Opportunities in crisis: Is offsite construction at a tipping point?
Amid economic uncertainty and global turmoil, offsite construction is seemingly facing a bleak outlook. However, Mark Beirne of Cara EPS and a director of Offsite Alliance, argues that the crises besetting the sector can also prove a tipping point to go mainstream.
GIS mapping plus deployment operations management equals profitable, faster fibre deployments
Sitetracker's EMEA vice president of sales Michael Morrissey explores how the combination of GIS mapping and deployment operations management solutions enables greater collaboration.
Improving building fire safety with the Building Safety Act
Association for Specialist Fire Protection technical officer Stuart Southall provides an overview of the Building Safety Act, which introduces significant changes and improvements in building safety and regulation in England and Wales, including fire safety.
How robotic animals are adding a new dimension to project sites
At the cutting edge of technology, robotics are increasingly being used to increase efficiency and reduce risk for workforces across a wide variety of industries. For those in the built environment sector, the safety of every person who sets foot on a project site is the top priority.
UK construction in decline in every sector, warns Glenigan
Glenigan's latest construction index for November 2023 shows the UK construction sector is in universal decline, with the overall value of work commencing on site falling by a quarter.
Packaging optimisation in the housebuilding sector
Discover how the Supply Chain Sustainability School and its partners have worked to address the relentless packaging challenge facing the built environment, culminating in its recent project report, Packaging Optimisation in the Housebuilding Sector.
AI, large language models and the construction industry
We are standing on the brink of an AI revolution that will reshape not only professions, organisations and projects but also our day-to-day lives. James Bowles of Freeform explores the potential impact of large language models across the construction sector.
Willmott Dixon to deliver £16m Goole Hub multi-purpose facility
A new town centre community facility, Goole Hub, will redevelop the existing East Riding Leisure Goole building.
Measuring the true value of PMV in volumetric modular construction
Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) is becoming a driving force in the specification of volumetric technology in public sector projects – particularly in healthcare and education. But Richard Hipkiss, development director for the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), questions the value of purely financial calculations.
Examining new government guidance on damp and mould
The UK government has recently published a document that recommends landlords work with professionals to tackle damp and mould. James Berry, deputy CEO of the Property Care Association (PCA), discusses some of the key issues relating to the new guidance.
Bucket Manufacturing Company: Taking pride in the job
The Bucket Manufacturing Company is a privately owned British SME and this year will be celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Heat pumps vs gas boilers: Why the tipping point has been...
Following recent government announcements, Go Geothermal commercial director Darran Burrage explains why there’s never been a better time to buy heat pumps.
UK construction input prices see steepest drop since 2009
The October S&P Global / CIPS UK Construction PMI has indicated that the latest decline in input costs was the steepest since August 2009, and reduced workloads have led to a decline in subcontractor charges for the first time in over three years.
Planning profession report from RTPI shows salaries are in decline
The State of the Profession report from the Royal Town Planning Institute has found increased gender parity in the field, but resourcing challenges are still impacting the profession.
Good construction data practice is critical to efficiency
Jennifer Thompson, CPO of MachineMax, explores how the industry can unlock the full potential of construction data.
Imerso AI technology enhances fire wall construction compliance in Danish hospital...
In this article, find out how Imerso’s AI technology ensured fire wall construction compliance for the iconic Nyt Hospital Nordsjælland near Copenhagen.
Regenerative design and protecting the built environment from heatwaves
To cope with a changing climate, buildings need “pre-hab”, argues Oliver Neve, management consultant at Ramboll.
The importance of Environmental Product Declarations in sustainable construction
The number of Environmental Product Declarations published for concrete products has surged, but at the same time, there is a shortage of third-party verifiers. Dr Andrew Minson and Nicolas Antoniou of the Global Cement & Concrete Association make the case for automation of EPD production.
Fischer’s Hybrid Heat Pump: A smart compromise for UK homeowners’ carbon...
What if you could keep your gas boiler- and still reduce emissions? Fischer's hybrid heating system could be the solution to sustainable heating you've been looking for.
FutureScape 2023 is the penultimate stop on Re-flow’s exhibition tour
Re-flow will once again be attending FutureScape, the UK’s largest landscape expo and trade event, on 21st – 22nd November at the ExCel London.
Demand for energy-efficient homes could spark a rise in modular housing
The ‘Green Shoots: The Future of UK Housebuilding’ report from Make UK Modular has revealed public support for more energy-efficient homes.
HS2 funding helps Lichfield Canal restoration
The Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust (LHCRT) has completed a 120-meter canal restoration, thanks to funding from HS2.
UK government invests £65m in green heating projects
The government will provide £65m to support five green heating projects across the country through the Green Heat Network Fund.
Unlocking sustainable heating: LOGSTOR’s Terry McGivern explores district heating’s role in...
We spoke with Terry McGivern, managing director of LOGSTOR, about the district heating industry and how it can help create a more sustainable heating sector.
Long-Term Plan for Towns: Why retail-led development is not the answer
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a £1.1bn Long-Term Plan for Towns designed to empower 55 towns to tackle rundown centres, half-empty high streets and anti-social behaviour. Architect Alex Cragg says creating sustainable urban centres means addressing a lack of individuality and embracing our heritage.
AECOM streamlines communication and efficiency with Bluebeam
Learn how AECOM onboarded Bluebeam to streamline communication and efficiency for the Austin Independent School District (AISD) $1bn bond programme.