Balfour Beatty completes M42 bridge demolition for HS2
The Solihull-based firm Armac Demolition has carried out a bridge demolition over the M42 on behalf of Balfour Beatty VINCI.
Laing O’Rourke suspends construction at Everton Stadium following death of worker
Construction has been suspended at Everton Stadium following the death of worker, 26, who sustained severe head injuries at the Bramley-Moore Dock site on Monday.
Diversity and inclusion in construction: A conversation with Mace’s Head of...
PBC Today sat down with Marzia Bolpagni, head of BIM international and associate director at Mace, to discuss her journey in the industry; diversity and inclusion in construction, and how the industry can encourage new diverse talent.
£1.6bn Construction Consultancy Framework agreement launched by NHS SBS
The new Construction Consultancy framework agreement has the potential to save the public sector £240m and prioritises localised procurement.
Grayson partners with the Association of Brickwork Contractors to improve training
The construction materials supplier, Grayson, has become a supporter of the Association of Brickwork Contractors.
NHBC launches Housing Association insights collection
NHBC has brought together leaders in housing association development to share their thoughts on this increasingly very important sector.
Willmott Dixon appointed to £14.5m passivhaus school project
Willmott Dixon has been chosen as the preferred contractor for the £14.5m Passivhaus school in Basingstoke, Hampshire.
Tideway seeking contractor for super sewer testing phase
As Tideway's super sewer nears completion, a contractor is needed to undertake around 3,000 planned maintenance works across 21 London sites.
Tilbury Douglas CEO Paul Gandy chosen as 122nd CIOB vice president
The CEO of Tilbury Douglas, Paul Gandy, will become the new vice president of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) in 2025.
Renewable energy installations in UK homes reach record highs
The first half of 2023 has seen a boom in renewable energy installations, with more heat pump and solar panels being fitted than any six-month period ,according to MCS data.
Invesis reveal Beatrix Goldstein as new chief operating officer
Invesis has announced that Beatrix Goldstein will be taking on the role of chief operating officer (COO) from 1 January 2024.
Government implements building regulations for separate toilets in new buildings
The Government has announced that it is acting to implement changes to building regulations for separate toilets in all new non-domestic public and private buildings.
High time for change on fire safety sprinkler policy
Ali Perry, chief executive of the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA), says it’s high time for change on high-rise and fire safety sprinkler policy.
Futureproof your business with field management software
Adopting digital field management solutions is the way forward for those working in the construction industries. In this article, Re-flow shares the top ten tips for choosing a suitable field management software for your business.
Raising inverted roof performance with encapsulated vacuum insulation panels
Kingspan explores how encapsulated vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) could be the answer to improving your inverted roof's performance.
Eleco plc acquires project portfolio management software provider BestOutcome
The board of Eleco plc is pleased to announce the acquisition of BestOutcome Limited, a leading UK provider of simple, scalable project portfolio management software.
Laing O’Rourke selected as construction partner for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital...
Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital (CCRH) has chosen Laing O'Rourke as the construction partner for the next design phase of the project.
Simply not enough trained installers for Boiler Upgrade Scheme, according to...
Ofgem figures show a disappointingly low number of applications for the £5000 Boiler Upgrade Scheme subsidy compared to government predictions.
Merit chosen to deliver £25m Elective Hub for University Hospitals Birmingham...
Merit has been chosen by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust Foundation to deliver an advanced Elective Hub using modern methods of construction (MMC).
Warm weather leads to first rise in construction output in three...
The latest ONS figures on monthly construction output saw the first rise of 1.6% in volume term for three months, from new work and repair and maintenance.
£20bn hospital construction programme to rid hospitals of dangerous RAAC
£20bn will be used to rebuild seven new hospitals in the East of England which are affected by RAAC.
Re-flow 1.6 boosts efficiency with enhanced communication and job creation
Re-flow Field Management, the award-winning field management software providers, continue to unveil the core features of Re-flow 1.6, the system’s latest update.
Fischer introduces new air source water heater, Aquafficient Eco+
Zero-emission electric heating manufacturer Fischer has launched the Aquafficient Eco+, a new air source water heater designed to provide hot water quickly and efficiently.
Morgan Sindall begins to work on state-of-the-art UCLan veterinary school
Morgan Sindall’s North West team began have begun construction on a new Veterinary School for the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).
New Manchester student accommodation from Alumno gains planning permission
Manchester City Council has granted planning permission for a new student accommodation development on Moss Lane East from Alumno.
HS2 launches training programme for women in construction
HS2 is working alongside Women into Construction (WiC), an independent nonprofit organisation, to help more women in the Midlands to enter the construction industry.