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Is your MEP design damaged by low-quality content?
In the construction industry, making decisions based on incorrect information can have severe repercussions. A recent study about the results of data errors in the industry unveiled that worldwide, incorrect data may have caused losses of up to $1.8 trillion in a single year and led to 14% of avoidable rework.
Local authorities suffer as a quarter of public sector planners leave
An RTPI survey has found that the private sector has seen an 80% increase in employed planners, whilst one in four public sector planners have left the industry.
Construction activity continues to grow in the UK, according to April...
Construction activity continues to grow unevenly as commercial building soars, but house bbuilding struggles.
Nutrient neutrality and unlocking the planning system
The Spring Budget will do little to resolve the nutrient neutrality issue, says Lawrence Turner, director at planning consultancy Boyer.
The National Planning Policy Framework can’t forget local planning authorities
Jason Torrance, chief executive of UK100, a network of local leaders who have pledged to lead a rapid transition to net zero, is calling on Levelling Up secretary Michael Gove to empower local planning authorities to tackle climate change.
30% decrease in Self Build Register use could be ‘huge’ opportunity...
Suffolk Building Society has called for a collective drive to promote self build efforts after data found that planning permission approvals dropped by 23%.
Hybrid use of AI techniques in developing construction management tools
PBC Today explores how hybrid AI techniques have been used to develop innovative construction management tools that are more effective than previous methods.
Construction activity rises in February at fastest rate since May 2022
The latest construction PMI figures show construction activity rising, with commercial work offsetting a drop in housing activity.
February Nationwide HPI: Annual house price weakest level since 2012
The February Nationwide HPI has shown that annual house price growth has slipped into negative territory for the first time since June 2020, and is the weakest level since November 2012.
Friends of Blairs Loch breathe new life into a recreational and...
Funded solely by charitable donations, the Friends of Blairs Loch main mission was to reopen the Loch for trout fishing; Moray Council ended the maintenance and operation of this popular trout fishing venture on the loch due to budgetary constraints.
3 ways the Last Planner System can drive successful project outcomes
Just 1 in 3 contractors finish all their projects on time and in budget, with 70% blaming poor site coordination for missed deadlines. For many construction companies, a new approach to project management can revitalise processes and improve project outcomes.
Construction software: Why it’s time for construction to quit Excel
At a time where the construction industry is growing ever-more competitive, we argue it is time to ditch the spreadsheets and embrace the power and potential of construction software built by and for professionals.
From disruption to reinvention: How can construction technology rebuild the industry?
From an ageing workforce to a skills shortage, the construction industry is facing a perfect storm of challenges. In this article, Kenny Ingram, VP Construction and Engineering, IFS, explores how construction technology can rebuild the industry.
G F Tomlinson appointed to Pagabo Medium Works Framework
G F Tomlinson has been appointed to deliver public sector projects throughout Yorkshire and the Midlands through Pagabo's Medium Works Framework.
2023 predictions: what lies ahead for the construction industry?
2022 has seen three prime ministers, one infamous mini-budget, the war in Ukraine, unprecedented measures taken by the Bank of England and rocketing inflation. What are the industry predictions for 2023?
Changes to planning system fail to provide rural affordable homes
There is a significant shortfall in affordable homes for rural communities, AJC Group has warned as the waiting list for social housing hits a record 1.2m.
November PMI data shows slump in construction growth and business optimism
November PMI data shows a marginal rise in overall construction output, but the lowest business optimism for over two years.
Procore announces innovations to leverage the value of predictive analytics
Procore Technologies has announced new innovations and solutions that will leverage the value of predictive analytics to connect everyone on a project team.
State of digital adoption amongst construction’s SMEs
Charles Levitton, UK&I Enterprise Development Manager at SMART Technologies, looks at the state of digital adoption in construction and how small to medium-sized organisations can embrace cost-efficient yet powerful collaboration tools.
Scaling up collaboration to support the delivery of New Zealand’s rail...
How a visual cross-discipline collaboration software is enabling efficient delivery of New Zealand's rail network upgrade projects.
Is technology the future of construction estimating?
With a new King, new Prime Minister, the lingering effects of Covid-19, Brexit and the energy crisis, big things are happening in the UK economy. Now is the time to assess the impact to your construction estimating and tender functions and the actions you need to take.
Improving project predictability with Modern Methods of Construction
The construction sector is typically accused of being slow to embrace change and adapt to new technology and methods, particularly regarding administration and the back office. There’s no denying, however, that with modern methods of construction, the industry is making great strides in improving project predictability.
Construction output bounces back in September despite low business predictions
UK construction output showed an unexpected improvement in September, following two months of falling output. However, outlook has dimmed as survey reveals weakest trend for new orders since recovery began in 2020.
Homeless housing in Kidderminster given the green light
Plans for homeless housing in Kidderminster have been approved by Wyre Forest District Council, providing a more cost-effective solution to temporary accommodation for the homeless.
Work complete on offsite Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary School
Offsite construction specialist Reds10 has completed work on the Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary School in North Swindon.
How does automation in construction unlock new value for businesses?
In this article, FlowForma explains the value of automation in construction in speeding up project delivery times, creating better health and safety measures, and reducing overheads onsite.