HSE and CLC encourage industry to address work-related stress
The Health & Safety Executive has joined forces with the Construction Leadership Council to encourage the whole industry to start a conversation about employee stress
ilke Homes secures first major development in the South West
ilke Homes has secured a development site from Eutopia Homes for 165 new homes on phase 2 of Exmouth Junction in Exeter.
Material shortages still problematic for roofing industry
Growth for the roofing industry during the first quarter of 2021 has been hampered by recruitment difficulties and continued material shortages and price rises, according to the Q1 State of the Roofing Industry survey produced by Glenigan for NFRC.
Report examines how to build and implement valuable digital twins
Openness, collaboration, and interoperability need to be embraced to optimise the implementation of digital twin technology, according to research by Asite.
Kier appointed to second project for Braintree District Council
Kier has been appointed to deliver Braintree District Council’s £14.7m enterprise centre, to be based at the new Horizon 120 Business and Innovation Park near Great Notley.
Green light for £37.4m rockfall shelter extension in Devon
Teignbridge District Council has given the green light to Network Rail’s plans to extend an existing rockfall shelter over the railway line between Dawlish and Holcombe in Devon.
Local firms reap £150m contracts on Manchester arena job
BAM Construction has handed out almost £150m worth of contracts to North West firms on its Manchester arena job.
Glazing improves centre of excellence for special educational needs
A centre of excellence for special educational needs has opened in Chester’s Abbey Square, which required Selectaglaze secondary glazing for part of the transformation and conversion of Grade II* Listed Georgian buildings.
How access consultants tie up loose ends
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, reveals how an access consultant can help tie up loose ends.
Hayfield makes senior role alterations
Hayfield has promoted Andy Morris, former operations director, to the role of managing director, as co-founder Mark Booth becomes chairman.
Bentley launches infrastructure education programme
Bentley Systems has launched the Bentley Education programme to encourage future infrastructure professionals to work toward a career in the engineering, design, and architectural fields.
British tech start-up to prevent construction deaths in Philippines
Tech start-up, UtterBerry and project partner Connected Places Catapult have been chosen to make construction in the Philippines safer using innovative smart sensors.
Green light for Birkenhead transformation
The Wirral Growth Company’s masterplan to bring forward the transformation of Birkenhead town centre has been approved by Wirral Council’s planning department.
PBC Today Editorial Board: How has construction coped with Covid-19?
In March, as we marked a year since Britain first entered lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, PBC Today’s Editorial Board gathered over Zoom to discuss the impact of a turbulent 12 months for everyone in the sector.
EDF Renewables to construct three new solar farms
EDF Renewables Ireland is to start the construction of three new solar farms in counties Wexford and Kilkenny this month.
Developing sustainable soils from construction waste
Professor Mark Fitzsimons and Dr Kate Schofield, from the University of Plymouth, explain the aims and objectives of ReCon Soil, a €2.5m project bringing together scientists, industry and educators to revolutionise how waste material from construction projects is managed.
Housebuilder found guilty over unauthorised drainage system
Housebuilder Morris Homes has been found guilty of breaching planning conditions, following the installation of an unauthorised sewage and drainage system.
Tilbury Douglas appoints two new regional managing directors
Tilbury Douglas has appointed two new regional managing directors, covering the Northern and Central regions of the UK construction firm.
Plans in for 720-bed Nottingham student accommodation
Plans have been submitted for the latest phase of the Island Quarter development, which will deliver a 702-bed student accommodation in Nottingham.
M Group finalises Skanska infrastructure services acquisition
Following the completion of Skanska UK's infrastructure services acquisition, a new operating business, Milestone Infrastructure Ltd has been formed.
Infrastructure maintenance work to commence in Leeds
Construction work has progressed at pace to demolish and rebuild the southern bridge section of Regent Street Flyover and the project is now entering the next phase where the northern bridge will be taken down and rebuilt.
£80m Bedford residential scheme gets the go-ahead
MCR Property Group has secured planning consent for an £80m residential scheme to deliver 350 homes in Bedford.
World’s largest land-based crane makes second lift at Hinkley Point C
Big Carl lifted the second of three massive containment rings from the bunker it was constructed in at Hinkley Point C to a lay-down area close by.
Asite appoints new CMO to accelerate growth
SaasS company, Asite has appointed Kyle Hamer as its new chief marketing officer to lead the global marketing and communications team.
Mace wins manufacturing programme partnership
The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) has appointed Mace as Manufacturing Programme Partner for a major infrastructure development programme.
Morgan Sindall appointed to Carlisle Southern Link Road scheme
Cumbria County Council has selected Morgan Sindall Infrastructure to design the multi-million-pound Carlisle Southern Link Road project.