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Surveyor of the Year Lauren Lemcke (left) and RICS president Tina Paillet (right)

RICS names their Surveyor of the Year

RICS have named Lauren Lemcke as Surveyor of the Year. Learn more about Lemcke and the other awardees here.
The housing project for homeless men will help to tackle homelessness in Manchester

Edmond Shipway to support housing project for homeless

Edmond Shipway have been appointed to build a housing project for homeless men in Manchester. Read more about the project here.
The new BCU net zero facility is located in Birmingham,

New BCU net zero facility opens for sustainable homes

A new BCU net zero facility has opened, upskilling students in sustainability for the new homes target. Learn more about the facility here.
Construction site of a building with a crane lifting a modular section into place representing MMC in Ireland

NESC report: Insights and industry responses on the future of MMC...

Dr Dáithí Downey, author of Boosting Ireland’s Housing Supply: Modern Methods of Construction and Paul Tierney, CEO of MMC Ireland, examine the report’s findings...
PBC Today sat down with MBI's European membership director Alan Milne, to discuss the inaugural World of Modular Europe event and how modular construction is becoming an industry staple.

“A solid foundation to build on”: looking back on MBI’s first...

PBC Today sat down with MBI's European membership director Alan Milne, to discuss the inaugural World of Modular Europe event and how modular construction is becoming an industry staple.
The RICS 2024 sustainability report highlights that more sustainable practices, like heat pumps, need to be adopted

RICS 2024 sustainability report finds commitment to green building practices ‘lacking’

The RICS 2024 sustainability report has launched, detailing where the industry has shortcomings and where it excels. Learn more here.
Women in construction are still facing several gaps, say MyWorkwear

Number of women in construction declines

A study by MyWorkwear has shown that there are large, unaddressed gender gaps for women in construction. Learn more about the issues here.
Sustainable buildings are a huge part of the MoU

GlobalABC and WorldGBC sign MoU for sustainable buildings

GlobalABC and WorldGBC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for achieving sustainable building goals. Read about the partnership here.
NHS staff burnout is a critical issue

Healthcare crisis point: Purpose-led design will help reduce the burnout epidemic

Devika Parmar, director at Pick Everard, discusses how mindful design of hospital environments can reduce NHS staff burnout. Read more here.
The revised Architects Code of Conduct is designed to act as a positive statement of what professionalism and ethics mean to architects

The Architects Code: Why it matters

The Architects Registration Board has published proposals for a new edition of the Architects Code of Conduct and Practice, with the revised Code being designed to act as a positive statement of what professionalism and ethics mean to architects. Chief executive and registrar Hugh Simpson sets out its core aims and standards.
A bastion of architectural excellence, Oyaki Farm merges traditional Japanese construction techniques with contemporary design and methods

Revitalising tradition: Tono Mirai Architects innovates with Oyaki Farm design

A bastion of architectural excellence, Oyaki Farm merges traditional Japanese construction techniques with contemporary design and methods.
AEC firms are increasingly considering cloud-based email management over traditional systems to reduce inefficiencies and even boost productivity

Lost in the inbox?: Why cloud-based email management keeps projects on...

AEC firms are increasingly considering cloud-based email management over traditional systems to reduce inefficiencies and even boost productivity.
Retentions have been a source of conflict in the construction industry for too long. Their day is over and it is time for governments to act

Why the construction industry needs to call time on retentions

Retentions have been a source of conflict in the construction industry for too long. Their day is over. It is time for governments to act, argues Calum Melville of Edison Capital.
A new modular carbon capture technology will reduce the space needed for carbon capture technologies

New modular carbon capture design in development

Carbon Clean is developing a new modular carbon capture design for improved sustainability. Learn more details about the design here.
Composable commerce is becoming increasingly important for the construction industry as companies work to meeting evolving customer demands in an ever-more digital world, writes Carole Breetzke of Brave Bison

Building the future: Why composable commerce is a strategic imperative for...

Composable commerce is becoming increasingly important for the construction industry as companies work to meeting evolving customer demands in an ever-more digital world, writes Carole Breetzke of Brave Bison.
Making Tax Digital can make construction processes more efficient

How MTD for income tax will reshape the construction industry

Pauline Green, of Intuit Quickbooks UK, explains how Making Tax Digital can benefit the construction sector.
SFS Group Fastening Technology and Kingspan Insulation have pooled their respective expertise in creating the AlphaCore® Pad

Revolutionary rainscreen retention solution AlphaCore® and NVELOPE® proves less is more

SFS Group Fastening Technology and Kingspan Insulation have pooled their respective expertise in rainscreen cladding support systems and insulation materials to launch an optimum performance solution offering A2-s1, d0 reaction to fire, presenting the potential to optimise envelope design on buildings of any height in the AlphaCore® Pad.
Build Warranty examines UK housing affordability as the housing market shifts

Potential rate cuts could boost housing affordability in the UK

With action being taken on the housing crisis, Build Warranty examines changes coming to housing affordability in the UK.
The COP29 open letter is addressed to UNFCCC leaders at COP29

Climate leaders call for process overhaul in COP29 open letter

A group of scientists and advocates have sent an open letter during COP29 calling for reform. Read more about the contents here.
Deltek ProjectCon 2024 revealed a variety of new products on the theme of 'Powering Transformation', including an updated Dela AI companion

Deltek ProjectCon 2024 unveils innovations and updates to Dela AI companion

Deltek ProjectCon 2024 revealed a variety of updates and new products on the theme of 'Powering Transformation', including an updated Dela AI companion and new integrations into Costpoint.
Construction output continues a modest rise at a slower growth than the previous quarter

Construction output increased in Q3 2024 by 0.8%

The ONS has published statistics for construction output in Q3 2024. Learn more about what the industry thinks here.
The renewal this autumn of insulation specialist Actis' CPD partner support with LABC marks the seventh year of a successful partnership

Actis continues seven-year relationship with LABC by renewing CPD partner support

The renewal this autumn of insulation specialist Actis' CPD partner support with LABC marks the seventh year of a relationship between the two organisations.
Public infrastructure will need a boost

Britain’s public infrastructure renewal requires a new mechanism for leveraging private...

As the Government has promised a boost to public infrastructure, Craig Elder and Paul Hill of Browne Jacobson discuss the changes needed to make this promise a reality.
The NBS sustainability report shows issues with projects achieving sustainable targets

NBS sustainability report finds less than 50% of projects are sustainable

The latest NBS sustainability report shows concerns with the number of projects achieving goals. Read more about the report here.
Proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework(NPPF) include some welcome ambitions but do not go far enough, writes Matt Mahony

NPPF changes do not go far enough

Proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework include some welcome ambitions but do not go far enough, writes Matt Mahony, policy and public affairs manager at the Construction Industry Council.
Chains breaking, representing the fight against modern slavery in construction

Beyond compliance: How the construction industry can combat modern slavery

The built environment is at high risk of modern slavery due to skills shortages, a widespread reliance on temporary migrant workers and tight deadlines. Emma-Jane Allen, senior consultant at Action Sustainability and lead of the Built Environment Against Slavery Group at the Supply Chain Sustainability School discusses a new toolkit designed to help businesses of all sizes combat labour exploitation head-on