Joinery specialist uses SterlingOSB Zero boards for new housing development in...
Essex joinery specialists have been making use of West Fraser's SterlingOSB Zero boards for a new housing development near Chelmsford.
BRE opens consultation on net zero BREEAM V7 update
The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has today (24 May 2023) launched an open consultation seeking views on the latest BREEAM V7 update.
The Digital College announce new multi-language construction courses
The Digital College has announced that they now have several multi-language construction courses available to cater to the modern construction industry.
Research predicts significant growth and market opportunities in the BIM software...
According to research from Cambashi, the BIM Software Market will grow to USD 30.7 billion by 2027.
PMMP construction mentoring programme enters its tenth year
Members of the Project Management Mentoring Programme (PMMP), an engineering and construction mentoring programme, will have access to even more professionals from across the industry.
John Allan to step down from Barratt board at end of...
Tesco chairman John Allan faces four allegations of inappropriate conduct, three of which he denies and one for which he has apologised "unreservedly".
Protecting your business against inflation and construction material costs
With inflation and construction material costs set to be a long-term industry challenge, it is vital that the sector takes concrete steps to minimise risk and protect the resilience of businesses and employees, argues Jeremy Edwards of Arup.
Is artificial intelligence in construction the salvation of all decision-making?
With ChatGPT gaining mass attention recently, Dr Andrew Pidgeon, global head of strategic innovation at RSBG Infrastructure Technologies, examines the opportunities and challenges for artificial intelligence in design, construction and consultation.
Re-flow Field Management named as one of the best places to...
Professional development, flexible working and dental and medical support are some of the reasons that Re-flow Field Management has been named as one of the best places to work in the UK in 2023 by the Sunday Times.
The circular cement value chain: Sustainable and profitable
Sarah Heincke, Jukka Maksimainen, Daniel Pacthod, Humayun Tai, Sebastian Reiter and Michel Van Hoey of McKinsey & Company explore how the recirculation of carbon dioxide, materials and minerals, and energy can add €110bn of annual net value gain to the built environment by 2050.
Passive fire protection: Consultation on Approved Document B
Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) technical and regulatory affairs officer Niall Rowan discusses the implications of the government’s proposed changes to Approved Document B on the passive fire protection industry.
Does London Stadium’s solar membrane mean renewables are on the right...
Plans to install London Stadium’s solar membrane is an important landmark for renewables in the capital, but more needs to be done to drive adoption if we are to hit net zero targets, says Anthony Maguire, director of Longevity Power.
Taking a proactive approach to tackling modern slavery in the supply...
From 1 April 2023, government departments were issued with new guidance on identifying and managing the risk of modern slavery in their supply chains. Alex Minett, head of products and markets at CHAS, explains more.
What is the potential of AI in construction?
AI has become a buzzword after some of the world’s most advanced AI technology has been made free for anyone to use. But we still don’t have a full picture of what AI in construction means or how we should leverage its potential.
Capital funding now available for school improvement projects
Over 1,000 school improvement projects are set to be approved by the government. The projects aim to improve the condition and energy efficiency of the schools in the UK.
Office refurbishment schemes race to meet MEES, EPC requirements
The volume of new builds and office refurbishment schemes is up by nearly 80%, with development in the West End continuing to rise.
Balfour Beatty secures £42M contract for Little Horsted electricity substation
Balfour Beatty has secured a contract from National Grid worth £42 million for the construction of the Little Horsted Electricity Substation Grid Supply Point in East Sussex.
HS2 unveils new off-site manufactured Thames Valley Viaduct
HS2 has unveiled 68 large piers that will uphold the Thames Valley Viaduct, the first fully off-site manufactured modular viaduct on the project.
Actis continues its mission bringing young people into construction careers
Teens and young people are being encouraged to explore careers in construction, as insulation specialist Actis continues their work.
Skills for Greener Places: The future of landscape
The Landscape Institute’s Skills for Greener Places report reviews the UK’s landscape sector workforce for the first time.
Using thermal imaging and machine learning to improve additive manufacturing
Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory have revealed a new method for detecting defects in metal parts produced by additive manufacturing.
Social media fuels local planning misinformation, says RTPI Study
New research from the Royal Town Planning Institute shows nearly 9 out of 10 planners believe social media is fuelling local planning misinformation, with some facing insults, harassment and even violent threats as a result. RTPI president Sue Bridge takes a look at a growing problem.
What PBC Today saw at Digital Construction Week 2023
3D laser scanning robots, a cheeky BIM and tonic and Dame Judith Hackitt were some of the sights that PBC Today enjoyed at this years' Digital Construction Week
The implications of the Tate Modern private nuisance case on planning...
Chris Marsden, partner in property disputes at law firm Moore Barlow, outlines how the Tate Modern private nuisance case could impact developers and planning authorities.
Government funds 26 green finance projects to create energy-efficient homes
Homeowners will be offered a reduction in their mortgage rate in exchange for creating energy-efficient homes.
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