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BAM & Sisk awarded £120m Leeds public transport investment programme
Leeds City Council has named BAM Nutall and John Sisk & Son as its construction partners to deliver a £120m Leeds Public Transport Investment...
Government unveil strategy for fully inclusive transport by 2030
The Department for Transport has set out its Inclusive Transport Strategy, which aims to improve accessibility across all types of travel for those with both visible and less visible disabilities
‘Breathe in Brighton’ event aims to tackle Brighton’s transport pollution
Brighton-based environmental consultancy, Argyll Environmental is hosting a public event to raise awareness of air transport pollution.
Report: Blockchain to bridge the gap to integrated transport
Blockchain could provide the foundations for a future integrated transport system, without the need for large and costly centralised control mechanisms, according to a new paper from the Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) and the University of Sheffield
Using virtual reality to design buildings and transport hubs
Simon White, PR and Communications Manager, Transport Systems Catapult explains how virtual reality technology has been adapted to aid infrastructure design
Profitable Transport Franchise Opportunity
Great business opportunities are often hard to come by, and certainly shouldn’t be overlooked when they do arise, especially in an economic climate that...
Technology has paved the way for a transport revolution
Intelligent mobility and smart technology will change how we travel. Simon White, PR and Communications Manager at the Transport Systems Catapult explains
Modular school building cuts carbon emissions
Designed and built by McAvoy, the brand new Merstham Park School in Surrey provides 900 pupils aged 11-16 years with high-quality classrooms, play space, a dance studio and an all-weather sports pitch.
Creating vibrant places: A vision for thriving communities
Luke Hillson, design partner at design and planning consultancy Marrons, examines the findings of a new report that asks individuals, businesses, organisations and government what needs to be done to drive a placemaking-led approach to building future communities.
Delivering on ambitious housing policies
Labour’s landslide victory provides the new government with the political capital needed to push through the ambitious housing policies outlined in their manifesto.
Will Labour’s New Towns plan solve the housing crisis?
People live in houses, not planning permissions. Solving the housing crisis is at least a two-parliament problem, says David Blackadder-Weinstein, Director, Strategic Communications at Turley.
EV charging infrastructure: An opportunity for developers
There’s never been a better time to invest in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology. All new build homes in England now require EV charging points and the demand for EV charging infrastructure at new property developments is increasing.
CECA publish recommendations for new UK Government to deliver critical infrastructure
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association has published its recommendations to the incoming government to deliver the necessary infrastructure.
General Election 2024: What each party promise means for UK construction
Wondering what the Conservatives, Labour and the Lib Dems have said on construction topics in their manifestos? PBC Today's roundup gives you the lowdown on 2024 election promises.
Understanding best practice for sustainable materials procurement in construction
The Build Chain asks what does best practice look like for sustainable materials procurement in the construction industry.
Biochar removes microplastics in road runoff in Kier and TerrAffix trial
Trials led by Kier and TerrAffix have found that a plant-based biochar can successfully remove microplastics in road runoff, which could dramatically change the environmental impact of infrastructure development.
Election coverage not addressing real issues facing construction sector, survey says
Only 3% of construction industry believe election manifestos have addressed real issues facing the construction sector, according to a NBS and Glenigan study.
M Group acquired by private equity firm CVC
CVC will acquire M Group Services, the UK’s largest provider of essential infrastructure services.
Balfour Beatty announces Nick Crossfield as new CEO for UK construction...
Balfour Beatty has announced that Nick Crossfield will join the group later this year as the CEO of its UK Construction Services business.
Sano: Leading home building with the groundbreaking M-Dock system
Sano is a team of serial innovators dedicated to revolutionising home building with their groundbreaking M-Dock system.
Parliament should adopt Class A building controls in UK non-domestic buildings,...
In light of the recent Future Buildings Standard consultation, the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is calling on the Parliament to prioritise the implementation of Class A building controls in both new and existing non-domestic buildings throughout the UK.
Carbon negative mews highly commended at SBD development awards
A carbon negative mews development in the London Borough of Waltham Forest has been highly commended at this year’s Secured by Design (SBD) ATLAS awards.
Councils to be given powers to use compulsory purchase orders for...
Lawrence Turner, director of Boyer, discusses the new powers for councils to use compulsory purchase orders to acquire land for affordable housing and notes that these changes will take effect regardless of the election outcome.
Adding nitrogen to concrete may reduce harmful pollution, study finds
Adding nitrogen to concrete could reduce global levels of nitrogen oxides created by the construction industry in developing towns and cities.
Greens pledge to end Right to Buy in 2024 manifesto
Titled "Real Hope, Real Change", co-leaders of the Green Party Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay have offered one of the more radical of the manifestos for the 2024 general election.
Understanding the customer journey is key to improving accessibility
About Access discusses the importance of considering the customer journey when evaluating the accessibility of buildings, emphasising the need to anticipate obstacles that may prevent people from navigating spaces effectively.