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Promoting sustainable construction with modular design
Mateo Zimmerman, investment manager at CEMEX Ventures, explores how modular design can boost quality and sustainable construction in the current market.
How can smart technology improve building efficiency?
Paul McCarthy, CTO, Service Works Global, discusses how digital construction with BIM models and Digital Twins can improve building efficiency and help with sustainability goals without breaking the bank.
Applicants urged to apply for LHC’s £135m ASC1 Framework
Consultancies and contractors have until 16 March to apply to be part of the ASC1 (Asset Safety and Compliance) Framework launched this week (30 January) delivered by LHC.
New £135m public sector framework to support public sector organisations in...
LHC has announced a new £135m public sector framework to support public sector organisations in asset management, which is now open for consultancies to register interest and attend webinars to find out more. Applications will be open later in January 2023.
The importance of optimising HVAC systems in today’s economic climate
As the energy and climate crises continue, optimising dynamic HVAC Systems will benefit building occupiers, owners and the planet.
Tackling urban heatwaves: Delivering the UK’s first climate resilient ‘Smart City’
In this article, Barny Evans, sustainability director at Turley explains to PBC Today how processes and systems to address the effects of climate change can be reformed to tackle 'urban heatwaves' and the impact of a rising climate on city infrastructure.
Preventing legionella with IoT, automation and digital processes
Organisations across the UK are responsible under health and safety legislation for preventing legionella and other known pathogens in freshwater systems – but the process can require a lot of time, effort and expense. Automation, digitisation and the internet of things could help drive effective change, says Chris Potts, marketing director of ANT Telecom.
UK Heatwave: How to keep your property cool in hot weather
As extreme temperatures continue across the country, properties in Britain are not suitable for the UK heatwave. In this article, PBC Today explains how to keep your property cool in hot weather.
Too hot to work: Working safely on a construction site during...
During a heatwave, there are a number of health and safety hazards that construction workers need to be aware of - but when does it become too hot to work and how can we protect the wellbeing of employees?
Achieving carbon neutrality demands smart buildings
Fabio Mercurio of ABB Smart Buildings explains how smart technology can reduce energy use and CO2 emissions in commercial and industrial buildings, giving insight into how this is being achieved through innovative decarbonization projects in Germany and China.
Diverse technology to develop sustainable construction practices
The construction industry is responsible for consuming almost one-third of the total global energy consumption, but technological innovations have allowed them to develop sustainable practices. A spokesperson from UK Flat Roofing highlights the current and upcoming green technologies used to develop sustainable construction practices.
Insulation specialist Actis is a CPD partner with LABC
As CPD Partners, Actis will participate in LABC’s monthly roadshows and a series of one-off topic or sector-specific events over the coming year.
Construction Skills Certification Scheme launch ‘Smart Check’ app
The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has developed a ‘Smart Check’ app to boost competence and fight fraud.
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick appointed to Sellafield mechanical pipeworks framework
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick has been appointed to the mechanical pipeworks framework alongside Doosan Babcock, at Sellafield's multi-function nuclear site in Cumbria.
The dangers of asbestos in the construction industry
JMW Solicitors, a law firm that provides legal representation for those affected by asbestos-related illnesses, details the dangers of asbestos in the workplace and how to detect and remove it, including the most common places it can be found.
Wates Group announces sustainability innovation competition winners
Today Wates Group and Lloyds Banking Group have announced the four joint winners of a sustainability innovation competition which aims to find a new generation of green tech businesses to help Lloyds in its transition to net zero carbon operation.
Building for the post-pandemic workplace
A study of Arup’s 80 Charlotte Street by Rahul Patel, director, of building engineering, Arup.
Nemetschek invests in innovative start ups to drive efficiency
The Nemetschek Group, one of the leading software providers for the AEC/O and media and entertainment industries, has invested in innovative start ups, to help and solve inefficient processes and low increase in productivity in the construction industry.
Acrol Modular to deliver Minster Exchange in Cheltenham
Acrol Modular has won a £5.8m contract to deliver the Minster Exchange in Cheltenham – a modular building which will house a state-of-the-art workspace for the cyber tech, digital and creative sectors.
Transformation and transition: How the hotel industry can strive towards net...
With 700,000 hotels and resorts worldwide, the decarbonisation of the leisure sector’s existing estate will be crucial in meeting net zero targets. Simon Gill, hotels and leisure business leader at Arup, discusses a new report exploring how this can be achieved.
Green light for £50m Belgrave Logistics Park
Knight Property Group has secured planning consent from North Lanarkshire Council to develop a new £50m logistics park at Bellshill Industrial Estate.
CIBSE launches training course to address performance gap
CIBSE has launched the UK's first training course in advanced simulation modelling for design for NABERS UK Design for Performance (DfP).
Students to gain access to construction sites with new SKILLcard
SKILLcard has launched a new card for the growing number of students who need access to construction sites to complement their placements.
Decarbonising construction: Plotting your path to net zero
After what has been a challenging 18 months for many industries, construction included, one issue that has come to the fore is sustainability. Anthony Ainsworth, COO at E.ON UK, explores how we can decarbonise the built environment.
Heatwave warning prompts call to use insulation which keeps homes cool
Insulation specialist Actis reminds architects of the importance of ensuring buildings remain cool in the summer as well as warm in winter.
Actis renews collaborative relationship with LABC
Building insulation specialist Actis has renewed its on-going collaborative relationship with LABC by becoming an event partner.