PBC Today August 2019 Related News
Achieving design freedom with underfloor air conditioning
In practice, incumbent building services can help architects and designers overcome planning and structural constraints.
How Modularize bridges the gap between architects and manufacturers
Gaynor Tennant, CBDO of Modularize, tells PBC Today how they can help address the gap between architects and manufacturers in the offsite construction sector.
SIPs are coming to the fore in modular construction
There is no question that a contractor can construct better quality buildings, build them faster and provide exceptional eco-benefits, using Hemsec SIPs.
The importance of conducting environmental risk assessments
Chris Loaring of Argyll Environmental discusses the value of thorough, expert environmental risk assessment prior to site acquisition.
The challenge of creating sufficient affordable housing
Structural warranty specialist Advantage Insurance (AHCI) has been taking a closer look at the affordable housing issue.
VAT reverse charge delay: What does it mean for construction?
Phil Hall of the Association of Accounting Technicians takes a look at what the introduction of the domestic VAT reverse charge means for construction firms – and why the issue shouldn’t be kicked into the long grass.
Revu for reviews: Arup goes digital for project delivery
Bluebeam’s Revu has helped Arup improve collaboration and move towards a paperless future.
Timber frame: The sustainable answer to the housing crisis
Malcolm Thomson, sales director of Scotframe, discusses offsite timber frame, fabric-first and the new Saint Gobain Multi-Comfort concept.
The durability of offsite construction
Lucideon discusses the test regimes and standards that cover offsite manufactured facades and external cladding.
Is the planning system torturous in the eyes of a modular...
Lesko Modular Group talks about its journey through the planning system as it looks to explore land acquisition and developments using offsite solutions.
Using flood data to get a clearer picture of environmental risk
Flooding is considered a complex and technical area of environmental risk; however, with the flood data we have available today at our fingertips, it doesn’t have to be
Latest version of ALLPLAN BIM software receives update
The ALLPLAN 2019 BIM solution for architects and engineers in building and infrastructure was updated recently.
IoT and pollution: A breath of fresh air
The effects of air pollution are an increasing concern for cities around the world. Nick Sacke of Comms365 looks at how the Internet of Things can support a better understanding of the factors behind it in order to more effectively address the harm it can cause.
UK fatberg awareness is increasing – but action is still needed
The public is becoming more aware of how their everyday habits contribute to serious drain and sewer blockages – but more needs to be done to actually address the problem, argues Michelle Ringland from Lanes Group.
Site checking timber frames to ensure high-quality work
While modern timber frame buildings are usually factory-made, a successful project still requires every aspect of the on-site construction process to be completed to high standards of workmanship.
Invasive weeds set for flowering season
Dr Peter Fitzsimons, Invasive Weed Control Group technical manager of national trade body the Property Care Association, explains the importance of being alert to alien plant species at this time of year.
Asset management and performance in the built environment
Alan Somerville, head of the Building Performance Group and executive director at BRE, outlines how the measurement of asset performance within the wider context of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) and delivers long-term value.
The impact of Brexit: Construction and civil engineering
Ross Keatley of the Immigration Advice Service, an organisation made up of immigration solicitors, examines the potential impact of Brexit on the construction and engineering workforce.
A new protocol for reusing structural steel
The SCI has developed a draft protocol proposing a system of investigation and testing to support the mainstream reuse of structural steel.
The looming accessible homes crisis
After publishing its recent forecast of accessible housing, Habinteg Housing Association argues we cannot afford to ignore the issue any longer.
Proposals for reforming the building safety regulatory system
Ahead of the second anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, the government published a consultation to create a radically new fire safety system.
TRADA’s Better Timber Buildings Conference returns for 2019
A one-day conference intended to educate, inspire and empower architects, engineers, suppliers and clients to design and build better timber buildings.
Shaping construction with drone digital/reality capture technology
Ian Tansey of ProDroneWorx discusses how digital/reality capture outputs from drone technology revolutionised the management of a construction project.
The grass is often greener on the brownfield site
It’s time for the construction industry to set aside the wrecking ball and rethink how it uses brownfield land, argues Nick Russell, director of civil and structural engineering consultancy Thomasons.
Modern Methods of Construction in a reordered world
Law firm Burges Salmon looks at how the perfect storm of sector restructure and the advance of Modern Methods of Construction will combine to reshape construction procurement in 2025 and beyond.
Energy House 2.0: Supporting clean tech for the built environment
Professor Will Swan and Dr Richard Fitton discuss the University of Salford’s Energy House 2.0, a state-of-the-art research facility that will test new technology to help speed up the development of better, more reliable products for the built environment.