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The green impact of modular construction
Modular construction can create many benefits for the environment in addition to efficiency and cost savings as outlined here by Suhayl Laher of Tiles...
Timber Trends Report tops previous years with growth forecast beyond 2018
Here, Andrew Carpenter, Chief Executive of the STA, reveals some of the findings of the recently published Timber Trends Report
How the UK housing market is evolving
In the wake of Brexit, Article 50 and the General Election in June 2017, the UK housing market is under great scrutiny as Mark Haskell discusses here
Complying with the building regulations for security
Secured by Design explains how it is working to make Building Regulations for security easier, quicker and less burdensome
Secured by Design (SBD) works closely...
Indoor air quality and its role in health: the inside story
Poor indoor air quality in UK homes has significant consequences for health and wellbeing. BRE looks at the issue and what can be done...
Structural warranty and building control under one roof
A combined approach for both structural warranty and building control reduces time and costs. Here, structural warranty providers, Premier Guarantee explains
No one wants to...
An urgent review of building regulations is crucial
The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling on the government to launch an “urgent and immediate” review of building regulations.
Lord Porter, LGA Chairman, said:
"Following...
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,...
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...
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
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...
BIM and DfMA – the future of construction
Utilising BIM and DfMA (Designing for Manufacture and Assembly) has wide-ranging benefits as discussed by Nick Milestone, Board Director for the Structural Timber Association
Bovis earmarks an extra £3.5m to fix construction errors
Negative press about the quality of properties built by housebuilder Bovis has seen another £3.5m being put aside to pay for repairs
Asbestos House Surveys – Asbestos doesn’t have to mean Check Mate
Mick George Ltd. discuss the need for regulators to make Asbestos house surveys compulsory when purchasing a property.
As if the outright purchase of a...
How can we reduce the impact of flooding on properties?
Mary Dhonau, Chair of the Flood Protection Group at the PCA highlights the professional standards required to mitigate the impact of flooding
Making the change to environmentally friendly construction
Reconomy's Richard Walker examines how companies can make the transition to environmentally friendly construction and why it is important
Construction firms are being urged help homeless people into work
Some of London’s most vulnerable homeless people could find jobs in the building sector, boosting the number of skilled workers
Cladding on numerous tower blocks across the UK fail fire safety...
The scope of the housing safety scandal continues to mount as more cladding is found to fall short of fire safety requirements
How can the industry maintain compliance amidst changing EU building law?
Koen ter Linde, vice president of Enterprise in Europe, CommScope, addresses safety with new EU building legislation looming and the need for compliance
How should the sector deliver offsite construction training?
In an interview with Ben Lever of the CITB, we examine how the organisation will provide offsite construction training based on recent research
All buildings must operate at net zero carbon by 2050 to...
The World Green Building Council has warned the building sector must become net zero carbon by 2050 if climate targets are to be met
Housing quality can have a significant impact on health
A new report from VELUX has revealed a strong link between poor housing quality and the ill-health of residents living in these environments
Housing demand falls in April due to General Election uncertainty
The snap General Election led to housing demand decreasing in April as buyers put plans on hold, adopting a ‘wait and see’ approach
Combining digital building techniques can transform infrastructure and communities
New research suggests combining digital building techniques could have a significant impact on homes, cities and transport networks
Dementia home under construction by BRE and Loughborough University
The construction of a new dementia home that can provide an insight into how to support those with the condition is set to begin