How a new Government can revitalise UK housebuildingÂ
Rachel Hughes, marketing director at Wienerberger UK and Ireland, explains what the General Election could mean for UK housebuilding, and how the next government can pave the way for success.
Ray O’Rourke stepping down, to be replaced by son Cathal
After five decades leading Laing O'Rourke, founder and chief executive Ray O'Rourke is stepping down.
Supporting SME and sub-contractors with credit via the Build Chain
The Build Chain is supporting construction SMEs and sub-contractors with a new line of credit for improved cash flow, supporting business growth.
The impact of mental health issues on UK construction productivity
According to a new survey, depression, fatigue, and burnout were found to have the greatest negative impact on construction productivity in the UK.
What does the future of modular construction look like?
In 2022, Des Duddy of Protrade predicted a golden year for modular and offsite – but the promising picture has largely failed to materialise. Despite the setbacks, he explains why he believes the sector still has a big role to play in solving some of construction’s biggest challenges.
Mini Actis CPD on offer in Oldham at face-to-face LABC technical...
The next LABC monthly technical seminar takes place in Oldham and offers construction industry professionals across the North-West an insight into Actis' RIBA-approved CPD on changes to Part L.
How the Building Safety Act relates to insurance
The Building Safety Act 2022 introduces significant changes to building safety regulation, presenting numerous challenges for insurers.
AI in construction playbook published by CIOB
The new playbook on the use of AI in the construction industry has been published by the Chartered Institute of Building’s Digital and Innovation Advisory Panel.
Quarter of cladding remediation projects in England complete
Remediation works on 1,088 of the 4,374 buildings identified in England with dangerous cladding have now been completed, according to the DLUHC.
Home Builders Federation to welcome new chief executive in Neil Jefferson
Neil Jefferson will take up the position of the Home Builders Federation from 1 July, as Stewart Baseley steps back to the chairman role.
UK housing development may lose £70bn in additional value without planning...
A report commissioned by RTPI has found that planning reform and increased housing development could miss out on over £70bn in additional value by not investing in planning.
Why embodied carbon is the key to truly net zero buildings
There is a need for Building Regulations to extend beyond operational carbon assessments to include embodied carbon if the UK is to meet its net zero commitments. Anastasia Mylona, technical director at CIBSE, explains how this could be approached
AccuCities power urban planning with 3D city models
AccuCities is a London-based specialist 3D city modelling agency. Using manual photogrammetry from aerial imagery, AccuCities captures 3D models of existing as-built environments, from small site models to 3D models of entire cities.
Exploring the Future Homes Standard and UKCW with Andrew Orriss
PBC Today caught up with Andrew Orriss after this year’s UK Construction Week, examining the current and coming impact of the Future Homes Standard.
Build to Rent (BTR) developments: Transforming the UK housing market
The Build to Rent (BTR) sector is rapidly expanding in the UK, introducing innovative solutions to meet the increasing demand for high-quality rental properties, writes Build Warranty.
Lidl seeking contractors for expansion plansÂ
German retailer Lidl is seeking contractors to deliver their expansion plans, hosting a series of meet and greets in Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham and Southampton.
Retention of women in engineering remains an issue in the UK
With International Women in Engineering Day on 23 June, data released by Engineering UK shows the proportion of women in engineering roles has declined in the past year from 16.5% to 15.7%.
APS urges UK Government to prioritise development of skilled construction workers
The Association for Project Safety has launched its Micro Manifesto ahead of the UK General Election, identifying developing skilled construction workers as a major priority for the next government.
Parliament should adopt Class A building controls in UK non-domestic buildings,...
In light of the recent Future Buildings Standard consultation, the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is calling on the Parliament to prioritise the implementation of Class A building controls in both new and existing non-domestic buildings throughout the UK.
PAS 2030 and 2035: Everything you need to know
In the realm of energy efficiency and building standards in the UK, PAS 2030 and PAS 2035 are critical. They provide guidelines and requirements for the installation of energy efficiency measures and the retrofit of buildings.
Understand the State of the Construction Industry with Re-flow’s report
As the general election approaches, Re-flow's latest report takes a look back at the state of the construction industry so far.
[VIDEO] Green light for Eden Project Dundee
Dundee City Council has granted planning permission for Eden Project Dundee, to be built on the brownfield site of the former gasworks on East Dock Street.
World’s tallest scissor lift coming to UK
Hire Safe Solutions has partnered with Chinese manufacturer Dingli to build the Dingli 3730HRT- the world's tallest scissor lift at 37 metres.
Building a stronger water sector: The case for standardised Product Data...
As the UK water industry prepares for the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) and works towards ambitious net zero targets, it faces a critical challenge: The need for consistent and traceable asset information to improve the value of its data.
Preventing disputes: Conflict avoidance agreements in construction contracts
The intricacies of construction contracts often lead to disputes that can delay projects, escalate costs, and strain professional relationships. One strategy to mitigate these issues is the use of conflict avoidance agreements.
Housing is an important election issue for voters, according to research...
A recent survey of Orbit customers found that 46% said housing was the key election issue- twice that of the national average.