Kier to collaborate on next generation of UK nuclear reactors
Exploration of the next generation of UK nuclear reactors will be led by Kier, X-energy and Cavendish Nuclear, following a grant from the government's Future Nuclear Enabling fund.
CIBSE announced as new NABERS UK scheme administrator
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has been appointed as the new NABERS UK scheme administrator, after BRE's term ended.
Tackling delays and price inflation in materials procurement with digital
The Build Chain can reduce the cost of materials procurement and cut the time it takes to find and buy what is needed.
AI in planning departments: Friend or foe?
John Mason, associate at Carter Jonas, explores the use of AI in planning departments and its ability to review applications.
Newforma X PBC on-demand webinar: AECO collaboration insights on quality and...
Carl Storms, technical solutions lead at Newforma, presents the latest PBC Today Webinar – AECO Collaboration: Strategies for Quality Improvement and Time Efficiency.
Opening borders to a more responsible construction sector with materials passports
Digital materials passports that detail a building’s components could hold the key to moving away from construction’s throwaway culture and towards a circular economy, says Andrew Mitchell, operations director for sustainability at Mace.
AI-powered (R)Evolution: Advancing digital twins in the AEC/O industry
Dr Jimmy Abualdenien, head of digital product at the Nemetschek Group, explores how AI is revolutionising digital twin technology, enhancing real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, sustainability and energy optimisation, and driving the AEC/O industry towards a modernised and unified future.
Heat pump grant demand soars by 75% in February 2024
Government figures show that heat pump demand is going from strength to strength, as February 2024 saw a 75% increase in demand compared to 2023.
Why data holds the key to unlocking development opportunities
Paul Davis, co-founder at Nimbus, describes how reliable data, technology and the insights they provide are the keys to unlocking development opportunities.
Groundworks contractor Bowie Construction to file for administration
Cambridgeshire-based groundworks contractor Bowie Construction has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.
Ardmore to deliver final phase of Kings Cross life sciences campus
Reef Group has appointed Ardmore to deliver the final phase of the Kings Cross life sciences campus, Tribeca.
Solving the UK’s housing shortfall requires a modular construction rethink
As 3D laser scanning emerges as a game-changer in modern construction, FARO Technologies explores how the technology can aid in reshaping modular building and help to tackle the UK’s housing shortfall.
Putting the UK housing market back on track
Ravi Pankhania, managing director of Nacropolis Group, explores the challenges surrounding affordability, supply shortages, and planning complexities in the UK housing market.
The big value of infrastructure digital twins is finally here
Digital twins are demonstrating their power in infrastructure from planning and design phases through to operations and maintenance, says Mike Campbell, chief product officer at Bentley.
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.
Discover the benefits of Re-flow’s digital ‘form system’ in revolutionising health...
Join Re-flow at the Health and Safety Event 2024 to witness Re-flow’s digital form system that revolutionises health and safety management.
How Britain’s construction sector could benefit from using robotics
Britain must leverage the use of robotics and automation or risk being left behind on the global construction landscape, the National Roboatrium’s Pete Felton writes.
6 reasons small businesses get big benefits from construction software
Following the pandemic, the construction industry has started to embrace technology more and more, with powerful new construction software popping up to answer the demand.
One Za’abeel sets record for longest cantilevered building
Mace has completed the construction of the world's longest cantilevered building - One Za’abeel in Dubai.
55 day payment deadline for £5m public projects takes effect
From April 1, companies bidding for public projects worth over £5m must settle invoices within a 55 day payment deadline or face a work ban.
Investing in digitalisation will ease challenges for construction in 2024
The outlook for construction in 2024 is mixed and clients need to be prepared to navigate a complex market when it comes to balancing opportunities with cost, says Martin Sudweeks, UK managing director of cost management at Turner & Townsend.
A closer look at combating thermal bridging
Paul Beech, General Manager of Armatherm, discusses the importance of structural thermal breaks within construction projects, and how savings can be made by investing in a thermal bridging solution, as well as reducing the likelihood of serious issues associated with condensation and damp.
Where next for Energy Performance Certificates?
As the UK gears up to decarbonise its built environment, the Energy Systems Catapult is calling for reform of the flawed Energy Performance Certificates to better reflect buildings’ real-world performance. Senior energy policy adviser Fay Holland looks at how EPCs can be made to work better for net zero.
Understanding contract works insurance: Essential coverage for groundwork companies
In response to heightened risks and contractual obligations, employers are increasingly requiring groundwork and civil engineering companies to secure contract works insurance.
Digital transformation in construction procurement: Enhancing your role, not replacing it
At The Build Chain, we’ve built a digital construction materials procurement platform that increases efficiency, speeds up the process of sourcing materials, and combats ongoing industry challenges, including poor product availability and price inflation.
BNG Online guide launched for developers and local planning authorities
Future Homes Hub and PAS have launched 'BNG Online,' a free digital guide providing practical guidance on Biodiversity Net Gain compliance for LPAs and planning applicants.