{"id":150255,"date":"2025-04-11T08:45:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T07:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=150255"},"modified":"2025-04-10T12:10:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T11:10:08","slug":"power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/","title":{"rendered":"Power up your buyer: the smarter way to take control of procurement"},"content":{"rendered":"

Procurement has always been a vital part of construction. But in today\u2019s fast-paced, cost-sensitive, and sustainability-driven environment, it\u2019s also become a major pressure point<\/h2>\n

Subcontractors are under more strain than ever\u2014chasing quotes, juggling suppliers, managing cash flow, meeting compliance targets, and trying to hit ESG goals. That\u2019s a lot for one role to handle.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to change that.<\/p>\n

At The Build Chain, we believe every buyer deserves better<\/a>. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve created a platform designed to power up your procurement process\u2014so you can work faster, smarter, and with full control from day one.<\/p>\n

Want to know more?<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\" Education: why procurement needs an upgrade<\/h3>\n

Traditional procurement processes in construction are broken. Buyers are stuck in cycles of outdated communication, slow quote turnaround, and inefficient workflows. And when you\u2019re relying on spreadsheets, emails, and phone calls just to get prices, you\u2019re not just wasting time\u2014you\u2019re risking the success of your entire project.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the reality many subcontractors face:<\/p>\n

\u2013 Too much time spent chasing suppliers<\/p>\n

\u2013 Delays caused by late responses and unclear pricing<\/p>\n

\u2013 Poor visibility into delivery schedules and availability<\/p>\n

\u2013 Difficulty aligning procurement with ESG and compliance goals<\/p>\n

\u2013 No centralised record of buying activity<\/p>\n

When every hour counts, these challenges turn into missed deadlines, stretched budgets, and unnecessary stress.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why digital transformation in procurement<\/a> is no longer optional\u2014it\u2019s essential. And it starts with having the right platform.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/h3>\n

Features & benefits: what makes The Build Chain different<\/h3>\n

The Build Chain was built specifically for construction buyers who need a faster, more reliable way to procure materials. Here\u2019s how we give you the edge:<\/p>\n

\u2705 Save time & money<\/h4>\n

With The Build Chain, one enquiry connects you<\/a> to multiple suppliers across the UK. You don\u2019t need to spend hours making calls or waiting days for quotes. Just submit your enquiry and let the quotes roll in\u2014all centralised in one dashboard for easy comparison.<\/p>\n

\u2705 Let the cash flow<\/h4>\n

We know cash flow is critical. That\u2019s why The Build Chain enables access to supplier credit<\/a> through partnered merchants. You can keep your projects moving without being slowed down by upfront costs, giving you the freedom to plan payments your way.<\/p>\n

\u2705 Miles greener<\/h4>\n

By connecting you to local suppliers, The Build Chain helps cut down on delivery mileage\u2014and carbon emissions. Our platform even allows you to download ESG reports<\/a>, so you can measure and showcase your environmental impact<\/a> on every project.<\/p>\n

\u2705 Compliance made easy<\/h4>\n

Procurement doesn\u2019t stop at purchasing\u2014it\u2019s about governance too. The Build Chain automatically records all your buying activity, providing a full audit trail. No extra admin. No paper trails. Just built-in compliance and accountability.<\/p>\n

\u2705 Stronger ties, better deals<\/h4>\n

Good relationships lead to better prices and faster service. Our platform keeps you connected to your supplier network<\/a>, with all communications stored in one place. Build new relationships. Strengthen old ones. And keep every project running smoothly.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/h3>\n

Why choose The Build Chain<\/h3>\n

We\u2019re not just another procurement tool\u2014we\u2019re a trusted partner built for the real challenges faced by subcontractors and construction buyers.<\/p>\n

\u2705 500+ merchant branches across the UK<\/a>
\n\u2705 No hidden costs or commission cuts
\n\u2705 Trusted by top-tier subcontractors<\/a> across multiple trades
\n\u2705 Built by experts in construction, not just tech
\n\u2705 Dedicated support team with real industry knowledge<\/p>\n

The Build Chain is designed to work the way construction does: fast, flexible, and focused on delivery. Whether you\u2019re managing one site or a dozen, we help you buy better\u2014without slowing down the rest of your day.<\/p>\n

And the best part? You keep 100% of the savings. We don\u2019t take a cut.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/h3>\n

Book a demo and take control<\/h3>\n

You don\u2019t need more paperwork. You need more power in your procurement process.<\/p>\n

With The Build Chain, you can:<\/p>\n

\u2705 Save hours per enquiry
\n\u2705 Secure competitive quotes faster
\n\u2705 Stay compliant without extra admin
\n\u2705 Hit sustainability targets with local sourcing
\n\u2705 Strengthen supplier relationships\u2014all in one platform<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to power up your buyer\u2014and make procurement your competitive edge.<\/p>\n

Book your free demo now and see how The Build Chain can transform the way you work.<\/p>\n

Book a demo<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n
\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Procurement has always been a vital part of construction. But in today\u2019s fast-paced, cost-sensitive, and sustainability-driven environment, it\u2019s also become a major pressure point. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":150261,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[172736],"tags":[464,172727,639,701,465],"stakeholder_rel_tag":[172812],"contributor_rel_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-150255","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-construction-software-news","8":"tag-contributor-profile","9":"tag-featured","10":"tag-procurement","11":"tag-supply-chain","12":"tag-sustainable-construction","13":"stakeholder_rel_tag-the-build-chain-ltd"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe smarter way to take control of procurement<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In today\u2019s fast-paced, cost-sensitive, and sustainability-driven construction environment, procurement has become a major pressure point\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Power up your buyer: the smarter way to take control of procurement\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"In today\u2019s fast-paced, cost-sensitive, and sustainability-driven construction environment, procurement has become a major pressure point\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Planning, Building & Construction Today\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PBCToday\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-04-11T07:45:47+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-800x450-1.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"450\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Harriet Clough\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@PBC_Today\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@PBC_Today\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Harriet Clough\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/0beefb03e9cfaf5fa036d3ce55ada356\"},\"headline\":\"Power up your buyer: the smarter way to take control of procurement\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-11T07:45:47+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/\"},\"wordCount\":708,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-800x450-1.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Contributor Profile\",\"Featured\",\"Procurement\",\"Supply Chain\",\"Sustainable Construction\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Construction Software News\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/#respond\"]}],\"copyrightYear\":\"2025\",\"copyrightHolder\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#organization\"}},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/\",\"name\":\"The smarter way to take control of procurement\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-800x450-1.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-11T07:45:47+00:00\",\"description\":\"In today\u2019s fast-paced, cost-sensitive, and sustainability-driven construction environment, procurement has become a major pressure point\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-800x450-1.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-800x450-1.jpg\",\"width\":800,\"height\":450,\"caption\":\"Image courtesy of The Build Chain\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Power up your buyer: the smarter way to take control of procurement\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/\",\"name\":\"Planning, Building & Construction Today\",\"description\":\"The Latest Planning, Building & Construction News\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Planning, Building & Construction Today\",\"alternateName\":\"PBC Today\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pbctoday-logo-yoast-seo-organisation-1920-1080-001.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pbctoday-logo-yoast-seo-organisation-1920-1080-001.jpg\",\"width\":1920,\"height\":1080,\"caption\":\"Planning, Building & Construction Today\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PBCToday\/\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/PBC_Today\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/0beefb03e9cfaf5fa036d3ce55ada356\",\"name\":\"Harriet Clough\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1b0cfdd3163c72e81d453787c0a3e3e02f2919965d9b1bc8206dbd5dccd07966?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1b0cfdd3163c72e81d453787c0a3e3e02f2919965d9b1bc8206dbd5dccd07966?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Harriet Clough\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/author\/harrietclough\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"The smarter way to take control of procurement","description":"In today\u2019s fast-paced, cost-sensitive, and sustainability-driven construction environment, procurement has become a major pressure point","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Power up your buyer: the smarter way to take control of procurement","og_description":"In today\u2019s fast-paced, cost-sensitive, and sustainability-driven construction environment, procurement has become a major pressure point","og_url":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/","og_site_name":"Planning, Building & Construction Today","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PBCToday\/","article_published_time":"2025-04-11T07:45:47+00:00","og_image":[{"width":800,"height":450,"url":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-800x450-1.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Harriet Clough","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@PBC_Today","twitter_site":"@PBC_Today","schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/"},"author":{"name":"Harriet Clough","@id":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/0beefb03e9cfaf5fa036d3ce55ada356"},"headline":"Power up your buyer: the smarter way to take control of procurement","datePublished":"2025-04-11T07:45:47+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/"},"wordCount":708,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-800x450-1.jpg","keywords":["Contributor Profile","Featured","Procurement","Supply Chain","Sustainable Construction"],"articleSection":["Construction Software News"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/#respond"]}],"copyrightYear":"2025","copyrightHolder":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#organization"}},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/","url":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/","name":"The smarter way to take control of procurement","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-800x450-1.jpg","datePublished":"2025-04-11T07:45:47+00:00","description":"In today\u2019s fast-paced, cost-sensitive, and sustainability-driven construction environment, procurement has become a major pressure point","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-800x450-1.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-800x450-1.jpg","width":800,"height":450,"caption":"Image courtesy of The Build Chain"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/power-up-your-buyer-the-smarter-way-to-take-control-of-procurement\/150255\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Power up your buyer: the smarter way to take control of procurement"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/","name":"Planning, Building & Construction Today","description":"The Latest Planning, Building & Construction News","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#organization","name":"Planning, Building & Construction Today","alternateName":"PBC Today","url":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pbctoday-logo-yoast-seo-organisation-1920-1080-001.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pbctoday-logo-yoast-seo-organisation-1920-1080-001.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"caption":"Planning, Building & Construction Today"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PBCToday\/","https:\/\/x.com\/PBC_Today"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/0beefb03e9cfaf5fa036d3ce55ada356","name":"Harriet Clough","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1b0cfdd3163c72e81d453787c0a3e3e02f2919965d9b1bc8206dbd5dccd07966?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1b0cfdd3163c72e81d453787c0a3e3e02f2919965d9b1bc8206dbd5dccd07966?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Harriet Clough"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk"],"url":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/author\/harrietclough\/"}]}},"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-09-23 01:22:37","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150255","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=150255"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150255\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/150261"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=150255"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=150255"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=150255"},{"taxonomy":"stakeholder_rel_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/stakeholder_rel_tag?post=150255"},{"taxonomy":"contributor_rel_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor_rel_tag?post=150255"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}