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Donaldson Timber Systems dynamic purchasing system

Donaldson Timber Systems appointed to the Building Better dynamic purchasing system

UK timber frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems, has been appointed to the Building Better dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for MMC category 2 construction systems.
Smart Object Library

Enterprise Engineering winner Mott MacDonald explores the Environment Agency’s Smart Object...

PBC Today recently attended Bentley Systems' 'Going Digital' webinar series, where the winner for Enterprise Engineering at the 2022 Year in Infrastructure Awards, Mott MacDonald, explored their work on the new Smart Object Library on behalf of the Environment Agency.
39% of people are more likely to buy sustainable homes after the energy crisis, with low upkeep costs the second most important factor in buying property

More potential house buyers looking for sustainable homes after energy crisis

39% of people are more likely to buy sustainable homes after the energy crisis, with low upkeep costs the second most important factor in buying property.
Last Planner System

What is the Last Planner System? A guide to construction’s newest...

The Last Planner System® is emerging as an increasingly popular way to run lean construction projects, helping trades to work closer together to solve problems and make progress.
EDF has used enterprise GIS from Esri UK to create a geospatial portal for Hinkley Point C, coordinating 8,000 workers across the 450-acre site

GIS portal from Esri UK helps coordinate 8,000 workers on Hinkley...

EDF has used enterprise GIS from Esri UK to create a geospatial portal for Hinkley Point C (HPC) nuclear power station, coordinating 8,000 workers across the 450-acre site.
Woman signing construction contract with contractor to build a house - construction project insurance

How can data reduce construction project insurance premiums?

Asite and insurtech start-up Rosetta Risk Management Ltd announce collaboration to unlock the value of data in reducing construction project insurance premiums and facilitating faster claim payments.
CaberMDF Pro

Top performing CaberMDF Pro and Pro MR from West Fraser

Both CaberMDF Pro and CaberMDF Pro MR from timber product specialist, West Fraser, are premium-grade Medium Density Fibreboards developed for interior joinery.
Future Homes Standard PBC Today Webinar speakers

PBC Today Webinar: Future Homes Standard – Next steps on the...

On 8 Feb, PBC Today held the first in a new series of webinars with the Future Homes Standard – Next Steps on the Road to 2025.
Mace Consult has appointed Priya Jain, pictured, as President of the Americas to lead a new phase of company growth in a newly created role

Priya Jain appointed to lead Mace Consult’s growth in Americas

Mace Consult has appointed Priya Jain as President of the Americas to lead a new phase of company growth in a newly created role.
Building Safety Levy

What are the key details of the Building Safety Levy proposal?

A consultation for the planned Building Safety Levy, intended to spark feedback on the proposed structure and enforcement of the charge, has closed. In this article, Harwood discusses some of the key details within the proposal.
A multi-million-pound framework launching in 2023 to deliver refurbishment and associated retrofit works for the public sector is seeking contractors

New public sector refurbishment and retrofit framework seeking suppliers

A multi-million-pound framework launching in 2023 to deliver refurbishment and associated retrofit works for the public sector is seeking contractors.
CQIC Charter

CQIC Charter to drive quality, sustainability, and collaboration across the Scottish...

Launched under the Scottish Construction Accord, the CQIC Charter aims to transform a sector that makes a significant contribution towards Scotland’s society, economy, and environment.
It’s easy to select the perfect panel for your project with West Fraser's panel samples, interactive product guide and downloadable checklist

West Fraser – perfect for your 2023 panel projects

It’s easy to select the perfect panel for your project with West Fraser's panel samples, interactive product guide and downloadable checklist.
December construction output

December construction output remains flat as industry holds off recession

The latest December construction output has shown that growth remained flat in December 2022 due to an increase in new work offset by a decrease in repair and maintenance.
Is Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) just a hot trend or a Government encouraged initiative? In this article we look at what MMC is and consider the associated benefits

Why should developers consider Modern Methods of Construction?

Is Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) just a hot trend or a Government encouraged initiative? In this article we consider the associated benefits of MMC.
Julie Mortimer, director at Pick Everard, examines the problems around EV transition ahead of the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles

Getting electric vehicle transition strategies right in blue light services

Julie Mortimer, director at Pick Everard, examines the problems around EV transition ahead of the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles.
fire safety reporting

Global HSE adopts PlanRadar to improve fire safety reporting

Digital construction and FM platform PlanRadar has been adopted by Global HSE Solutions to improve fire safety reporting efficiency to Tier 1 contractors.
BERN 131's sustainable architecture aims to produce more energy than it uses

How BERN 131 uses sustainable architecture to produce more energy than...

Designed by Atelier 5 Architects and Planners using Vectorworks' design and building information modelling (BIM) software, BERN 131's sustainable architecture aims to produce more energy than it uses.
left to right - Steve Cole, director of Make UK Modular and Ryan Geldard, director of M-AR and Dave Sheridan, Chair of Ilke Homes and Make UK Modular

M-AR offsite joins new Make UK Modular trade body

M-AR has become a member of the UK’s new modular housing trade body, Make UK Modular, as part of its mission to drive MMC into the mainstream.
zero-emissions cement

‘World’s first’ zero-emissions cement industrial trial launches in the UK

Cement 2 Zero, the 'world's first' zero-emissions cement industrial trial, has launched in the UK and has conducted the first in a series of pilot-scale melts.
The Aon Centre in the Leadenhall Building in London, have achieved their second Secured Environments award

Second Secured Environments award won by the Aon Centre

Aon plc's global headquarters, the Aon Centre in the Leadenhall Building in London, have achieved their second Secured Environments award.
legacy drainage assets

Using smart technology to repurpose legacy drainage assets in the battle...

One of the most significant impacts of climate change will be increased incidents of flooding. To reduce the impact of flooding on people and the environment, we need to repurpose our legacy drainage assets, says Brian M Back, co-founder and CTO of Radio Data Networks Limited.
360° video

How does 360° video work on a construction site?

If you’ve ever wondered how a 360° video shoot is carried out on a construction site, this article explores how Dreamscope TV has designed a real-world motion experience to change the way construction projects work.
Analysis from the BPF indicates inflation is responsible for the slowing of build-to-rent growth in the end of the fourth quarter in 2022

Labour shortage and inflation slowing build-to-rent growth

Analysis from the BPF indicates inflation is responsible for the slowing of build-to-rent growth in the end of the fourth quarter in 2022.
The construction and infrastructure sector has undergone a significant transformation recently, with the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating the pace of digitalisation in the industry

Digital Transformation to Accelerate Construction Growth in 2023 – Part One

The construction and infrastructure sector has undergone a significant transformation recently, with the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating the pace of digitalisation in the industry.
CaberFix range

Never come unstuck with West Fraser and CaberFix

The CaberFix range, which can be used with many of West Fraser’s panel products, comprises three glue types and two choices of adhesive tape; having been developed for a wide variety of applications and performance requirements.