RICS Sustainability Report: Bold action needed on net zero
With an increased appetite for sustainable commercial property, more must be done to progress decarbonisation, argues RICS sustainability analyst Kisa Zehra.
Social value measurement framework receives a significant update from Loop
The National Social Value Standard has launched a new social value measurement framework with the help of economists at social value software organisation Loop.
Ensuring accessibility is an important element of the design process
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, looks at options for ensuring accessibility whether delivering a new-build or a refurbishment.
Supporting NHS winter pressures through offsite construction
With the NHS facing severe season pressures, offsite construction could provide patient-ready wards and theatres within a matter of weeks, says Alan Wilson, managing director of ModuleCo Healthcare.
Pamela Chesterman joins Irwin Mitchell’s planning and environment team
Irwin Mitchell has expanded its planning and environmental team with the recruitment of Pamela Chesterman as a new partner.
CReDIT tool to help calculate and cut carbon from brownfield developments
LEAP Environmental and the University of Surrey have partnered to calculate carbon emissions from brownfield developments to enable carbon reduction.
Social rent cap could cost local councils more than £3bn in...
Analysis from Savills on behalf of the Local Government Association(LGA) has found that a proposed 5% social rent cap could cost councils more than £3bn.
Construction industry reacts: Liz Truss resigns after 44 days in office
After 44 days in office, Liz Truss has resigned, making her the shortest-serving prime minister on record
Liz Truss has announced her resignation as prime...
Andrew Carpenter voted South West Property Personality of the Year
Constructing Excellence’s CEO Andrew Carpenter has been voted South West Property Personality of the Year.
From forest to warehouse: How SterlingOSB Zero is made
West Fraser's SterlingOSB Zero is the first and only OSB produced in the UK to be free from formaldehyde added during the manufacturing process: hence the ‘Zero’ moniker.
How automating one process creates continuous business improvement
What if automating one process could transform your entire organisation? In this article, FlowForma explores how an investment in no code process automation can bring about immediate ROI, produce massive cost savings, and bring about a culture of innovation and continuous process improvement.
Bolton Hospital training facility contract secured by Willmott Dixon
Willmott Dixon has been selected to deliver a new Bolton Hospital training facility at Farnworth by Bolton College of Medical Sciences(BCMS).
SymTerra: Transforming paperwork with construction technology
Technology and construction - it should be a match made in heaven. Construction technology has the power to replace time-consuming and soul-destroying paperwork, record keeping and form filling with digital systems. The dream is that it can make construction faster, more efficient and enjoyable.
Living walls provide the answer to biodiversity net gain demands
Steve McIntyre, principal urban environment consultant at biophilic infrastructure specialists ANS Global, takes the perplexity out of new biodiversity net gain requirements with green solutions, such as living walls.
ModuleCo Healthcare completes modular ophthalmic theatre for St Mary’s Hospital
ModuleCo Healthcare Limited has completed a new state-of-the-art modular ophthalmic theatre and recovery unit for St Mary’s Hospital, part of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust.
High-rise building residents to have their say on new building safety...
HSE has launched its first-ever Statutory Residents’ Panel (SRP) for high-rise building residents to voice their opinions on the new building safety regime.
Apollo Protocol team to unveil Apollo Forum at live launch event
The team behind the Apollo Protocol white paper are to reveal details of the Apollo Forum at a live-streamed launch event on 25 October.
NEC Contracts: Maintaining Good Communications – Part 2
In Part 2 of our series covering communications in NEC Contracts, John Elven, Senior Consultant at Arbicon, discusses the importance of maintaining good communications under the requirements of NEC Contracts as a means of promoting dispute avoidance, focussing on NEC 4 clause 13.
FARO annnounce the release of new Focus Core Laser Scanner
FARO Technologies, a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, has released a new Focus Core Laser Scanner, which broadens the Focus family’s potential range of applications by providing the ideal combination of price and performance on the market.
UK House Price index August 2022 shows increase in house prices
The UK House Price index August 2022 has shown an increase in house prices, although annual growth was slowed compared to August 2021’s stamp holiday changes
A behind-the-scenes look at Selectaglaze manufacturing
Duncan Saunders, head of production at Selectaglaze, takes viewers behind the scenes to take a look at Selectaglaze manufacturing in a 3-minute YouTube video.
GRAHAM completes £310m University of York accommodation development
A University of York accommodation development creating 1480 beds across 18 blocks has been completed by GRAHAM.
Offsite Alliance announce partnership with Homes UK to drive sustainability and...
PBC Today interviewed Gaynor Tennant, Founder & Chair of The Offsite Alliance, who sheds light on Offsite Alliance’s new partnership with HOMES UK, co-located with Unlock Net Zero live 2022 and Housing Manchester in 2023.
UK areas where rental properties have the worst EPC ratings revealed
New data from Spring and Propalt has revealed the areas in the UK where rental properties have the worst EPC ratings, with Cleethorpes scoring highest.
Is technology the future of construction estimating?
With a new King, new Prime Minister, the lingering effects of Covid-19, Brexit and the energy crisis, big things are happening in the UK economy. Now is the time to assess the impact to your construction estimating and tender functions and the actions you need to take.
Galliford Try launches its first Menopause Policy on World Menopause Day
Galliford Try has launched its first-ever Menopause Policy, on World Menopause Day, in support of providing a more inclusive working environment.