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This Old House

Host of ‘This Old House’ Kevin O’Connor talks about the future...

Kevin O'Connor, the host of the Emmy-winning home-improvement series This Old House, discusses where his life in construction, and the future of the industry.
Svetlana Joao female engineer

Women in engineering: Shining a light on the brilliant work that...

Eager to advocate for women in engineering, PBC sat down with Svetlana Joao, structural engineer, TYPSA, and ICE President’s Future Leader, to talk about her career as a female engineer and encouraging more diversity in the sector.
SME housebuilders wrote the letter to Prime minister Rishi Sunak, pictured

200 SME firms slam “devasting” anti-development policies in letter to prime...

"Prime Minister, your government’s current and proposed policies are devastating our industry" said 200 SME housebuilders in the letter.
green plants - biophilic design

Biophilic design and fast-track construction transform primary school

Tilbury Douglas is using groundbreaking biophilic design methods to build St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy in Derby.
Re-Flow - Security software

Re-flow’s security software helps users with powerful new features

Over the last five years, Re-flow has grown into one of the UK’s leading field management and security software providers.
Futuristic Technology in smart automation industrial high efficiency using ai artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital twin, 5g, big data, iot, augmented mixed virtual rality, ar, vr,robot

How digital twin technology can help contractors navigate building safety regulations

After the Grenfell Tower Fire of 2017, construction companies have had to adhere to the 2022 Building Safety Act. David Varela, senior client partner, Enterprise Real Time 3D, Unity, explores how digital twin technology can help contractors navigate regulations.
Green building -Decarbonisation framework

A new decarbonisation framework for Scotland has been introduced

Pretium Frameworks and the Greener Futures Partnership have introduced a new decarbonisation framework specifically designed for Scotland.
Held at CPW’s city centre office on Colmore Row in Birmingham, the event saw a ten-strong panel of local experts discuss a wide range of topics for International Women in Engineering Day

CPW panel celebrates women in engineering and asks what’s next for...

CPW’s ‘INWED 2023: Sustainability in the Second City’ roundtable discussed how sustainability is a significant opportunity to bring more women into engineering.
Stockbury Roundabout drone shot on M2 junction 5 improvements scheme

GRAHAM reaches milestone on £92m M2 junction 5 improvements scheme

GRAHAM has reached a construction milestone on the M2 junction 5 improvements scheme, which will lead to smoother and safer journeys for hundreds of thousands of drivers.
OSB Zero PrimedPlus

OSB Zero PrimedPlus wood panels – for creative retail, hospitality and...

Factory primed in either a neutral white or grey, SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus is a new development from timber panel specialist West Fraser.
RAF planes - RAF Molesworth

Skanska and Black & Veatch secure £219m contract for project at...

Skanska and Black & Veatch have won £219m from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to redevelop RAF Molesworth 
Keepmoat has been announced as the latest strategic partner of the WMCA, vowing to increase housebuilding by 50% across the West Midlands

Keepmoat becomes new strategic partner of WMCA, commits to delivering 4,000...

Keepmoat has been announced as the latest strategic partner of the WMCA, vowing to increase housebuilding by 50% across the West Midlands.
Modular construction concept by NHBC

Two new panelised building systems welcomed to NHBC Accepts

Warranty and insurance provider NHBC has welcomed two new panelised building systems to NHBC Accepts - LoCal Homes’ ECO200 timber frame and Fusion Steel Framing’s FusionX™ light gauge steel frame.
Dawlish Sea Wall

Bam and Network Rail announce completion of £80M Dawlish Sea Wall

BAM, Network Rail and the local council in Dawlish, Devon, have celebrated the completion of the £80m Dawlish Sea Wall project, protecting the area’s rail for future generations.
Justice Secretary Alex Chalk visiting HMP Fosse Way

Pick Everard completes new £286m prison HMP Fosse Way

HMP Fosse Way, a new category C resettlement prison in Leicester, brings 1,715 additional prison places with an additional cell block and building extension.
Fibreglass housing

Exploring the future of fibreglass housing with Futuro Houses

Futuro Houses is revolutionising the housing industry with fibreglass housing and trailers. Inspired by the original Futuro, they now have their own 'UFO house' on the market.
Yellow bobcat on a construction site, representing the need for safeguarding construction equipment

What you need to know when it comes to safeguarding construction...

As incidents of tool theft continue to rise in the UK, Premier Guarantee outlines the key considerations and precautions you should take when safeguarding construction equipment.
passive fire protection

Modular precision could be the perfect partner for passive fire protection

Liam Blears, business and technical development manager for Facades at FSi, discusses the advantages modern methods of construction bring to ensure optimal passive fire protection.
Man holding phone showcasing Re-flow field management software

Re-flow field management review by Gregory’s Water Services

This article explores how Gregory's Water Services (GWS) adopted Re-flow's field management software to streamline operational processes, improve sustainability, and more!
communications software - Asta Connect

An introduction to Elecosoft Asta Connect lean scheduling solution

The construction industry is always looking for ways to become more efficient. Yet effective communication often takes a backseat to other business areas. This is changing thanks to Asta Connect.
Guy Battle, CEO of Social Value Portal explains how installing social value can be key to winning bids in public sector developments

How social value can help win new work with the public...

Guy Battle, CEO of Social Value Portal explains how installing social value can be key to winning bids in public sector developments.
Green emergency exit sign or fire exit sign showing the way to escape with arrow symbol, represetnting building safety

Enhancing building safety through the reinforcement of fire-resistant structures

In this article,  Ian King, COO, Zeroignition explores how the industry can improve practices and prioritise building safety post-Grenfell Tower disaster.
Artists impression of an HS2 train at a platform

Plans to extend HS2 network to Manchester confirmed

HS2 has confirmed that a set of proposed changes to the HS2 network to Manchester has been introduced to Parliament.
energy metre - prepayment metre households

UK Government scraps unfair charges for prepayment meter households for three...

Prepayment meter households will no longer pay higher energy costs compared to customers using direct debit payment methods following a change in government policy.
The National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) and National Demolition Training Group (NDTG) have unveiled their new headquarters

New demolitions headquarters unveiled by NFDC and NDTG

The National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) and National Demolition Training Group (NDTG) have unveiled their new Hemel Hempstead headquarters.
Nelson Street topping out

New £48m Belfast student accommodation scheme tops out

Greystar and Lacuna Developments’ £48m Belfast student accommodation scheme has topped out.