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49% of the public unsure when it comes to fire safety...
Research conducted for Fire Door Safety Week 2022 (31 October to 4 November) indicates that one-third of the public would not report a problem with a fire door.
Accelerating digital engineering in Modern Methods of Construction
Dr Mark Woods, chief strategy officer at the Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), believes that digital engineering is a crucial tool in compressing development cycles across the construction sector; and highlights how this can be leveraged to support the industry through a turbulent time.
The importance of digital transformation in the construction industry
Digital transformation in the construction industry is now top of the agenda for many firms, becoming a high-priority initiative to maintain competitiveness in a tough market. Executives across all industries are aware of the benefits of digitisation, with most organisations implementing construction software at some level across the business.
New mental health inpatient facility in Ayrshire to be delivered by...
Kier has been selected by NHS Ayrshire & Arran to deliver Foxgrove, a new mental health inpatient facility at Ayrshire Central Hospital in Irvine.
How can smart tech deliver better, safer, greener homes?
Smart technology is critical to helping social housing providers offer better, safer, greener homes for residents, says Civica’s Michelle Tyler.
Tool theft epidemic in UK expected to worsen as cost-of-living-crisis continues
Over half of tradespeople expect the tool theft epidemic to worsen as the cost-of-living crisis continues, with 4 in 5 experiencing tool theft this year.
What should you look for in an alarm system?
As part of National Home Security Month 2022, Ken Meanwell looks at alarms, one of the many essential tools in the fight against crime, and what you should be looking for in an alarm system.
Galliford Try to build new North East cable manufacturing facility for...
A new North East cable manufacturing facility at the Blyth power station site will be delivered by Galliford Try’s Building North East and Yorkshire business.
UL Solutions to open larger testing and certification facility in Telford
UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, is opening a new, larger testing and certification facility at its Telford centre in the UK to provide a single location for manufacturers of doors, windows, hardware and building envelope systems.
Galliford Try secures position on DEFRA £600m science estate engineering framework
Galliford Try’s Asset Intelligence business has secured a spot on DEFRA’s £600m science estate engineering framework.
Rishi Sunak to be Prime Minister: construction industry reacts
Rishi Sunak will become Prime Minister after former PM Boris Johnson and Penny Mordaunt dropped out of the latest Tory leadership contest.
Affordable homes in Brent to be delivered by Willmott Dixon
Willmott Dixon has been selected by the London Borough of Brent to build 55 affordable homes in Brent, as well as two community centres.
11 major players join calls for a cross-industry sustainable building taskforce
Levelling up secretary Simon Clarke MP has been sent a letter from the built environment sector calling for a cross-industry sustainable building taskforce.
Greener, better, faster: Modular’s role in solving the housing crisis
Housebuilding in the UK has remained largely unchanged for generations but a new report highlighting the rise of modular construction gives us the opportunity to deliver much-needed new homes and solve the housing crisis, says Steve Cole, director of Make UK Modular.
Energy Prices Bill launched by Government to support households and businesses
The Energy Prices Bill has been introduced to Parliament, to provide support for consumers in response to the cost-of-living crisis.
What are the key features and benefits of CMMS?
Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), coordinates a company’s maintenance activities through digital software, from routine servicing to machinery breakdowns and performance issues. In this article, Elecosoft explains the key features and benefits of the system, and why companies should invest.
How to keep your home safe with visible deterrents that meet...
As part of National Home Security Month 2022, Kenny McHugh, national manager for Secured by Design, the police preferred specification, looks at some simple steps that everyone can take to keep their home safe.
Beattie Passive recruitment drive continues with Trevor Barnett
The Beattie Passive recruitment drive has made its latest appointment with Trevor Barnett, who has been made Sales Manager for the north of the UK.
How will AI technology drive the digital energy revolution?
In this article, Wondrwall explains to PBC Today the need for the increased use of AI and automation in the pathway to net zero and the digital energy revolution.
Is modular housing the solution to the housing crisis?
Modular housing could be the solution to the housing crisis, delivering houses 50% faster and half emissions in the process , Make UK Modular has claimed.
Jacobs selected to support infrastructure renewal projects at National Nuclear Laboratory
Multiple renewal projects at National Nuclear Laboratory sites will be delivered by Jacobs across the full project lifecycle.
Business energy price cap: what you need to know
The Energy Bill Relief Scheme has been announced by the government, intended to offer protections for businesses facing rising energy prices.
Four ways to combat tool theft in the construction industry
In this article, Lucinda Thorpe, business development executive at Newgate explains to PBC Today the ways in which tradespeople can protect themselves from construction tool theft.
How to combat ransomware: Steps to protect your construction firm
Kevin Soohoo, director of AEC at Egnyte, details the steps construction firms can take to combat ransomware as the industry continues to be an increasing target for hackers.
How AEC companies can harness the rapid growth of organisational data
The explosion in the amount of data available to AEC firms provides great opportunities – but data sprawl can be a barrier to success. In this article, Kevin Soohoo, director of AEC at Egnyte, explains how AEC companies can harness organisational data.
Industry reacts to Liz Truss energy price cap announcement
Industry leaders have reacted to the recent Liz Truss energy price cap announcement as the new prime minister unveils a two-year plan to cap typical energy bills at £2,500 a year.