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Supporting construction professionals every step of the way with JCT Education...

JCT not only produces construction contracts, but strives to improve their understanding and use through education and training resources JCT provides a variety of contract...
The RTPI warns that planning reforms in the NPPF would strip councils of policy tools necessary to deliver housing and infrastructure development

Proposed NPPF planning reforms would reduce delivery of affordable homes, sustainability...

The Royal Town Planning Institute have released their consultation response to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), arguing that councils will be stripped of policy tools necessary to deliver housing and infrastructure development.
Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure

Bentley Systems announces call for nominations for the 2023 Going Digital...

Bentley Systems has announced a call for nominations for the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure, which recognise infrastructure projects for going digital advancements in infrastructure.
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Government announces new £5m Heat Training Grant for heating engineers

The government have announced a new 'Heat Training Grant' this morning (2 March 2023). Aimed at heating engineers, the grant will support 10,000 trainees over the next two years to become low-carbon heating experts.
facilities management

How facilities management can support the sustainability agenda

Climate change is an issue no one can ignore, but what role can facilities management companies play in helping their customers incorporate more green solutions into their business plans? Brij Thankey, CEO of Precision FM, explores.
digital transformation

Digital revolution in construction: The time is now, part two

The construction industry faces economic challenges and needs to adapt to a rapidly changing world, which presents an opportunity for the sector to embrace digitalisation.
House building was up in 2023, despite 10 out of 12 UK regions experiencing fall in new home registrations in Q4 with London most severely impacted

House building up in 2022 despite challenges in final quarter 

House building was up in 2023, despite 10 out of 12 UK regions experiencing fall in new home registrations in Q4 with London most severely impacted.
Architect and his client looking at the hologram of a house project over a tablet computer using digital twins in construction.

What is the role of digital twins in construction?

PBC Today explore how digital twins in construction can be used to improve efficiency by providing accuracy and greater control over processes across various stages of building development and discuss the potential challenges associated with implementing this technology.
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Promoting sustainable construction with modular design

Mateo Zimmerman, investment manager at CEMEX Ventures, explores how modular design can boost quality and sustainable construction in the current market.
February Nationwide HPI

February Nationwide HPI: Annual house price weakest level since 2012

The February Nationwide HPI has shown that annual house price growth has slipped into negative territory for the first time since June 2020, and is the weakest level since November 2012.
Efforts at decarbonising EU buildings could be an opportunity to grow local industries to boost domestic supply chains, McKinsey & Company have found

Decarbonising EU buildings could boost domestic industries and supply chain

Efforts at decarbonising EU buildings could be an opportunity to grow local industries to boost domestic supply chains, McKinsey & Company have found.
data in the built environment concept

Ethical use of data in the built environment

Data in the built environment can change lives for the better – but only if it’s trusted and used ethically, says Brian Hills, CEO of The Data Lab.
May Winfield of Buro Happold takes a look at the transformational change in construction projects in the last decade, such as collaboration and digitisation

Digital and transformational change in construction projects: The (liability) bumps in...

May Winfield of Buro Happold takes a look at the transformational change in construction projects in the last decade, such as collaboration and digitisation.
Responsible persons of high-rise buildings must register with the Building Safety Regulator within the next six months

Persons responsible for high-rise residential buildings have six months to register...

HSE's new 'Be Ready' campaign calls on responsible persons of 12,500 high-rise buildings to register with the Building Safety Regulator within the next six months.
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Making the business case for sustainable development

In the construction industry, many are still not taking sustainability seriously enough. Consequently, any genuine business case for sustainable development can sometimes get lost in the mix. Nemetschek’s CEO Yves Padrines explains why this needn’t be the case.
cold homes

New research reveals tackling cold homes could save the NHS £540m

New research by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) has found that tackling cold homes in England could be costing the NHS £540m a year in preventable costs.
Bentley Systems has announced the retirement of founder Keith Bentley from the chief technology officer role

Bentley Systems founder Keith Bentley announces retirement, Julien Moutte rises to...

Bentley Systems has announced the retirement of founder Keith Bentley from the role of chief technology officer, which Julien Moutte will take on. Former CFO David Hollister is also retiring as chief investment officer.
new homes in England

Number of new homes in England expected to drop dramatically, warns...

The number of new homes in England is expected to slump to its lowest level since the second world war due to a 'perfect storm' of government policies and mortgage rates, warns the housebuilding industry.
A report from Pragmatix Advisory and CCN argues that the new Infrastructure Levy could sacrifice infrastructure improvements in favour of affordable housing

Councils warn new Infrastructure Levy could deprive roads, schools and medical...

A report from Pragmatix Advisory and CCN argues that the new Infrastructure Levy could sacrifice infrastructure improvements in favour of affordable housing.
NHBC hosts Bill Esterson MP at David Wilson Homes’ Sundial Place development

NHBC hosts shadow minister for business and industry at Sundial Place

Bill Esterson, shadow minister for business and industry, has visited David Wilson Homes’ Sundial Place development in Sefton, hosted by NHBC, to discuss ongoing skills shortages in housebuilding, preparing for the Future Homes Standard 2025 and the advancement of off-site manufacturing.
Rebecca De Cicco, Principal, Digital Enablement of Aurecon looks at the journey toward information management across the entire asset lifecycle

Enabling lifecycle information management across an asset lifecycle

Rebecca De Cicco of Aurecon looks at the journey toward information management across the entire asset lifecycle.
Verifi3D and Dropbox integration

Verifi3D and Dropbox integration: The game-changer for SMEs in the construction...

In this article, Edgar Westerhoven, BIM manager, QPM, explores the benefits of the new Verifi3D and Dropbox integration and how it is changing the game for construction SMEs.
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Construction delay analysis

This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of construction delay analysis. By understanding the key concepts delay analysis, you can effectively identify and manage delays, improve project outcomes, and avoid any potential legal disputes.
In this article, Sarah Davis, senior policy and practice officer at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), explores damp and mould in social housing and how the sector can improve standards for tenants

Tackling damp and mould in the social housing sector

In this article, Sarah Davis, senior policy and practice officer at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), explores damp and mould in social housing and how the sector can improve standards for tenants.
Ofgem has announced that the price cap will be reduced from £4,279 to £3,280, but household bills are expected to rise as government support eases

Ofgem price cap falls by £1000 but household bills will still...

Ofgem has announced that the price cap will be reduced from £4,279 to £3,280, but household bills are expected to rise as government support eases.
New healthcare and education projects

New healthcare and education projects for Tilbury Douglas and Willmott Dixon

New healthcare and education projects are underway for Tilbury Douglas and Willmott Dixon as construction starts on SEND school in Leamington Spa, and Tilbury Douglas completes construction of the Urgent & Emergency Care Centre for Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.