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Environmental services managers face mounting responsibility
More than a third (36%) of environmental services managers in local authorities, government or infrastructure agencies rank ‘mounting environmental responsibilities’ among the three main challenges they face.
The new noise guidelines: What you need know
Changes to the World Health Organisation guidelines on noise mean that the impact of sound is becoming more important than ever. Anne Budd, a board member of the Association of Noise Consultants, gives an insight into some of the main points raised.
How modular construction is helping to solve the UK housing crisis
Innovation funding specialist the MPA Group highlights the main advantages of modular construction and the key sector issues it is helping to address.
Planning reform needed to encourage more music venues, says L&G
Architects, property developers and local planners need to better prioritise music venues and listen more closely to artists and performers when designing regeneration schemes.
Harnessing drone technology to inform planning and maintenance
Ian Tansey of ProDroneWorx looks at how the digital outputs from drone technology are being used for planning, maintenance, inspection, management and surveying of assets.
HAVS remains a hidden threat amongst UK workforce
There are 2 million workers at risk of developing Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) in the UK, and currently 300 thousand people suffering advanced stages.
Celsa Manufacturing fined £1.8m after engineers died in explosion
Celsa Manufacturing (UK) Ltd has been fined £1.8m after two engineers died in an explosion at the Celsa Steelworks site in Cardiff.
Offsite manufacture and behavioural science
Here, Jamie Hillier preconstruction director at Kier, examines why and discusses the second part of Kier’s new publication; The Choice Factory.
Five reasons BIM is no longer enough for the MEP contractor
With an ever-rising pressure to evolve beyond BIM, sticking with the status quo is not an option for MEP contractors.
A new protocol for reusing structural steel
The SCI has developed a draft protocol proposing a system of investigation and testing to support the mainstream reuse of structural steel.
Thoughts from the shovel face: interpreting data
Paul Nathanail, managing director of Land Quality Management Ltd, reflects on the importance of accurate communications and data assessment.
Is a “rigid” planning system holding back an MMC revolution?
MMC offer the opportunity to rethink how homes are designed and built, is a potential revolution being held back by an outdated planning system?
Construction company fined following safety and welfare failings
A construction company has been fined after failing to ensure the safety and welfare of workers on-site during the renovation of a property.
SAP 10 is coming – Are you ready?
Build Aviator provides 8 key points of SAP version 10 that you should be aware of...
Building your business case for a vehicle tracking system
When it comes to getting the best vehicle tracking system, small changes can make huge differences.
Restoring historic buildings is in the nation’s interest
Richard Walker, manager at Peter Cox, discusses the firm’s work in historic buildings affected by damp, woodworm infestations, structural damage and more.
Restaurant owner fined for disturbed asbestos
A restaurant owner has been fined after an asbestos insulation board was disturbed during the conversion of rooms above the restaurant into flats in Essex.
Green building sector releases report for energy efficient mortgages
The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) Europe network and partners have published a new report to support energy efficiency mortgages for Europe.
How ESG can drive global change and financial gain in infrastructure
Emma Arnold, technical director at WYG, discusses how the Environmental Social Governance can and will bring real tangible benefits to infrastructure projects both financially and reputationally.
Making geospatial data more accessible
A new Data Exploration Licence has been launched by the UK’s Geospatial Commission to simplify access to and use of geospatial data.
Why cities need to unlock their planning data
Cities are sitting on a wealth of valuable data locked away in planning documents. It’s time they learn how to better use a resource that’s entirely in their control, explains Stefan Webb.
How PPP delivers an efficient, effective public estate
Nigel Skinner outlines why the Irish market could evidence the fact that public-private partnerships continue in providing an effective public estate.
Independent Review of the Modern Slavery Act report: CIOB responds
“Construction and the Modern Slavery Act, tackling exploitation in the UK” report highlights business models and unethical processes in construction.
When demolitions go wrong
HSE looks at the learning points from incidents that have occurred during demolition following the Channel 5 documentary “When Demolitions Go Wrong”.
Innovating the built environment with digital twins
Matthew Durdin, director at Johnson Controls UK&I explores applications for digital twins in the built environment and how they can be implemented.
Groundbreaking BBA chair ready to step into next role
Over the past three years, Valerie Owen OBE has led the British Board of Agrément. As she nears the end of her tenure, she talks to PBC Today about Hackitt, Brexit, value engineering, and the rise of Modern Methods of Construction.