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Construction mental health will affect workers quality of life

New study finds irregular schedules and long hours affect mental health...

A study published by Frontiers in Built Environment shows a correlation between long hours with construction mental health.
FSi Promat has secured Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) verification for its Silverliner open state cavity barriers

Silverliner open state cavity barriers from FSi Promat verified by CCPI

Passive Fire Protection manufacturer FSi Promat has secured Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) verification for its Silverliner open state cavity barriers, underlining its commitment to supporting the highest standards in the construction industry.
Terraced houses can often be social housing, of which social rents are set to rise

Rachel Reeves plans to increase social rents to boost house building

Rachel Reeves has announced plans to increase social rents for the next decade in order to boost affordable housing.
Utilising modular construction and retrofitting industrial spaces could be key to driving the UK's life sciences sector's continued growth

How retrofitting industrial spaces and MMC could accelerate the UK’s life...

Utilising modular construction and retrofitting industrial spaces could be key to driving the UK's life sciences sector's continued growth, argues Remi Smith.
Aerial view of the area where the Dagenham Tower blaze occurred

Fire ruins Dagenham tower block during construction work

A major incident saw a fire causing the mass evacuation of the Spectrum Building in Dagenham, London, over the weekend, as it underwent construction work.
A 1980s fire station has been transformed into a new hub for Suffolk police and fire services, using a deep retrofit approach and Archicad

Outdated fire station transforms into new blue-light hub using Archicad

An outdated 1980s fire station has been transformed into a collaborative new blue light hub for Suffolk police and fire services, using a deep retrofit approach and Archicad.
Modern slavery can come in many forms, and trap people in different ways

Construction sector roundtable report warns modern slavery risk is on the...

A recent roundtable construction meeting highlighted that finding instances of modern slavery is a matter of 'when' and not 'if'.
Mevocrete is a sustainable carbon negative concrete

Carbon-negative Mevocrete project cement moves one step closer to production

The mevocrete project, lead by Material Evolution, is on the verge of commercially producing carbon-negative cement.
PBC Today sat down with Deborah Madden of CITB to discuss why young people - and especially women - should consider a career in construction

Why now is the perfect time for young women to start...

PBC Today sat down with the CITB’s Deborah Madden to discuss why young people - and especially women - should consider a career in construction.
Dr. Peter Geraughty has been inaugurated as the president of the Planning Officers' Society (POS), making him the first person have led both the POS and the RPTI

Planning Officers’ Society welcomes new president in Dr. Peter Geraughty

Dr. Peter Geraughty has been inaugurated as the president of the Planning Officers' Society (POS), making him the first person have led both the POS and the RPTI.
The UK construction workforce will need a significant boost, writes Time Barrett

Building the workforce to meet the Government’s commitment for millions of...

Tim Barrett, chair of the Construction Alliance Northeast, discusses the issue of recruitment in the UK construction workforce.
Read more about how Trident Fire Protection utilised digital twin technology to conduct a fire barrier assessment in a complex space with tight areas and poor access in a roof void

[VIDEO] Using digital twins to simplify complex fire barrier assessment

Read more about how Trident Fire Protection utilised digital twin technology to conduct a fire barrier assessment in a complex space with tight areas and poor access in a roof void.
Cost management in the residential sector is important

Affordability amid uncertainty: Robust cost management in the residential sector

Bradley Harrison, associate director and cost manager at EDGE discusses how to find balance and prioritise the important factors in cost management.
Costain half year results 2024

Costain revenue up to £639.3m in half year results

Costain have published their half year results, demonstrating continued strong performance to the end of June 2024.
Students digesting their A level and GCSE results this summer are being encouraged to consider pursuing a career in construction by insulation specialist Actis

Actis encourages post A-level and GCSE students to consider careers in...

Students digesting their A level and GCSE results this summer are being encouraged to consider pursuing a career in construction by insulation specialist Actis.
One of the vehicles equipped in the M77 Hydrogen project

Balfour Beatty’s M77 Hydrogen project retrofits heavy vehicles

Balfour Beatty's M77 Hydrogen project is underway, retrofitting heavy vehicles to take hydrogen fuel and promoting decarbonisation.
While still in its infancy, AI is poised to bring new efficiencies and innovations to construction. Re-flow takes a deeper look

The benefits of AI in construction: A vital cog in the...

While still in its infancy, AI is poised to bring new efficiencies and innovations to construction. Let’s take a deeper look at where we stand.
Earlier this year, Quelfire launched its new campaign, ‘BECAUSE IT’S YOUR JOB TO KNOW’, focusing on responsibility in firestopping

Because It’s Your Job to Know : Understanding Quelfire’s new campaign

Earlier this year, in February 2024, Quelfire launched its new campaign, ‘BECAUSE IT’S YOUR JOB TO KNOW’, focusing on responsibility in firestopping.
Construction is being encouraged as a lucrative career path for young people around results day 2024

Results day 2024: Young people urged to consider construction

The Federation of Master Builders have released a statement for results day 2024 encouraging young people to consider careers in construction.
Render of the UK's first vertiport

UK’s first ‘vertiport’ flying taxi base approved

Plans for the UK's first 'vertiport' flying taxi base have been approved for construction, commencing in Autumn.
A visual representation of the single living accommodation

MoD appoints engineers to develop Single Living Accommodation

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has appointed six companies to develop Single Living Accommodation for the armed forces.
Dunfermline learning campus, the largest Passivhaus building in the UK

UK’s largest Passivhaus building, Dunfermline Learning Campus, opens

Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School have relocated to Dunfermline Learning Campus, the largest Passivhaus-certified building in the UK.
Barratt has announced its intention to complete the £2.5bn merger with Redrow, waiving a Competions & Markets Authority condition to do so

UPDATE: CMA appears to accept Barratt-Redrow local competition resolution, clearing path...

Barratt initially announced its intention to complete the £2.5bn merger with Redrow, waiving a Competitions & Markets Authority (CMA) condition to do so, but the latest update from the CMA indicates they will allow the full merger to go ahead.
Thermal imaging will be a frequent part of the new rating for industrial thermal insulation applications

British Standard introduces new energy rating for insulation

British Standard have introduced a new energy rating system for industrial thermal insulation applications.
Part of the Nova location that received the 100% BREEAM score

UK’s first ever 100% BREEAM score achieved

Property companies Wrenbridge and Buccleuch have been awarded the first ever 100% BREEAM score for Nova science, Oxford.
Integrating greenery into projects is just one example of a greener project

NBS report says greener projects are on the rise

NBS has released their latest research into greener projects, confirming that their numbers are increasing over time.