in the construction industry.
Construction professionals call on government for education rethink to combat construction...
Construction employers, decision makers, educators and students are appealing to the government to tackle the construction technology skills gap and safeguard the future of the trades industry.
Why don’t we use modern construction methods more often?
Despite the know-how around modern construction methods, industry professionals are questioning why they aren't used more widely when they clearly have so many advantages.
Hill Group commence construction on new Families and Homes Hub
The Hill Group celebrate a ground breaking ceremony for the new Families and Homes Hub, located on Wood Street, Walthamstow, which will provide a range of important customer facing Council services to the area.
Does the Government’s brownfield plan rely on fixing development risks?
Chris Bone, CEO, Modulous, discusses why the Government's plan to build housing on brownfield land will only be successful if development risks are solved.
Can building renovations help meet housing targets?
Victor Chirilas, director of ground engineering experts, Mainmark, explores how building renovations can help meet housing targets, whilst addressing the risks involved and how to solve them.
Report reveals £7bn worth of contracts for construction were awarded in...
The latest report from Barbour ABI reveals that more than £7bn worth of contracts for construction were awarded in February, with a pipeline of £12.4bn worth of planning applications given 'green light'.
Planning policy changes in England and future reforms
Dr Aidan Bell, founder, EnviroBuild, dissects the Planning for the Future: Planning policy changes in England in 2020 and future reforms.
Keepmoat Homes starts work on Westwood Park development in Glenrothes
Keepmoat Homes begin work on site at the Westwood Park development, in Glenrothes, as part of an eight-year building programme to deliver 420 residential homes.
The importance of third-party certification
PBC Today interviewed Chris Miles, the business director of UL’s Built Environment Group, about the importance of third-party certification.
HG Construction Group launches new property development company
The new property development company, HG Living Ltd will specialise in Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), Build to Rent (BtR) and Affordable Housing schemes.
How can visual intelligence help develop a more sustainable built environment?
Linda Wade, CEO of the visual digital twin platform, Spinview, explores how visual intelligence can unlock the value of buildings and infrastructure data and contribute to sustainable built environment goals.
Dominvs wins approval for Hammersmith student accommodation scheme
Dominvs Group has received planning approval for a 713-bed Hammersmith student accommodation scheme, on the site of a former magistrates court.
BAM ranked as top construction company
Data analysts’ Barbour ABI has ranked BAM as Britain’s top construction company, in its latest 12-month league table .
ISG to deliver luxury Pullman Singapore Orchard refurbishment
ISG has been appointed to deliver the Pullman Singapore Orchard refurbishment, which marks the French luxury five-star hotel's very first flagship hotel at 270 Orchard Road, Singapore.
Wates appointed to deliver 99 new council homes in Brent
Wates Residential has been appointed by Brent Council to build 99 new council homes in Brent, Church End.
BAM Construction to build £24 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub
BAM Construction has been appointed as the main contractors for the Bedworth Physical Activity Hub under a pre-construction services agreement.
Balfour Beatty appoint Louise Hardy as non executive director
Balfour Beatty has announced the appointment of Louise Hardy as non executive director, with effect from 1 April 2022.
How will changes in legislation affect sustainable development planning?
James Cook, head of planning at Blacks Solicitors, discusses the legislative and planning policy background and how recent changes, in response to COP26, are going to affect sustainable development planning in the coming years.
Magenta Living receives £137million funding to become zero carbon housing provider
Magenta Living has secured a £137million funding package in a bid to become a zero carbon housing provider and build more than 1,000 new affordable homes.