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How BIM and digital twin technology can reduce the carbon footprint...
With the race to net zero hotting up and building design and management ever more focused on ESG-related issues, BIM and digital twin technology used together can help the industry steal a march on more sustainably designed and operated buildings, explains Devan Mistry, associate director at McBains.
Moving and handling materials in construction
HSE has carried out over 1,000 inspections in six weeks, to check how workers were handling materials in construction projects.
Technology in construction and building control: Continuing pandemic progress
Tech could clear many of the construction industry’s current stumbling blocks, but not without considerable investment and commitment to sourcing and developing the right talent. John Miles, Business Development Director at Assent Building Control, discusses the current state of technology in construction and building control.
Fine issued by HSE after blind man fell into open manhole
A family-run plumbing business in Aberdeenshire has been fined £4,000 after a blind man fell into an open manhole without adequate signage or barriers.
NHBC welcomes Etopia and Istidama to NHBC Accepts
Warranty and insurance provider NHBC has welcomed Etopia & Istidama to NHBC Accepts, which enables quicker assessment of a home for warranty and reduces the risk to the builder of delays in their project.
CCS Security framework position secured by Galliford Try
Galliford Try has been selected for a procurement contract on a £3bn CCS Security framework, to be delivered by GT's Asset Intelligence business.
Asbestos remediation work still needed on over 100,000 UK buildings
A new report from ATaC and NORAC has found that asbestos remediation work is still needed on over 100,000 UK buildings, in a 'best case scenario" assessment of the numbers.
Elephant and Castle shopping centre redevelopment awards structural monitoring contract
SOCOTEC has secured the structural monitoring contract for the Elephant and Castle shopping centre redevelopment, which will create 979 homes.
Scrapped IR35 reversal is a missed opportunity for construction
The government’s decision to no longer proceed with the IR35 reversal is a huge blow to the construction sector, and industry generally, argues Brendan Sharkey of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers MHA.
The NEC 4 ECC Contract: Notifying compensation events and early warnings
In this article, Arbicon defines the NEC 4 ECC contract and considers a particular aspect of notifying compensation events which relate to another NEC provision, namely, the giving of early warnings.
Ventilation testing company fined for failing to identify carcinogens
Airtec Filtration Ltd, a ventilation testing company was fined for failing to identify dangerous elements in the air, such as carcinogens and asthmagens.
Gold Standard 12 months on: Are we moving towards truly collaborative...
LHC’s head of technical procurement Dean Fazackerley assesses whether the sector has gotten better at collaborative procurement since the release of the Constructing the Gold Standard.
What amendments to the Construction Act could improve the industry?
There is no doubt that Construction Act has revolutionised the Construction and Civil Engineering Industries. Having spent almost 25 years dealing with disputes involving the Construction Act, Jonathan Nugent explores further improvements to the Construction Act.
Stepnell: Processing and managing applications for payment
Established in 1867, Stepnell are part of the very fabric of the UK construction industry. In this article, Payapps explore how the company onboarded Payapps to improve processing and managing applications for payment within their business for a more automated workflow and improved efficiencies.
Payapps announces partnership with Eque2
Payapps has announced today (7 October) its official partnership with Eque2, a construction, contracting, and housebuilding software firm.
Sustainability in construction: How buildings are becoming more eco-friendly
Karlo Jacutan, UK Flat Roofing, explores the current state of sustainability in construction and how homes, properties and businesses are becoming more eco-friendly.
Intelligent fire suppression protects listed barn conversion
Yusuf Muhammad, co-founder and chief design officer at Plumis, explains to PBC Today the benefits of using watermist fire suppression to protect listed buildings.
British Gypsum technical support team achieves IFE certificate
British Gypsum’s technical support team have achieved an IFE certificate in Passive Fire Protection, gaining specialist knowledge around fire protection and plasterboard systems.
Modulous raises £10m for software platform that will help build net-zero...
Modulous seeks to partner with developers, public housing providers, architects and construction firms offering them a configurable Kit of Parts to build net-zero modular homes without a factory.
What is the importance of effective waste management in construction?
You might think that waste is not the most important subject that you will deal with but managing it well can be an essential task. Here, Sarah Vernau, marketing manager at Flame UK shares her insight into the importance of effective construction waste management.
Construction business insurance: Understanding your protection policies
Heidi Carslaw, managing director, Mactavish, explores how companies can minimize risk, understand their cover and navigate their construction business insurance policies.
Yale achieves SBD Secure Connected Device accreditation for Conexis L1 Smart...
SBD has announced that Yale has become one of the first companies to achieve their Secure Connected Device accreditation, for their Conexis L1 Smart Lock.
How digital technologies enhance infrastructure resilience
2022 EC3 Thorpe Medal winner Dr Sotirios Argyroudis explains the exciting opportunities and roles of digital twins, IoT and machine learning in enhancing critical infrastructure resilience and sustainability.
The role of climate intelligence in creating resilient infrastructure
In this article, Kate Rodger, head of customer success at Cervest explains to PBC Today the importance of climate intelligence in adapting our infrastructure to address the ongoing climate crisis.
Beattie Passive completes first volumetric modular net zero housing development for...
Beattie Passive has completed the UK’s first large-scale demountable and relocatable modular net zero housing development, offering a solution for homeless families in Cardiff.
Zutec digital cladding remediation solution launches for housebuilders, developers and owners
Zutec has announced the launch of a configurable digital cladding remediation solution for housebuilders, developers and owners.