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Mike Brown becomes member of Mott MacDonald’s committee
Mott MacDonald has appointed Mike Brown MVO as an independent member of its shareholders’ committee, Mike will provide support, oversight and challenge to the executive board.
Cheer and challenges greet Changing Places announcements
The recent Changing Places Awareness Day brought two big announcements which have been welcomed by campaigners including disability charities.
Beyond the pandemic: Creating healthier environments for communities
For many people living across the UK, easily accessible, high quality green space has become more important than ever. Ben Kite, managing director at Ecological Planning & Research, says this must drive a commitment to healthier environments for all.
Green light for £1.3bn housing and infrastructure investment
Tens of thousands of new homes and infrastructure projects have been given the green light with nearly £1.3bn of investment today (4 August).
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.
Laing O’Rourke to deliver £123m Beckton sewage works upgrade
Thames Water has chosen Laing O’Rourke to deliver the £123m upgrade of Beckton sewage works in London.
Timber frame construction and sustainability
Richard Allen, sales director at specialist timber panel manufacturer MEDITE SMARTPLY, explores how timber frame construction could help us rise to sustainability challenges.
Green light for sustainable homes in Norbury
Croydon Council’s development arm, Brick By Brick, has been given the go-ahead to deliver nine sustainable homes.
Spike in coronavirus cases on Hinkley Point C supply site
Hinkley Point C’s supply site in Avonmouth, which is owned by Balfour Beatty, is temporarily closed as Covid-19 cases rise
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UWE Bristol joins consortium to drive innovation in construction
The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) has been announced as a member of a £16m consortium which aims to drive innovation across infrastructure projects in the UK.
Landsec to develop ‘UK’s first’ net-zero carbon commercial building
Landsec is progressing plans for the Forge office development, which aims to be the UK's first net-zero carbon commercial building.
Modular developments: Time to embrace a new way of building
Craig Taylor, associate director at Lungfish Architects considers how modular construction methods could be the key to speeding up residential infrastructure projects as the industry looks to find its feet.
Plans in for £69m housing scheme in Crewe
Regeneration group Torus and developer Mulbury have submitted plans to build 400 new homes on a site in Leighton, near Crewe.
Offsite construction and pre-manufacture
TRADA examines the offsite construction landscape and asks if the right drivers and economic conditions are in place for a step-change in its adoption.
Problems in the pipeline: Negotiating rights to subsurface infrastructure
As competition continues to mount for increasingly scarce development land, Emily Tetley-Jones of law firm Fieldfisher discusses the practical and legal issues arising from the often-conflicting interests of developers and pipeline operators.
How modular technology is helping education build programmes
Many are concerned about the impact Covid-19 will have on education. It is therefore even more important that school building programmes get back on track. Here, MPBA chief executive Jackie Maginnis considers how Modern Methods of Construction can assist.
Modular bridge supports Highways England’s North East improvement
A 142m modular bridge by Cleveland Bridge UK is supporting Highways England’s A19 Testo’s Junction Improvement Scheme as part of a major programme to improve journeys in the North East.
Cottee Parker goes paperless on Queen’s Wharf Brisbane
Cottee Parker uses BIM software, Bluebeam Revu to mimic its paper-based workflow and cut the documentation process on its Queen’s Wharf Brisbane project.
Plans in for first phase of £650m Island Quarter scheme
Plans for the first phase of the £650m Island Quarter development have been submitted to Nottingham City Council.
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).
£16m consortium to drive innovation across infrastructure projects
The University of Dundee has joined a £16m consortium designed to drive innovation across major infrastructure projects in the UK.
Premier Modular to deliver modular housing for the homeless
Premier Modular has secured a £7.5m contract by Buckinghamshire Council to deliver modular housing for homeless people.
Specifying architectural louvre systems for buildings
Effective louvre specification requires more than just going with the (air)flow, says Andy Moul, technical support manager at Construction Specialities (CS).
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.
Covid-19: Can we build our way out of this (Part 2)?
Following Boris Johnson’s call to “build, build, build” to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, David Edwards of Place-Make examines reaction to the Prime Minister’s speech and asks if it will deliver sustainable, community-led results.