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Addressing the urgent need for sustainable coastal management in the UK
A new report conducted by Aggregate Industries has laid bare the true cost and impact that coastal erosion is going to have on the UK. Aggregates Division managing director Lee Sleight examines the findings.
Starting the conversation on mental health in construction
With suicide so prevalent across the construction industry, what can we do to prevent it? Sarah Meek, managing director of charity Mates in Mind, discusses the importance of focusing on prevention rather than crisis management and how we can start those crucial conversations around mental health in construction.
Exploring the possibility of construction material reuse
Increasing construction material reuse could reduce waste and carbon emissions dramatically – but there are a number of barriers and challenges in the way. Declan Furey, associate at Linesight UK, looks at how we square the economics of the circular supply chain.
Will Environmental Outcome Reports deliver faster, more sustainable development?
Tom Wells, head of Environmental Planning South at ITPEnergised, part of SLR, examines the pros and cons of Environmental Outcome Reports.
Construction materials procurement transformed with data analytics
The Build Chain discusses how advancements in data analytics are transforming materials procurement in the construction industry.
Ensuring passive fire protection compliance with building movement
Craig Abbott, technical director at passive fire protection specialist FSi Promat, highlights the importance of considering building movement when installing life-critical fire-stopping systems to ensure compliance over the building's lifespan.
Why the sector needs more clarity on the Building Safety Act
Peter Doyle, head of Health and Safety Services at Citation, spotlights some of the main challenges surrounding the Building Safety Act and explores where more clarity is needed to encourage industry-wide compliance throughout every stage of the building lifecycle.
Funded retrofit training now available to ex-service and military personnel via...
Funding for accredited retrofit training and qualifications from The Retrofit Academy has been made available through the MOD's Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service (ELCAS) scheme.
Legal and compliance implications of the Building Safety Act
The introduction of the new BSR is poised to revolutionise building standards. Established under the Building Safety Act 2022, the BSR is a distinct entity within the HSE, focusing on high-risk residential buildings. John Flathers and Richard Adams, Freeths, explore the legal and compliance implications.
The Building Safety Act and the transformation of the building control...
Now, 6 years on, in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the building control profession is about to see the full force of the significant regulatory changes brought about by the Building Safety Act 2022.
Infrastructure construction management software: Overcoming challenges at 8 Bishopsgate London
PBC Today was recently invited to the opening of the new regional headquarters for Bentley Systems at 8 Bishopsgate in London, where we caught up with construction manager Leandlease and Bentley System’s Greg Demchak to discuss building design challenges and the use of Bentley’s infrastructure construction management software SYNCHRO.
What’s wrong with UK construction?
A roundtable discussion with business leaders from across the UK offsite sector was recently hosted by networking facilitator Anna Whiting and chaired by reputation management specialist Joanne Bridges to look some of the key issues and drivers for change in the modular sector and the wider construction industry.
What’s new in The Building Safety Act?
The cementing of the Building Safety Act will see April 2024 marked as a significant month for UK construction, as Bal Manak, construction partner at Square One Law, explains.
AtkinsRéalis meets new biodiversity net gain legislation with geospatial approach
AtkinsRéalis has created a new solution to streamline the processes involved in biodiversity net gain management and meet the new legislation in England.
How to solve RAAC in the private sector
The failings identified with RAAC should not be seen simply as an issue for schools, hospitals and other public sector buildings. Dan Haynes, director, head of building surveying at AtkinsRéalis, says it is very much an issue for the private sector too, and should be subject to regular monitoring.
Lessons from Warsaw: Preserving the heritage of industrial buildings while modernising
Aleksander Śpiewak, director at RSK Polska, explores the opportunities to keep the history and heritage of industrial buildings alive at the same time as offering a new lease of life.
How can we improve supplier bid evaluation on public sector frameworks?
Shamayne Harris, head of procurement at Pagabo, explains that the evaluation of supplier bids for framework appointments must be thorough and sophisticated, just as much as the contract tender evaluations that follow.
Bridging the biodiversity gap: AI solutions for BNG success
In this article, Shashin Mishra, VP of EMEA explores how AI technology can bridge skills gaps, improve mapping accuracy, and enable ecologists to focus on high-value tasks, ultimately supporting the successful implementation of BNG.
NHBC’s Residential Construction Statistics: Planning for 2024
As we embark upon a new financial year, it is the ideal time to consider planning for the rest of this year and attempt to anticipate what lies ahead in 2025, with the Residential Construction Statistics platform.
Government review suggests new agency for building remediation
A Homes England review has suggested the creation of a new organisation for building remediation works, with a focus on cladding, retrofitting, and upholding standards for habitable dwellings.
Combatting damp, mould, and condensation for healthier homes
Good governance, information management, proactive communication and education can help landlords maintain compliance – and potentially save lives – by tackling damp, mould and condensation (DMC).
Subsidence: New developments in identification, investigation and solutions
New guidance from the Institution of Structural Engineers examines the challenges presented by subsidence. John Patch, chair of the IStructE’s Subsidence Taskgroup explains why better cross-sector collaboration is needed to tackle this costly problem.
Expanding insurance solutions for housebuilders and developers
ICW Group is pleased to announce a continued expansion of its insurance service portfolio for housebuilders and developers.
“It was a flop”: Construction industry reacts to Spring 2024 Budget
As the chancellor laid out the last budget of the financial year- and possibly the last before a general election- the UK construction industry has its say.
Why a digital-first approach is needed to upskill the construction industry
The construction industry's resistance to digital technology exacerbates workforce challenges, with 225,000 skilled workers needed by 2027. Jen Longden, CEO at online training platform Tequ, explores why a digital-first approach is vital for growth and attracting younger talent.
Payapps: The simpler, more reliable and accurate application for payment alternative...
Making the submittal and approval of applications for payment faster and easier than ever before, Payapps is a proven, cloud-based solution that helps contractors and subcontractors work better together.