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How to manage cash flow as an SME in construction

How to manage cash flow as an SME in construction

Jon Munnery, an insolvency and company restructuring expert at UK Liquidators, outlines how small to medium (SME) construction businesses can manage their cash flow.

AEC experts unravel digital twin misconceptions in PBC Today webinar

On 5th March, a panel of experts in the AEC industry, in collaboration with PBC Today, came together to discuss the misconceptions of the term 'digital twin' in a free webinar.
Speakers at the RSMA Annual Conference tackled the ongoing challenges around recruitment and retention, with Re-flow in attendance

Discussing recruitment and retention at the RSMA Annual Conference

Speakers at the RSMA Annual Conference tackled the ongoing challenges around recruitment and retention, with Re-flow in attendance.
Make taking site inventory easy with Vectorwork's mobile scanning

Make taking site inventory easy with Vectorworks’ mobile scanning

Vectorwork's Alex Altieri looks at how mobile scanning with the Nomad app is an excellent alternative to drones, creating an accurate model of your site with swift and comprehensive scanning.
Artist's impression of a potential future station undercroft in the London Waterloo Station revamp

London Waterloo Station and South Bank revamp revealed

Lambeth Council and Network Rail have revealed a new plan for the London Waterloo Station revamp, which will include the surrounding Waterloo and South Bank area.
Angela Mansell, managing director of Mansell Building Solutions, explores the role offsite and MMC have to play in the future of construction

How offsite and MMC pave the way to a brighter future...

Angela Mansell, managing director of Mansell Building Solutions, explores the role offsite and MMC have to play in the future of construction.
Vertical garden on modern building contrasts with red brick in Bloomsbury, London

Future Homes and Buildings Standards “needs more clarity”

Tassos Kougionis, director of sustainability and ESG at McBains, highlights seven areas of the Future Homes and Buildings Standards where guidance needs more clarity.
Young man and his father are talking and laughing in their work truck together, representing hiring those with criminal records

Only 25% of construction managers open to hiring people with criminal...

According to CIOB's latest research report, there is a negative stigma and fear surrounding the hiring of people with criminal records due to concerns over employee safety.
Exodigo has secured over £82m of funding, which will be invested in expanding the UK team and AI underground mapping technologies

Startup’s latest funding round to expand AI underground mapping in UK 

Exodigo has secured over £82m of funding, which will be invested in expanding the UK team and AI underground mapping technologies.
Understanding the intricacies of structural warranties is paramount for navigating the complexities of the real estate market effectively

A comprehensive guide to structural warranties with Build Warranty

Understanding the intricacies of structural warranties is paramount for navigating the complexities of the real estate market effectively, as Build Warranty explores.
Universal Trade Frames

Universal Trade Frames renew membership with Secured by Design

Universal Trade Frames, a specialist Spectus Systems fabricator and provider of high-quality PVC-U doors and windows to the trade, has renewed its membership with Secured by Design (SBD).
Canadian-based nidus3D has completed what it claims to be the first three-storey 3D-printed house in North America

First three-storey 3D-printed house in North America completed 

Canadian-based nidus3D has completed what it claims to be the first three-storey 3D-printed house in North America.
Quelfire the fire safety event 2024

Quelfire leads the conversation on responsibility at The Fire Safety Event...

Quelfire are exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event between the 30th of April and the 2nd of May 2024 at the NEC, Birmingham.
Happy woman, engineer and tablet in warehouse for inspection, inventory or storage. Face of female person, architect or contractor smile on technology for quality control, communication or management

Smart construction and the rise of digital twins in the building...

As technology advances, digital twins offer promising benefits for smaller construction businesses, helping them stay competitive. Richard Clement, Smart Construction, shares his thoughts on the use and benefits of digital twins for smaller enterprises.
After the last budget of the financial year- possibly the last before a general election- the UK construction industry has its say

“It was a flop”: Construction industry reacts to Spring 2024 Budget

As the chancellor laid out the last budget of the financial year- and possibly the last before a general election- the UK construction industry has its say.
Analysis on domestic retrofit has uncovered a massive regional divide, with "no progress" made on greening homes in the North East of England

Massive regional divide in domestic retrofit in England, study finds

Analysis from the PNZ Group on domestic retrofit has uncovered a massive regional divide, with "no progress" made on greening homes in the North East of England.
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Rethinking retrofit: UK social housing crisis demands urgent action

The UK's social housing stock is under scrutiny and demands urgent attention. In this article, Regan Costello, pre-construction manager of retrofit and decarbonisation, explores how retrofit can help.
An artificial intelligence health and safety system will give the Sellafield nuclear site a 360-degree window to ensure workplace safety

Artificial intelligence health and safety system to be used on Sellafield...

An artificial intelligence health and safety system will give the Sellafield nuclear site a 360-degree window to ensure workplace safety.
The Build Chain explores the barriers to digital transformation and the steps to optimising your procurement business

How contractors can overcome the barriers to digital procurement 

The Build Chain explores the barriers to digital transformation and the steps to optimising your procurement business.
ICW Showcase Awards

ICW Group announces first winners of ICW Showcase Awards

Building warranty and building control provider ICW Group has announced the first winners from across the UK construction sector in its inaugural ICW Showcase Awards.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered the Spring Budget for 2024, delivering promised tax cuts- and not much else

Understanding the Spring Budget 2024- and what it means for UK...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered the Spring Budget for 2024, delivering promised tax cuts- and not much else.
Interchange conference

Data as an infinite resource at the Interchange Conference

Re-flow attended the Interchange Conference on the 27 and 28 February to present their cutting-edge field management software and harness the power of data.
The Antarctic runway at Rothera research station, one of the major international hubs for polar research, has been resurfaced

Antarctic runway upgraded to support UK polar science hub

The runway at Rothera research station has been resurfaced by BAM, improving access at one of the major international hubs for Antarctic research.
Female architect looking at on construction site

International Women’s Day: Gender equality, ESG and corporate sustainability

PBC Today sat down with Lesley Tracy, head of ESG at Dandra, ahead of International Women's Day to discuss her journey in the construction industry, and how to empower women and promote inclusivity in a traditionally male-dominated sector.
Arup directors Becci Taylor and Sowmya Parthasarathy- reflect on their careers and predictions for the future on International Women's Day

International Women’s Day: Two of Arup’s leaders reflect on their experiences

Two of Arup's leading figures- directors Becci Taylor and Sowmya Parthasarathy- reflect on the changes they have seen in their combined 50 year careers and predictions for the future.
Dame Kate Barker CBE is to lead a new Commission into England’s housing shortage, with experts from the RTPI and Society of Black Architects

Dame Kate Barker to lead new commission into England’s housing shortage

Dame Kate Barker CBE is to lead a new Commission into England’s housing shortage, with experts from the RTPI, Vistry Group and Society of Black Architects.