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Artificial intelligence meets downtime factoring in construction
James Banasik, MetSwift’s CEO, explains how and why machine learning is revolutionising not just downtime management but how short- and long-term forecasting can fluidly integrate responsive weather prediction.
National flood map provides future climate change flood scenarios
Great Britain's first national flood map has been launched to understand and plan for future risks.
A specifier’s guide to fasteners and fixings
Fasteners and fixings are very often forgotten about in the build chain, and are either a last-minute consideration or left to the contractor’s discretion. However, when fasteners are correctly specified from the outset, there are huge benefits down the line. Neil Kirwan, specification manager at SFS, explains.
The modular homes leading the way in the UK
As the construction industry ramps up its use of modular construction, PBC Today takes look at the modular housing schemes taking the UK by storm.
Freelance construction workers earnings rise in October
According to the latest figures by Hudson Contract, earnings for freelance construction workers increased by 2.5% in November 2019.
Flooding and project delays cause profit setback at Polypipe
In a trading update for the year to 31 October, Polypipe has cited project delays and flooding and poor ground conditions as main contributors of lower profits.
The health and safety benefits of modular construction
Matthew Goff, managing director at Thurston Group, shares his top three health and safety benefits of using modular volumetric construction.
Refurbishment of Cardiff Central to continue with new gates
With Cardiff Central's customer numbers expected to rise from 13 million per year to 34 million by 2043, Transport for Wales has committed to making navigation of the station as easy as possible.
Key industry players to design nuclear power station
The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has provided initial match funding of £18m for a Rolls-Royce-led consortium to develop a Small Modular Reactor designed and manufactured in the UK.
The Offsite Construction Survey: Fit for the future?
Can offsite deliver on its promise and become “business as usual”? PBC Today's latest survey, The Offsite Construction Survey, reveals all.
Construction output continues to decline in October
October data pointed to a sustained decline in UK construction output, with overall volumes of work falling for the sixth consecutive month, according to the recent Construction PMI survey.
How modular construction is helping to solve the UK housing crisis
Innovation funding specialist the MPA Group highlights the main advantages of modular construction and the key sector issues it is helping to address.
Protecting buildings from the effects of ice and freezing temperatures
Richard Walker, national technical and development manager at Peter Cox, offers some tips on protecting buildings from the effects of freezing weather.
Work on Carlisle flood risk scheme paused
The Environment Agency has decided to temporarily halt construction on phase 1 of the Carlisle flood risk management scheme during the winter months.
[VIDEO] Quik Drive collated screw system from Simpson Strong-Tie
Simpson Strong-Tie is known for helping people build safer, stronger structures economically, this is done by designing, engineering and manufacturing “No Equal” structural connectors and other related products that meet or exceed customers’ needs and expectations.
Tips on choosing workwear this winter
James Whitaker, marketing director at Dickies, shares his top tips on choosing workwear this winter.
Henry Riley wins £21m Morpeth leisure scheme
Henry Riley has been appointed to work on two schemes that will transform the Northumberland leisure and lifestyle scene.
Westridge Construction wins Brighton Dome redevelopment
Brighton & Hove City Council has chosen Westridge Construction as the preferred interim contractor to continue essential redevelopment work on Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre.
Norwegian school passes strict environmental standards
The Sydskogen School, a public school in Norway has become the first to achieve the highly regarded Nordic Swan Eco-label.
Metal and timber: Making the right connections
Moisture and acetic acid are the biggest threat to metals being used with timber. Richard White of BM TRADA explains the importance of correct specification.
What’s the best way to stabilise the ground for a renovation...
There are various methods for ground and soil stabilisation: this article looks at the different techniques to assess their pros, cons and suitability for different projects.
Timber frame: The sustainable answer to the housing crisis
Malcolm Thomson, sales director of Scotframe, discusses offsite timber frame, fabric-first and the new Saint Gobain Multi-Comfort concept.
The durability of offsite construction
Lucideon discusses the test regimes and standards that cover offsite manufactured facades and external cladding.
Is the planning system torturous in the eyes of a modular...
Lesko Modular Group talks about its journey through the planning system as it looks to explore land acquisition and developments using offsite solutions.
Offsite progression and the shift towards modular technology
Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of MPBA, discusses the shift away from traditional methods of construction towards modular technology.
Traditional vs modular: Deconstructing building methods
Traditional and modular construction are very different from one another. Premier Guarantee examines the pros and cons.