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CCTV cuts construction security budgets

State-of-the-art CCTV is having a significant impact on security budgets in the construction sector… In the past 12 months there has been a switch from...

Cybersecurity – Risk Management is a board problem now

As the construction sector becomes increasingly digitised it faces new challenges. Andrew Taylor, CEO of  BronzeyeIBRM talks about risk management and its role in tackling cybersecurity... “It...
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Security in the BIM world

Anthony Burd Head of Sector – Construction, and Kieran Parkinson, Market Development Manager for the Built Environment at BSI, outline best practice for managing security when utilising BIM
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Security in the BIM world

Anthony Burd Head of Sector – Construction, and Kieran Parkinson, Market Development Manager for the Built Environment at BSI, outline best practice for managing...
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Security for expenses – advice and guidance for Party Wall Surveyors

James Jackson, Head of Training and Education with the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors details the issue of security within the Party Wall etc....

Security for expenses – advice and guidance for Party Wall Surveyors

James Jackson, Head of Training and Education with the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors details the issue of security within the Party Wall etc....
How AEC software like Bluebeam is changing the game for built environment consultants

Accuracy, speed – and beyond: digital transformation for built environment consultants

Read more about how AEC software like Bluebeam is changing the game for built environment consultants like Ridge & Partners.
Women in construction are still facing several gaps, say MyWorkwear

Number of women in construction declines

A study by MyWorkwear has shown that there are large, unaddressed gender gaps for women in construction. Learn more about the issues here.
Retentions have been a source of conflict in the construction industry for too long. Their day is over and it is time for governments to act

Why the construction industry needs to call time on retentions

Retentions have been a source of conflict in the construction industry for too long. Their day is over. It is time for governments to act, argues Calum Melville of Edison Capital.
The digital twins research paper highlights the benefits that can be gained from utilising digital twins

DfT research paper highlights benefits of digital twins

The Department for Transport has published a digital twins research paper, highlighting economic benefits. Read more about the findings here.
AI can bring unparalleled advancements to the AEC/O industry, as Charlie Sheridan, chief data and AI officer at Nemetschek Group, explains

AI has arrived: Innovation, efficiency and sustainability are being transformed across...

Artificial intelligence promises to bring unparalleled advancements and efficiencies to the AEC/O industry. Charlie Sheridan, chief data and AI officer at Nemetschek Group, explains how.
Contractors are still using spreadsheets to manage payments, despite more accurate and cost-effective automated software alternatives

Applications for payment: Seven reasons to switch from spreadsheets to automated...

Contractors and subcontractors submit, manage and certify applications for payment on a regular basis. However, many are still using spreadsheets to manage the process, despite there being other more accurate and cost-effective automated alternatives.
An area map of the buildings that could utilise the UK's largest heat network

Developer appointed for UK’s largest heat network

The SWAN Partnership has been established to create the UK's largest heat network. Read more about the project here.
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How secure is cloud-based CMMS?

Is a cloud-based CMMS truly more secure than traditional on-premises software? Let's dive into the comparison, debunk common misconceptions and see what real users have to say.
An onshore windfarm in northern Kent. Scout Moor would become England's biggest onshore windfarm

Plans for England’s biggest onshore windfarm to be submitted

Plans for England's biggest onshore windfarm are due to be submitted this week. Learn more about the project here.
The Autumn budget has hardly mentioned construction, leading many experts to express disappointment

Industry reacts to 2024 Autumn budget

The 2024 Autumn budget has seen mixed reactions from experts within the construction industry. Read some of the key takeaways here.
Cable theft is a severe crime committed to get to the copper within. Orbis Protect details how to prevent it.

The growing concern of cable theft: How you can protect your...

Orbis protects describes the rise of cable theft and what risks are posed by the act. Read more about how to prevent the crime here.
Approved Document O highlights the importance of modern and proper ventilation in buildings

Approved Document O and preventing building overheating

Jason Bennett of the Zehnder Group sat with PBC to discuss Approved Document O and building overheating. Read the interview in full here.
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[VIDEO]With cable theft on the rise, how can you protect your...

PBC Today sat down with the team at Orbis Protect to discuss the rising number of cable theft incidents and the onsite security solutions you can put in place to prevent it.
Collaboration must be the cornerstone of biochar’s future as a sustainable building material, writes Dr Mehreen Saleem Gul, assistant professor in architectural engineering at Heriot-Watt University

Biochar: Collaborative research examines the “carbon-eating” building material set to advance...

Collaboration must be the cornerstone of biochar’s future as a sustainable building material, writes Dr Mehreen Saleem Gul, assistant professor in architectural engineering at Heriot-Watt University.
Abbey Protect have advised Secured by Design DOCO's

Abbey Protect host DOCO awareness day

World leading manufacturer of Securablinds® Abbey Protect have hosted an awareness day for Police Designing Out Crime Officers (DOCOs).
CONTAINEX offers storage solutions that can be tailored to your project- with customisable modules and affordable options for long-term hire

Robust – durable – flexible: CONTAINEX storage solutions for your construction...

CONTAINEX offers a variety of storage solutions that can be tailored to your project- with customisable modules and more affordable options for long-term hire.
One of the largest manufacturers of energy efficient windows and doors in Europe, Munster Joinery, have renewed their membership with the police Secured by Design (SBD) initiative

Munster Joinery renew SBD membership

One of the largest manufacturers of energy efficient windows and doors in Europe, Munster Joinery, have renewed their membership with the police Secured by Design (SBD) initiative.
The new Isoweld® brochure from SFS highlights how the field fixing system needs 50% fewer fixings for thermal insulation

New SFS brochure demonstrates adaptability and versatility of Isoweld®

The new Isoweld® brochure from SFS highlights how the field fixing system needs 50% fewer fixings for thermal insulation compared with traditional applications.
Fatigue and depression are just two of the issues being recognised in World Mental Health Day 2024

World Mental Health Day 2024: Why is poor mental health so...

As 2024's World Mental Health Day marks the theme of 'mental health in the workplace', PBC investigates mental health in construction.
Exeter's new MP Steve Race came to visit Re-flow in early September to see firsthand how tech investment is benefitting the region

[VIDEO] Exploring investment in Exeter with Re-flow and new MP Steve...

Exeter's new MP Steve Race came to visit Re-flow in early September to see firsthand how tech investment is benefitting the region.