Construction products sales grow in second quarter
The latest trade survey has revealed the second quarter of 2016 saw growth in sales of construction products…
According to new data from the latest...
Timber Frame firm sentenced for safety failings
Charges have been levied at a timber frame firm for breaching a Prohibition Notice from the Health and Safety Executive…
Prosecutions have been brought against...
Commercial spaces could be the key to creating affordable homes
A new case study has suggested empty commercial spaces can be viable and attractive opportunities to create affordable homes…
Charity Empty Homes has revealed the...
Rise in the number of UK construction fatalities
The number of construction worker deaths in the last year has increased, according to the latest HSE figures…
Figures from the Health and Safety Executive...
Planning and Building Control Today now live!
Welcome to the July 2016 edition of PBC Today.
As I write this, we are just one week on from a referendum result that has...
Scottish government gives Edinburgh’s Local Development Plan feedback
The Scottish government has given feedback on Edinburgh’s Local Development Plan, which includes details on thousands of potential new homes for the city…
Feedback has...
FenestraPro Premium for Revit Version 2.1
Business Development Manager Rachel Waite discusses the launch of FenestraPro Premium for Revit Version 2.1, and what’s to come
It’s a very exciting time for us...
Smart cities are not a priority for councils
New research has revealed smart cities are not deemed a strategic priority for the majority of local authorities across the UK
Leading designer and manufacturer...
CDM2015 and its impact on smaller construction projects
CDM2015 will have special significance for smaller construction projects and the appointment of the Principal Designer as explained by Jonathan Moulam of The Association...
BIM and the future of regulation compliance
Regulation compliance through BIM is now a feasible option thanks to the findings from the RegBIM project, as Paul Oakley, Associate Director BIM at...
Council house building needs renaissance
The Local Government Association has called for action to help meet the future demand of council housing…
Research published by the Local Government Association (LGA) has revealed...
Fire safety – time for a review of ADB?
Fire safety is an obvious concern, but is the Approved Document B working? Celestine Cheong, Chair of the Built Environment Issues & Affairs Workstream at the Fire Sector Federation explains why it urgently needs reviewing.
MPs to consult on housebuilding capacity
A new consultation into the ability of the country to meet the demands for new homes has been launched by MPs…
The Communities and Local...
Firms prosecuted for crane worker roof death
Two firms have been fined following the death of a worker after a fall through a factory roof in 2013…
Prosecutions have been brought against...
Consumers will pay more for healthier homes
A new report from the UK Green Building Council suggests consumers are willing to pay more for healthier homes…
Consumers are willing to pay more...
Diverse developments bring different demands
Ian Streets of About Access Ltd explains how diverse developments require a separate set of procedures when considering accessibility…
The variances which may give rise...
How to meet the security requirements in Approved Document Q
The new security requirements introduced in Approved Document Q are explained by Kevin Underwood, Technical Director at the British Woodworking Federation and Wood Window Alliance.
BIM will play a significant role in the future
BIM will be the future of the construction industry, according to Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Centre…
A survey of 100 people revealed building information modelling (BIM)...
The UK planning system – fit for purpose?
In the first of a two-part article discussing the British planning system, Christian Hilber, Associate Professor of Economic Geography at the London School of...
Persimmon confident Brexit will not halt strong performance
Housebuilder Persimmon has expressed confidence that the vote to leave the EU will not impact its performance
Unsurprisingly the run up to the EU referendum...
Aberdeenshire timber-frame firm expands operations
An Aberdeenshire timber systems manufacturer has revealed plans to expand its operations into the north west of England and central Scotland, following a record...
Redrow signs deal to build on UK’s largest residential scheme
Housebuilder Redrow is set to join the UK’s largest residential scheme after signing a deal to build 200 plots…
Developer Urban & Civic has signed...
CDM Differently – shifting the focus
CDM Differently promotes a collaborative and integrated approach to risk, as explained here by Tony Putsman, Vice-chair CIC Health and Safety Panel
‘CDM Differently’ is...
Verification of BIM Level 2 capability for design and construction from...
BSI’s verification and training solutions help underpin the BIM curve as explained here by Charlotte Broady, UK Propositions Manager, Construction and Personal Safety at...