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Wates delivers DfE’s first net zero school and signs agreement for...
Wates has signed a development agreement with Brent Council to build more than 300 new homes and has completed the first net zero school, in Rochdale, as part of DfE's 10-year school rebuilding programme.
Future Lab to highlight innovation at UK Construction Week London
Future Lab at UKCW London on May 2-4 will shine a spotlight on change makers in the fields of productivity, robotics and sustainable technology.
Decarbonise UK public buildings ‘five times faster’ to reach net zero...
Efforts to decarbonise UK public buildings must speed up significantly to reach net zero targets, a new report has warned.
How can sustainable structural timber help achieve net zero?
Sustainable structural timber offers a range of benefits related to reducing the environmental footprint of buildings and construction processes. PBC Today explore how sustainable structural timber (SST) can contribute towards achieving net zero.
Using digital tools to calculate the environmental impact of sustainable building...
The choice of sustainable building materials is a powerful lever for more low-carbon buildings. Assessing these materials requires digital tools and a digital way of thinking.
How decarbonisation can help estates meet sustainability goals
Decarbonisation has a huge role to play when meeting the UK’s ambitious carbon targets – but does public sector support go far enough? Hannah Kissick, associate at international M&E consultancy CPW, thinks more funding is needed to help estates move away from fossil fuels.
Actis expands its specification team with architectural technician appointment
Actis Insulation has expanded its specification team with the appointment of an architectural technician to help architects, merchants, builders and building control officers in the South West, the West Midlands and South Wales.
Why secondary glazing is the ideal solution for retro-fitting existing buildings
With over 5.4 million traditional buildings in England alone, it is crucial to explore sustainable retrofit solutions, such as secondary glazing, as one of the solutions to upgrading the UK's building stock.
What is the role of digital twins in construction?
PBC Today explore how digital twins in construction can be used to improve efficiency by providing accuracy and greater control over processes across various stages of building development and discuss the potential challenges associated with implementing this technology.
Promoting sustainable construction with modular design
Mateo Zimmerman, investment manager at CEMEX Ventures, explores how modular design can boost quality and sustainable construction in the current market.
Decarbonising EU buildings could boost domestic industries and supply chain
Efforts at decarbonising EU buildings could be an opportunity to grow local industries to boost domestic supply chains, McKinsey & Company have found.
New research reveals tackling cold homes could save the NHS £540m
New research by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) has found that tackling cold homes in England could be costing the NHS £540m a year in preventable costs.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is failing to deliver, says Lords inquiry
According to a new inquiry by the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) launched in May 2022 is failing to deliver on its objectives following a low uptake of grants.
What are the sustainable construction trends to look out for in...
To align with the UK Government's 2050 net-zero strategy, the industry needs to adopt sustainable methods of construction to keep ahead of the curve. Sarah Kauter, managing director of Construction PR, explores the top sustainable construction trends to look out for in 2023.
Friends of Blairs Loch breathe new life into a recreational and...
Funded solely by charitable donations, the Friends of Blairs Loch main mission was to reopen the Loch for trout fishing; Moray Council ended the maintenance and operation of this popular trout fishing venture on the loch due to budgetary constraints.
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.
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.
SterlingOSB Zero offers all-round performance for Smart Spaces Surrey
A Surrey-based business specialising in the design and installation of modular garden rooms and home offices has based its manufacturing process around the performance benefits of West Fraser’s fully-certified SterlingOSB Zero T&G panels.
Premier Guarantee issues new guidance on parapet walls, balconies and basements
From February 1st, low-rise developments seeking structural warranty cover will be required to meet new and updated guidance on parapet walls, balconies and basements.
Actis Boost R Hybrid Roof becomes popular choice as energy prices...
Actis Boost R Hybrid Roof, an insulated breather membrane designed specifically for roofs, is coming into its own as energy prices continue to soar.
Actis uses baking to show how RIBA-approved CPD reduces carbon emissions
Amaret Chahal, co-author of Actis' RIBA-approved CPD, aimed at helping specifiers and builders comply with more stringent energy efficiency requirements, is using her love of the Great British Bake Off to illustrate different approaches to achieving compliance.
Understanding heat pumps could be key to upgrading energy efficiency of...
The BRE found that 62% of the public doesn't feel confident in their understanding of how a heat pump works or the benefits of installing one in their home.
How public sector construction frameworks offer shelter from recession
Public sector construction frameworks could be vital in helping companies, especially SMEs, weather the impending economic storm.
Condensation in buildings: How to ensure good ventilation
In this article, warranty firm ABC+ Warranty explores the signs and causes of condensation in buildings, and how to ensure good ventilation with minimum condensation in properties.
How will the new Fire Safety (England) Regulations improve fire safety...
This week (23 January 2023), the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 came into force. In this article, PBC Today explores what the new laws mean for fire safety compliance in the UK.
Doing better on damp and mould in UK housing
In November, a coroner said the tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak from prolonged exposure to harmful mould in his home should be a “defining moment” for the housing sector in increasing the understanding and awareness of damp and mould. Steve Hodgson, chief executive of the Property Care Association, makes the case for a more responsive, science-based approach.