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About Access was recently asked to assess accessibility adjustments at a prominent UK heritage tourism site- and found some glaring omissions

Evidence is essential in arguing against accessibility adjustments on heritage projects

About Access was recently asked to assess accessibility adjustments at a prominent UK heritage tourism site- and found some glaring omissions.
Speaking at the APS mental health campaign launch

APS mental health campaign sends message to Government

The APS mental health campaign has launched and is travelling the UK. Read their message to governments here.
Illustration of Brunstane, undergoing the primary school renovation

GRAHAM appointed to £10m primary school modernisation project

GRAHAM have been appointed to undergo a primary school modernisation project in Edinburgh. Learn more about the project here.
As consultancy firm Premier Water Solutions expanded its service offering, they sought a streamlining software to maximise efficiencies

How Re-flow software streamlined Premier Water Solutions’ workflows

As water managment consultancy Premier Water Solutions relocated and expanded its service offering, they sought a streamlining software to maximise efficiency- and Re-flow was the key.
Aerial view of the upturned telehandler fatality after the incident was resolved

Construction firm fined £160,000 after upturned telehandler fatality

Merchant Homes Partnership Limited have been handed a £160,000 fine after an upturned telehandler fatality. Read more about the incident here.
Empty homes are only rising, says Action on Empty Homes

Number of empty homes rises to 998,784

Government data has further indicated a housing crisis as the number of empty homes has risen. Learn more about the issue and its effects here.
A close up of a lightbulb with a filament in the shape of a house representing Construct Innovate's research into housing

€5m funding to Construct Innovate for housing research

Ireland’s Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, in cooperation with the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment, has secured and awarded €5m to Construct Innovate’s research to support affordable, better quality, safer and more sustainable housing
The UK government must increase expenditure to accelerate electrification supply or risk losing out on global net zero economic opportunity

Why we need to accelerate electrification for decarbonisation and growth

The UK government must increase expenditure to accelerate electrification supply or risk losing out on global net zero economic opportunity, argues Yselkla Farmer, CEO of BEAMA.
The Vectorworks team as Vectorworks Architect wins the CAA award 2024

Vectorworks, Inc. wins at the 2024 Construction Computing Awards

Vectorworks Architect has won Architectural Design Software of the Year at the CCA. Learn more about the accolade and Architect software here.
House building has cause for optimism according to the NHBC

NHBC shows cautious optimism for house building

The NHBC have released their latest report, indicating a cautious optimism for house building. Read more about their figures here.
Asbestos is still a concern, say high speed training

Asbestos still putting workers at risk, say High Speed Training

A new report has highlighted that asbestos still poses a large risk, with insufficient training around it. Read more about the research here.
The plumbing and heating profession will still face huge challenges, say SNIPEF

SNIPEF warns of increasing challenges for plumbing and heating profession

SNIPEF has warned that the plumbing and heating sector is still facing large challenges. Learn more about the report here.
The green building organisations report shows that most buildings are not sustainable

Green building organisations release report for unlocking decarbonisation funds

An alliance of green building organisations has released a report detailing how to unlock decarbonisation funds. Learn more here.
The LHC group have achieved gold standard

LHC Procurement Group achieves Gold Standard verification

LHC Procurement Group has achieved gold standard in the Constructing the Gold Standard Verification scheme. Read more about the award here.
The cladding fund was established in the aftermath of the Grenfell disaster

Grenfell reforms: The hard path to culture change

Following the hard-hitting findings of Sir Martin Moore-Bick’s Grenfell Tower Inquiry, Gill Hancock, head of technical content at the Association for Project Management, says that cultural change will be just as, if not more, important than new regulations.
As solar panels become more popular amongst an increasingly energy-conscious industry and market, Scott Williams, of Clarke Williams, explains the fire safety concerns we should be aware of

Understanding the fire safety risks associated with solar panels

As solar panels become more popular amongst an increasingly energy-conscious industry and market, Scott Williams, of Clarke Williams, explains the fire safety concerns we should be aware of.
The Natwest retrofit skills programme shows that retrofitting skills are rising sharply in demand

Natwest retrofit skills programme shows strong skills demand

The Natwest-group has released stats showing that retrofit is increasing in demand after a year of their retrofit programme training individuals.
A segment of HS2, utilising concrete, from London to the West Midlands

Over half of HS2’s concrete in West Midlands poured

Over half of HS2's concrete in the West Midlands has been poured. Read more about the milestone and project update here.
The digital twins research paper highlights the benefits that can be gained from utilising digital twins

DfT research paper highlights benefits of digital twins

The Department for Transport has published a digital twins research paper, highlighting economic benefits. Read more about the findings here.
Experts discussing at Digital Construction North

Don’t miss Digital Construction North- the essential event for AECO professionals

PBC Today's Harriet sat down with Ollie Hughes to discuss the inaugural Digital Construction North, the new AECO event with over 50 industry experts sharing their insight in panels and talks.
Wavin’s Martin Lambley discusses how grey infrastructure has a huge role to play in a green step towards real-world urban climate resilience

The future of our urban centres relies on innovative grey infrastructure

Wavin’s Martin Lambley, global product manager for urban climate resilience, discusses the need for effective, long-term water management and the strong consensus that grey infrastructure still has a huge role to play in a green step towards real-world urban climate resilience.
Georgian style apartment with arched windows around Elephant and Castle area in south London, representing retrofit models

UK retrofit delivery models: Call for clarity in the face of...

The recent findings from the National Retrofit Hub (NRH),  Retrofit Delivery: State of the Nation Review, highlight the urgent need for a unified approach to tackle the complexities of retrofit and building performance improvements.
Re-Flow Highways UK

Digging deep into digital transformation at Highways UK

Read here about Re-flow's latest Highways UK appearance, and their participation in the event from their stand to live talks.
View of the docks before the Govan Graving Docks revamp

[VIDEO] Planned £125m Govan Graving Docks revamp revealed

Plans for Glasgow's Govan Graving Docks revamp have been revealed in a huge brownfield project. Watch the video here to learn more.
The new CBRE director, Ryan Harris

New CBRE director appointed

A new CBRE director of residential development and investment role has been created, with Ryan Harris stepping in. Learn about the role here.
The Guinness Partnership £1bn project will cover social housing in many areas

Guinness Partnership £1bn project seeking contractors

A Guinness Partnership £1bn project is now tendering applications. Read more about the work to be undertaken for selected contractors here.