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How does the war in Ukraine affect UK construction projects?
The conflict in Ukraine is having significant and far-reaching economic consequences. Tom Duncan and Sadia McEvoy of law firm Ashurst examine how it will affect current and future UK construction projects.
Tritax Symmetry submits planning for global R&D facility
Tritax Symmetry and Siemens Healthineers have submitted a planning application for a cutting-edge, 56,000 sq m global R&D facility.
Why MMC education is key to increasing the adoption of offsite...
By challenging perceptions around offsite construction methods and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), Buildoffsite aims to ensure improved offsite and MMC education is provided moving forward so that the sector does not face barriers to increasing adoption.
Exploring how best to digitise the planning process
Esri UK recently announced the winners of a competition to find local planning authorities with innovative ideas for how best to use geospatial technology to help digitse the planning process.
OFR fights fire safety industry challenges with Bluebeam Revu
Revu’s intuitive markup tools have helped OFR Consultants stay at the forefront of the heavily regulated and complex fire engineering and fire safety industry.
Everything you need to know about Europe’s sustainable buildings
Borja Izaola, Project Manager from GBCe (Green Building Council España), tells us what we need to know about Europe's sustainable buildings.
New free construction site diary app supports seamless digital working
A free construction site diary app is making waves in the industry by offering digital working alternatives to outdated paper-based systems.
Construction site safety rules and regulations during wet weather
Construction site safety is of high importance, especially during inclement weather when wet conditions can cause a number of hazards. Here, Barry Eagle, managing director, GripClad, highlights a number of ways construction sites can be made safer.
PAS 24 and Secured by Design for Building Envelope explained
PBC Today interviewed Engineering Leader of UL’s Built Environment Group Mark Swanborough about PAS 24 and Secured by Design.
Why unified communication is key for the construction industry
Kristian Torode, director and co-founder of Crystaline, explores why construction needs to up its communication game.
Preserving the UK’s rail heritage using 3D laser scanning
Richard Palmer, rail sector manager at Dura Composites, explores how the latest 3D laser scanning technology can be used to preserve the UK's Victorian rail heritage.
Challenges facing the construction industry in 2022
Rob Clay-Parker, director at Leeds-based property developer support provider Consult 44, shares his thoughts on the challenges facing the construction industry in 2022.
Building for the post-pandemic workplace
A study of Arup’s 80 Charlotte Street by Rahul Patel, director, of building engineering, Arup.
The Future Homes Standard: Homebuilding for the future
The Future Homes Standard will bring about fundamental changes as the UK looks to "futureproof" its housing stock. Trevor Richards, operations director of Volumetric, a specialist in volumetric modular housing solutions, outlines the challenges involved and makes a case for expedient action.
Are Energy Performance Certificates “misleading” tools for delivering zero carbon buildings?
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are “misleading” indicators of zero carbon buildings and should no longer be used as official guides to help lower emissions, argues Jason Page, a sustainability specialist at property and construction consultancy Ingleton Wood.
10 issues that will affect construction supply chains in 2022
Supply chain risk management specialist CHAS highlights 10 issues that will affect construction supply chains in 2022.
Government releases new cladding crisis plan of action
The government has outlined a new plan to protect leaseholders, and make developers and companies pay to fix the cladding crisis.
Payapps: streamline payment and processes
Payapps – streamlining the management of applications for payment and the valuation process in the construction processes.
Asbestos claims are once again at the centre of litigation
Sylvie Gallage-Alwis, co-founding partner, Signature Litigation, explores the statistics contained in the latest FIVA report to highlight that asbestos claims are again at the centre of litigation.
The Building Safety Bill – the road to compliance
Start your compliance journey today and be ready for the Building Safety Bill, with UL's Building Safety Management (BSM) Certification Scheme.
Top 50 construction startups list revealed
CEMEX Ventures has published its top 50 construction startups list for 2021, featuring the top 50 solutions from the construction technology ecosystem.
Two companies fined after security guard dies of hypothermia
Contractor Farrans and Corporate Service Management have been fined a combined £868,800 after a security guard died of hypothermia at a windfarm in Ayrshire.
Barhale to deliver £10m East London pumping station upgrade
Thames Water has selected Barhale to deliver a £10m upgrade at the Folkestone Road pumping station in East Ham, London.
Grant Thornton handed £1.3m fine for Interserve audits
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has fined Grant Thornton £1.3m for the statutory audits of the 2015-2017 financial statements of Interserve plc.
How Mail Manager helps you achieve QA standards
As the regulatory landscape becomes ever more stringent and complex, it’s more crucial than ever for businesses to have a firm grasp on their quality assurance (QA) processes. Here's how Mail Manager helps you achieve QA standards.
The post-Covid hospital: A new normal?
As hospitals are considering what the new normal will look like, how can we design and plan new hospitals to radically improve patient experience, clinical outcomes and staff wellbeing? Smriti Singh and Chris Waine at Arcadis take a look.