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Financial struggles are rife in UK construction, as 44% of FMB companies expect to make a loss or fall below expected margins in 2024

FMB finds almost half of construction firms projecting financial struggles

44% of Master Builder companies expect to make a loss or fall below expected margins in the first quarter of 2024.
Aerial Drone Shot Of Construction Site With Excavators On Sunny Day: Diverse Team of Real Estate Developers Discussing Project. Civil Engineer, Architect, Inspector Talking And Using Tablet Computer.

Clarke Williams Ltd: Redefining risk management in construction

PBC Today sat down with Scott Williams, director of Clarke Williams Ltd insurance brokers, to discuss proactive risk management in construction and the importance of open communication.
Episode 8 of Re-flow: The Conversation features TMO Highways's Mark Haysman and Jamie Lange, discussing wellbeing, mental health and suicide

Uncovering mental health and wellbeing in The Conversation with Re-flow

Episode 8 of Re-flow: The Conversation features Mark Haysman (managing director) and Jamie Lange (operations and fleet manager) of TMO Highways, discussing mental health, suicide prevention and employee wellbeing.

Placing trust in access consultant expertise on library project

Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, says taking a partnership approach early is key to improving accessibility at a community library.
Modern Green City - rooftop and patio gardens amidst modern office and residential towers in downtown city center. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

The future of sustainable roofing systems

Paul Beech, General Manager of Armatherm, discusses the recent developments in thermally isolating roofing systems, and how thermal breaks can assist in creating the most efficient structures.
Ireland is on the path to leading offsite and other Modern Methods of Construction in Europe, says Paul Tierney, CEO of MMC Ireland

Ireland: A centre of excellence for Modern Methods of Construction in...

Ireland is on the path to becoming a centre of excellence for offsite and other Modern Methods of Construction in Europe, says Paul Tierney, CEO of MMC Ireland.
Rear view of teenage students raising hands in classroom

MOBIE launches free sustainable development workshops in South and West Wales

MOBIE is launching free workshops in home design, sustainable development and green skills to primary and secondary schools in South and West Wales.

Assan Panel to open first UK manufacturing facility at Freeport East

The new sustainable building materials facility at Freeport East create around 100 highly skilled jobs in Stowmarket and £45m investment.
BAM's £365m Co-op Live Arena 

Co-op Live Arena opening delayed for third time due to building...

Peter Kay, Olivia Rodrigo and US rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie have all cancelled gigs after power and safety issues at BAM's £365m Co-op Live Arena.
Modular school, an example of modular offsite projects

Industry statistics showcase successful offsite construction projects

You could be forgiven for thinking that offsite construction projects have seen little success following negative headlines, but as Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) knows only too well, there are some phenomenal stories waiting to be told.
Photo showing some huge piles of wooden planks and fence posts, freshly sawn up in a sawmill and piled in the timber yard, ready to be sold to the general public.

Emerging trends in sustainable construction materials and how to prepare for...

The construction industry is being reshaped as new sustainable construction materials enter the market and different, more environmentally aware methods of construction emerge.
poster for re-flow UWL 2024

UWL 2024: Drive your company towards net zero with Re-flow field...

Join Re-flow at Utility Week Live 2024 to witness how its field management software will revolutionise work efficiency and propel companies towards achieving Net Zero goals – all within scalable, easy-to-use project management software and its accompanying phone app.
Silhouette of engineer and construction team working at site over blurred background for industry background with Light fair.Create from multiple reference images together, representing OpenSpace Capture

How OpenSpace Capture streamlines collaboration with new features

In a bid to redefine project coordination and construction workflows into the future, OpenSpace's new OpenSpace Capture features aim to streamline collaboration and accelerate project timelines.
UK construction sector stabilises with housing growth on the horizon 

UK construction sector stabilises with housing growth on the horizon 

Cautious optimism was observed in the UK construction sector by RICS, ahead of antipated reductions in base rates and steadying inflation.
The RTPI has questioned whether proposals for an ‘Accelerated Planning System’ would deliver the expected improvements to the planning system

RTPI challenges effectiveness of ‘Accelerated Planning System’ proposals

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has questioned whether proposals for an ‘Accelerated Planning System’ would deliver the improvements to the planning system required by councils and expected by both the Government and the public.
Actis CPD representing thermal modelling

Actis CPD modules updated to include more thermal modelling advice

Two popular RIBA-approved CPD modules created by insulation specialist Actis have been updated to include additional information on thermal modelling, refurbishment options, and key aspects of the current consultation on The Future Homes Standard.
The proposed skyscraper over a Grade-II listed former hospital building in Birmingham has been decried as "preposterous"

“Utterly bonkers” skyscraper over Georgian building in Birmingham to be reworked

The proposed skyscraper over a Grade-II listed former hospital building in Birmingham has been decried as "preposterous".
Southwark Council has granted planning approval to build a mixed-use office and residential development at 18 Blackfriars Road valued at £1bn

Three £1bn mixed use towers at 18 Blackfriars Road greenlit 

Southwark Council has granted planning approval to build a mixed-use office and residential development at 18 Blackfriars Road valued at £1bn.
Aerial top down view of houses in England - New estate with typical British houses and green gardens - Real estate and buildings concepts in UK

No time to waste: Meeting the housing stock needs of 2040

By 2040, England’s 16+ population is set to grow by 6% and the country is estimated to have lost at least an additional 385,800 social homes. Dan Usher, economics director at Marrons, discusses why short-termism in politics and NIMBYism need to be put aside to ensure the housing stock needs of the country’s future inhabitants are met.
Osborne Construction Ltd, Osborne Group Holdings and Osborne Homes Ltd has joined Geoffrey Osborne Ltd in filing notices of administration

100 jobs lost as notices of administration filed across Osborne Group

Osborne Construction Ltd, Osborne Group Holdings and Osborne Homes Ltd has joined Geoffrey Osborne Ltd in filing notices of administration.
City of London office buildings at dawn

Why securing a building warranty before construction is important

As builders and developers navigate the intricate landscape of construction, securing a building warranty emerges as a crucial step towards mitigating risks and ensuring peace of mind.

Create multiple design options with Vectorworks’ new AI Visualizer

Vectorworks’ new AI Visualizer, released as part of the 2024 Update 4, allows you to quickly create multiple iterations of your initial design concept to explore ideas and share different options with clients.
A group of three multi-ethnic workers at a construction site wearing hard hats, safety glasses and reflective clothing, smiling and conversing. The main focus is on the mixed race African-American and Pacific Islander man in the middle. The other two construction workers, including the woman, are Hispanic.

Bouygues UK boosts efficiency, visibility and risk management with payment applications

In this article, discover how Bouygues UK integrated Payapps software to manage their payment applications, boosting efficiency, visibility and risk management.
Imerso explores how As-built survey software can close the gap between the site and the plans

Understanding the benefits of as-built survey software

Imerso explores how As-built survey software can close the gap between the site and the plans.
Whilst the number of UK homes built last year still sits above the 20 year annual average, there was an -11.8% decline of housing delivery

Housing delivery decline recorded for the first time since the pandemic

Whilst the number of homes building in the UK last year remains higher than the 20 year annual average, there was an -11.8% year on year drop of housing delivery- the first annual decline seen since the pandemic.
scandia house lodge insulation

Scandia-Hus showcases thermal efficiency of Actis-insulated homes

Timber frame specialist Scandia-Hus is to showcase the energy efficiency of its Actis-insulated homes when it opens its newest show home later this year.