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Winvic commences ‘Levelling Up’ road improvements in Lincolnshire
Winvic Construction has begun on road improvements in Lincolnshire under the Lincolnshire County Council highways framework contract.
UK businesses offered a share of new HS2 contractsÂ
HS2 contracts are available to UK-based companies willing to work in the construction of a fleet of new high-speed trains as HS2 prepares for the next phase of delivery.
Aldermore launch new construction finance team
New Aldermore finance proposition to be backed by a dedicated construction finance team.
92% of SME housebuilders not satisfied with Government’s approach to planning
Local Planning Authority delays in securing planning permission or discharging conditions were identified as a key barrier to growth by 93% of SME housebuilder respondents.
Developing a digital control centre for construction data
The AEC Production Control Room initiative aims to transform project delivery by bringing together multiple datasets from multiple systems into a digital control centre to enable smarter insights and collaboration.
Does London Stadium’s solar membrane mean renewables are on the right...
Plans to install London Stadium’s solar membrane is an important landmark for renewables in the capital, but more needs to be done to drive adoption if we are to hit net zero targets, says Anthony Maguire, director of Longevity Power.
Engaging young people in demolition requires effort, engagement and apprenticeships
Demolition apprenticeships are one way to address the UK's skills shortage, but there's more to be done
Demolition apprenticeships are part of the solution to...
How can collaboration enable more accuracy in BIM model checking?
Find out how greater integration improves BIM model checking in this webinar from Alex Garza of Dropbox and Ward Turkyeh of Verifi3d.
How investing in staff training can make your business more accessible
There's a growing awareness among employers that making premises accessible should also include staff training. In this article, About Access explores how training staff on the requirements of disabled colleagues and visitors makes your business more accessible.
New Scottish Chair for CLF and ITV executive joins Levelling Up...
Minister for small business, innovation and trade Richard Lochhead has become Chair of the Construction Leadership Forum (CLF), whilst Dame Carolyn McCall, chief executive of ITV plc joins the government's Levelling Up Advisory Council.
What you need to know about the Transforming Public Procurement checklist...
Clive Feeney, interim group director of not-for-profit construction framework provider LHC Procurement Group, discusses key things for public sector organisations and construction leaders to be aware of in advance of the Procurement Bill.
Nutrient neutrality and unlocking the planning system
The Spring Budget will do little to resolve the nutrient neutrality issue, says Lawrence Turner, director at planning consultancy Boyer.
Twelve UK regions share slice of £7.9bn HS2 funds to boost...
£7.9bn worth of HS2 funds will offer a boost for over 2,000 businesses which will be shared across twelve UK regions, to help keep businesses afloat as they tackle economic uncertainty.
Retrofit skills shortage undermines plan to upgrade 19m homes
The government has set a target of bringing 19m homes up to standard by 2035. But the Spring Statement and Energy Security Day announcements contained little to make that goal a reality – and nothing to tackle the retrofit skills shortage holding back progress, says Cara Jenkinson, cities manager at Ashden.
Exploring collaboration in construction with the ECITB’S Andy Brown
PBC Today sat down with interim chief executive of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) Andy Brown to discuss how collaboration can help the sector rise to the challenges it faces.
Adverse weather and economic uncertainty see construction output drop in January...
The latest ONS figures on construction show a decrease of 1.7% in monthly output, attributed to economic uncertainty increasing customer hesitancy and general delays.
How facilities management can support the sustainability agenda
Climate change is an issue no one can ignore, but what role can facilities management companies play in helping their customers incorporate more green solutions into their business plans? Brij Thankey, CEO of Precision FM, explores.
Experts urged to register for new Fire Safety framework
Experts are being sought to register interest in a new Fire Safety framework to supply fire safety measures for the public sector.
ECITB National Forum focuses on bolstering construction industry learning
Industry experts at the ECITB National Forum explored plans to support growth and tackle labour shortages through workforce training and addressing skills gaps.
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity launches free e-learning programme
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has launched a new free e-learning programme to offer support within the construction industry.
New public sector refurbishment and retrofit framework seeking suppliers
A multi-million-pound framework launching in 2023 to deliver refurbishment and associated retrofit works for the public sector is seeking contractors.
Demolishing the stigma around mental health in construction
Construction has come a long way in addressing mental health in construction, yet suicide figures remain a stark reminder that there is much more to do. James Garbett, Mates in Mind, discusses how we can continue to break down the stigma.
Get the most out of Dropbox as a Common Data Environment...
Shirin Arnold, Industry Lead, Construction at Dropbox, and PBC Today discuss how digital technologies such as Verifi3D, the recent collaboration between Dropbox and Xinaps, can help the industry create a powerful Common Data Environment.
Rogers McHugh construction recruitment celebrates placement in EB100 league table
Rogers McHugh construction recruitment is celebrating being placed 40th overall in the UK's top SME league table - Elite Business 100 (EB100).
Kier JV appointed to Offsite Construction Solutions framework worth £10bn
Crown Commercial Services' (CCS) new Offsite Construction Solutions framework (OCS) has appointed Kier along with Joint Ventures partners McAvoy and Metek to six lots.
J3 Advisory offers unique zero deposit finance facility for building warranties
A new zero deposit finance facility from J3 Advisory will offer an additional line of credit to SME developers, contractors and housebuilders.