New water treatment system drives down wastewater by 550,000 litres a...
A sustainability initiative has seen passive fire specialist FSi cut the amount of wastewater it generates by more than 550,000 litres a year.
How can the construction industry break stagnation in building emission reductions?
In a recent interview with Bianca Wong, global head of sustainability at Kingspan, PBC Today delved into the issues surrounding building emission stagnation in EU countries in response to the recent Global Retrofit Index report, and Kingspan's strategic approach to sustainability.
Balfour Beatty wins £54m two-year extension to Herefordshire Public Realm contract
Balfour Beatty Living Places will continue its collaborative partnership on the Public Realm contract with Herefordshire County Council up to Autumn 2026.
From errors to efficiency: resolving payment challenges with Payapps payment management
Uncover the issues arising from spreadsheet-based payment management in construction and find out how Payapps streamlines the process, reducing time and enhancing accuracy.
Industry reacts to National Planning Policy Framework
Michael Gove finally debuted the much delayed National Planning Policy Framework, with responses ranging from lukewarm to unimpressed.
Understanding Latent Defects Insurance (LDI) – Brought to you by BW...
Build Warranty® explores the role of Latent Defects Insurance in safeguarding against concealed building defects. This policy, serving as a shield, covers damages arising from inherent defects, offering peace of mind for owners, developers, and funders.
National Highways advances Digital Roads with geospatial technology
National Highways, the government-owned company responsible for operating, maintaining and improving motorways and major roads, has embraced geospatial technology that, for the first time gives staff a real-time view of the network.
Winter Holiday site closures: could you be invalidating your insurance policy?
Insurers may impose tracking warranties for plant and equipment during the winter holidays. Understanding and complying with these requirements is crucial to maintaining insurance policy coverage, especially for high-value equipment left in vehicles overnight.
Rebuilding Ukraine with digital construction tools
In the wake of unprecedented challenges, Ukraine stands at the threshold of a monumental rebuilding task. Amidst this backdrop, the role of digital construction tools emerges as a cornerstone in reimagining Ukraine’s future.
The top news of 2023 on PBC Today
Vacancies, administrations, new EPC regulations and heat pumps were amongst the top news on PBC Today in 2023,
Stationary vs mobile scanning technologies: Two roads, one path
In this article, FARO Technologies explores stationary and mobile scanning technologies and their uses in construction projects.
Go Geothermal partner with Optimum Skills to encourage future talent in...
Go Geothermal and Optimum Skills have joined forces to identify future talent in the renewable energy sector with a new partnership that involves offering work experience placements to young individuals aged 16-18, providing hands-on exposure to digital skills within Go Geothermal's head office.
Actis and Hertfordshire Building Control release home extension insulation specification guide
Insulation specialist Actis has been working with Hertfordshire Building Control to create a home extension insulation specification guide.
Build Warranty® – building trust: high-value schemes ensuring maximum project security
Explore how Build Warranty® breaks barriers by offering indemnity cover of up to £200m, making it the go-to choice for safeguarding projects, offering project security from towering city blocks to expansive housing developments.
How can early manufacturer engagement help to achieve the optimum, efficient...
Achieving thermal performance, or 'energy efficiency', in buildings is heavily reliant on specifying thermal insulation. Neil Kirwin, specification manager at SFS, discusses how early engagement can help improve space heating and efficient thermal performance.
Electrifying industry: The road to diesel-free construction sites
Daniel Marsh, programme manager of the Centre for Low Emission Construction at Imperial College London, examines the efficiency measures needed in construction to allow for the transition to diesel-free, fully electric plant in the near future.
The Future Homes Standard: key points condensed
This article from Discrete Heat delves into the key aspects of the Future Homes Standards, offering a concise overview for professionals in the construction sector.
ADEY Sense®: Transform your business with remote monitoring
Learn how ADEY Sense® remote monitoring technology can make the invisible sludge problem visible, offering peace of mind and preventing unexpected breakdowns.
Making a pact on social impact
Ruth Skidmore, social impact lead at Meeting Place, discusses the importance of social value and the potential it can deliver for communities across the UK.
Heat networks can be the future of our healthcare infrastructure
Heat networks are a perfect fit for healthcare estates as the NHS looks for efficient strategies to achieve net zero goals, says Leigh Carter and Benjamin Smith of Turner & Townsend.
Ethics in AI: Building trust through standards and transparency
Many people feel uncertain or even wary about ethics in AI. Despite this, AI is already behind three times more daily tasks than we think, a new report from the Institution of Engineering & Technology has revealed.
Re-flow marks final tradeshow of the year with debut at Road...
Re-flow recently made their debut appearance at Road Expo Scotland 2023, the country’s dedicated roads and mobility event.
Newport City Council fined £2m after death of family man during...
Newport City Council was fined after Stephen Bell was killed during road repair works in 2019.
New research sheds light on the health costs of deregulated housing...
The detrimental health effects of deregulated housing highlight the urgent need for comprehensive regulations and enforcement, according to a study by Bartlett UCL.
Mission Street and BGO secure approval for Oxford’s largest commercial science...
Specialist sciences developer Mission Street and BGO have secured resolution to grant planning consent for a purpose-built commercial science scheme totaling 180,000 sq ft.
How AI-powered energy savings are essential to achieving net-zero and reducing...
With COP28 wrapping up and new research from the UKGBC and RICS warning the built environment sector is currently off track to reduce emissions in line with the net-zero 2050 target, Wondrwall explores why AI-powered energy savings are essential to solving decarbonisation challenges.