€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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
[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.
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.
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.
Transforming UK housebuilding through innovation: Sano hosts CPD webinars on hybrid...
With the UK government’s housing targets setting an ambitious tone, we are responding to the sector’s growing need for sustainable, efficient construction methods by hosting a series of CPD webinars on hybrid and offsite solutions.
New Wates executive managing director appointed
Wates have announced Phillippa Prongué as executive managing director as of 2025. Read more about the appointment here.
UK property sales surge to post-pandemic highs amid growing buyer demand...
Join Build Warranty in examining the UK property market, how it's set to rise in coming years, and how Build Warranty is poised to respond.
CIOB joins #GreenSkills At COP campaign ahead of COP29 to push...
CIOB’s president, Professor Mike Kagioglou, and head of environmental sustainability, Amanda Williams, will both be attending the COP29 conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, later this month. In advance of the event, the organisation has pledged its support to the #GreenSkillsAtCOP campaign.
Inoperable smoke vents due to construction work a real concern
CROSS-UK have issued a red safety alert concerning inoperable smoke vents. Read more about the issue and its causes here.
Retrofit and reuse: a partnership to make the UK green again
Premier Modular's divisional director, Mark Rooney, discusses the advantages of retrofitting over new infrastructure. Read his insight here.