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Future Lab to highlight innovation at UK Construction Week London
Future Lab at UKCW London on May 2-4 will shine a spotlight on change makers in the fields of productivity, robotics and sustainable technology.
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,
How can sustainable structural timber help achieve net zero?
Sustainable structural timber offers a range of benefits related to reducing the environmental footprint of buildings and construction processes. PBC Today explore how sustainable structural timber (SST) can contribute towards achieving net zero.
Securing building and construction skills for the future
With the building and construction skills shortage becoming of increasing concern, everybody must play their part in attracting and training new talent. David Wigglesworth, managing director of SFS UK, explores some of how manufacturers can help.
Mace appointed to three major lots on Heathrow H7 Framework
Mace has been appointed as the delivery partner on three major infrastructure projects on the Heathrow H7 Framework, covering all four terminals, and the Asset Replacement Programme in terminals 3, 4 and 5.
What is the role of digital twins in construction?
PBC Today explore how digital twins in construction can be used to improve efficiency by providing accuracy and greater control over processes across various stages of building development and discuss the potential challenges associated with implementing this technology.
Understanding the importance of the principal designer role
The statutory role of principal designer has failed to deliver the impact envisioned by legislation. But Allan Binns, safety director at Ryder Architecture, believes that with some reinvention, “principal designer 2.0” can bring real value to projects.
3 AEC industry trends to watch for in 2023
There are many buzzwords in the AEC industry. Having recently joined ALLPLAN, Eduardo Lazzarotto, our new SVP of product and strategy, shares which trends he thinks will have the biggest impact on the AEC industry in general, on AEC project delivery lifecycle and on Allplan in particular.
BIM in architecture for better project management
BIM in architecture is more than aesthetics. BIM is about managing our information better, managing our data better and ultimately managing our project better, says Neil Carter, head of digital at Corstorphine & Wright Architects.
Global HSE adopts PlanRadar to improve fire safety reporting
Digital construction and FM platform PlanRadar has been adopted by Global HSE Solutions to improve fire safety reporting efficiency to Tier 1 contractors.
How BERN 131 uses sustainable architecture to produce more energy than...
Designed by Atelier 5 Architects and Planners using Vectorworks' design and building information modelling (BIM) software, BERN 131's sustainable architecture aims to produce more energy than it uses.
Digital Transformation to Accelerate Construction Growth in 2023 – Part One
The construction and infrastructure sector has undergone a significant transformation recently, with the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating the pace of digitalisation in the industry.
Puma Property Finance and UCL launch partnership to research sustainable construction...
Puma Property Finance is sponsoring the launch of UCL's new sustainable construction solutions research centre, the Centre of Sustainable Governance and Law in the Built Environment.
Get the most out of Dropbox as a Common Data Environment...
Shirin Arnold, Industry Lead, Construction at Dropbox, and PBC Today discuss how digital technologies such as Verifi3D, the recent collaboration between Dropbox and Xinaps, can help the industry create a powerful Common Data Environment.
From disruption to reinvention: How can construction technology rebuild the industry?
From an ageing workforce to a skills shortage, the construction industry is facing a perfect storm of challenges. In this article, Kenny Ingram, VP Construction and Engineering, IFS, explores how construction technology can rebuild the industry.
What will be the top BIM trends of 2023?
According to recent studies, the BIM market is expected to reach USD 52.5bn by 2030. This article explores the BIM trends that will dominate the construction industry in 2023.
Why should construction companies adopt model checking workflows?
As BIM usage evolves, so do reasons for model checking. In recent decades, the construction industry has moved from paper-based drawings to digital drawings. From there it proceeded to BIM models. Even more recently, it started to embrace BIM supporting services in the cloud.
What are the impacts of adopting field management software?
In this eBook, Re-flow explores how companies have improved their business processes by onboarding Re-flow's award-winning field management software.
How to implement safer working at height
Falling from height is the most common cause of workplace death, according to a new study. Jason Rowley looks at the findings and how the industry can improve safety when working at height.
The higher education sector can look to construction to help meet...
Craig Tatton, chief operating officer at Tilbury Douglas, discusses the challenges higher education faces, and how the construction industry is developing solutions, including support to decarbonise estates and improve space utilisation whilst maximising student potential and experiences.
RECONMATIC to explore solutions to waste management in the built environment
Morgan Sindall Construction, BIMBox, University of Salford, University of Manchester and Arcas & Callisto Consulting will be part of a research project on waste management in the built environment.
BAM commits to HVO fuel to decarbonise operations
BAM has confirmed that it will commit to HVO fuels as a a key part of its decarbonising strategy, helping it to achieve net zero by 2026.
Greener, Better, Faster: Pre-fab Modular´s Role in Removing barriers
Build Warranty explores the role prefabricated modular housing has in delivering greener, better, faster homes as part of the UK government's ambitious target of building 300,000 new homes annually by 2025.
What’s next for the Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDo)?
Loren Chamberlain, senior product manager, CReDo, explores why systems thinking and a Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDo) matter for Critical National Infrastructure.
Fixing Britain’s planning system: Barriers to gaining planning approval
With the ongoing pressure to create 300,000 new homes a year by 2025, Nathan Priestley – CEO of Priestley Construction, explores the barriers developers face when it comes to gaining planning approval within Britain’s planning system.
Digital construction for the built environment
David Wigglesworth, managing director at SFS, discusses the current challenges facing the industry and the numerous benefits of digital construction for the built environment.