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Building your dream home: Do you need a self-build structural warranty?
Thinking of renovating an existing property, having a new extension or building your dream home? ABC+ Warranty provides the perfect self-build structural warranty.
RICS Sustainability Report: Bold action needed on net zero
With an increased appetite for sustainable commercial property, more must be done to progress decarbonisation, argues RICS sustainability analyst Kisa Zehra.
Social rent cap could cost local councils more than £3bn in...
Analysis from Savills on behalf of the Local Government Association(LGA) has found that a proposed 5% social rent cap could cost councils more than £3bn.
UK areas where rental properties have the worst EPC ratings revealed
New data from Spring and Propalt has revealed the areas in the UK where rental properties have the worst EPC ratings, with Cleethorpes scoring highest.
Stevenage Stoneyhall Estate benefits from Secured by Design security features
Stevenage’s Stoneyhall Estate continues to benefit from the Secured by Design Gold Award that it received for its security features over 12 years after the development was completed.
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Creating sustainable heating networks for the long term
Mark Dowdeswell, senior category manager at Uponor, explains why district heating networks offer housebuilders and developers a viable way to decarbonise their housing stock and help to reduce energy bills for residents.
Improving project predictability with Modern Methods of Construction
The construction sector is typically accused of being slow to embrace change and adapt to new technology and methods, particularly regarding administration and the back office. There’s no denying, however, that with modern methods of construction, the industry is making great strides in improving project predictability.
11 major players join calls for a cross-industry sustainable building taskforce
Levelling up secretary Simon Clarke MP has been sent a letter from the built environment sector calling for a cross-industry sustainable building taskforce.
Energy Prices Bill launched by Government to support households and businesses
The Energy Prices Bill has been introduced to Parliament, to provide support for consumers in response to the cost-of-living crisis.
Gold Standard 12 months on: Are we moving towards truly collaborative...
LHC’s head of technical procurement Dean Fazackerley assesses whether the sector has gotten better at collaborative procurement since the release of the Constructing the Gold Standard.
What do you need to know about data security in construction?
With the world becoming increasingly digital, cybersecurity has emerged as one of the most critical elements of every company’s business strategy. This whitepaper from Bluebeam explores data security in construction, and how businesses can stay protected from cybersecurity attacks.
Senior living housing shortage exposes scale of UK housing crisis
A shortage of nearly 500,000 senior living housing units has illuminated the impact the housing crisis may have on the increasing elderly population of the UK.
Barratt Developments appoints first female director to its board
Barratt Developments North East has appointed Karen Wheatley as the first female commercial director to its board.
House prices fall in September as cost of living crisis and...
The September Halifax House Price Index showed that house prices experienced a slight fall in September, marking the second marginal decrease over the past three months.
Government takes first legal action against freeholder failing to fix building...
The owners of Vista Tower, freeholders failing to fix building safety defects, have been given three weeks to take action or face the courts by the DLUHC.
Will extreme weather increase the adoption of MMC?
With much of the UK enduring a heatwave and drought in August, is more unpredictable and extreme weather another reason for the construction industry to adopt Modern Methods of Construction? Ian Atkinson of Womble Bond Dickinson takes a look.
Beattie Passive’s Passivhaus affordable and homeless housing projects in Wales win...
Two affordable and homeless housing projects in Wales from Beattie Passive have won industry awards for social value delivered and building performance.
How will AI technology drive the digital energy revolution?
In this article, Wondrwall explains to PBC Today the need for the increased use of AI and automation in the pathway to net zero and the digital energy revolution.
Tackling urban heatwaves: Delivering the UK’s first climate resilient ‘Smart City’
In this article, Barny Evans, sustainability director at Turley explains to PBC Today how processes and systems to address the effects of climate change can be reformed to tackle 'urban heatwaves' and the impact of a rising climate on city infrastructure.
Alex Sciarretta appointed as Land director for Carden Group
Alex Sciarretta, who has nearly 20 years of experience, has been selected for the role of land director for new strategic land business Carden Group.
Plans approved for Rushey Mead social housing development in Leicester
Leicester City Council grants planning permission for a new social housing development in Rushey Mead to alleviate pressures on the city's social housing system.
Modular Building Institute Releases 2022 International Edition of Modular Advantage Magazine
In this issue of its bi-monthly Modular Advantage magazine, the Modular Building Institute (MBI) explores modular construction projects from around the world including the rapid rise of affordable modular housing in Canada.
Matt Dandy first to join Hayfield’s Graduate Development Programme
Hayfield’s Graduate Development Programme has gained its first graduate, after the launch of the company’s Industrial Placement Programme in 2021.
Green construction: How are supply chains key to achieving net zero?
Karen McFadden, tax relief expert at Catax, takes a deep dive into the subject of green construction exploring the importance of supply chains for companies to achieve net zero targets.
Will the housing market crash in 2022?
As property prices fall the first time this year, industry voices are beginning to wonder if a housing market crash is on the horizon for the UK. PBC Today explores the reasons a housing market crash may-or may not- happen.
United Living Group completes Lewisham fire safety and improvement project
The Lewisham fire safety and improvement project replacing dangerous cladding on Hatfield Close and Gerrard House tower blocks has been completed