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Building control system collapse imminent, warns LABC chief
“Local authorities will cease to be able to undertake a building control function post April 6,” warned LABC chief executive Lorna Stimpson in a letter to HSE and government chiefs.
Construction output down in Q4 2023, as recession is confirmed
Construction output in Q4 2023 reflected the ONS's news of a confirmed recession, as both quarterly and monthly output decreased.
Re-flow locks down Cyber Essentials Plus certification
Re-flow have further enhanced the security of their client's data by achieving Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
Rebuilding RAAC: 119 schools to be refurbished
Around 1% of schools in England have confirmed RAAC and 119 will require rebuilding or significant refurbishment to remove the risk.
Unproductive cities: The urban design choices delivering growth
With the British economy lagging behind the US, Japan and Germany, could the design of our cities be at fault by failing to recognise how transport links, office building design and green spaces can be a key driver of productivity? Jeff Nottage, design director at Turley, looks how urban design can deliver growth.
How can data-led approaches provide stability in the 2024 construction market?
Richard Winson, director at Naismiths Analytics at national real estate consultancy Naismiths, says that data-led approaches based on reliable historical financial data and market insights can provide some level of stability in a challenging market.
What to consider when planning for town and city centre living
Emma Callaghan, senior planner with planning and development consultancy Lichfields, reflects on the environmental factors people consider when choosing whether to live in town and city centres.
Environment-led design: Putting theory into practice
Environment-led design is critical in addressing the climate, pollution, and related social challenges facing the built environment, says Kerry Whalley of Arup.
2024 construction predictions: where is the industry headed?
Net zero, the skills shortage, RAAC, extreme weather, infrastructure opportunities and tool theft- there's plenty to watch out for in construction in 2024.
Understanding conversion and renovation warranties – Brought to you by BW...
In this article, Build Warranty® explores how you can safeguard investments and guarantee structural integrity with conversion and renovation warranties.
Materials procurement: How a new approach can transform the sustainability of...
The Build Chain explain how a new approach to materials procurement can help to reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry
Misunderstood and hated: Domestic subsidence and the urban tree
Urban trees are often blamed for subsidence claims and issues – but before reaching for the chainsaw, consider the many benefits they offer to our buildings and wellbeing, says Andrew D Thompson of Anglia Ruskin University.
The top news of 2023 on PBC Today
Vacancies, administrations, new EPC regulations and heat pumps were amongst the top news on PBC Today in 2023,
Environment first: Designing energy infrastructure for the future
As the industry turns to more efficient and sustainable approaches to carbon reduction, AtkinsRéalis explores why it is the right time for construction to re-think future energy-infrastructure planning
Conservation area appraisals: A vital puzzle piece
The UK is rich in its cultural heritage, and in the face of climate change and a pressured economic landscape, it is more important than ever to consider its preservation and conservation areas.
700,000 students remain in unsafe schools affected by RAAC
The Department for Education's (DfE) failure to provide information on the critical state of unsafe schools is deeply concerning, says the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
Improving thermal performance with Actis Eolis HC – ideal for headroom...
A revolutionary new product designed to transform the loft and barn conversion sector can be used in roofs with shallow or uneven rafters and still deliver an excellent thermal performance.
Building Control and fire safety: Addressing key industry challenges
In this article, we talk to Iain Thomson, CEO of Assent, and Adam Melrose, director at Clarke Banks, about some of the issues affecting the world of building control and what the industry needs to do to tackle them head-on.
RIBA launches Principal Designer Register to elevate building safety standards
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has opened applications for the first Principal Designer Register.
Sections of Scunthorpe General Hospital shut down due to RAAC
Parts of Scunthorpe General Hospital have been shut down following the discovery of dangerous RAAC concrete across the site.
Better data holds the key to damp and mould in social...
Timely, accurate and personalised data is vital to help solve damp and mould in social housing says Civica’s Justin Fisher.
Counting King: Are you eligible to claim land remediation relief?
In this article, Counting King explores the process of claiming land remediation relief for investors, developers, and commercial property owners.
Understanding why breathable membranes are required in external walls
Premier Guarantee explores the necessity of incorporating breathable membranes in projects that use sheathing boards as backing walls.
Navigating a turbulent construction economy: Challenges and opportunities amidst uncertain times
In this article, Rebecca Larkin, head of Construction Research at the Construction Products Association (CPA) explores the challenges and future of the construction economy amidst a turbulent economic climate.
Green belt reform: Why a review is long overdue
The distinction between green belt and brownfield land isn’t as clear cut as we think, says Joshua Bond of Bond Land.
Why construction businesses need to do more to support neurodiversity
CEO of Healix Health Services Ian Talbot explores why construction businesses must embrace neurodiversity-or risk falling behind.