Philip White takes permanent role as Building Safety Regulator director
Interim director of the Building Safety Regulator Philip White will take on the role permanently as the regulatory body is set to become fully operational next year.
Kingspan launches first bio-based insulation product
Kingspan's new bio-based insulation HemKor product range is largely made of hemp and can help drive down the embodied carbon of buildings.
Don’t fear the future: AI, BIM and a tech-led construction industry
New technologies, such as AI, are playing an increasingly important role in construction and should be embraced to push the sector’s boundaries, says Dr Graham Kelly, managing director of BIM Academy.
Why construction technology holds the key to tackling £21bn lost to...
Construction technology can address errors that have held the industry back, says Cliff Smith, executive director of the Get It Right Initiative.
iTwin’s starring role in the future of structural engineering software
PBC Today’s Harriet Clough sat down with Josh Taylor and Jana Miller from Bentley Systems at the Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards event.
Celebrating confidence and expertise in Women in BIM
On 22 November, there was a unique celebration of women in digital roles in the AEC industry, a celebration that united trusted voices from across the globe to talk about the myriad of technological advancements driving the future of the digital built environment and BIM.
How can early engagement with manufacturers improve fire safety performance?
Neil Kirwin, southern specification manager at SFS, discusses why engaging with building product manufactures can help to improve fire safety performance.
Vectorworks 2024 Update 2 brings performance improvements and real-time updates
The latest update to Vectorworks 2024 brings stability, improved representations and superior functionality for a smoother user experience.
Smart technology integration: paving the way for sustainable and healthy built...
Build Warranty explores how smart technology integration can embed better wellbeing in our built environments.
Pre-tax loss of £288.1m for Laing O’Rourke
Group accounts from Laing O'Rourke report a pre-tax loss of £288.1m for the year to March 31 2023.
Business challenges in smart cities: Navigating technologies and building trust
As technology advances and increasingly influences our daily activities, this evolving landscape can also affect urban development. Eduardo Garcia Rodriguez of Capterra discusses new research looking at the drivers of smart cities and how we can address some of the accompanying challenges and concerns.
Major works on Blashford Tower in Camden to be delivered by...
GRAHAM will deliver major works on the high rise residential Blashford Tower project, improving fire safety and energy performance.
Planning system creates hurdles for SME builders, FMB survey finds
More than half of SME builders surveyed by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), identify the planning system as their primary obstacle to delivering new homes.
Considerate Constructors reveals Leading Lights Awards winners
The winners of the prestigious Considerate Constructors Scheme’s (CCS) national Leading Lights Awards have been announced.
North of Tyne Mayor visits NHBC’s bricklaying apprenticeship training hub
North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll praised NHBC's bricklaying apprenticeship training, as it combats the skills gap and housing shortage.
Construction sites leveraging security technology for enhanced safety compliance
A report from the CEA has found that delays and safety breaches pose significant challenges to construction projects. In this article, Millenium Security examine how security technology can improve safety compliance.
Futurebuild 2024: A glimpse into the unmissable event for a sustainable...
As the built environment anticipates its most influential gathering of innovators and collaborators, Futurebuild 2024 is gearing up for its 18th year, set to take place at London’s ExCeL from March 5–7, 2024.
Tilbury Douglas delivers new £10m Catheter Laboratories for Liverpool Heart &...
Catheter Laboratories at Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital has been refurbished by Tilbury Douglas, delivered over the last three years.
National Grid and STEM Returners launch second return-to-work programme
National Grid and STEM Returners have continued their collaboration on a return-to-work scheme for STEM professionals.
Building Safety Regulator publishes first three year strategic plan
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has published their first three-year stategic plan, leading with collaboration to deliver a culture change in the industry.
Stakes are high: Going digital to build future infrastructure
Faced with rising demand and expectations, construction firms are going digital to create future infrastructure, says Mary Kay Sheahan of Bentley.
Vectorworks Architect wins Architectural Design Software of the Year
Vectorworks has been celebrated at the 2023 Construction Computing Awards, winning the Architectural Design Software of the Year Award.
How Asta solutions helped MiCiM to reduce project planning and reporting...
MiCiM has leveraged the combined power of Asta solutions to improve the visualisation, coordination and accuracy of its programmes to deliver exceptional blue-chip construction projects.
Balfour Beatty bags Norfolk coastal defence schemes
The two coastal defence schemes, to be delivered by Balfour Beatty on behalf of North Norfolk District Council have a combined value of £19.5m.
Ahead of COP28, urgent action is needed on net zero buildings,...
As COP28 approaches, there are renewed calls for a clearer definition of net zero buildings and an internationally agree certification/verification system.
Over half of UK residents in privately rented or social accommodation...
63% of those who've experienced mould were tenants in privately rented, local authority, housing association, or student accommodation, according to Uswitch Energy's Mouldy Nation Report.