Future Homes and Buildings Standards “needs more clarity”
Tassos Kougionis, director of sustainability and ESG at McBains, highlights seven areas of the Future Homes and Buildings Standards where guidance needs more clarity.
Only 25% of construction managers open to hiring people with criminal...
According to CIOB's latest research report, there is a negative stigma and fear surrounding the hiring of people with criminal records due to concerns over employee safety.
Startup’s latest funding round to expand AI underground mapping in UKÂ
Exodigo has secured over £82m of funding, which will be invested in expanding the UK team and AI underground mapping technologies.
A comprehensive guide to structural warranties with Build Warranty
Understanding the intricacies of structural warranties is paramount for navigating the complexities of the real estate market effectively, as Build Warranty explores.
Universal Trade Frames renew membership with Secured by Design
Universal Trade Frames, a specialist Spectus Systems fabricator and provider of high-quality PVC-U doors and windows to the trade, has renewed its membership with Secured by Design (SBD).
First three-storey 3D-printed house in North America completedÂ
Canadian-based nidus3D has completed what it claims to be the first three-storey 3D-printed house in North America.
Quelfire leads the conversation on responsibility at The Fire Safety Event...
Quelfire are exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event between the 30th of April and the 2nd of May 2024 at the NEC, Birmingham.
Smart construction and the rise of digital twins in the building...
As technology advances, digital twins offer promising benefits for smaller construction businesses, helping them stay competitive. Richard Clement, Smart Construction, shares his thoughts on the use and benefits of digital twins for smaller enterprises.
“It was a flop”: Construction industry reacts to Spring 2024 Budget
As the chancellor laid out the last budget of the financial year- and possibly the last before a general election- the UK construction industry has its say.
Massive regional divide in domestic retrofit in England, study finds
Analysis from the PNZ Group on domestic retrofit has uncovered a massive regional divide, with "no progress" made on greening homes in the North East of England.
Rethinking retrofit: UK social housing crisis demands urgent action
The UK's social housing stock is under scrutiny and demands urgent attention. In this article, Regan Costello, pre-construction manager of retrofit and decarbonisation, explores how retrofit can help.
Artificial intelligence health and safety system to be used on Sellafield...
An artificial intelligence health and safety system will give the Sellafield nuclear site a 360-degree window to ensure workplace safety.
How contractors can overcome the barriers to digital procurementÂ
The Build Chain explores the barriers to digital transformation and the steps to optimising your procurement business.
ICW Group announces first winners of ICW Showcase Awards
Building warranty and building control provider ICW Group has announced the first winners from across the UK construction sector in its inaugural ICW Showcase Awards.
Understanding the Spring Budget 2024- and what it means for UK...
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered the Spring Budget for 2024, delivering promised tax cuts- and not much else.
Data as an infinite resource at the Interchange Conference
Re-flow attended the Interchange Conference on the 27 and 28 February to present their cutting-edge field management software and harness the power of data.
Antarctic runway upgraded to support UK polar science hub
The runway at Rothera research station has been resurfaced by BAM, improving access at one of the major international hubs for Antarctic research.
International Women’s Day: Gender equality, ESG and corporate sustainability
PBC Today sat down with Lesley Tracy, head of ESG at Dandra, ahead of International Women's Day to discuss her journey in the construction industry, and how to empower women and promote inclusivity in a traditionally male-dominated sector.
International Women’s Day: Two of Arup’s leaders reflect on their experiences
Two of Arup's leading figures- directors Becci Taylor and Sowmya Parthasarathy- reflect on the changes they have seen in their combined 50 year careers and predictions for the future.
Dame Kate Barker to lead new commission into England’s housing shortage
Dame Kate Barker CBE is to lead a new Commission into England’s housing shortage, with experts from the RTPI, Vistry Group and Society of Black Architects.
BT Redcare closure puts commercial building and home insurance policies at...
BT Redcare, a leading provider of Alarm Transmission Systems (ATS) in the UK, announced earlier this month they would be closing the service from 1st August 2025.
Newforma to deep dive into AECO collaboration success strategies in upcoming...
The latest PBC Today Webinar - AECO Collaboration: Strategies for Quality Improvement and Time Efficiency - in collaboration with Newforma, will reveal practical strategies to ensure your projects not only meet but exceed expectations in timelines and budgets.
Potential new cladding crisis looms after fire rips through London low-rise...
Fears have been raised of a new cladding crisis after a fire gutted four low-rise timber frame homes in Barnet- and 580 more properties were found to have the same unsafe plastic cladding.
The crucial role of smart IT in the construction industry’s ESG...
Rob Smith, CTO at Creative ITC, explains the often-underestimated impact of enterprise technology on climate change and outlines how construction businesses can stay ahead of the ESG curve.
Balfour Beatty VINCI launches last TBM on HS2’s high-speed railway route
The second tunnel boring machine, named 'Elizabeth,' joins its predecessor 'Mary Ann' in the 24/7 tunnelling operation led by Balfour Beatty VINCI, pushing HS2's high-speed railway project another step closer to completion.
How can copper improve sustainability in the construction industry?
The environmental impact of plastic is severe, especially given the availability of more sustainable options like copper for pipework. Oliver Lawton, co-founder of CuSP and managing director at Lawton Tubes, discusses the urgency for the construction industry to prioritise sustainability in a discussion on driving positive change.