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UK Construction Week offers safety courses in light of Grenfell Tower...
UK Construction Week has launched free tailored CPD certified workshops to ensure everyone in the industry is informed and protected in light of the...
Construction skills scheme gets the backing of three new sponsors
Three high-profile organisations are to lend support to an innovative construction skills scheme aimed at drawing in new talent
Reviewing BS8300 and its importance for accessibility
About Access sheds light on amendments to BS8300 and explains why the review is the ideal opportunity to set the highest standards for accessibility
BIM Show Live 2018 will focus on the digital trends of...
After this year’s success, the BIM Show Live will return in March 2018 to explore upcoming digital trends and how these can benefit the sector
Martin Holt joins Stroma as its new Chief Executive Officer
Martin joins Stroma to spearhead an already extremely strong senior management.
Stroma has announced a significant executive recruitment with Martin Holt joining the Group as...
New construction products must be carefully regulated and monitored
New construction products left untested can result in serious problems. The British Board of Agrément explains why they should be monitored for safety
Is it time to ask for more efficient Air Handling Units?
Andrew Bott, Technical Sales Manager, Nuaire questions if regulations go far enough to improve the energy performance of Air Handling Units
Brownfield development vs. green belt: what are the pros and cons?
Should building on green belt be so contentious or is brownfield development the key to constructing more homes? Place-Make’s David Edwards provides insight
Green Infrastructure Challenge won by Slough waste recycling centre
The CIBSE and ARCC Network awarded the second Green Infrastructure Challenge to a busy waste recycling centre in Slough for its design
Smart cities hub launched to bring together sustainable technologies
Stakeholders invested in creating clean, sustainable environments will now benefit from a new cross-sector smart cities hub
Building services professionals to benefit from new training programme
A raft of new courses for building services professionals have been launched to help further knowledge and understanding of the building controls industry
RICS BIM4SME awards extend deadline to recognise more BIM talent
The deadline for the RICS BIM4SME awards, which recognises industry talent and expertise, has been extended after it was inundated with nominations
Diversity impact assessment is still the best way to ensure “due...
Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities
BIM Level 3 – fact or fantasy?
BIM Level 3 is a laudible aim, but how do we progress there from BIM Level 2? Man and Machine outline how this should happen
BIM and a sustainability strategy: better value and places
Implementing BIM and a sustainability strategy has wider benefits resulting in an opportunity to connect buildings, spaces, places, people and communities argues Dr Susie Tomson, Sustainability Director at PCSG
BIM training for professionals – the BSI way
BIM training for professionals is essential to support organisations in their BIM journey. BSI’s new Head of Training, Laura Melvin, shares her thoughts
Modern modular construction should be embraced as the future
Jason Ruddle of Elecosoft discusses why modern modular construction can deliver innovative designs while providing a turnkey solution for the sector
Why you should not be confused about utilising BIM Level 2
Utilising BIM Level 2 might seem like a minefield but there are many benefits, says John Eynon, Joint Chair of BIM Regions UK and BIM Regions South East
Concrete provides opportunities to achieve sustainable buildings
Concrete is increasingly recognised in the delivery of the most sustainable projects. Here, PBC Today outline the role of specifiers in this process
Inclusive housing is on the agenda: what does this mean for...
The Housing White Paper could help meet the inclusive housing needs of older and disabled people, says Michelle Horn, Centre for Accessible Environments
Do we need qualifications in fire detection and alarm systems?
General Manager Martin Duggan considers what industry-wide qualifications in fire detection and alarm systems would look like following an FIA survey
SBD National Building Approval helps lock in security for new build...
Secured by Design shares how developers can meet security criteria set out in building regulations through its new scheme SBD National Building Approval
The Bonfield review – a vision for energy efficiency
BSRIA’s Tassos Kougionis outlines the progress made in creating more energy efficient buildings, including the recommendations made in the Bonfield review
Embodied carbon guidance launched by the UK-GBC at Ecobuild
The UK Green Building Council has published new embodied carbon guidance that lays out a series of recommendations, including how to approach an assessement
Why building control officers are vital for enforcing building regulations –...
Fast, reliable online connections depend on a responsive digital infrastructure, and in the coming months new developments will begin to have an impact.
Can high-rise accommodation play a role in tackling the housing shortage?
A new study has been launched to examine if post-war high-rise public housing can help solve the chronic housing shortage