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Algeco wins £31m MOD accommodation contracts
Algeco has secured two major £31m MOD accommodation contracts, awarded by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) on behalf of the British Army, for supply of high quality modular accommodation.
Who has design responsibility in building contracts?
If a building contract tells you in black and white who has design responsibility and for what part, it should be easy to direct the liability when it all goes wrong. However, are there additional implied terms that can be argued, whether the contract is clear or not, on who has design responsibility? Arbicon explains.
Green light for new Colindale regeneration scheme
A major new Colindale regeneration scheme has gained planning permission, creating 750 homes over the next ten years.
How does the construction industry tackle hazardous waste?
Nathan Gray of Reconomy explores how the construction industry currently tackles hazardous waste and considers whether a circular approach is the solution for a sustainable future.
How can the construction industry build towards a net zero future?
In May, the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee published a report calling for government action to help reduce CO2 emissions from construction, including the introduction of mandatory whole-life carbon assessments for buildings. Committee chair Philip Dunne MP discusses the need for action to build towards a net zero future.
Suppliers named for £500m public sector new build framework
Twenty suppliers have been awarded a place on a new £500m new build framework to deliver public sector construction projects in Scotland.
Devonport Dockyard refurb project to be delivered by Kier BAM Joint...
Kier BAM Joint Venture (KBJV) has been appointed by Babcock International Group to support delivery of the Devonport Dockyard refurb project at Devonport’s 10 Dock facility in Plymouth, Devon.
Caddick Construction appointed to deliver £11.4m Manchester social housing scheme
Caddick Construction has been appointed to deliver a new £11.4m Manchester social housing scheme, which will be energy-efficient and create work opportunities.
Asite chosen for £259m British Army Vehicle Storage Support Programme
Skanska has chosen Asite as the data management platform for the British Army’s Vehicle Storage Support Programme.
First look at HS2’s Washwood Heath Depot facility revealed
The first design images for HS2's Washwood Heath Depot, the maintenance facility and main control centre for the whole HS2 network, have been revealed.
Hand in hand: Social value and net zero in the construction...
Social value and net zero has quickly become a priority for many organisations in the UK - particularly in the construction industry - Guy Battle, CEO of Social Value Portal explains to PBC Today.
Insurance building repairs – dealing with change, uncertainty and challenge
Peter Wassell, technical director at Sedgwick, shares insight into the latest Building Repair Costs review which looks at the issues that could potentially impact the cost of building repairs over the months ahead.
Are the UK’s new Part L building regulations fit for purpose?
The introduction of the UK’s new Part L building regulations this week has been met with a mixture of trepidation and frustration from the industry. Here, Phil Kelly, director, head of sustainability, buildings, Ramboll, explores.
GMI appointed to build new Tamworth retail park development
GMI Construction Group PLC has been appointed by Hawkstone Vale Developments Ltd, working with Central England Co-op, to build the new Tamworth retail park development.
Construction company directors fined for failure to prevent exposure to asbestos
Two former company directors have been sentenced and fined after it was found that there was a failure to prevent exposure to asbestos.
BAM appointed as contractor for Nuneaton Abbey Street development
BAM Construct UK has been confirmed as the construction partner for phase one of the Nuneaton Abbey Street development.
How net zero town centres will help to decarbonise the wider...
Start local, think global — delivering net-zero town centres is the essential first step in helping people decarbonise their wider community, explains Andrea Arnall, director of planning at Turley.
Pagabo appoints suppliers to £1.56bn civils and infrastructure framework
National framework provider Pagabo has appointed 48 suppliers to its new £1.56bn civils and infrastructure framework.
The sustainable regeneration of historic buildings
The sustainable regeneration of historic buildings is often seen as an oxymoron because there are several factors that act as barriers. Gordon Reid and Steven Campbell, Cundall, discuss the lessons learnt from structural and building service engineering solutions they have delivered on key historic regeneration projects.
Beard revealed as preferred bidder for Surrey County Council developments
Beard has been announced as the preferred bidder for three multi-million pound Surrey County Council developments, which will provide much-needed community services across the region.
Drone footage shows progress of Ravensdale Infant School construction project
Morgan Sindall has released drone footage showcasing the progress made on its Ravensdale Infant School construction project, in Derby.
BIM’s role in achieving a single source of truth in construction
Michele D’Andrea Rodrigues from Mail Manager explores the role of BIM in achieving a single source of truth in construction when it comes to building safety.
Making modular projects mainstream
Modular construction is by no means new but making modular projects mainstream brings a number of challenges, explains Mateo Zimmerman.
Diverse technology to develop sustainable construction practices
The construction industry is responsible for consuming almost one-third of the total global energy consumption, but technological innovations have allowed them to develop sustainable practices. A spokesperson from UK Flat Roofing highlights the current and upcoming green technologies used to develop sustainable construction practices.
Why reducing construction waste is key to achieving net zero
With the UK 2050 net zero target in mind, it is time to think and talk more about reducing construction waste, says Irina Leigh, production innovation architect at L&Q.
How can we improve the Building Safety Bill 2021?
Jonathan Moulam, president of the Association for Project Safety, argues that the Building Safety Bill 2021 risks becoming a missed opportunity.