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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.
Latest appointments in construction: CBI, Glencar, Rund and Orbit
The latest appointments in construction include leading roles at CBI, Glencar and Rund. Plus Orbit Group's chief executive has announced that he is stepping down.
Fictional city demonstrates the benefit of connecting digital twins
How a digital twin city helped the National Digital Twin programme communicate the benefits of connected visualisation.
The role of climate intelligence in creating resilient infrastructure
In this article, Kate Rodger, head of customer success at Cervest explains to PBC Today the importance of climate intelligence in adapting our infrastructure to address the ongoing climate crisis.
Drought declared across England as 20m face water restrictions
The Environmental Agency declared a drought this lunchtime across eight major regions of England after the driest summer for half a century.
Morrison Water Services secures place on Wastewater supplier framework
Morrison Water Services has secured a place on a wastewater supplier framework to help Thames Water meet its targets for pollution, flooding and blockages.
£9.5m Romsey flood alleviation scheme revealed
Caroline Nokes MP(Romsey and Southampton North) has unveiled the Romsey flood alleviation scheme, which will better protect 127 properties by reducing the risk of flooding from the River Test and surface water.
Work starts at two new locations on multi-million-pound Kendal flood scheme
The Environment Agency and contractors VolkerStevin have completed work at Busher Walk and Benson and Sandes, creating embankments and flood walls as part of the Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme and will start new works in the northeast of Kendal.
Structural warranty: Reducing the risks of water ingress
This ebook from Premier Guarantee looks at how to reduce the risk of water ingress through proper design and workmanship, as well as the correct installation of building elements.
Insurance building repairs – dealing with change, uncertainty and challenge
Peter Wassell, technical director at Sedgwick, shares insight into the latest Building Repair Costs review which looks at the issues that could potentially impact the cost of building repairs over the months ahead.
What can be done to mitigate flood risk and protect properties?
Mike Piotrowski, principal hydrologist at GeoSmart Information, explores how flooding will affect construction and developments in the future and looks at what can be done to mitigate flood risk.
National Tree Map helps improve biodiversity in London
A project targeting biodiversity gain and climate change resilience in Bloomsbury, London is turning to data captured by Bluesky International’s National Tree Map to ensure proposals are built on evidence-based solutions.
A new home for the Digital Twin Hub
On 1 April, the Digital Twin Hub transitioned from the Centre for Digital Built Britain to a new home at the Connected Places Catapult as it looks to accelerate growth and develop new projects across the public and private sectors.
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ROCKWOOL® is the UK’s leading manufacturer in sustainable, non-combustible stone wool insulation.
Exploring how best to digitise the planning process
Esri UK recently announced the winners of a competition to find local planning authorities with innovative ideas for how best to use geospatial technology to help digitse the planning process.
Terra submit planning application for affordable homes in Aston
Terra has submitted a full planning application for 40 affordable homes in Aston, West Oxfordshire to help alleviate the shortfall in affordable housing.
How are robots facilitating 3D mapping on construction sites?
Dr. Sen Wang, associate professor in Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh and Lead on RAS theme at the National Robotarium, discusses how robots can facilitate 3D mapping on construction sites and what the industry can expect in the future robotics.
A guide to waterproofing materials in construction
Michael Jones, National waterproofing manager at Peter Cox outlines a range of waterproofing materials in construction, and the benefits they can bring if used correctly.
How will changes in legislation affect sustainable development planning?
James Cook, head of planning at Blacks Solicitors, discusses the legislative and planning policy background and how recent changes, in response to COP26, are going to affect sustainable development planning in the coming years.
How social housing solutions can ease the housing crisis
Proudly working and building on over £1 billion pounds worth of homes throughout Merseyside over the last 35 years, Sutcliffe is no stranger to providing the very best civil and structural engineering services on social housing projects.
Avoid flooded futures through digital shifts
One in six UK properties are now at risk of flooding over the next 15 years. Murray Ross, head of Project Management Profession at global engineering consultancy Tetra Tech, explores how major flood defence projects must shift from passive adoption of data analytics to an active pursuit, and how investing more in people holds the key to its success.
A digital revolution is needed to make our cities climate resilient
Håvard Haukeland, co-founder of Spacemaker and senior director, Autodesk, explores how a digital revolution is needed in planning and construction to make our cities more climate resilient.
South Tyneside to receive multi-million brownfield regeneration scheme
South Tyneside is to receive a multi-million-pound brownfield regeneration scheme, which will revitalise derelict dockland into a thriving riverside quarter.
Aerial mapping the way to greener homes
Aerial mapping reveals the potential of roof spaces to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Advantage provides structural defects insurance for your peace of mind
Advantage (AHCI) is a leading structural warranty specialist with offices in Warrington, Birmingham, London and Huddersfield (with more sites due to open this year).
Scottish Water services will rise by 4.2% in 2022/23
Scottish Water has announced that the amount households pay for its water and wastewater services will rise by 4.2 % in 2022/23.