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RICS isurv launches brand new infrastructure channel

RICS’ isurv Infrastructure channel is the only market resource to offer leading edge information on the major life cycle stages of an infrastructure project Tapping...

So much more can be done to improve future fire safety

What lessons can be learnt about fire safety following the Grenfell Tower disaster? Association for Project Safety's CEO Lesley McLeod explores Nothing can diminish the...

The PlanTech era: Improving the UK planning system

Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer at Future Cities Catapult, Nicola Yates, talks to PBC Today about the dawn of the PlanTech era In June 2017,...

London’s soaring vacant homes see boom in Property Guardianship

Empty property numbers are at their highest level in 20 years according to recent government figures with 1.4 million ‘spare’ homes lying vacant; having...

Modular offsite construction is delivering results for Newcastle University

The new student accommodation for Newcastle University is becoming a reality thanks to innovative offsite construction solutions, says Space Architects Established in 1834, Newcastle University...

New funds available under the Housing Advisers Programme

The Local Government Association has unveiled the Housing Advisers Programme – a new scheme to help councils tackle local housing challenges The Housing Advisers Programme,...

Using sustainable design to achieve thermal comfort

Achieving thermal comfort through sustainable design involves the careful balancing of interdependent factors, says Eight Associates' Chris Hocknell Overheating in buildings is a growing problem...

Modular buildings – helping increased demand in all sectors

The popularity of modular buildings are now firmly in evidence for many sectors in the UK says The Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA)

coBuilder signs agreement for delivery of structured product data for the...

This week, coBuilder signed an agreement with The Federation of Norwegian Construction Industry (BNL) to deliver standard-based product data structures also known as Product...

Investing in technology to future proof construction operations

Paul Mills, Group Sales Director, Six Degrees Group explores the role of technology in the construction industry, noting how it can future proof firms

Facilities management: The smarter choice for businesses

Mick George’s Stuart Costello explains why facilities management is a necessity for many businesses and how it can help improve efficiency

Improving efficiency through the Devon Building Control Partnership

Andrew Carpenter tells PBC Today why the Devon Building Control Partnership venture has been so successful and explains the challenges facing the profession

Building regulations under review by the government after Grenfell Tower blaze

Officials are set to review building regulations after the tower block fire raised major concerns over the issue of safety

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

The BIM bonus: Increasing reliability and efficiency of simulation software

BIM enables the importing of both 3D geometry and whole BIM objects, providing a valuable tool for simulation software. Here, Oasys explains

Community fund: ‘Bumper’ round to benefit the county

An increasing presence in and around the East Midland and East Anglian region, local business Mick George Ltd is certainly justifying its attendance, with...

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

Pioneering offsite manufacturing and prefabrication

SES Engineering Services' Will Newman shares how offsite manufacturing and prefabrication can improve the construction process while increasing efficiency

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

Untrained and unsupervised scaffolder fall leads to contractor and director being...

A contractor and director has received a fine for failing to supervise and train a scaffolder correctly after he fell from height

Language used in conservation legislation can lead to misinterpretation

What’s in a word? Mark Thackerey BSC TP MRTPI, Principle Consultant at Walsingham Planning explains why it’s difficult to interpret conservation legislation The English language...

Individual Building Renovation Roadmaps projected supported by H2020 funding

A new project funded by Horizon 2020 will demonstrate and develop the concept of individual Building Renovation Roadmaps

Highway Design and 3d modelling

Have you thought about the quality of your highway designs? If your team is still working the way they did 10 years ago then they...

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

Construction fatalities hit record low but mesothelioma deaths increase

Figures from the Health and Safety Executive have revealed the number of construction fatalities in 2016/17 fell but asbestos-related cancers rose