ADEY unveils Sense technology for social housing providers
ADEY's Sense technology makes it possible to stay ahead of heating system breakdowns and is revolutionising the way social housing providers manage large numbers of properties.
UK engineering and construction sector lags behind in decarbonisation progress
A new study by Mobilityways has shown that the UK engineering and construction sector is making slower progress on decarbonisation than both healthcare and financial services sectors.
Working whilst unwell: new report seeks to redefine presenteeism in construction
Robertson Cooper has identified three types of working whilst unwell, also known as presenteeism, and discusses how it can best be managed.
Safety failures lead to £881,000 fine for roofing company and business...
Roofing company Mitie Tilley Roofing Limited has been fined £881,000 after two workers were seriously injured during two separate incidents.
Urban heat: Digital tools hold the key to mitigation and resilience
With cities around the world facing potential heatwaves every summer, Dima Zogheib, nature positive design lead, and Dimple Rana, environmental and buildings physics specialist at Arup, discuss how digital tools can help manage the impact of extreme heat.
Planning systems for business: 2023 and beyond
A new report from the British Chambers of Commerce calls on the government to unlock the planning system to boost investment.
Why we need a National Grid upgrade to avoid national gridlock
Green energy homes are the future, but is UK energy infrastructure ready? Go Geothermal explores the case behind a National Grid upgrade.
Verifi3D: Model checking & validation
With the recent redevelopment of its core display engine, broader support for CDE integrations, and expanded functionality, Verifi3D offers easy-to-use model checking, validation, and visualisation, writes Martyn Day.
Bringing technology into construction SMEs
With trading conditions continuing to be tough, construction SMEs are turning to new technologies to help.
Nicola Hamill joins Pick Everard as new director of landscape architecture
Nicola Hamill has joined Pick Everard as the new director of landscape architecture, bringing nearly 30 years of experience to the role.
Glencar completes work on Baytree Nuneaton warehouse site
Also known as the 'Rhenus Campus', the warehouses at Baytree Nuneaton provide 981,000 sq ft in total, as well as a three-storey 30,000 sq ft office headquarters.
Environment first: Designing energy infrastructure for the future
As the industry turns to more efficient and sustainable approaches to carbon reduction, AtkinsRéalis explores why it is the right time for construction to re-think future energy-infrastructure planning
Turner & Townsend urges industry agility following HS2 cancellation
Turner & Townsend is calling for more adaptability in the industry as construction adjusts to the northern leg HS2 cancellation.
CIEH calls for amendments in Renters (Reform) Bill
The CIEH has welcomed the ban on no-fault evictions in the Renters (Reform) Bill, but has warned of increased regulation causing an "enforcement burden".
How can technology bolster site logistics?
Discover how purpose-built construction tech platforms are transforming site logistics, enabling precise and efficient scheduling. Uncover the economic advantages that accumulate over multiple projects, leading to increased margins and the ability to work within tighter budgets.
Ed Miliband tours Keepmoat’s new build homes in Doncaster
The shadow secretary of state for energy and net zero, Ed Miliband, toured Keepmoat's Skylarks Grange development near Doncaster
Ed Miliband met with Ashley Cresswell,...
Hottest year on record highlights need to keep homes cool, warns...
As 2023 looks set to become the hottest year on record, the need to future-proof homes against the impact of extreme heat is more important than ever.
COP28: 350 industry leaders sign open letter to demand regulatory change...
Over 350 industry leaders have signed an open letter to negotiators and political leaders calling for urgent regulatory changes to tackle the climate crisis.
Housebuilding drags down UK construction for third consecutive month
Housebuilding fell down to 39.2 in the most recent construction PMIs, as cutbacks to residential projects and unfavourable market conditions left the industry sluggish.
Enhancing decision-making in infrastructure projects with digital twins
In this article, PBC Today explores the potential of digital twins to transform the design, construction, operation, and monitoring of infrastructure.
Beard starts work on Nuffield College renovation in Oxford
Work has begun in a three-phase, £3m project renovation project on Nuffield College, a graduate college of Oxford University.
Consumer Code for Home Builders unveils revised 2024 code: What builders...
The Consumer Code for Home Builders has launched a revised and updated Code which many builders must comply with from January 2024. Code Chair, Noel Hunter OBE, explains what’s changed, why, and what this means in practice for builders.
Seeing the added benefits of Bentley’s iTwin software with Susanne Trierscheid
PBC Today sat down with Susanne Trierscheid, vice president of Modelling, Facilities, and Engineering at Bentley Systems, to talk about the additional benefits seen in infrastructure projects that use Bentley’s iTwin Platform.
Tackling data siloes with Re-flow Field Management software
Using Re-flow field management software, businesses can break down barriers between siloed systems and be free of the limitations posed by traditional ways of manual working.
How digital twins can drive greater efficiencies in the construction industry
As poor data practice cost the global construction industry an estimated $1.84tn in 2020, Sven Boesen explores how digital twins could reduce inefficiency.
Condensation and mould in homes: A matter of compliance
Almost a million homes in England suffer from damp, but following the introduction of Awaab’s Law, landlords and property owners must tackle condensation and mould in homes and put an end to it once and for all, says Wendy Thomas of Nuaire.