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Exporting Ireland: Offsite, digital and the future of Irish construction
PBC Today talks to Enterprise Ireland’s John Hunt, about the role of offsite and in improving efficiency, delivering “wow factor” and tackling the housing crisis on both sides of the Irish Sea
Time to think as we await new-look BS 8300
Ian Streets of About Access looks ahead to the introduction of the wide-ranging BS 8300 and its potential impact on new and planned developments
Construction sector gains £250m under Industrial Strategy
The construction sector has been chosen as one of the four key industries to receive a government boost as part of the long-awaited new Industrial Strategy published yesterday (27 November)
Report suggests new school buildings could save DfE billions
A new report by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) has found that modern Schoolhaus could meet the growing demand for new school buildings while saving the DfE billions
Supply chain school endorses social value in projects
Following the launch at London Build of a landmark publication for designers and architects, the Supply Chain Sustainability School has brought together expertise from across the community, to inform and inspire both current practitioners and the next generation of professionals
Study highlights BIM’s ‘isolation’ from the construction industry
According to a new study, BIM knowledge and practitioners are ‘isolated’ for the rest of the industry
Heart of the matter: Why architects need a key role in...
With recent events, including the Grenfell Tower disaster, raising concerns about independent scrutiny of the construction process, Russell Curtis of RCKa Architects argues it is time for his profession to return to the heart of the design and build process
Construction Careers Week to promote construction to future generations
In the first event of its kind, Construction Careers Week will take place for all Birmingham and Solihull senior schools from 9th - 13th October
FIA qualifications in fire detection will strengthen the sector
Awarding Organisation Manager Ian Gurling tells PBC Today what the FIA's four new qualifications in fire detection entail and why they are necessary
Cassidy Forsythe – Calling all Architects and Developers
Cassidy Forsythe discuss the highway and drainage design services they provide for architects and developers.
We understand that when designing a building the people who...
Professional commercial management skills are the key to unlock infrastructure success
Richard Graham FRICS explains the importance of upskilling the industry and how professional commercial management skills can increase economic growth
Infrastructure challenges are a major barrier to housebuilding
To build homes faster there must be a focus on overcoming infrastructure challenges, says Natalie Elphicke, Chief Executive, The Housing & Finance Institute
Quality construction protects consumers and reduces the rate of failure
High quality construction is essential, but this is challenged by a lack of regulation. Clare M Thomas, Managing Director, Q Assure Build explains
Construction training gets Budget shake up with new T-Level qualifications
During the Budget the Chancellor revealed new technical based qualifications would be launched to streamline construction training
Building inspections needed urgently on hundreds of public buildings
Architects are calling for urgent building inspections after concerns were raised about building standards following major defects at Edinburgh schools
Housing White Paper: how the government will solve the housing crisis
The Housing White Paper was published today, with a focus on supporting SME housebuilders and giving councils greater flexibility to get Britain building
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Housebuilding faces workforce crisis without women and young people
Research from the NHBC has warned in order to avoid a workforce crisis more must be done to attract women and young people into housebuilding
Construction jobs: How can the UK make the sector more attractive?
A new survey has revealed 73 per cent of the UK feels education facilities do not do enough to raise awareness of construction jobs
Carbon offsetting: Opportunities for local authorities in energy efficiency improvements
National Energy Foundation energy specialist, Jane Richardson Hawkes, says carbon offsetting can help local authorities fund energy efficiency improvements
Carbon offsetting makes a significant contribution...
Fate of South Canterbury Development to be decided next week
A decision will be made on the future of the South Canterbury Development at a special planning committee in the city next week
Derelict land in Edinburgh to get £35m regeneration
Regeneration is set to take place on a derelict piece of land in North Sighthill, Edinburgh as contracts for a £35m scheme are finalised
Laing O’Rourke calls for school level construction qualifications
Contractor Laing O’Rourke has published a 10-point plan, offering recommendations that could help tackle the industry-wide skills shortage
Vico Office: realising the benefits for BIM implementation
Implementing Vico Office has enabled Baxall Construction to further its enthusiasm for BIM innovation, realising the opportunities to improve project delivery
International Measurement Standards: Providing better data collection through BIM models
Global standards and classifications that allow more consistent international use of BIM models will lead to the better collection of data for both space and cost prediction as explained here by Alan Muse, Director of Built Environment Professional Groups at the RICS
£7.5m energy efficient school completed by Ogilvie
Ogilvie has completed one of Scotland’s most energy efficient primary schools on time and within budget.
Efficiency of the ground source heat pump
A ground source heat pump (GSHP) scheme can provide the most efficient means to obtain renewable heating and cooling as explained by John Findlay, Director of Carbon Zero Consulting Ltd and Chair of GSHPA.