Celebrating 35 years of designing out crime and protecting communities with...
Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative that works to improve the security of buildings and their immediate surroundings to provide safe places to live, work, shop and visit, celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2024.
How can MMC help ease the UK’s housing crisis?
Ross Baxter, managing director of Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions, explains how Categories two, three, five, and six as defined by the UK Government’s cross-industry working group for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), can be utilised as part of the wider solution to solve the UK's housing crisis.
RLB Digital launches digital landscape guide for SMEs
RLB Digital and Nottingham Trent University have teamed up to launch a RLB Digital launches digital landscape guide for SMEs to ease their digital transition.
Engineering with purpose must be theme of 2024, says new IStructE...
The Institution of Structural Engineers’ (IStructE) new President, Tanya de Hoog, will speak about the importance of 'engineering with purpose' in her inaugural address.
Healthier cities research programme calls for industry insight
A University of Bristol-led project is calling for developers and asset managers to aid a research project examining how to make healthier cities through design.
The importance of mental health awareness in construction
Neglecting mental health awareness in construction can lead to anxiety, depression, burnout, substance abuse, and, tragically, suicide. Will Temperley, Fortis Foundations, explores how to recognise signs, provide support, and create a healthier work environment.
Amey reappointed as delivery partner for National Highways Digital Lab
Amey has been reappointed as a delivery partner to National Highway’s Digital Lab following the delivery of around £30m savings over three years.
Addressing construction challenges with KOPE’s offsite construction software
PBC Today sat down with Mark Thorley, co-founder and CEO of KOPE, to discuss the offsite construction software platform's £5.5m seed funding to further develop the platform and accelerate the industry’s shift away from traditional methods.
Historic England seeking feedback on heritage building skills
The survey on heritage building skills will inform recommendations about how best to preserve and protect the UK's historic buildings.
Building for Tomorrow is back for 2024
NHBC’s Building for Tomorrow (BFT) returns from February to March 2024, with eight events across the country for house building professionals.
Survey on diversity in UK built environment sees more women, but...
The UK built environment diversity survey also found that it is over six times harder for ethnic minorities to be hired over their white counterparts.
KOPE secures £5.5m seed funding to accelerate offsite construction
Offsite construction software company KOPE has successfully raised £5.5m in seed funding, with Socii Capital leading the investment. The funding will be utilised to further develop KOPE's purpose-built platform for offsite construction, aiming to accelerate the industry's shift away from traditional methods.
Pothole Partnership to tackle UK’s record high of pothole damage
Last year, potholes damage to vehicles cost an estimated £474,000,000- and a new Pothole Partnership between road users, JCB and the AA aims to tackle the issue.
What you need to know when working in snow or low...
As a sharp decline in temperatures marks the early days of 2024, here are some of the key considerations you must make when working in snow or cold conditions.
January Blues: mental health and silent discrimination in the construction industry
Mental health remains a key concern in the construction industry, with over 700 construction workers dying by suicide per year in the UK — equivalent to two people every working day.
Key resources to aid mental health in the construction industry
A variety of charities and helplines are available for those struggling with mental health, or construction managers seeking resources to better support their team.
Ramboll appoints Lora Brill as UK Head of Sustainability for Buildings
Ramboll accelerates its sustainability agenda with the appointment of Lora Brill as the UK Head of Sustainability for Buildings.
Look out for AI-generated content in online training courses, warns TICA
Trade body TICA has issued a warning over AI-generated online training courses, which could contain non-UK specific or outdated content.
Vectorworks, Inc. named GOOD DESIGN® winner for “Design Without Limits”
vVectorwork's software's potential has been recognised with an award from the GOOD DESIGN Awards Program for its "Design Without Limits" campaign.
With 2024 predicted to break records, keeping homes cool is vital,...
As provisional Met Office data forecasts that 2024 could exceed 2023's record temperatures, keeping homes cool is more important than ever.
Work begins on year-long, half-kilometere viaduct deck slide
This week, HS2's main works contractor EKFB began work on a year-long project that will see a half-kilometre viaduct deck slide into position above the Misbourne Valley in Buckinghamshire.
Construction output drops in three months to November 2023
Construction output sees decrease as focus shifts to maintaining existing buildings, rather than commissioning new work.
Rethinking net zero: Fabric-first prevails over the Future Homes Standard
Will Bown, managing director of SuperFOIL, examines government proposals for the Future Homes Standard, and what they mean for the country.
EDAROTH to deliver affordable housing in Bristol with offsite model
AtkinsRéalis subsidiary EDAROTH has signed a deal with Bristol City Council to design and deliver 29 affordable homes.
NSAP launches Power Generation Group to drive UK’s net zero transition
A new Power Generation Group within the National Skills Academy for Power (NSAP) has been launched by Energy & Utility Skills.
Legal considerations for construction clients amid insolvency spike
Consultant at national law firm Roythornes Solicitors, Derryn Rolfe, explains how construction clients can prepare for all eventualities as insolvency remains rife across the industry.