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New CIBSE president calls on institute to adapt to change
The new president of CIBSE, Stephen Lisk, has made a resounding call for CIBSE to accelerate its evolution in response to a rapidly changing world
CIBSE 2018 symposium to address built environment challenges
Climate change, the environment, security and digitisation are all challenges facing built environment professionals and will be addressed in several presentations at the 2018 CIBSE Technical Symposium on 12-13 April, hosted by London South Bank University
Damp in homes: Tackling new challenges in buildings as moisture levels...
National trade body the Property Care Association has seen a significant rise in the number of homes across the UK with atmospheric moisture issues. Chief executive Steve Hodgson gives an insight into how modern life is one of the major contributing factors behind a new generation of humid, damp homes
CIBSE to launch Green Infrastructure challenge
The third annual Green Infrastructure Design Challenge is set to be launched by CIBSE and UKCIP at CIBSE’s Build2Perform Live event on 21 November, at Olympia, London
‘Tomorrow’s challenges in today’s buildings’ competition launches
BSRIA and Designing Buildings Wiki are launching an open competition calling for ideas that will address the issue of tomorrow’s challenges in today’s buildings
Green Infrastructure Challenge won by Slough waste recycling centre
The CIBSE and ARCC Network awarded the second Green Infrastructure Challenge to a busy waste recycling centre in Slough for its design
CIBSE conference focuses on climate change as key issue
This year’s CIBSE Technical Symposium was dominated by climate change, with the expected impact and strategies to cope at the forefront of discussions
Green infrastructure design challenge launched at Ecobuild
The CIBSE and UK Climate Impacts Programme have launched a competition that focuses on green infrastructure design and the challenges this brings
Green building is under threat following cabinet changes
New Prime Minister Theresa May has been criticised for cutting DECC during her reshuffle of the cabinet yesterday, putting green building at risk…
When David...
2030 building trends: The role of BIM, AI, and spatial data
Martin Huber, CEO and co-founder of 3D modelling and spatial data company Amrax, explores what the buildings of 2030 will look like.
ORR promised more infrastructure funding by Network Rail
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has requested additional funding for infrastructure in reaction to Network Rail's financial proposals.
Construction completed on state-of-the-art City Campus Manchester
Construction work has been completed on the new City Campus Manchester facility, transforming an old brewery site into a creative arts campus that will open in September.
Construction industry praised for net zero contribution
Speaking at the virtual Business 7 Summit (or ‘B7’), Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Kwasi Kwarteng, recognised the construction industry’s contribution to achieving net zero.
Urbanomy to support Salt Cross Garden Village’s development
Urbanomy, a new subsidiary of EDF, has been appointed by Oxfordshire County Council to support Project LEO (Local Energy Oxfordshire) in the energy planning of Salt Cross Garden Village.
New report promotes the use of Soft Landings
BSRIA has joined forces with Better Buildings Partnership, to publish the 'Soft Landings: The Benefits to Commercial Property Owners' report.
Beautiful homes should be the norm, not exception, says commission
Well-designed, high-quality homes and tree-lined streets should be the 'norm – not the exception', according to a report by the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission.
Ilke Homes delivers nine zero-carbon modular homes
Offsite manufacturer, Ilke Homes has delivered nine zero-carbon modular homes for SME developer Positive Homes.
Sustainability must remain on the agenda says UK-GBC
The UK Green Building Council has said the nation must continue to address climate change in the wake of the vote to leave the...
1 million UK social homes to benefit from mould and energy...
Switchee announces £5 million investment from Octopus Ventures and AXA IM Alts, as it targets installing its mould and energy bill-reducing device in 1 million UK social homes.
Global green building alliance launches first practical guide to boost energy...
An international green building alliance has launched the first global practical guide to facilitate the $35tr investment needed by 2030 to meet clean energy goals.
International standard on net zero in development
The BSI is working to develop an independently verifiable international standard on net zero to help businesses in their transition to clean energy.
Green skills gap jeopardises UK’s sustainability goals
58% of respondents of the National Environmental Services Survey feel that there is or will be a green skills gap.
How a new Government can revitalise UK housebuildingÂ
Rachel Hughes, marketing director at Wienerberger UK and Ireland, explains what the General Election could mean for UK housebuilding, and how the next government can pave the way for success.
Supporting SME and sub-contractors with credit via the Build Chain
The Build Chain is supporting construction SMEs and sub-contractors with a new line of credit for improved cash flow, supporting business growth.
Exploring the Future Homes Standard and UKCW with Andrew Orriss
PBC Today caught up with Andrew Orriss after this year’s UK Construction Week, examining the current and coming impact of the Future Homes Standard.
Renewable technologies driven by frameworks
LHC frameworks are set to facilitate the procurement of renewable technologies like solar panels, EV charging points, and heat pumps to reduce environmental impacts.