The unrelenting rise of hybrid working: Is construction adapting to growing...
With new research showing more than half of construction project managers now work remotely full-time, Professor Adam Boddison OBE, chief executive of the Association for Project Management, looks at the rise of hybrid working.
5,919 construction companies in the UK are close to failure
According to the Begbies Traynor Red Flag Alert report, 5,919 construction companies in the UK are in danger of going out of business.
“So unobtrusive you barely see it”: Secondary glazing in heritage homes
See how secondary glazing can benefit heritage homes with Selectaglaze and the Macartney House.
Is Co-Living a vital piece in the puzzle to solve the...
A new report from the British Property Federation urgently calls for detailed guidance on Co-Living to be included in the forthcoming revised National Planning Policy Framework.
GRAHAM completes construction of £44m retirement village
GRAHAM has completed the construction of the £44m Wycliffe Retirement Village in Horsley Green near High Wycombe.
Re-flow reflects on five years of progress with longstanding client M.V....
In celebration of five years of trading, Re-flow reminisces with long term enterprise client M. V. Kelly on why Re-flow's field management software was the best choice for them.
Celebrating superb site managers with Pride in the Job 2023
Pride in the Job is the most highly regarded competition in the house-building industry and the prestigious benchmark for exceptional site managers.
Building a secure future: BW Build Warranty® and the power of...
When it comes to safeguarding your construction investments, look no further than BW Build Warranty®.
The role of artificial intelligence in the construction industry
Hema Ramamoorthy, data and AI lead at Digital Catapult discusses how artificial intelligence can help construction tackle some of its biggest challenges and how organisations of all sizes can embrace innovative new solutions.
The 15-minute city: Where are we getting it wrong in the...
David Edwards, architect, urban planner and designer, petty cyclist, car owner and definitely someone who would definitely never leave children unattended to go on a city break, asks why the 15-minute city is encountering hostility in the UK at a time when the rest of Europe seems happy to embrace it.
What are the next steps for the Scottish equivalent of the...
Sarah Lewis, research and policy director at the Passivhaus Trust, discusses the recent UK Passivhaus Conference, which explored Scotland’s move to establish an equivalent to the Passivhaus standard for all newly built housing.
Construction theft: How to step up security on site
With research from NFU Mutual showing almost nine in 10 tradespeople have been victims of construction theft, the insurer is offering advice on how to improve their security on-site.
Rising temperatures highlight need for heat-reflecting insulation
Reports from Oxford University and the ONS on the impact of rising temperatures on mortality underline the need for extreme heat resistent housing, using materials such as heat-reflecting insulation.
ORR promised more infrastructure funding by Network Rail
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has requested additional funding for infrastructure in reaction to Network Rail's financial proposals.
Tysers: Construction insurance and risk management expertise
Tysers’ Construction team is comprised of experts in the construction insurance and risk management sector. We understand that every client’s requirements are different, and can offer bespoke insurance solutions and specialist advice for those involved in the construction process, including employers, architects, main contractors and subcontractors.
Enscape for Mac now available for Vectorworks platform
With full integration of Enscape for Mac in Vectorworks, designers can utilise 3D walkthroughs at every stage of the design process.
The true cost of the construction supply chain
New research has found construction projects run an average of 46% over budget, fuelling the highest rate of insolvencies of any sector. Neeral Shah, founder and CEO of YardLink, says tackling inefficiencies in procurement and the supply chain will be critical in turning this around.
Balfour Beatty secures £67m contract for Liberton High School campus
Balfour Beatty has secured a £67m contract from the City of Edinburgh Council to build a new campus at Liberton High School in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Build a better learning environment with secondary glazing in schools
Secondary glazing in schools might not be top of the to-do list for educators- but it can reduce distractions and energy bills.
Redefining the planning system: Time for ‘good strategy’ for progressive placemaking
In this article, Viral Desai, practice director at AtkinsRéalis, explores what needs to be done to fix the issues faced by the planning system amidst the government's focus on planning over the political party conference season.
Why Carbon Literacy is the blueprint for sustainable placemaking
Carbon Literacy must be embedded into every aspect of placemaking to cut carbon emissions and ensure a sustainable, liveable environment for all. The Carbon Literacy Project is supporting various sectors to help make that happen.
Knuzden St Oswald’s School joins growing list of RAAC affected buildings
Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy in Lancashire has become the next school to be affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).
Try before you buy with a free sample from West Fraser
It’s simple to select the perfect panel for for your project with West Fraser’s free samples.
Kier secures £225m repair and maintenance deal with Somerset Council
Kier has secured a £225m contract from Somerset Council, spanning eight years, with the option of a four-year extension.
Firm fined £240,000 after dangerous cladding found in Liverpool
Green Facades Limited have been fined £240,000 for failing to remove dangerous cladding at The Circle building in Liverpool.
What PBC Today saw at Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure and Going...
PBC Today attended Bentley Systems' Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards in Singapore, seeing real-world applications of their iTwin software.