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Reducing carbon in concrete now a top priority across construction industry
Reducing carbon in concrete is now the top demand across the building industry, a report from Dodge Construction Network has found.
Fire alarms at Bristol tower block fire failed to alert residents
Fire alarms at a Bristol tower block fire failed to alert residents to the blaze which left one man dead and eight in hospital.
Westminster homeless accommodation project from St Mungo’s gets the green light
St Mungo’s Westminster homelessness accommodation project, on the 217 Harrow Road site has been given the go-ahead by Westminster City Council
Mini-budget 2022: Industry reacts to Liz Truss stamp duty cut
Industry experts respond to the 2022 mini-budget which will see stamp duty cut under plans to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and boost the economy.
P.J. Hegarty & Sons adopt fingerprint drug testing onsite
PJ Hegarty Construction has adopted an innovative fingerprint drug testing technology across a number of its UK sites.
Landlords under pressure over rising costs of energy efficiency upgrades
As inflation continues, the rising costs of energy efficiency upgrades are putting pressure on private landlords and investors.
Sustainability in construction: How buildings are becoming more eco-friendly
Karlo Jacutan, UK Flat Roofing, explores the current state of sustainability in construction and how homes, properties and businesses are becoming more eco-friendly.
Actis reports a rise in retrofit insulation enquiries following fuel price...
Insulation specialist Actis has reported that it is seeing a rise in retrofit insulation enquiries following the latest leaps in fuel prices - driven in part by the shorter payback period in carrying out retrofit improvements.
Business energy price cap: what you need to know
The Energy Bill Relief Scheme has been announced by the government, intended to offer protections for businesses facing rising energy prices.
How can augmented reality in construction deliver on the long-overdue change?
David Mitchell, founder and CEO of XYZ Reality, talks about the deep-rooted limitations of innovation in construction and how augmented reality is delivering long-overdue change.
Henry Boot reports best ever first-half operational performance
Henry Boot has reported a strong operational performance driven by land disposals and development completions.
Intelligent fire suppression protects listed barn conversion
Yusuf Muhammad, co-founder and chief design officer at Plumis, explains to PBC Today the benefits of using watermist fire suppression to protect listed buildings.
Does the extended Right to Buy Scheme actually help those affected...
Jonathan Rolande, founder of House Buy Fast, shares his opinion that the extended Right to Buy Scheme will do 'absolutely nothing to help those affected by the housing crisis'.
Building a better-built environment: Taking a stand for a more sustainable...
It’s time to take a stand for a better-built environment and net zero outcomes, says Martin Hurn, event director of Futurebuild.
Experts warn of a worse energy crisis in 2023
A report from the Institute for Government has warned that the UK risks a worse energy crisis in 2023, after a decade of ineffective housing and energy policy.
Latest ONS figures show a continued decrease in construction output in...
The latest ONS figures for construction output in July 2022 showed a second consecutive decrease in monthly construction output, following seven consecutive months of growth in the sector between November 2021 and May 2022.
What is the importance of effective waste management in construction?
You might think that waste is not the most important subject that you will deal with but managing it well can be an essential task. Here, Sarah Vernau, marketing manager at Flame UKÂ shares her insight into the importance of effective construction waste management.
How to attract the next generation of construction talent
Construction has long struggled to attract enough young recruitments to fill skill shortages and replace an ageing workforce. However, digital transformation presents an opportunity to change all that, says Russell Howarth, CEO of NBS.
Managing offsite timber frame manufacture with Paramount Timber
This article explores how Kings Meadow Homes have selected Paramount Timber Frame to manage their offsite timber frame manufacture for their Fox Talbot Close, Reading.
World Green Building Week 2022 puts people at the heart of...
Ahead of COP27, World Green Building Week 2022 calls on the global building and construction sectors to accelerate uptake of low carbon built environment solutions.
£200m L&G investment to deliver an additional 715 Build to Rent...
Legal & General (L&G) has invested a further £200m to deliver 715 Build to Rent apartments in Cardiff, at the former Brains Brewery site in Central Quay.
Industry reacts to Liz Truss energy price cap announcement
Industry leaders have reacted to the recent Liz Truss energy price cap announcement as the new prime minister unveils a two-year plan to cap typical energy bills at £2,500 a year.
Yale achieves SBD Secure Connected Device accreditation for Conexis L1 Smart...
SBD has announced that Yale has become one of the first companies to achieve their Secure Connected Device accreditation, for their Conexis L1 Smart Lock.
Construction Product Quality Planning: Applying best practice in the construction industry
The Construction Product Quality Planning (CPQP) framework offers a toolbox of resources to help manufacturers produce new construction products and components in line with best practice quality standards, ensure legal compliance and improve the efficiency of their operations.
Vistry starts work on eco-friendly affordable housing scheme in Penshaw
Vistry have begun construction work on Penshaw Gardens, a residential affordable housing scheme in Penshaw for people over the age of 55, on behalf of Gentoo Group.
Build Net Zero Now: How can the housebuilding industry deliver net...
The Build Net Zero Now campaign is calling for urgent action from housebuilding industry. Richard Broad, projects and communications manager of the Good Homes Alliance, discusses its progress.