Revizto launches new phone app to empower teams on the go
Revizto has launched a new, fully functional phone app, designed for the architecture, engineering, construction & operation/owners (AECO) industry.
NHBC bolsters housing association team with key appointment of Charlie Ash
Charlie Ash has been unveiled as the new Sector Lead for Housing Associations at NHBC, the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new homes.
Exploring collaboration in construction with the ECITB’S Andy Brown
PBC Today sat down with interim chief executive of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) Andy Brown to discuss how collaboration can help the sector rise to the challenges it faces.
BCS Group excavators to provide important site safety improvements
BCS Group, part of Barhale, has installed human form recognition cameras and a Digital Thumbs Up system on six new Kubota KX030s, ten Kubota KX060s and a further ten Kubota KX080s diggers, which will significantly reduce the risk for personnel approaching plant on site.
Firms punished after health and safety negligence leads to multiple deaths
Two parties responsible for the deaths of two employees have been handed punishments by the courts for health and safety negligence.
Bentley Education announces winner of Enactus iTwin4Good Challenge
Bentley Systems has announced the winners of the Enactus iTwin4Good Challenge, which saw students create infrastructure digital twins to resolve issues in their communities.
Premier Guarantee launch new ‘InSite Invites’ podcast series
Premier Guarantee has launched a new 'InSite Invites' podcast series, which focuses on the Building Safety Act and its implications for the construction industry.
£47.5m has been provided for road safety improvements in England
Road safety improvements will be made across 27 of the most high-risk roads in England as part of a £47.5m injection to prevent fatal and serious injuries.
Six AI and robotics startups join industrial safetytech regulatory sandbox
Six startups specialising in AI, robotics and new technologies have been selected for the HSE's regulatory sandbox for industrial safetytech.
Actis joins LABC technical roadshow to share snippets from RIBA-approved Part...
Actis will share snippets from its RIBA-approved Part L CPD module with West Midlands builders, specifiers, building control officers and architects attending LABC’s virtual regional roadshow next week.
How can smart cities share data to create a safer environment?
As the world shifts towards urbanisation and crime rates increase, smart cities need to evaluate how to improve the quality of life for their residents amidst increasing demand for services and resources, explains Nick Chorley, director of EMEA public safety, Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division
A series of new construction projects in London have been announced
Three construction companies, Landsec, Barratt London and McGee have recently announced new construction projects in London. The new projects will see the development of new homes, green areas and commercial spaces in the capital.
Understanding the CPTPP and what it could do for UK construction
The UK recently signed to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership or CPTPP, but what does it mean for the construction sector?
Building a cybersecurity foundation to protect construction firms from ransomware attacks
Construction firms are increasingly targets of cyber and ransomware attacks that lead to costly project delays and the exposure of sensitive information. J. Paul Haynes, P.Eng., President and COO, eSentire explores how firms can use cybersecurity to protect themselves from ransomware attacks.
Geospatial Commission launches first digital map of the UK’s underground assets
The Geospatial Commission has launched a new digital map that will change the way underground pipes and cables and installed, maintained, and repaired.
Laing O’Rourke switch to low-carbon concrete
Laing O’Rourke has announced it is switching to low-carbon concrete on all of its new UK projects to accelerate the company’s progress towards its net-zero targets.
Designing contemporary apartments in heart of Covent Garden with Archicad
Architect maber has renovated 31a James Street in Covent Garden to create three bright and contemporary apartments in the heart of central London with Archicad and Enscape.
30% decrease in Self Build Register use could be ‘huge’ opportunity...
Suffolk Building Society has called for a collective drive to promote self build efforts after data found that planning permission approvals dropped by 23%.
Rollalong joins Homes England Delivery Partner Dynamic Purchasing System
Rollalong Ltd has joined the Homes England Delivery Partner Dynamic Purchasing System, making them the only specialist offsite manufacturer of modular homes to do so.
What are the benefits of BIM in airport construction for architects?
With BIM, you don’t just draw a design; you build and operate it. This makes these digital models critical for large-scale projects such as airports which demand meticulous planning and cross-functional collaboration. In this article, Bhushan Avsatthi, Hi-Tech Digital Solutions, explores the benefits of BIM in airport construction.
300 council construction workers strike in Dundee
More than 300 council construction workers in Dundee began striking last week (April 4), and industrial action is set to continue for three weeks.
Does the M&E delivery approach for Modular buildings mean we will...
At the ASHRAE conference for global heating, industry members discussed the advantages of the M&E delivery approach for modular buildings over the RIBA Plan of Work stages.
How construction firms can leverage AI tools like ChatGPT
Co-founder and COO of GridRaster Incm Dijam Panigrahi, explores how artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT can aid the construction industry.
FARO launches first-of-its-kind Hybrid Reality Capture to deliver faster scanning
FARO Technologies has launched a first-of-its-kind Hybrid Reality Capture to deliver faster scanning for large-volume projects in architecture, engineering, construction, and public safety applications.
GMI secures place on £1bn Pagabo Medium Works Framework
GMI Construction Group has secured a place on Pagabo's £1bn Medium Works Framework, which will enable GMI to be considered for medium-sized public sector construction projects valued up to £10m.
Revised PAS 2080 standard and supporting guidance document have been published...
PAS 2080 is a global standard for managing carbon in buildings and infrastructure concerning the whole value chain and aims to reduce carbon and cost through intelligent design and construction.