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build to rent development

Grainger Plc announce build to rent development in Leeds

Grainger plc has announced a new build to rent development in Leeds, with a new residential development designed for the modern-day renter.
net zero accelerators

The GCCA launch cement and concrete ‘net zero accelerators’

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has announced the launch of a series of net zero accelerators to help the cement and concrete industries decarbonise in line with the GCCA’s 2050 net zero roadmap.
national retrofit strategy

Why a National Retrofit Strategy is key to decarbonising the UK’s...

Oliver Baker, CEO at Ambion Heating, supports calls for a National Retrofit Strategy - particularly the UK's housing stock - as he believes electric heating systems play a crucial role in decarbonising buildings.
europe's sustainable buildings

Everything you need to know about Europe’s sustainable buildings

Borja Izaola, Project Manager from GBCe (Green Building Council España), tells us what we need to know about Europe's sustainable buildings.
homelessness in hertfordshire

Modular Homes aim to tackle homelessness in Hertfordshire

Modular Homes will help tackle homelessness in Hertfordshire by installing eight purpose-built, modular homes in Hemel Hempstead, following permission granted from Dacorum Borough Council.
affordable homes in Westvale

Livv Homes to develop new affordable homes in Westvale 

Livv Homes is developing 15 affordable homes in Westvale, Kirkby, which is set to become a pilot to explore the impacts of moving to a net-zero development programme.
new homes in attleborough

Construction of new homes in Attleborough to begin this summer

Latimer, the development arm of Clarion Housing Group, and The Hill Group will begin the construction of 349 new homes in Attleborough in Norfolk.
3d mapping

How are robots facilitating 3D mapping on construction sites?

Dr. Sen Wang, associate professor in Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh and Lead on RAS theme at the National Robotarium, discusses how robots can facilitate 3D mapping on construction sites and what the industry can expect in the future robotics.
alternative housing

5 affordable alternative housing options

As the cost of living continues to rise exponentially, We Buy Any House lists the top 5 alternative housing options that are significantly more affordable than traditional homes.
cwas2 framework

BAM secures place on CCS’ £21bn CWAS2 framework

BAM has announced that it has secured a place on Crown Commercial Service’s £21bn Construction Works and associated Services2 framework (CWAS2).
industrial land

Why action is needed on the UK’s industrial land supply crisis

Tom Jansons, development manager of Jansons Property, discusses the issues surrounding the industrial and logistics real estate sector, and the swelling need for industrial land across the South East.
sustainable homes development

BoBen construction completes sustainable homes development

BoBen construction has completed a new sustainable homes development in Rugby, using contemporary sustainable construction methods.
commercial sector director

Scotframe appoints new commercial sector director

Leading timber frame specialist Scotframe has strengthened its commercial team with Tony Campbell as the new commercial sector director. 
transition to net zero

Viridis appointed to transform the Loch Lomond’s transition to net zero

Viridis has been appointed by Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority to support the organisations transition to net zero.
efficient construction

2022 will be a ‘golden year’ for offsite and efficient construction

Des Duddy, managing director at Protrade, explores why 2022 will be a ‘golden year’ for offsite manufacturing and efficient construction.
hs2's victoria road

Base slab completed on HS2’s Victoria Road ancillary shaft

SCS JV (Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture) has made a major step in their work at the Victoria Road Site in Acton, completing the base slab construction of HS2's Victoria Road ancillary shaft.
buildbase conference

Buildbase conference is going green with new app

The Buildbase conference will take a more sustainable approach this year with the launch of the Buildbase Conference App.
visual intelligence, cop26, digital twins

Beyond COP26: How visual intelligence can progress sustainability goals

Last year, representatives from 200+ countries gathered for COP26. Linda Wade, CEO, and Co-Founder of Spinview spoke to PBC Today about the value of visual intelligence technology, and how it can progress sustainability goals in 2022.
design contest

[Video] Bentley Systems announce Digital Twin Design contest

Bentley Systems has announced its Digital Twin Design Challenge, a contest for students to reimagine a real-world location with a structure designed with Minecraft.
co2nstruct zero 

HS2 pledges support to CO2nstruct Zero 

Leading infrastructure company HS2 has signed up to support CO2nstruct Zero: the Construction Leadership Council’s carbon reduction campaign.
construction IT

Construction gold standard needs gold standard IT strategy

Professor David Mosey's independent review of public sector construction frameworks has called for a new "gold standard" for procurement. Realising this ambition will also require a gold standard construction IT strategy, says Walter Hume of Rimini Street .
grade i listed library

Beard appointed to replace columns on Grade I listed library

Beard has been appointed to replace 28 historic columns as part of a major Grade I listed library refurbishment, on one of the UK's most important architectural sites.
ESPO Framework

Rodgers Leask awarded place on ESPO Framework

Engineering consultancy Rodgers Leask has been awarded a place on the ESPO Framework as lead consultant of a multi-disciplinary consortium.
new school buildings in Essex

Three new school buildings in Essex built using MMC

Morgan Sindall have built three new school buildings in Essex using a net zero Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) approach. 
nature hide

Students use SterlingOSB Zero and straw bales to construct nature hide...

A nature hide designed and built by post graduate students from Kingston School of Art using straw bales and SterlingOSB Zero supplied by West Fraser, will help neighbourhood schoolchildren connect with local wildlife.
new road scheme

Costain to deliver transformational new road scheme in south Lancaster

Costain have been appointed to design and deliver a sustainable and innovative new road scheme that will transform travel in south Lancaster.