PBC Today October 2015 Introduction by Steve Evans
Steve Evans BSc (Hons) MBA C.Build.E FCABE
Senior Area Technical Manager
National House Building Council (NHBC)
Tell me, did you feel different when you woke up on...
BIM and the future of architectural design
2016 is fast approaching and the year of mandated BIM is soon to begin, however the world of BIM is still in flux, the...
First 12 months sees widespread use of NBS BIM Object Standard
It’s just over a year since the NBS launched its BIM Object Standard. The first of its kind in the world, the Standard defines...
The 3 key pillars of BIM adoption in the UK
As Peter Hansford nears the end of his Government Chief Construction Adviser role, he provides a retrospective look at the adoption of BIM highlighting...
Visibility from earth-moving machinery – how is it looking?
Malcolm Kent, Technical Consultant to the Construction Equipment Association examines the progress on a new standard for machine visibility, and the complications that are...
Architects – The custodians of our built heritage?
Kester Harvey, Commercial Director of The Rooflight Company details the pressures and responsibilities architects face when it comes to the specification of products and...
Construction activity increases after slump
New figures have revealed the construction sector saw growth after a slump during the summer months…
Figures from industry analysts Glenigan have revealed construction activity...
The Data Conundrum in BIM
BIM objects of manufactured building products typically consist of three things: intelligent geometric representation of the product; data about the product (specification, sustainability, etc.,...
BIM: The collective push to improve efficiency
Harriet Eldred, BIM Panel member at The Institution of Structural Engineers outlines what BIM means for the Structural Engineering profession…
Structural Engineers across the country...
NBS BIM Toolkit moves out of beta
The NBS BIM Toolkit has moved out of beta status, marking its true readiness for project use, and serving as yet another sign of...
The 3 key pillars of BIM adoption in the UK
As Peter Hansford nears the end of his Government Chief Construction Adviser role, he provides a retrospective look at the adoption of BIM highlighting...
Consultants reveal Welsh land deal shortcomings
Property advisers will face scrutiny from the Public Accounts Committee for their role in the sale of publicly-owned land across Wales…
How to run a smart cities demonstrator
Tom Saunders, senior researcher and Peter Baeck, Principle Researcher at Nesta detail how The Internet of Things has great potential to transform cities
The Internet...
The significance of steel re-use
Gary Newman, Executive Chair at the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products, summarises their involvement in creating a circular business model for the steel industry…
The...
The Internet of Things for civil engineering structures
Prof. Dr. Bernhard Elsener, ETH Zurich, Institute for Building Materials argues that civil engineering should embrace the Internet of Things and its values to...
Smart standards for a smart world
Henry Lawson, Market Research Consultant at BSRIA examines the possibilities of achieving common standards which are appropriate for the myriad of different “things” that...
Could young offenders be a solution to the skills shortage?
PC Sonya Hill MBE talks to PBC Today ahead of the CPA Annual Conference, and explains the importance of a scheme that involves the...
PROFILE: Conserving our heritage
Heritage Assets
Many towns have the potential for economic revival based on their Heritage assets – listed buildings, historic sites and the wider background provided...
Architects – The custodians of our built heritage?
Kester Harvey, Commercial Director of The Rooflight Company details the pressures and responsibilities architects face when it comes to the specification of products and...
Glass buildings: reflections of the future
Andy Rutter, owner of Steel and Glass Balustrades shares his thoughts on the popularity of glass buildings…
Iconic glass buildings are a highlight of London:...
PROFILE: From the Design Office to Building Site…
OKI’s multi-tasking printers will save time and money across the entire project lifecycle says Andrew Hall, Oki Systems UK…
Choosing printers can be a big...
The significance of steel re-use
Gary Newman, Executive Chair at the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products, summarises their involvement in creating a circular business model for the steel industry…
The...
PROFILE: Change management
Why is it difficult to make it part of business as usual?
Change Management is not well understood amongst business leaders plus the skills to...
The great fracking dilemma
Phil Foster, CEO of Love Energy Savings outlines both the economic and environmental case entrenched in the fracking debate along with its potential impact...
Liverpool’s pound house revolution
Homes which have lain derelict in Liverpool for decades are being brought back into use by people who have bought them for a pound....
Affordable Housing – Minister’s knuckles wrapped
When Planning Minister Brandon Lewis issued a statement announcing that LPAs could not impose affordable housing or S106 commitments on housing schemes of fewer than ten units, it was seen as government help for small-scale builders