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Is light gauge steel framing the most advanced material in offsite...
PBC Today explores whether light gauge steel framing is truly the most technically advanced material in the offsite technology portfolio, examines the challenges that are encountered when using these frames and discusses the properties and benefits when compared to other materials.
Gove calls for Kingspan meeting to discuss cladding compensation
The UK government has called for a meeting with Kingspan, the manufacturer of combustible insulation used on Grenfell Tower, to discuss cladding compensation.
Concerns raised over new powers enabling landlords to evict tenants within...
There are concerns that allowing landlords to evict 'anti social' tenants within two weeks may endanger vulnerable members of society.
Government needs a ‘radical rethink’ to meet annual 300,000 new homes...
No government can come close to its 300,000 new homes target by 2025 without a radical rethink in the way we build houses, warns Make UK Modular.
£1.8bn Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund to improve energy efficiency of social...
A total of £1.8bn has been awarded through multiple grant schemes such as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund to improve energy efficiency across the UK.
Unused space and green energy: Why warehouse solar PV is the...
In this article, Alice Bushell, senior associate at Eversheds Sutherland, explores how using green energy solutions, such as rooftop solar PV, could revolutionise warehouses across the UK.
2023 Secured by Design ATLAS national training conference and exhibition opens
NPCC prevention lead and Merseyside chief constable Serena Kennedy opened the 2023 Secured by Design ATLAS national training conference and exhibition, which underlines putting prevention first within policing.
Hybrid use of AI techniques in developing construction management tools
PBC Today explores how hybrid AI techniques have been used to develop innovative construction management tools that are more effective than previous methods.
Heat pumps are three times more efficient than gas boilers, but...
New data from the Electrification of Heat Demonstration Project and Energy Efficiency at City Plumbing has shown that although heat pumps are three times more efficient than gas boilers, there is a serious heat pump skills gap, with only 18% of engineers knowing how to install them.
What does the 2023 Spring Budget mean for the construction industry?
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has unveiled his 2023 Spring Budget, announcing 'the biggest ever' employment package, and an extension of the Energy Price Guarantee to help households ease the cost of living crisis. Here, the construction industry shares their thoughts.
Spring Budget 2023: What is in store for the construction industry?
Founder of Open ECX, Matthew Jones, discusses the upcoming Spring Budget, and what he hopes it will bring for the construction industry.
Lessons learned from Passivhaus with Regan Costello of Seddon
PBC Today spoke with Regan Costello, Pre-Construction Manager for Retrofit and Decarbonisation at Seddon, about creating affordable and sustainable homes with Passivhaus.
How can 5G in construction revolutionise the industry?
PBC Today explore how 5G in construction is set to transform the way projects are carried out in terms of safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Using digital twin technology to better understand environmental impact
In this article, PBC Today provides a comprehensive exploration of how digital twin technology can effectively improve our understanding of the environmental impact.
What are the benefits of using a purpose-made solution for construction...
Using a purpose-made solution to upload, share, and revise construction project documentation is vital for project success, says Trimble Viewpoint.
What are the benefits of using a Common Data Environment in...
This article will discuss the advantages of using a Common Data Environment in construction, as well as its potential applications.
Construct.id announces strategic partnership with Pagabo to raise industry standards
Construct.id has announced a strategic partnership with national framework provider Pagabo, in an effort to raise industry standards on national construction frameworks.
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.
Proposed NPPF planning reforms would reduce delivery of affordable homes, sustainability...
The Royal Town Planning Institute have released their consultation response to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), arguing that councils will be stripped of policy tools necessary to deliver housing and infrastructure development.
Government announces new £5m Heat Training Grant for heating engineers
The government have announced a new 'Heat Training Grant' this morning (2 March 2023). Aimed at heating engineers, the grant will support 10,000 trainees over the next two years to become low-carbon heating experts.
Digital revolution in construction: The time is now, part two
The construction industry faces economic challenges and needs to adapt to a rapidly changing world, which presents an opportunity for the sector to embrace digitalisation.
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.
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.
Digital and transformational change in construction projects: The (liability) bumps in...
May Winfield of Buro Happold takes a look at the transformational change in construction projects in the last decade, such as collaboration and digitisation.
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.
Verifi3D and Dropbox integration: The game-changer for SMEs in the construction...
In this article, Edgar Westerhoven, BIM manager, QPM, explores the benefits of the new Verifi3D and Dropbox integration and how it is changing the game for construction SMEs.