Fiona Cousins named as new president of CIBSE
Fiona Cousins, who holds several senior roles at Arup, will take over the presidency from Adrian Catchpole.
Contrasting housing policies: Labour vs Conservative approaches post-July 4th election
Build Warranty Group takes a close look at the effects of the outcome of the July 4th election results, which have set the stage for significant policy changes in the UK housing market
Ministers must work with industry to deliver new homes, says HBF
The latest Housing Pipeline Report from the Home Builders Federation has revealed that the number of new homes and sites given planning permission has continued to plummet in the 12 months to March 2024.
Tees Valley £2.1m retrofit scheme to be delivered by Esh Construction
Esh Construction will deliver the retrofit scheme across the Tees Valley, with local authorities securing around £2.1m of Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG 2) funding from the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero.
How planning consultants use 3D city models
AccuCities explains how planning consultants can use their 3D city models to enhance workflows and improve outcomes.
TDUK calls for clarity on CE marking on construction products from...
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has called for the next government to commit to indefinitely recognising the CE marking on construction products in line with all other CE marked products.
Residential Fire Protection Limited: From skilled labour to leading sprinkler provider
PBC Today sat down with Residential Fire Protection Limited to discuss how the company has evolved from a small family-owned business to a leading sprinkler provider and a trusted name in fire safety.
Morgan Sindall’s carbon assessment tool ‘CarboniCa’ backed by Innovate UK
Innovate UK has awarded a grant to support Morgan Sindall’s bespoke whole life carbon assessment software tool, which is being adapted for Nottingham Trent University.
UK’s first AI mobile impact crusher bought by Banner Contracts
The SBM Remax 600 mobile impact crusher uses artificial intelligence(AI) to produce aggregate and weighs up to 75 tons.
Arcadis raises construction inflation forecasts from 2026
Arcadis has forecast higher levels of construction inflation from 2026 onwards due to resource constraints and the impact of delayed procurements on the future shape of the supply chain.
Starting the conversation on mental health in construction
With suicide so prevalent across the construction industry, what can we do to prevent it? Sarah Meek, managing director of charity Mates in Mind, discusses the importance of focusing on prevention rather than crisis management and how we can start those crucial conversations around mental health in construction.
Labour plans to get 80,000 young people on housing ladder with...
Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner claimed Labour was the "party of homeownership" as they launched the 'Freedom to Buy' scheme.
Trident are bringing the fire safety industry into the digital age
For the last decade, we have provided clients with vital fire safety consultancy. To provide an extra level of compliance, we have introduced a camera incorporating 3D laser technology to scan premises and create digital 3D twins seamlessly.
The Build Chain raises £1.7m to propel growth in 2024 and...
Online construction materials procurement platform The Build Chain is set to grow its team, expand its solution, and reach the next stage of growth after securing its second round of investment.
Rob Dawes joins Pick Everard as director of project management
Rob Dawes, the new director of project management at Pick Everard, will lead the firm's Manchester and Leeds offices.
Travis Perkins’ WholeHouse platform completes first home
The first homes using Travis Perkins’ WholeHouse platform have been completed in Leicestershire.
RIBA horizon scans aid architects in adapting to built environment changes
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published its latest set of horizon scans that highlight how global population change will shape the built environment over the next ten years.
Dynamic movement in fire stopping highlighted in FSi Promat white paper
FSi Promat has launched a new white paper highlighting the impact dynamic movement can have on the effectiveness of penetration seals for fire stopping.
World is falling behind on COP28 pledge to triple renewables by...
An IEA report has found that global industries are not currently on target to triple renewables by 2030, one of the "critical actions" of COP28.
AI quantification of construction waste for a value-added circular economy
Over 50% of landfills worldwide are filled with construction waste. An international project, led by Northumbria University in partnership with King Fahd University, is looking to leverage AI to quantify construction waste onsite and provide additional value to circular economy frameworks to reduce the amount going to landfills.
May construction PMIs show activity rising at fastest pace in two...
The May construction PMIs revealed that growth in the UK construction sector gained momentum during May, with rising workloads prompting renewed expansions in purchasing activity and employment.
Andrew Spencer joins Supply Chain Sustainability School Board
Galliford Try’s group supply chain and procurement director Andrew Spencer has joined the Board of the Supply Chain Sustainability School.
Whole life carbon and cost measuring tool launched by BCIS
The new tool released by the Building Cost Information Service is able to measure and report on whole life costs and whole life carbon emissions at the same time.
Leveraging BIM for enhanced risk assessment and insurability in civil infrastructure...
In the ever-evolving landscape of construction and property management, Building Information Modelling (BIM) stands out as a transformative force. Its latest advancements are not only revolutionising project workflows but also offering invaluable insights for insurers to better understand risks associated with civil infrastructure and large-scale properties.
Pushing the building envelope on sustainability
Vincent Matthews, head of UK marketing at SFS, discusses the benefits of working with a product manufacturer in construction to select an appropriate system solution.
UK BIM Framework upgraded with AI capability
The UK BIM Framework, the overarching approach to implementing information management using building information modelling (BIM) in the UK, has been revamped to support better information management.