Home Search
demolition - search results
If you're not happy with the results, please do another search
Does my business need cyber insurance?
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for businesses across all sectors, including the construction industry. The increasing reliance on technology for project management, design and communication has exposed construction companies to a myriad of cyber risks.
London Gatwick creates geospatial platform for buried assets and biodiversity
London Gatwick has created a new geospatial platform using Esri’s GIS (Geographic Information System) technology to support multiple operational areas at the airport, including engineering and environmental services.
Michael Gove puts London Wall West on hold
Similar to his intervention on the Marks & Spencer Oxford Street store redevelopment, levelling up secretary Michael Gove has put the London Wall West development on hold.
Marks & Spencer, the minister and a “tour de force” of...
The Marks & Spencer planning row proves that politicians do not have carte blanche to ignore planning law principles, says Alison Ogley, planning and environment partner at national law firm Freeths.
Elevating your architectural drawings with Vectorworks Viewports
In this article, Vectorworks explores how you can capitalise on Vectorworks' Viewports feature to ramp up your everyday architectural drawings to be full of visual appeal.
GIS tech to enhance construction and engineering works at Gatwick airport
Created using Esri's GIS technology, London Gatwick's new geospatial platform will support multiple operational areas at the airport, including engineering and environmental services.
2030 building trends: The role of BIM, AI, and spatial data
Martin Huber, CEO and co-founder of 3D modelling and spatial data company Amrax, explores what the buildings of 2030 will look like.
Cornish firm Duchy Plant Hire Ltd files administration notice
The Truro-based Duchy Plant Hire Ltd will apoint administrators, leaving the fate of its 400 construction machines unknown.
How can copper improve sustainability in the construction industry?
The environmental impact of plastic is severe, especially given the availability of more sustainable options like copper for pipework. Oliver Lawton, co-founder of CuSP and managing director at Lawton Tubes, discusses the urgency for the construction industry to prioritise sustainability in a discussion on driving positive change.
M&S wins legal challenge against Government for redevelopment plans
Marks & Spencer has won a legal challenge against the Government after Michael Gove denied planning permission for the redevelopment of the retailer's main store on Oxford Street in London.
Construction fire safety at ‘major crossroads’
National Fire Protection Association figures reveal a staggering $408m cost of construction fire damage on site. John Heinen, principal fire investigator, discusses the changes that can be implemented to ensure safer environments.
Tysers Insurance Brokers negotiates better settlement for underinsured policyholder
Tysers Insurance Brokers warns of the dangers of underinsurance in the construction industry, as many businesses risk having to make up the shortfall if their policy does not provide sufficient cover.
Old Trafford development delivering 80 affordable homes begins work
Southway Housing Trust and McGoff Construction Ltd have begun work on the Old Trafford development, which will deliver 80 affordable and sustainable apartments.
Green building certifications: Are they lowering carbon emissions or boosting building...
As corporate emphasis grows on eco-friendly structures, questions arise about the true impact of green building certifications. Do they actively reduce carbon emissions, or are they primarily boosting the market value of green buildings? Georgia Sandom, operations and ESG director at Office Space in Town, explores.
Manchester Metropolitan University library secures green light
Manchester Metropolitan University's library project, designed by Hawkins\Brown and Schmidt Hammer Lassen, has gained city council approval.
Sustainable construction sees first shoots of success, but more key steps...
In a promising turn for the construction industry, the first signs of success in sustainable construction practices have emerged. However, experts caution that further crucial measures are imperative to propel the industry into a thriving future focused on circular economies and carbon reduction.
Wooldridge Contractors files administration notice
The Surrey based demolition company Wooldridge Contractors has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, a month after staff began redundancy consultations.
Revised plans submitted for London’s joint tallest skyscraper
Revised plans have been submitted for 1 Undershaft, which would share the Shard's title as tallest skyscraper in London and Western Europe.
Vectorworks explores the top construction technology trends of 2024
In this article, PBC Today and Vectorworks explore the top construction technology trends expected to take 2024 by storm and delve into how Vectorworks utilises this technology to make the design process more intuitive for architects and designers.
Morgan Sindall to deliver major upgrades to Burlington Junior School
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has appointed Morgan Sindall to deliver major upgrades to Burlington Junior School.
Reuse Now: Construction, climate change and the circular economy
The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products has relaunched its Reuse Now campaign to support construction’s move towards circular economy strategies and carbon reduction.
Hertfordshire Building Control: collaborative engagement that ensures compliance
Hertfordshire Building Control (HBC) is on a mission to lead the building compliance process, ensuring customers and communities benefit from safe and sustainable buildings
HBC...
Three schools built by Caledonian Modular to be demolished
Three schools that were built by collapsed offsite specialist contractor Caledonian Modular must be rebuilt over structural integrity concerns.
GMI Construction to deliver Mabgate campus expansion at Leeds City College
GMI Construction Group Ltd has secured a £27m contract to expand Leeds City College’s new Mabgate campus, bringing a once derelict space back into use.
Green flatpack housing unveiled at Energy House 2.0
Vector Homes has unveiled a prototype rapid-build flatpack housing system built using sustainable and advanced materials at the Energy House 2.0 research facility at the University of Salford. Chief executive Nathan Feddy discusses the mission to cut carbon, cost and complexity in construction.
Michigan Construction ordered to demolish building by the High Court
A high court judge has ruled that the developer, Michigan Construction, must demolish a six-storey building in Kettering due to serious concerns about building work.