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How is energy efficiency regulation in construction changing?
Bluebeam explores how new energy efficiency regulations such as MEES are changing the way landlords and owners are approaching their buildings.
Retrofitting commercial buildings using digital twins
Retrofitting rates need to triple to meet the goals outlined in the Paris Agreement. To increase the pace of retrofitting to this level, technology such as digital twins will need to be utilised.
Scientists develop new 3D printing technique
The new 3D printing technique is set to revolutionise the manufacturing industry and costs just £400.
Space technology to deliver greener homes
A specially equipped plane mounted with a thermal imaging camera flew over Leeds to capture data revealing insights into how much heat was being lost from the buildings below.
Does London Stadium’s solar membrane mean renewables are on the right...
Plans to install London Stadium’s solar membrane is an important landmark for renewables in the capital, but more needs to be done to drive adoption if we are to hit net zero targets, says Anthony Maguire, director of Longevity Power.
Capital funding now available for school improvement projects
Over 1,000 school improvement projects are set to be approved by the government. The projects aim to improve the condition and energy efficiency of the schools in the UK.
The implications of the Tate Modern private nuisance case on planning...
Chris Marsden, partner in property disputes at law firm Moore Barlow, outlines how the Tate Modern private nuisance case could impact developers and planning authorities.
New MD for Naismiths in Ben Harwood, PermaGroup picks up new...
Naismiths have acquired a new managing director in Ben Harwood; Permagroup picks up new group sales manager and Lovell Partnerships builds its North East business with three new recruits.
Nutrient neutrality and unlocking homes in the planning system
Will measures in the Budget and the government’s efforts to foster private local nutrient neutrality credit schemes be enough to unlock the estimated 120,000 homes held up by nutrient neutrality requirements? Nicola Gooch, Irwin Mitchell takes a look.
Building performance gap: The importance of compliance reports in building projects
Over the past year, the UK has implemented changes to building standards governing the energy performance of buildings. As changes aim to close the building performance gap, project teams must now submit compliance reports for new build projects.
Rental sector must scramble to meet requirements of new EPC regulations
Under new EPC regulations proposed by the government, 1.9m bedrooms in London rental properties would be unfit to let by 2028.
Retrofit skills shortage undermines plan to upgrade 19m homes
The government has set a target of bringing 19m homes up to standard by 2035. But the Spring Statement and Energy Security Day announcements contained little to make that goal a reality – and nothing to tackle the retrofit skills shortage holding back progress, says Cara Jenkinson, cities manager at Ashden.
Can digital twins help decarbonise the built environment?
Using digital twins offers numerous benefits, such as improving quality, a better understanding of costs, faster project completion, and revenue growth opportunities but can digital twins help us decarbonise the built environment projects and assets? If the answer is yes, how can we make it happen?
Secured by Design debuts Homes 2023 at ATLAS conference
Homes 2023, Secured By Design's updated guidance for domestic properties covering developments in security and criminal activity, was recently debuted at the ATLAS national training conference and exhibition.
The importance of good cybersecurity practices in construction
PBC Today explores the importance of good cybersecurity practices in construction, as well as how these measures can be implemented effectively.
£1.8bn Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund to improve energy efficiency of social...
A total of £1.8bn has been awarded through multiple grant schemes such as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund to improve energy efficiency across the UK.
Vectorworks and NVIDIA’s Omniverse Connector expands opportunities in the Metaverse
Working with NVIDIA, Vectorworks delivers a direct connection to the innovative platform for building and operating applications with the Omniverse Connector.
Wates delivers DfE’s first net zero school and signs agreement for...
Wates has signed a development agreement with Brent Council to build more than 300 new homes and has completed the first net zero school, in Rochdale, as part of DfE's 10-year school rebuilding programme.
Vectorworks releases Vectorworks 2023 Service Pack 4 product line
Vectorworks has released its Vectorworks 2023 Service Pack 4 product line, which grants users access to next-gen technologies and sets the foundation for further development in future releases,
Lessons learned from Passivhaus with Regan Costello of Seddon
PBC Today spoke with Regan Costello, Pre-Construction Manager for Retrofit and Decarbonisation at Seddon, about creating affordable and sustainable homes with Passivhaus.
How decarbonisation can help estates meet sustainability goals
Decarbonisation has a huge role to play when meeting the UK’s ambitious carbon targets – but does public sector support go far enough? Hannah Kissick, associate at international M&E consultancy CPW, thinks more funding is needed to help estates move away from fossil fuels.
Why secondary glazing is the ideal solution for retro-fitting existing buildings
With over 5.4 million traditional buildings in England alone, it is crucial to explore sustainable retrofit solutions, such as secondary glazing, as one of the solutions to upgrading the UK's building stock.
Company fined after worker fell through improper scaffolding, fracturing back and...
Renka Limited was fined £12,000 after a 35-year-old employee fell through improper scaffolding and fractured his back and ribs.
Morgan Sindall and Mace redevelop historic sites in London
Morgan Sindall and Mace have begun redevelopment works on multiple historic sites in London, including new modern police headquarters and law courts in Square Mile and a restoration project at Camden Methodist Church.
Friends of Blairs Loch breathe new life into a recreational and...
Funded solely by charitable donations, the Friends of Blairs Loch main mission was to reopen the Loch for trout fishing; Moray Council ended the maintenance and operation of this popular trout fishing venture on the loch due to budgetary constraints.
Embracing offsite construction methods for a sustainable supply chain
In this article, Polypipe Building Services managing director Andy Cullum explains how manufacturers can embrace new offsite construction methods to support their customers and ensure their products play a full role in a more sustainable supply chain.