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VolkerFitzpatrick trials non-contact facial recognition site access
VolkerFitzpatrick is trialling a 100% non-contact facial recognition site access control system on its Brent Cross West station project.
CITB removes 5,000 smaller contractors from levy
The CITB has revealed 5,000 smaller contractors will be exempt from levy payments next year.
Industry urged to share thoughts on Scotland’s construction recovery plan
The Scottish construction industry has been urged to have its say in the new draft recovery plan for the sector, launched last week by the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF).
HS2 launches second wave of Innovation Accelerator programme
HS2 has launched the second wave of its Innovation Accelerator programme to search for SMEs with ideas on how to accelerate building work on the railway.
Work Radar launched to support the construction industry
Work Radar, a platform connecting individual tradespeople, micro-businesses and social enterprises with leading contractors, has been launched to support tradespeople and ‘build, build, build’.
Kier Highways wins £160m Area 4 maintenance contract
Highways England has appointed Kier Highways to deliver the £160m Area 4 maintenance and response contract which will run for eight years.
Robertson wins £11m contract to build AMRC North West
Robertson has been appointed by the University of Sheffield to build its dedicated Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) North West.
SME housebuilders continue to grapple with complex planning
As the UK begins to slowly come out of lockdown, SME housebuilders will once again have to grapple with a planning system that has arguably never been more complex, according to a report by Aldermore Bank.
Willmott Dixon wins £31.5m deal for 171 new homes in Rotherham
Contractor Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Rotherham Council to construct three housing developments worth £31.5m which will deliver 171 new homes in Rotherham town centre.
Build, build, build: Will Boris Johnson’s “New Deal” deliver?
PBC Today takes a look at the industry’s reaction to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s “New Deal” plan to get Britain building again after Covid-19.
TDSG joins STELLAR to maximise MMC for social housing
The Technical Design Services Group (TDSG) has joined STELLAR which will support SMEs and social housing providers to embrace.
Plan the World We Need: Planning’s role in a sustainable recovery
At the end of June, the Royal Town Planning Institute launched Plan the World we Need – a campaign calling on governments to capitalise on the expertise of planners to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. RTPI chief executive Victoria Hills sets out her case.
Research secures funding to accelerate MMC
Totally Modular and University of Wolverhampton academics have secured funding to accelerate research into Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
Pick Everard to work on 38 NHS health centres in the...
A programme of works for 38 health facilities, owned by NHS Property Services, throughout the Midlands, valued at £5m, has been awarded to Pick Everard.
Consultation for low carbon economy launched
A new industry-wide consultation has been launched with the aim to ensure the UK has the skills for delivering a low carbon economy in the coming years.
HS2 implements PBAs for greater payment protection
HS2 Ltd is giving more support to companies in its supply chain by approving the use of Project Bank Accounts (PBAs) across key contracts on Phase One.
Innovative partnership to improve air quality in Staffordshire
EarthSense has announced a collaboration with Amey to improve air quality in Staffordshire through the installation of Zephyr® sensors.
Scape Group launches £13bn construction frameworks
Scape Group has launched two new innovative construction frameworks worth £13bn to help the public sector drive the UK’s economic recovery.
Willmott Dixon Interiors to complete Clugston office job
Willmott Dixon Interiors has been handed two projects to provide internal space for West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Havant and South Downs College (HSDC).
New construction forum to help Wales’ ‘build back better’
The forum, chaired by deputy minister for economy and transport, Lee Waters, aims to bring together leaders from the public and private sectors across Wales’ construction industry.
Construction apprenticeships will ‘turbocharge’ economy, says FMB
Construction apprenticeships are needed to help Britain get back on its feet, urges the Federation of Master Builders’ ‘Trading Up’ report.
Community Infrastructure Levy regime: What do developers need to know?
Julia Berry, planning specialist at Reed Smith, discusses the Community Infrastructure Levy regime in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bouygues UK to use ‘revolutionary’ air-purifying paint
Bouygues UK has signed a partnership with Airlite to use its air-purifying paint to improve sustainable environmental performance and air quality.
CSIC to host webinar to boost adoption of exoskeletons
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is part of an international team hosting a webinar to launch a new initiative that aims to accelerate the adoption of exoskeletons in construction and manufacturing SMEs.
Guidance on trade credit insurance to support construction supply chain
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) Covid-19 task force has published Trade Credit insurance guidance to support construction businesses.
Hudson intensifies calls to scrap CITB Levy
87% of construction professionals want to scrap direct funding of CITB and end the CITB Levy, according to a survey by Hudson Contract.