Protect your premises with the SBD Commercial 2023 guide
Secured by Design (SBD) has launched the SBD Commercial 2023 Design Guide, tailored to help public premises reduce the risk of crime.
MMC inquiry to hear from Japan’s biggest housebuilder
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee will hear from Daiwa on their use of modern methods of construction(MMC) and how it could be used more successfully in the UK.
Glenigan’s December Construction Index reveals 25% yearly drop in project starts
Glenigan's December Construction Index paints a bleak picture for the UK construction industry, with project starts plummeting 25% compared to last year. Residential and non-residential sectors were both impacted, signaling a challenging period for the built environment.
NHBC’s inaugural Build to Rent Innovators event opened by Lee Rowley...
Hoted in partnership with the British Property Foundation, NHBC's first Build to Rent Innovators event was opened by the new housing secretary.
Navigating gender inequality in construction and promoting female representation
With the construction industry facing a skills shortage, recognising the potential of women is crucial for economic recovery. Tackling gender inequality in construction is integral to success, and as more women express interest in construction roles, the time is ripe for companies to take meaningful action.
3 tips to improve coordination between field and office with Newforma...
Optimising field and office coordination practices has become essential to any successful project.
Seddon completes sustainable student accommodation refurbishment for University of Manchester
The £4m refurbishment of the Graham building brings more sustainable student accommodation to the Victoria Park Campus in Manchester.
Why firms should adopt a software mindset to enable digital transformation
Having returned to the construction industry after 30 years working in software and technology, Causeway’s chief operating officer Paul Devlin brings a unique perspective to digital transformation.
Inclusive design offers significant economic and social benefits, according to IStructE
New guidance for structural engineers from the Institution of Structural Engineers challenges the commonly-held belief that inclusive design is more expensive than it is worth.
ROCKWOOL supports construction professionals with ROCKWOOL Learning
ROCKWOOL Learning makes it easier for construction professionals to access professional development opportunities and track progress with accredited CPD hours.
Updating Energy Performance Certificates for a net zero energy system
Energy Performance Certificates need urgent reform if we are to successfully decarbonise buildings and meet net zero goals, says Fay Holland, senior energy policy adviser – heat and local energy at the Energy Systems Catapult.
Infrared heating for futureproof eco-friendly homes: Protecting your wallet and the...
As awareness surrounding climate change and the need for eco-friendly solutions increases, iHelios Living explores how infrared heating technology could protect the planet and save money.
40,000 more workers needed by 2028, according to ECITB Labour Forecasting...
The new Labour Forecasting Tool suggests the skills shortage is worse than the industry has been anticipating, with a predicted shortfall of 40,000 workers in the next four years.
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.