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Need for speed: Clear messaging and action needed in UK race...
COP26 is a vital opportunity to bring the pace of the net zero transition up to speed. John Mullen, UK energy market director at Ramboll, discusses how the discrepancies between messaging and action from the government is proving a major hindrance.
Driving innovation: AI timber design system and self-healing concrete
Winners have been announced for the 2021 COINS Grand Challenge, a global competition organised by Construction Industry Solutions (COINS), which aims to drive innovation across the construction industry.
How will the Autumn Budget impact the construction industry?
Today (27 October) marks the arrival of the Autumn Budget, as chancellor Rishi Sunak vows to inject £1.8m brownfield funding and build back better and greener, pledging £3.9bn to decarbonise buildings to reach the net zero target by 2050.
O’Keefe bags duo of major project contracts
Specialist contractor O’Keefe Group has been awarded two new major project contracts with Willmott Dixon and Elkins Construction, worth more than £8m collectively.
The Heat & Buildings Strategy: Warm welcome or under fire?
The government has published the Heat & Buildings Strategy, its plan to incentivise householders to replace their old gas boilers with low-carbon alternatives, such as air source heat pumps. Here, PBC Today rounds up reaction to the strategy.
Plans unveiled for £28m Piccadilly Ferrous development
Property development company Capital & Centric has revealed plans to build Piccadilly Ferrous, 107 design-led apartments in Manchester's East Neighbourhood.
Countdown to COP26: A greener future for construction
With global attention on Glasgow this autumn, we look at what the built environment professionals can expect from the COP26 international summit of 2021.
StormMeister Eco sustainable timber flood doors
Homeowners are choosing our wooden flood doors due to their unrivalled traditional aesthetics and highly desirable performance features.
Actis joins expert speakers at roofing masterclass
Actis regional specification manager Amaret Chahal was among the expert speakers at a roofing masterclass at the recent Offsite Expo at the former Ricoh Arena in Coventry.
Counting carbon for a more sustainable future
Andrew Stolworthy of SFS explains why the company is embarking on a journey to start tracking how much carbon is embedded within its products.
Innovation in action: Top construction technology
As technology continues to advance, so does the impact that it has on the construction industry. Here, we take a look at the top technologies in action – and how companies are using these innovations to stay ahead of the curve.
Government yet to define what a ‘green job’ is, as MPs...
Despite announcements committing millions of pounds to green jobs initiatives, the government is yet to define what a ‘green job’ is, says the Environmental Audit Committee.
Major projects and the net zero challenge
The underwhelming performance of the Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme will unfortunately not come as a surprise to anyone familiar with the history of major government projects. The underlying issues behind these failures must be addressed if we are to meet net zero ambitions, warns Andrew Baldwin at the Association for Project Management.
How to embed social value in procurement practices
Mary Bennell, director of SWPA, takes a look at how to tailor your procurement strategy to embed the goals, objectives, and outcomes for social value.
Transforming the UK’s approach to homegrown timber
The Transforming Timber initiative, led by Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, aims to boost the use of homegrown sustainable timber in construction projects.
Sika joins Offsite Alliance to drive MMC across UK
Sika has joined the Offsite Alliance to drive the adoption of offsite manufacturing across the UK.
Digitised modular design will set you free
Digitisation has freed modular from outdated preconceptions of prefabricated construction and offers an opportunity to deliver attractive, good quality housebuilding that meets design codes, regulations and environmental regulations, says Chris Hartiss RIBA, design director at Modulous.
Actis presents STA award to passivhaus housebuilder
Actis northern region sales director Jemma Harris has presented Passivehaus specialist Greencore Construction with a Custom and Self Build Project of the Year trophy at the Structural Timber Awards.
JV to deliver first UK multi-storey industrial development
Developers St George and SEGROÂ have teamed up to deliver the first urban multi-storey industrial development in the UK.
£5k grants to encourage homeowners to install low carbon heating
The government has set out its plan to incentivise people to install low-carbon heating systems to reduce the UK’s dependency on fossil fuels.
Electrical engineer killed after car crashes into pavement site
An electrical engineer was sadly killed on 17 October after being hit by a car while working on a pavement site for North West Electricity in Rochdale.
Meeting carbon targets through retrofitting
The UK must embark upon a comprehensive retrofit programme of its existing housing stock if it is to achieve net zero carbon by 2050, says Simon Storer, chief executive of Insulation Manufacturers Association.
Morgan Sindall launches machine learning platform for social housing
Morgan Sindall is set to launch a new machine learning software platform to provide social housing landlords and tenants with real-time, actionable insights.
Modular at the forefront of offsite technologies
Jackie Maginnis at the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) has been involved in construction-related businesses for over 37 years and has been its chief executive since 2005 – how has the perception of modular and portable buildings in the UK changed since then?
LHC and Southwark Council expand Architect Design Services Framework
Procurement specialist LHC’s London and South East team have launched the updated and expanded Architect Design Service Framework, ADS1.1, in partnership with Southwark Council.
ICW: Your partner of choice for building warranties and building control
ICW Group, one of the UK’s leading providers of building warranties and building control services, strives to be the partner of choice, offering a fresh approach to the market with high levels of customer service.