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Recently announced London refurbishment and construction projects included a renovation of the facilities at the Marriott County Hall Hotel, pictured

RED Construction Group wins trio of London refurbishment and construction projects

RED Construction's trio of refurbishment and construction projects in London and the south east include a new hub at Legoland Windsor.
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HS2 hires over 3,000 out-of-work people through employment scheme 

HS2, along with its construction partners and extensive supply chain, has created 3,221 new jobs for out-of-work people through their employment scheme.
Side view of engineer working nightshift and using technology in front of petroleum industrial factory and using laptop and smart phone.

6 ways to guarantee your new construction technology will last

Implementing any new construction technology can be exciting but lead to unforeseen issues - Bluebeam discusses 6 ways to ensure you will maximise potential in your new tech.

Mace increases tender price forecast to 3.5% in response to inflation

Mace has increased its tender price forecast in light of UK inflation, as outlined in its recent Market View report.
The Workplace Technology Conference in Derby will demonstrate how smart technology can create a more appealing workspace-and draw staff back into the office

Workplace Technology Conference to showcase smart building tech to bring workers...

The Workplace Technology Conference in Derby will demonstrate how smart building technology can create a more appealing workspace-and draw staff back into the office.
Energy engineer - energy consultancy

RSK acquires new energy consultancy company

Energy consultancy company Axis has been acquired by RSK, a leading organisation in the delivery of sustainable solutions.
International Timber Costa Coffee sustainable timber drive-thru

International Timber develop Costa Coffee cedar timber drive-thru

International Timber and Jewson have collaborated with Ascia Construction to develop one of Costa Coffee's latest sustainable timber drive-thru facilities.
Kier has utilised Revizto's Digital by Default software to digitalise project information for Fitzalan High School, winning a CEW Award

Kier wins CEW Award for Fitzalan High School Cardiff Project with...

Kier has utilised Revizto's Digital by Default software to digitalise project information for Fitzalan High School, winning a CEW Award.
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Copper piping: The solution for fire-safe and sustainable piping in buildings

Choosing the correct and safe piping material is of the utmost importance to ensure comprehensive fire safety in homes and office spaces. In this article, CuSP explore how copper piping can provide a fire-safe and sustainable alternative.
MEP pipes - MEP productivity

Aberdeenshire Council boosts MEP productivity with Trimble’s Stabicad

Aberdeenshire Council has chosen Trimble's Stabidad to accelerate MEP productivity with automated BIM software and support.
Neeral Shah, pictured, discusses the necessity of collaboration in the supply chain

Driving collaboration in the supply chain with YardLink’s Neeral Shah

PBC Today caught up with founder and CEO of YardLink Neeral Shah at Digital Construction Week 2023, where we spoke about the benefits of standardisation and collaboration in the supply chain.
two construction workers using field management software

Re-flow field management review by Infinity Fibre Group

Infinity Fibre Group used Re-flow's comprehensive cloud-based platform to streamline past inefficiencies, improve communication, and grow sustainably.
MEP pipes - MEP design

Trimble’s Stabicad can help produce MEP designs up to x2 faster

Sam Williams, CAD/BIM Manager at Crookes Walker Consulting was looking for new ways to make life easier for the MEP design and engineering teams. In particular, looking to streamline workflows, minimise rework, and save the teams he supports time.
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Alumno seek permission to build student accommodation in Glasgow’s Woodlands District

Student accommodation specialist Alumno has applied to Glasgow City Council for permission to build a new development on St George’s Road in the city’s Woodlands district.
A new remote concrete inspection device,known as "ALICS" could save asset owners up to £1m a day through detecting faults

New remote concrete inspection device to revolutionise industry

A new remote concrete inspection device, known as "ALICS", could save asset owners up to £1m a day through detecting faults.
displaced families after natural disaster to showcase Displaced Planners Pathway to Work Fund

RTPI announce Displaced Planners Pathway to Work Fund

The RTPI has agreed to the establishment of a Displaced Planners Pathway to Work Fund worth £20,000.
Jacobs has increased their collaboration with STEM Returners to fill 50 roles across the UK with career break returners

Career break returners support programme expanded at Jacobs

Jacobs has increased their collaboration with STEM Returners to fill 50 roles across the UK with career break returners.
Gateshead Quayside - hotel development

Russell WBHO chosen work on £48m hotel development at Gateshead Quayside

Ask:PATRIZIA have appointed Russel WBHO to build a new 344-room hotel development at the Baltic Quarter on Gateshead Quayside.
Architecture Designer Draft and Design in the worksheets revised for construction for the future on the desk at home. Work From Home, Self-quarantine stay home concept

Aston University launches new BIM course

Aston University is offering a new professional BIM course to help and upskill the design and construction sectors.
Birdseye view of residential development

Climate change’s influence on construction insurance in the UK and the...

Climate change is reshaping the construction industry in the UK, with more frequent and intense extreme weather events posing risks to property and construction projects. In this article, Build Warranty® delve into how the construction insurance sector is proactively responding to these challenges.
Cropped shot of an unrecognizable man leaning on his walking stick, representing the needs of the later living sector

Why should we support the later living sector through planning?

Phil Jones, head of planning south west at Turley, explores the necessity of developing the later living sector to modernise UK housing distribution.
A project completed by the Lovell refurb team in the Midlands on behalf of a housing association 2

Tackling fuel poverty with the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 2

The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 2 aims to upgrade social homes in England to an EPC rating of C.
timber construction - SIP building kits

Superior SIP building kit manufacturer specifies SterlingOSB Zero for super accuracy

A leading UK supplier of timber frame and SIP building kits for providers of top-end lodge manufacturers and garden room installers is employing SterlingOSB Zero, from the West Fraser range.
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SymTerra will showcase their construction management software at Rail Live 2023

SymTerra will share its construction management software at Rail Live 2023, the UK's biggest rail exhibition, which draws in more than 5,000 rail professionals.
Electric vehicle being charged - EV chargers

Trafford Council to install 24 cutting-edge EV chargers with support from...

Trafford Borough Council is collaborating with Be.EV to install advanced EV chargers, marking their latest sustainability initiative.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has appointed Justin Young as Chief Executive Officer, starting on 5 July 2023

Justin Young announced as new CEO of RICS

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has appointed Justin Young as Chief Executive Officer, starting on 5 July 2023.