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Project installs first phase of hybrid heating systems
As part of a £5.2m innovation project designed to prove the economic benefits of providing a flexible choice between fuels for heating, PassivSystems has installed hybrid heating systems in housing properties across South Wales
NICEIC and John Lewis collaborate on Home Solutions service
John Lewis department stores have teamed up with NICEIC for a new Home Solutions service it is launching in a number of areas across the UK
Javid launches social housing Green Paper
Communities and Local Government Secretary, Sajid Javid, has announced at the NHF conference that the government will launch a social housing Green Paper
Ground-breaking technology at Trent Basin helps spearhead council’s regeneration plans
The newest housing community in Nottingham is leading the way in design, energy and sustainability. Nick Ebbs, Chief Executive at Blueprint, explains why Trent Basin is earning a name for its ground-breaking, energy-saving technology
iKozie home to tackle homelessness
The initial innovative iKozie home is ready to house its first occupant, helping to ease homelessness in Worcester, UK
Electrical safety checks in the wake of Grenfell
Phil Buckle, Chief Executive of Electrical Safety First, explains how the Grenfell Tower tragedy is a wake-up call for electrical safety checks and building regulations
First Time Buyer Index reveals hope for first time buyers
The latest quarterly First Time Buyer Index published by specialist bank Aldermore, has revealed that the outlook for first time buyers is becoming increasingly optimistic
Modern building means modular construction
Traditional building methods will not tackle the housing crisis. It's time to embrace modular construction, says Kieran White, Vision Modular Systems
UK Construction Week – bigger and better for 2017
UK Construction Week, the most popular event in the construction calendar, returns to the Birmingham NEC this October from Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12 October
Tackling the need for better flood resilience solutions for properties
Steve Hodgson, Chief Executive of the Property Care Association, talks to PBC Today about the growing importance of improving flood resilience in properties
Planning applications subsidised by taxpayers to the tune of £1bn
Local taxpayers will be forced to spend £1 billion covering the cost of planning applications by 2022, the Local Government Association has warned.
This year’s Build Show – for innovation and learning
The Build Show, which forms the largest show as part of UK Construction Week, returns to the Birmingham NEC, 10-12 October, showcasing the latest products
Scunthorpe gets £60m investment under major transformation plans
North Lincolnshire Council has awarded two projects to Britcon as a part of an overall £60m investment for major transformation plans
The green impact of modular construction
Modular construction can create many benefits for the environment in addition to efficiency and cost savings as outlined here by Suhayl Laher of Tiles...
Timber Trends Report tops previous years with growth forecast beyond 2018
Here, Andrew Carpenter, Chief Executive of the STA, reveals some of the findings of the recently published Timber Trends Report
How the UK housing market is evolving
In the wake of Brexit, Article 50 and the General Election in June 2017, the UK housing market is under great scrutiny as Mark Haskell discusses here
Complying with the building regulations for security
Secured by Design explains how it is working to make Building Regulations for security easier, quicker and less burdensome
Secured by Design (SBD) works closely...
Indoor air quality and its role in health: the inside story
Poor indoor air quality in UK homes has significant consequences for health and wellbeing. BRE looks at the issue and what can be done...
Structural warranty and building control under one roof
A combined approach for both structural warranty and building control reduces time and costs. Here, structural warranty providers, Premier Guarantee explains
No one wants to...
An urgent review of building regulations is crucial
The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling on the government to launch an “urgent and immediate” review of building regulations.
Lord Porter, LGA Chairman, said:
"Following...
So much more can be done to improve future fire safety
What lessons can be learnt about fire safety following the Grenfell Tower disaster? Association for Project Safety's CEO Lesley McLeod explores
Nothing can diminish the...
The PlanTech era: Improving the UK planning system
Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer at Future Cities Catapult, Nicola Yates, talks to PBC Today about the dawn of the PlanTech era
In June 2017,...
Using sustainable design to achieve thermal comfort
Achieving thermal comfort through sustainable design involves the careful balancing of interdependent factors, says Eight Associates' Chris Hocknell
Overheating in buildings is a growing problem...
Improving efficiency through the Devon Building Control Partnership
Andrew Carpenter tells PBC Today why the Devon Building Control Partnership venture has been so successful and explains the challenges facing the profession
Community fund: ‘Bumper’ round to benefit the county
An increasing presence in and around the East Midland and East Anglian region, local business Mick George Ltd is certainly justifying its attendance, with...
BIM and DfMA – the future of construction
Utilising BIM and DfMA (Designing for Manufacture and Assembly) has wide-ranging benefits as discussed by Nick Milestone, Board Director for the Structural Timber Association