‘Transformational’ moisture management technology to tackle damp and mould
Sarah Garry, chief executive of the Property Care Association, explains the background to the Renters’ Rights Bill and explores how new moisture management technology could help provide a solution to manage the situation in line with the new requirements.
Embracing cloud-based technologies in infrastructure post-Covid and ‘never looking back’
Covid saw us explore new cloud-based technologies and we’ve never looked back, says specialist engineering consultant ClearTech.
Get ready for winter with Actis insulation, vapour control and breather...
A dream roofing combo of an insulating breather membrane and a two-in-one reflective insulation with integrated vapour barrier is an ideal way for specifiers to ensure their roofing projects are winter ready.
Digital twins cut costs and emissions by nearly 20%, survey finds
Hexagon's Digital Twin Industry Report has found that companies using digital twins report an average cost saving of 19% and a 15% reduction in emissions.
Sub-contractor insolvencies worst hit in industry
The construction industry remains the hardest hit for insolvencies, with sub-contractor insolvencies taking the most blows.
Barratt Redrow to close nine regional offices
Barratt Redrow are cutting costs in their first act since merging early this month, as they announce the closing of nine regional offices.
Building smarter: Five essentials for the future of data centre development
With increasing demand for AI and cloud-based applications fuelling exponential growth in data centre development, Louisa Curcio of RLB looks at five essentials for ensuring smarter delivery of this essential digital infrastructure.
[VIDEO]With cable theft on the rise, how can you protect your...
PBC Today sat down with the team at Orbis Protect to discuss the rising number of cable theft incidents and the onsite security solutions you can put in place to prevent it.
RTPI proposes route map for navigating housing targets
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is proposing a "route map" to help local authorities to more clearly navigate housing targets.
Disused warehouse transformed into dedicated youth facility
Doherty Architects has transformed a disused warehouse in the heart of Belfast into a dedicated youth facility through the collaborative use of Archicad and BIMx.
BCSA publishes light-gauge steelwork specification
The British Constructional Steelwork Association has published a light-gauge steelwork specification to promote light steel usage.
London Stadium to become solar powered
London Stadium is under work to become one of the world's greenest venues, receiving 6,500 square metres of solar membrane panels.
New concrete printer track system developed
Cobod has developed a new concrete printer track system to increase the volume of the printable area.
Mace exodus continues with datacentre chief departure
Mace datacentre chief Jon McElroy has left the company in the summer of this year- after construction CEO Andrew Jackson stepped down after three months.
[VIDEO] World’s largest luffing cranes to work on Old Oak Common
The world's largest luffing cranes, Marr Contracting's M2480D, are set to work on HS2 to commence work on Old Oak Common station.
3 in 4 construction workers fear impact of labour and skills...
74% of UK construction workers surveyed by YouGov believe that labour and skills shortages will present critical issues in the industry.
ALLPLAN 2025: The ultimate building design software
ALLPLAN 2025 has new tools that empower designers to deliver exceptional projects from concept to construction.
Costain to develop AI platform for Northumbrian AMP8 projects
Costain have partnered with WSP have been granted funding to develop an AI-powered platform for Northumbrian AMP8 projects.
NHDG launches Big Retrofit Challenge
The National Home Decarbonisation Group has partnered with Futurebuild and Innovate UK to launch the Big Retrofit Challenge.
TopHat to wind down modular operations
TopHat, the volumetric offsite modular housebuilder, has announced they will wind down their factory operations.
An ear to the ground: Re-flow discoveries at UK Construction Week
Read more about the innovative technology and industry conversations that were seen by Re-flow at UK Construction Week.
How the Building Safety Act is set to redefine design and...
Andrew Devoy examines the changes introduced by the Building Safety Act and explores the impact on design and build processes.
Biochar: Collaborative research examines the “carbon-eating” building material set to advance...
Collaboration must be the cornerstone of biochar’s future as a sustainable building material, writes Dr Mehreen Saleem Gul, assistant professor in architectural engineering at Heriot-Watt University.
Why housing providers must prioritise healthy homes to meet the UK’s...
Ross Shenton, co-founder of Sano examines why it is crucial that healthy homes be a part of the plans to meet the UK's housing targets.
Housing minister gives up building safety brief amid Grenfell connections controversy
Housing Minister Rushanara Ali has given up the Building Safety Portfolio after complaints from Grenfell survivors.
£8bn of developer contributions sat in local authority accounts
New research by the Home Builders Federation shows that an estimated £8bn of developer contributions is sitting in local authority accounts.