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Building Safety Act: Key questions answered
At Premier Guarantee's latest InSite conference, a panel of experts discussed the Building Safety Act, and how best to prepare for the changes ahead.
Smart move: Artificial intelligence and 3D laser scanning for MEP applications
In this article, FARO Technologies explores the value of artificial intelligence and 3D laser scanning for MEP applications.
Less than a third of businesses know how energy efficient their...
Despite new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) legislation coming into effect in April, there is still a significant lack of understanding around the energy efficiency of office buildings.
Building success: why collaboration is key in construction
To help your company run more efficient projects, let’s delve into why collaboration is key in construction and explore how smarter information management can drive better outcomes.
Using smart technology to repurpose legacy drainage assets in the battle...
One of the most significant impacts of climate change will be increased incidents of flooding. To reduce the impact of flooding on people and the environment, we need to repurpose our legacy drainage assets, says Brian M Back, co-founder and CTO of Radio Data Networks Limited.
SterlingOSB Zero offers all-round performance for Smart Spaces Surrey
A Surrey-based business specialising in the design and installation of modular garden rooms and home offices has based its manufacturing process around the performance benefits of West Fraser’s fully-certified SterlingOSB Zero T&G panels.
Combining digital twins with Building Lifecycle Intelligence
A data-driven approach is key for efficient and successful construction projects. Cristina Savian shares some insights on how digital twins combined with a Building Lifecycle Intelligence approach, and openBIM, provided by software providers as the Nemetschek Group, can help accelerate digitalisation of the AEC/O industry.
Technology in construction and building control: Continuing pandemic progress
Tech could clear many of the construction industry’s current stumbling blocks, but not without considerable investment and commitment to sourcing and developing the right talent. John Miles, Business Development Director at Assent Building Control, discusses the current state of technology in construction and building control.
The future of smart cities: Implementing integration to drive success
Cities worldwide will soon have the means required to integrate smart technology to help remove cross-departmental silos fully. Digital platforms that help to manage civic services will be key to achieve smart cities, explains Matthew Britt, general manager, Smart & Sustainable Cities, Honeywell.
Imperial College London’s new School of Public Health building celebrates topping...
Imperial College London’s new School of Public Health building has officially topped out at its White City Campus in West London.
Achieving net zero with deeper insight into building usage
Understanding our building usage is a key enabler to deliver an inclusive net zero built environment, says Paul Dodd, head of infrastructure technology at the Scottish Futures Trust.
Building offsite’s zero carbon toolkit
A mix of materials should form the offsite sector’s zero carbon toolkit, argues Sam Hart, head of Modern Methods of Construction at Built Environment – Smarter Transformation.
Why technology is the future of regenerating old buildings
BIM technology can help to unlock a more sustainable built environment while preserving and regenerating old buildings, says May Winfield, global director of commercial, legal and digital risks at Buro Happold.
Balfour Beatty joint venture bags £300m Hong Kong office building development
A Hong Kong o. ffice building development contract worth HK$2.6bn-or roughly £300m- has been awarded to Balfour Beatty’s joint venture Gammon
How can smart tech deliver better, safer, greener homes?
Smart technology is critical to helping social housing providers offer better, safer, greener homes for residents, says Civica’s Michelle Tyler.
£26.8m UKAEA R&D building contract secured by Kier
Kier will build a new four-story office building with research and development facilities and a new carpark as part of the UKAEA R&D building contract.
Tackling urban heatwaves: Delivering the UK’s first climate resilient ‘Smart City’
In this article, Barny Evans, sustainability director at Turley explains to PBC Today how processes and systems to address the effects of climate change can be reformed to tackle 'urban heatwaves' and the impact of a rising climate on city infrastructure.
Cobuilder shortlisted for Best Carbon Monitoring Tool at 2022 Building Innovation...
Cobuilder has announced that it has been selected for the Best Carbon Monitoring Tool category at the 2022 Building Innovation Awards.
Sustainability in construction: How buildings are becoming more eco-friendly
Karlo Jacutan, UK Flat Roofing, explores the current state of sustainability in construction and how homes, properties and businesses are becoming more eco-friendly.
Planning, building and operating buildings more sustainably
Efficiency, digitalisation and sustainability go hand in hand when it comes to planning, building and operating buildings more responsibly, says Nemetschek Group.
Building a better-built environment: Taking a stand for a more sustainable...
It’s time to take a stand for a better-built environment and net zero outcomes, says Martin Hurn, event director of Futurebuild.
Yale achieves SBD Secure Connected Device accreditation for Conexis L1 Smart...
SBD has announced that Yale has become one of the first companies to achieve their Secure Connected Device accreditation, for their Conexis L1 Smart Lock.
Build Net Zero Now: How can the housebuilding industry deliver net...
The Build Net Zero Now campaign is calling for urgent action from housebuilding industry. Richard Broad, projects and communications manager of the Good Homes Alliance, discusses its progress.
Building for a better tomorrow: How can the sector deliver a...
Construction is facing big questions about productivity and sustainability. How it responds will define the future of the industry and the future of the planet. David Wigglesworth, managing director at SFS UK, the global leader in building envelopes, looks at what the sector can do to safeguard the future and deliver a sustainable built environment.
Collaboration, innovation and technology in smart cities are key
Federica Buricco, senior associate at CRTKL, explores the important role of collaboration, innovation and technology in smart cities of the future.
Why smart offices are the future of digital built Britain
"Smart offices are the future of digital built Britain", says Mike Hook, executive director at LMG. Here he looks at the uptake of smart buildings for improved sustainability and better occupant experience.