Liverpool City Council approves new green wall
The innovative green wall, one of the largest outside of London, will stretch across the outside of the upper floor of St Johns Shopping Centre, visible from the pedestrianised areas around it and from Queens Square Bus Station.
New Zealand to boost housebuilding through offsite manufacturing
New Zealand has launched the KiwiBuild programme to improve the productivity of its building and construction capacity through offsite manufacturing.
£1.5m funding to protect low-income families in Scotland
The Scottish Government has launched the Homelessness Prevention Fund to support housing associations and social landlords prevent a crisis.
Kier drops to £245m loss
Struggling contractor, Kier has reported a full-year loss of £245m, as it pushes ahead with restructuring despite uncertainty over its financial health.
Leeds high street heritage bid gets big funding boost
New Briggate is set for a string of improvement projects after proposals by Leeds City Council were backed by the High Streets Heritage Action Zones (HAZ) programme.
Swedish recovery centre uses sustainable timber construction panels
A hospital facility in Norrland, Sweden has been renovated extensively with sustainable timber construction panels, owing to the belief that natural materials help people heal better.
Two-thirds of schools in England lack fire risk management systems
Two-thirds of schools across England are not properly prepared for a fire, as an analysis of 1,000 site surveys reveals a discrepancy between fire risk management in schools across England and Scotland.
Joseph McNeil crowned Construction Manager of the Year
Joseph McNeil MCIOB of Sir Robert McAlpine has been named Construction Manager of the Year at the CIOB’s annual celebration of construction professionals.
British Property Federation pushes for greater diversity
The British Property Federation (BPF) has announced that it is seeking expressions of interest to join the Board from across the BPF’s membership with the aim of making a new diverse Board.
The efficiency of finding issues early on large construction projects
Managing a host of different players is crucial for the quality outcome of large construction projects – Itten+Brechbühl AG works on the Flexible Office Building (FOB) project.
Construction underway on Dow’s Cheadle Royal HQ
Cheadle Royal Business Park in Stockport will be home to Dow's national management team, technical and sales office, and a research facility.
Britlift through to finals of SME National Business Awards
The SME National Business Awards have announced that national lifting equipment engineers Britlift have made it through to the National Finals.
Building Innovation Awards: Best Health & Safety Innovation
As part of our ongoing series of previews of the Building Innovation Awards, PBC Today is taking a look at the nominees for the Best Health & Safety Innovation Award.
Video: Construction of Beijing’s Daxing International “mega-airport”
Construction work has been completed on Beijing’s new Daxing International Airport, which will handle 630,000 flights and 72m passengers a year by 2025.
RTPI and CPC launch vision for digital future of planning
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and Connected Places Catapult have launched a shared vision for the digital future of planning as part of PlanTech week.
Major project to attract business and housing investment in Solihull
Plans to fund up to £20m for the UK Central Hub in Solihull alongside the HS2 development have been given the go-ahead by the WMCA.
Demolition begins on £1bn site to make way for retirement village
Demolition has begun on the second site of a £1bn housing regeneration scheme in London with the area set to become a modern retirement village.
Public inquiry to examine ventilation issues on hospital sites
A public inquiry will be held to examine issues at the new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) sites following concerns over safety and wellbeing.
Moray Council offers tender advice to local SMEs
Moray Council, in partnership with Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Business Gateway, is encouraging local SMEs to win and keep public sector contracts.
4,000 new homes to be built on brownfield land across West...
More than 4,000 new homes are set to be built on brownfield land across the West Midlands thanks to a deal between the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and Lovell Partnerships.
Willmott Dixon wins £12.5m residential accommodation contract
Willmott Dixon has secured a £12.5m construction contract to deliver residential accommodation in Ashby de la Zouch.
£170m partnership to build 420 new homes in Brentford
Catalyst and Redrow have been given the green light for a £170m partnership to build 420 new homes in Brentford.
Orbit and Wates celebrate completion of Erith Park
Orbit and Wates Residential worked with the community and key stakeholders, including London Borough of Bexley, to transform the Larner Road estate into the new mixed-tenure community of Erith Park.
‘Pop-up’ modular housing solution leaves tenants insecure, research finds
New research from Royal Holloway has explored the impacts of ‘pop-up’ modular housing for homeless families, discovering that while it improves quality of life in many respects, it can also exacerbate feelings of stigma and insecurity.
Study finds virtual reality training could improve employee safety
A recent study from the University of Nottingham developed a multisensory virtual environment to see how workers respond in evacuation scenarios and if sensory stimuli can help to improve safety outcomes.
Landmark renovations underway on Georgian terraces in North Shields
Peter Cox has been drafted in to carry out essential maintenance work for homes in Grade II Listed Georgian terraces in Northumberland Square, North Shields.