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How will AI technology drive the digital energy revolution?
In this article, Wondrwall explains to PBC Today the need for the increased use of AI and automation in the pathway to net zero and the digital energy revolution.
Canalside South development in Wolverhampton to be delivered by Legal &...
The City of Wolverhampton Council has provisionally selected Legal & General as the developer for its Canalside South development, pending planning approval.
United Living Group completes Lewisham fire safety and improvement project
The Lewisham fire safety and improvement project replacing dangerous cladding on Hatfield Close and Gerrard House tower blocks has been completed
Mini-budget 2022: Industry reacts to Liz Truss stamp duty cut
Industry experts respond to the 2022 mini-budget which will see stamp duty cut under plans to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and boost the economy.
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.
Actis reports a rise in retrofit insulation enquiries following fuel price...
Insulation specialist Actis has reported that it is seeing a rise in retrofit insulation enquiries following the latest leaps in fuel prices - driven in part by the shorter payback period in carrying out retrofit improvements.
Unsafe cladding removal works still incomplete on over 300 high-rise buildings...
A DLUHC data release has disclosed that five years after Grenfell, there are still 300 high-rise buildings with incomplete unsafe cladding removal works.
UK House Price Index July 2022 shows the highest annual inflation...
The Office for National Statistics’ UK House Price Index for July 2022 has shown average house prices have increased by £39,000 more than this time last year.
Latest ONS figures show a continued decrease in construction output in...
The latest ONS figures for construction output in July 2022 showed a second consecutive decrease in monthly construction output, following seven consecutive months of growth in the sector between November 2021 and May 2022.
World Green Building Week 2022 puts people at the heart of...
Ahead of COP27, World Green Building Week 2022 calls on the global building and construction sectors to accelerate uptake of low carbon built environment solutions.
Industry reacts to Liz Truss energy price cap announcement
Industry leaders have reacted to the recent Liz Truss energy price cap announcement as the new prime minister unveils a two-year plan to cap typical energy bills at £2,500 a year.
Construction industry reacts as Liz Truss named next UK prime minister
Liz Truss has won the conservative election race against Rishi Sunak to become the next UK prime minister. Here we look at how the construction industry has reacted to the announcement and its likely impact on the housing sector.
A second wave of inflation: How will new interest rates affect...
As new interest rates continue to rise and the Bank of England predicts a recession, mortgage repayment rates are expected to rise and have a knock-on effect on rent prices.
Right to Buy Scheme: What are the pros and cons?
In June, the government extended the Right to Buy Scheme to housing associations across the country. In this article, PBC Today explores the advantages and disadvantages of the social housing scheme.
CEO of BRE urges Tory leadership candidates to reaffirm net zero...
In an open letter to Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, the CEO of BRE urges the Tory leadership candidates to recommit to decarbonising Britain’s buildings and reaching net zero targets.
Saint-Gobain acquires exterior building materials manufacturer
Saint-Gobain has completed the acquisition of Kaycan, a manufacturer and distributor of exterior building materials in Canada and in the U.S.
July Construction PMI shows decline in output but increase in jobs...
Findings from the July Construction PMI indicate a strong rate of jobs growth but a reduction in UK construction output for the first time since early 2021.
How is modular technology helping institutions to build greener portfolios?
Modular technology solutions will be vital in helping institutions build greener portfolios, says Andrew Shepherd, managing director of modular housebuilder TopHat.
How can factory-built homes cut carbon?
Modular construction is playing a vital role in the construction sector’s battle to cut carbon emissions with factory-built homes, says Nick Hillard, ESG lead at Tide Construction.
Pick Everard pledges carbon neutrality in new business strategy
Pick Everard has announced a new business strategy, which includes a pledge to carbon neutrality by the end of the year, and will invest five percent of turnover into innovation and new technology.
Fuel poverty, cost of living and the drive to net zero
Tackling fuel poverty should be front and centre amid the cost of living crisis and the drive to net zero, says Gillian Charlesworth, CEO of the Building Research Establishment.
Biodiversity Net Gain: What are the options for developers?
Biodiversity Net Gain, as mandated under the Environment Act 2021, affects housing and nationally significant infrastructure projects in England. With the end of the transition period just 18 months away, developers need robust delivery solutions right now. James Cross, chief executive of Environment Bank, explores the options.
May construction output increased by 1.5%, ONS figures reveal
May construction output increased by 1.5% according to the latest ONS figures, which is a record high in monthly-level terms (£15,053 million) since records began in January 2010.
June construction PMI shows first housebuilding drop in two years
June construction PMI report shows the weakest rise in construction output since September 2021 and business optimism dips for the fifth month running.
Bouygues UK delivers Translational Research Hub to Cardiff University
Bouygues UK has marked the completion of its work on the Cardiff Innovation Campus with the delivery of the Translational Research Hub(TRH), housing the Institute for Compound Semiconductors and Cardiff Catalysis Institute.
How will the infrastructure bill coincide with the construction labour shortage?
In 2021, the U.S. Congress passed a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. In this article, Rose Morrison explores how the construction labour shortage could pose a threat to the success of the bill as construction companies struggle to keep up with demand.