Draft guidance for Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 3 released
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has released the draft guidance for the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 3
Nemetschek Group announces new AI Innovation Hub
The AI Innovation hub aims to bundle the existing AI activities in the Group and accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the AEC/O (Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations) and media industries.
Specifying secondary glazing for improved window performance
It’s a sympathetic, elegant and highly effective retrofit solution, but when it comes to secondary glazing, there’s a lot to consider.
Plans submitted for NXQ, a 18-storey cantilevered tech office in Manchester
Howells and Soller have put forward proposals for NXQ, an 18-storey 'upside down' tower in Manchester's Northern Quarter.
AI forecasting: Storm Ciarán and UK resilience to extreme weather events
With the increasing urgency for the UK to strengthen its resilience to extreme weather events, Dr Simon Driscoll and Dr Natalie Harvey from the University of Reading looks at the AI forecasting revolution and the mixed ability of this approach to capture a record-breaking windstorm.
How digital workflows can streamline the concept and design stage of...
Missed the first webinar in our Concept to Construction series? Read on as we run through the highlights of how digital workflows can streamline the concept and design stage of construction.
Ensuring passive fire protection compliance with building movement
Craig Abbott, technical director at passive fire protection specialist FSi Promat, highlights the importance of considering building movement when installing life-critical fire-stopping systems to ensure compliance over the building's lifespan.
CIBSE and DESNZ to make CP1 (2020) free-to-all
CP1 (2020), the recognised Code of Practice for heat networks in the UK, will be made accessible to all, free of charge.
TopHat managing director to move on after just four years in...
The modular housebuilder's tumultous year continues, as managing director of TopHat, Andrew Shepherd, will depart after four years.
Engineering construction workforce survey calls for employer input
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB)has called for employers to help provide an up-to-date and detailed snapshot of the industry and its current workforce in the 2024 Workforce Census.
How digital procurement solutions can enhance the buyer-supplier relationship
The Build Chain examines how digital procurement solutions can establish greater transparency, trust and efficiency in the buyer-supplier relationship.
Building a future with women in construction
Kate Morement, head of risk and compliance, Assent, says much progress has been made by women in construction over the last 20 years, but there is still more to be done.
Neurodiversity-friendly design: Creating spaces where everyone can flourish
How do we put the conversation around neurodiversity-friendly design into practice? Magdalena Arent, building performance consultant at Holmes Miller, says architects must drive good design and ensure the built environment is more accommodating and welcoming to neurodivergent individuals.
Understanding collateral warranties in insurance: Ensuring adequate cover for clients
In the realm of insurance and risk management, collateral warranties play a crucial role in protecting the interests of all parties involved in a contractual agreement.
dTwin: A revolutionary solution for the AEC/O industry
Nemetschek group were determined that dTwin should be one step ahead at all times; only then can we deliver on our promise to constantly help the AEC/O sector to successfully address the challenges it faces both now and in the future.
Embargo times could cost businesses £2.4bn, warns CPA
The Construction Plant Hire Association has written a letter to Transport secretary Mark Harper over the issue of embargo times, which restrict the hours in which large machinery can can be transported on roads.
UK exits recession- but construction still suffers 0.9% decrease in Q1
The UK has officially exited its latest recession- but construction output was held back by the decline in housebuilding.
Cleartech wins 50% more jobs with enhanced digital estimations
Since ClearTech implemented Revu, it has cut waste, improved recordkeeping and communication and increased transparency. It has also won an additional 50% of projects and has gone on to complete work for clients such as Salesforce, Facebook and Amazon.
Why the sector needs more clarity on the Building Safety Act
Peter Doyle, head of Health and Safety Services at Citation, spotlights some of the main challenges surrounding the Building Safety Act and explores where more clarity is needed to encourage industry-wide compliance throughout every stage of the building lifecycle.
Ratio EV charging products: Leading the way to net zero
Ratio manufactures design-led innovative and robust EV charging products that are tailor made to its customers’ needs. It continues to be a sustainable business whilst supporting the move to a net zero transport industry.
Funded retrofit training now available to ex-service and military personnel via...
Funding for accredited retrofit training and qualifications from The Retrofit Academy has been made available through the MOD's Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service (ELCAS) scheme.
Children in crisis: Confronting the stark reality of England’s housing emergency
In England, in 2024 it is hard to believe, yet the stark reality is we have over 240,000 children living in temporary accommodation. An unstable home environment can significantly impact children across various aspects of their lives. The effects of England’s housing emergency are far-reaching and profound.
Poll shows strong public backing for housing on previously developed land
New polling by YouGov has revealed that half of people who object to new housing in their local area would support them if the homes were affordable to people on average local incomes and built on previously developed land.
Digital Construction Week 2024 reveals main stage line-up
The UK’s leading event for innovation and technology in the built environment, Digital Construction Week takes place on 5-6 June 2024 at ExCeL London.
Supporting the decarbonisation & retrofit of public sector buildings
Dean Fazackerley, head of technical procurement at public sector framework provider LHC Procurement Group (LHC), reflects on the key takeaways in the development of its latest energy efficiency framework, Decarbonisation & Retrofit (N9).
Transforming property management: Innovations and best practices for the future
As building standards evolve with new technologies, property managers navigate complex challenges. David Webb, Totalmobile managing director of Property & FM, explores what lies ahead for UK property management.