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Developing city-scale digital twin applications
Dr Timea Nochta, a research associate at the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction at the University of Cambridge, makes the case for city-scale digital twin applications to engage with the urban societies and socio-political processes they aim to serve.
A specifier’s guide to fasteners and fixings
Fasteners and fixings are very often forgotten about in the build chain, and are either a last-minute consideration or left to the contractor’s discretion. However, when fasteners are correctly specified from the outset, there are huge benefits down the line. Neil Kirwan, specification manager at SFS, explains.
What do the political manifestos mean for the construction industry?
In the run-up to the general election, PBC Today takes a look at what the political party manifestos mean for the housebuilding and construction industry.
Research reveals sustainable infrastructure for Oxford-Cambridge Arc
The UK Infrastructure Transitions Research Consortium (ITRC) has developed methods to reveal a series of sustainable insights for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc – one of the UK’s largest housing and transport projects.
The modular homes leading the way in the UK
As the construction industry ramps up its use of modular construction, PBC Today takes look at the modular housing schemes taking the UK by storm.
Lendlease appoints David Cadiot as executive manager
Lendlease has appointed David Cadiot as executive general manager for all construction projects outside of London.
Mace calls on next Government to support UK construction industry
Mace has called on politicians to introduce a range of policies that would help the UK construction industry thrive under the next Government.
Muse wins place on £650m Slough Urban Renewal scheme
Urban regeneration specialist, Muse Developments has been appointed as development manager for the North West Quadrant scheme as part of the Slough Urban Renewal (SUR).
Ramboll appoints director of cities and regeneration
Elad Eisenstein has left Arup to join Ramboll as director of cities and regeneration to lead its urban regeneration work across the UK.
Tesco and Weston Homes submit planning for 1,280 new homes
Weston Homes and Tesco have submitted a planning application to redevelop the Tesco store in Goodmayes into a new mixed-use development.
Property experts call for new body to deliver Oxford-Cambridge Arc
Property experts have called for the creation of an Olympic-style body to deliver the homes and infrastructure needed to create a supercluster within the Oxford-Cambridge Arc.
Mixed-use Kensal Rise scheme gets the go-ahead
Fruition Properties has received planning permission for a new development of 16 new homes plus flexible commercial space at 133 Kilburn Road, Kensal Rise.
Property experts urge industry to push fight against climate change
A group of experts have called on the property industry to step up the fight against climate change by making sustainability a key priority in the UK's planning system.
The UK’s mobility sector must be sustainable, says Amey
A paper published by Amey Investments highlights key challenges associated with the UK’s mobility sector and suggests ways in which the UK could develop a more enriched sector that is sustainable and delivers social value.
First phase of Manchester City Centre to Chorlton route underway
The initial work will focus on the stretch of the cycleway between Chester Road roundabout to Stretford Road, including the creation of an innovative 'cyclops' junction at Royce Road.
Refurbishment of Cardiff Central to continue with new gates
With Cardiff Central's customer numbers expected to rise from 13 million per year to 34 million by 2043, Transport for Wales has committed to making navigation of the station as easy as possible.
Prefabricated buildings market set for growth over next 6 years
The global modular and prefabricated buildings market is set for growth over the next six years, as offsite construction gains traction thanks to its sustainable approach.
Crossrail faces further delays on Elizabeth line opening
Crossrail Limited (CRL) has advised TfL that there will be some projected delays in the opening of the Elizabeth line and it is likely that additional funding will be required to cover the higher levels of risk contingency.
Key industry players to design nuclear power station
The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has provided initial match funding of £18m for a Rolls-Royce-led consortium to develop a Small Modular Reactor designed and manufactured in the UK.
Construction & Government must wake up to zero carbon reality, says...
The National Federation of Builders’ (NFB) Major Contractors Group has urged the Government to act immediately to address how construction can help the UK to meet the 2050 Zero Carbon target.
Caddick Group to deliver £50m Yorkshire logistics scheme
Caddick Group is to build a £50m GDV distribution centre near Wakefield, Yorkshire for global real estate investment manager AEW.
Brexit uncertainty reduces construction sector optimism
The results of the Q3 2019 RICS UK Construction and Infrastructure Market Survey has shown reduced optimism due to an uncertain outlook for the UK economy.
Outdated Birmingham railway station to be rebuilt
The outdated Birmingham railway station at Perry Barr is set to be transformed as part of the wider regeneration plan of the area.
How Modularize bridges the gap between architects and manufacturers
Gaynor Tennant, CBDO of Modularize, tells PBC Today how they can help address the gap between architects and manufacturers in the offsite construction sector.
Weston Homes acquires £93m Edinburgh Way redevelopment
Weston Homes is to redevelop a former car park in Harlow and transform the site into 361 apartments surrounded by landscaped gardens.
The Offsite Construction Survey: Fit for the future?
Can offsite deliver on its promise and become “business as usual”? PBC Today's latest survey, The Offsite Construction Survey, reveals all.