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Design team chosen for York Central scheme

3 days ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Matt Brundrett

The scheme is worth £2.5bn, and several architects and designers have been chosen for the teamMcLaren Property and Arlington Real Estate are leading the York Central scheme. Allies and Morrison have also been chosen as the lead master planner on the scheme, as well as Grant Associates.
Ensuring safety and compliance: Fireco upgrades fire doors at London residential block

3 days ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Harriet Clough

During a full refurbishment of Lord’s View One residential block in London, the Residents’ Board identified a crucial safety upgrade – replacing all 80 flat entrance fire doors to meet current fire safety regulations and enhance resident protectionFire doors are essential for limiting the spread of fire and smoke. Compliance with regulations is a legal obligation and a vital part of responsible building management.
Joanna Oliver MBE leaves CEA after 30 years

3 days ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Matt Brundrett

Joanna has been with the Construction Equipment Association since the 1990s, but will continue working with the AMPS and other projectsJoanna Oliver MBE has had a central role in the CEA’s activities, including working on the export programme, helping launch the PlantWorx and FutureWorx events, and working with government and industry stakeholders alike.
[VIDEO] See the first Birmingham tunnel breakthrough for HS2

3 days ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Matt Brundrett

HS2 has seen the first breakthrough in Birmingham for the Bromford TunnelThe first Birmingham tunnel breakthrough will link the track from Warwickshire to Birmingham. The tunnel is 3.5 miles in length and travels below motorways, watercourses, and National Grid infrastructure. The machine and the team undertaking the excavation worked for 625 days and nights to complete the tunnel. The tunnel is set to be the longest railway tunnel in the West Midlands.
RTPI says housing developments missing half of mandated ecological features

3 days ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Matt Brundrett

The Royal Town Planning Institute has released a research summary bringing up concerns for biodiversityThe study, published as a research briefing, on housing developments and mandated ecological features was led by the University of Sheffield’ School of Planning. The study was commissioned by Wild Justice, and examined 42 developments with planning permission after 2012. Five local planning authorities were studied, accounting for nearly 6,000 homes.
Construction mental health support not improved enough, say CIOB

3 days ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Matt Brundrett

A new report detailing research from the Chartered Institute of Building shows that while support for workers mental health is on the rise, the state is still dire for much of the sectorConstruction mental health is being supported through measures such as mental health first aiders, which has risen by 19% in the past five years. However, figures show that there are still many struggling with mental health, with still a large number expressing suicidal thoughts in the past year.
Success story: how Planning Management Limited transformed procurement with The Build Chain

3 days ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Harriet Clough

For subcontractors, procurement is a constant balancing act—managing supplier availability, controlling costs, and keeping projects on schedule can be a real challengeFor Planning Management Limited (PML), finding the right suppliers, securing competitive pricing, and eliminating time-consuming procurement processes were key priorities. That’s why they turned to The Build Chain—and the results speak for themselves.
Navigating the Gateway Two process

6 days ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Harriet Clough

We spoke with Steve Evans, Head of Technical Operations at NHBC about the Gateway process for Higher Risk Buildings (HRB) introduced as part of the Building Safety Act reforms, with a particular focus on Gateway Two and the requirement for a detailed design submissionUnder the new process making major design changes during construction can create challenges.
FMB calls for introduction of builders licences on back of survey

6 days ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Matt Brundrett

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) have released the results of a survey finding key misconceptions among homeownersBuilder licences are the hot topic again for the FMB as a survey finds nearly half of UK homeowners are under the impression the builder licences are required to operate. 65% also expect builders to have insurance for accidental damages, which is also a misconception.
[VIDEO] Saint-Gobain explores future homes

6 days ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Matt Brundrett

In a new video, British Gypsum and Isover (Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions brands), explore research at Energy House 1. Innovation in future homes are being explored at Energy House 1, a testing facility at the University of Salford.