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machine learning, downtime, weather and natcat

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.
flood scenarios, flood map, climate change

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.
modular homes UK, offsite, affordable homes

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

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.
Polypipe,

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.
health and safety benefits of modular construction,

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.
Small Modular Reactor, nuclear power station

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.
Offsite Construction,

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.
October data, construction output

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.
modular construction,

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,

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.
flood risk management scheme, environment agency,

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.
Quik drive, Simpson Strong-Tie

[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.
Workwear, winter,

Tips on choosing workwear this winter

James Whitaker, marketing director at Dickies, shares his top tips on choosing workwear this winter.
leisure scheme, Henry Riley

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.
Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, Westridge Construction,

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.
Sydskogen School, Kebony wood, Swan Eco-label

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.
Timber and metal, BM trada

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.
Ground stabilisation, renovation project,

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, offsite, fabric-first,

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.
Cladding, facades, offsite

The durability of offsite construction

Lucideon discusses the test regimes and standards that cover offsite manufactured facades and external cladding.
Offsite solutions, planning system, Lesko Modular

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.
modular technology, MPBA, construction industry,

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.
modular construction

Traditional vs modular: Deconstructing building methods

Traditional and modular construction are very different from one another. Premier Guarantee examines the pros and cons.