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Beard revealed as preferred bidder for Surrey County Council developments
Beard has been announced as the preferred bidder for three multi-million pound Surrey County Council developments, which will provide much-needed community services across the region.
How to accelerate the move to modern methods of construction (MMC)
The triple impact of the ever-increasing sustainability agenda, skills shortages, and the rising cost of materials calls for the construction industry to take modern methods of construction (MMC) seriously, Lee Wingate, associate director at McBains explains.
Sheffield Housing Company appoints Howard Young as development manager
Sheffield Housing Company (SHC) - a housing regeneration partnership - has appointed Howard Young as its new development manager.
Does the Queen’s speech deliver on levelling-up, planning system reforms &...
The Queen's speech has outlined plans for planning system reforms, cheaper, cleaner, and more secure energy and improved regulation of social housing.
£10m Paragon green finance secured for Somerset scheme
Acorn Property Group has secured a £10m Paragon green finance facility to support its ‘Cubis Bruton’ newbuild scheme in Bruton, Somerset.
Mid Group implements 3D Repo for data & model validation on...
Mid Group first approached 3D Repo in July 2021, amidst the global Covid pandemic while working on a new residential scheme called Carnival Place, seeking a solution for efficient data & model validation.
LHC announces latest round of grants through its community benefit fund
LHC continues its strong focus on social value this year, both through its frameworks - the latest of which have included new evaluation processes to increase opportunities for more EDI conscious companies who undertake significant community initiatives - and through its Community Benefit Fund.
Making modular projects mainstream
Modular construction is by no means new but making modular projects mainstream brings a number of challenges, explains Mateo Zimmerman.
Panelised construction systems spell the future of MMC
Georgina Bignold, director at Proctor & Matthews Architects, explains how panelised construction systems are bringing new levels of design versatility to MMC housing, taking the industry to the next level
Why MMC can be the key to the levelling up agenda
The levelling up agenda is more than just a phrase, it is tangible progress. Joseph Daniels, founder of Etopia, says MMC housing can play a huge role in realising lasting change across Britain.
Focussing on Secured by Design to reduce crime
Secured by Design (SBD) is the official police security initiative, owned by the UK Police Service with the specific aim to reduce crime and help people live more safely.
Why MMC education is key to increasing the adoption of offsite...
By challenging perceptions around offsite construction methods and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), Buildoffsite aims to ensure improved offsite and MMC education is provided moving forward so that the sector does not face barriers to increasing adoption.
An end to the tenure lottery in mandatory electrical safety checks?
Electricity causes around half of the domestic fires in the UK, yet electrical safety regulations have, until recently, lagged behind those covering gas.
Diverse technology to develop sustainable construction practices
The construction industry is responsible for consuming almost one-third of the total global energy consumption, but technological innovations have allowed them to develop sustainable practices. A spokesperson from UK Flat Roofing highlights the current and upcoming green technologies used to develop sustainable construction practices.
Why reducing construction waste is key to achieving net zero
With the UK 2050 net zero target in mind, it is time to think and talk more about reducing construction waste, says Irina Leigh, production innovation architect at L&Q.
The benefits of using timber products from start to finish
Timber products offer a number of benefits from design to construction and innovation.
Recom announces £600m framework for ethical regeneration schemes
Construction project management consultancy RECOM Solutions is celebrating major boost with £600m framework for ethical regeneration schemes.
Structural Warranty
Structural Warranty
A structural warranty is an insurance policy that covers any defects in a new home for a period of usually 10 years after...
Gbolade Design Studio grows its sustainable design practice with Archicad software
At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic Graphisoft UK offered new and existing customers an extended free trial of Archicad software.
Organisations adopt MMC to tackle homelessness in Cambridgeshire
A team of organisations have collaborated to tackle homelessness in Cambridgeshire, providing much-needed accommodation and employment.
Secured by Design – Reducing crime by good design
Secured by Design is the official police security initiative that is owned by the UK Police Service, improve the security of buildings.
Murphy to offer Ukrainian refugees employment opportunities
Murphy & Sons Limited is working with the Home Office to offer up to 175 Ukrainian refugees employment opportunities across a variety of roles.
MMC: An innovative solution for social housing in the UK
Amid cost and supply crunches for housebuilding, could Modern Methods of Construction offer a way to accelerate delivery? Andrew Shepherd, managing director at Goldman Sachs-backed modular housing firm TopHat, thinks so.
UK build-to-rent properties increase by a fifth in the past year
Analysis by the British Property Federation (BPF) shows an increase in build-to-rent properties in the UK, over the past twelve months.
East Sussex Housing development uses Zeroignition fire protection
A residential housing development in East Sussex has used Zeroignition fire protection to 'protect property and save lives'.
Reducing construction’s environmental impact with innovative, green building materials
PBC Today spoke with Matthew Linegar, head of product management at Stora Enso to discuss how the use of innovative, green building materials – such as cross laminated timber (CLT) and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) - are helping to reduce the environmental impact of construction.