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Decarbonising the health sector with modular construction
As the climate crisis intensifies, the need for sustainable healthcare facilities to support growing demand is becoming more vital than ever. Dan Allison, divisional director of Premier Modular, explores the benefits and opportunities offered by modular construction can aid in decarbonising the health sector.
Why earlier environmental assessment is key to delivering projects in a...
In this article, Viral Desai, practice director for Planning, Environmental Consenting and Communities at Atkins, and Paul Morgalla, associate director for Environment at Atkins explore why a 'left-shift' approach to environmental assessment is crucial to tackling climate change.
Less talk, more action: Why the industry needs to work together...
In this article, Alexandra Gates, managing director of Simply Certification takes a look at what measures the construction needs to take to meet carbon net zero targets.
The UK’s first Passivhaus Plus school wins award for zero carbon...
The UK’s first Passivhaus Plus school, built by Willmott Dixon in 2019, has won an industry award for zero innovation in educational buildings.
Keepmoat becomes new strategic partner of WMCA, commits to delivering 4,000...
Keepmoat has been announced as the latest strategic partner of the WMCA, vowing to increase housebuilding by 50% across the West Midlands.
Bam and Network Rail announce completion of £80M Dawlish Sea Wall
BAM, Network Rail and the local council in Dawlish, Devon, have celebrated the completion of the £80m Dawlish Sea Wall project, protecting the area’s rail for future generations.
We must go further than scaling up the Social Housing Decarbonisation...
Scaling up the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund: a significant step in the right direction, but more action is needed, says Homelink CEO Chris Jones
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Sandi Rhys Jones appointed as 2022/23 CIOB president
Sandi Rhys Jones OBE, FCIOB, has called for collaboration across construction, education and policy makers.
Tom Foxall and Tom Frater named as new regional directors for...
Tom Foxall will cover London and the South East, whereas Tom Frater will join Historic England as regional director for the North East and Yorkshire.
Revolutionising the construction industry: Jason Howden, CIO at Revizto
PBC Today sat down with Jason Howden, Revizto's new CIO, to discuss his success in the industry, digital automation, and what's next for Revizto.
How can collaborative procurement benefit construction project delivery?
AECOM’s Head of Advisory services for Infrastructure Edd Burton and Tom Douglas, Partner at Eversheds Sutherland specialising in construction and engineering projects, explain more on how collaborative procurement keep projects on track.
Pursuing a career in facilities management
Inspiring new generations to pursue a career in facilities management will help tackle the skills shortage, says Steve McGregor, DMA Group.
Re-flow debuts utility sector entrance at Utility Week Live 2023
Re-flow attended Utility Week Live 2023 at NEC Birmingham to debut their entrance into the utilities sector.
Reusing infrastructure project data to harness AI and machine learning
Information is critical to the successful implementation of technologies like AI and machine learning, yet all too often infrastructure project data is not being reused. Claire Rutkowski of Bentley Systems takes a look.
The legacy of the Construction Innovation Hub
As the Construction Innovation Hub wraps up its operations, programme director Keith Waller looks back on the impact of the Transforming Construction Challenge and urges government and industry to continue pushing for a better-built environment.
Can digital transformation in construction ease the skills shortage and ageing...
With a major skills shortage, an ageing workforce and economic uncertainty, digital transformation in construction is needed to weather the industry’s perfect storm, says Luciana Kola of Elecosoft.
Digital construction and building a more sustainable society
As times change, future generations will begin to measure legacy on the positive environmental and social impact that it has on the world around it. Digital construction may just be the answer, explains Yves Padrines, CEO of the Nemetschek Group.
Leeds consortium secures Green Homes Finance Accelerator for retrofit solutions
Leeds City Council, Lloyds Banking Group, and Arup have been successful in their bid for the Green Homes Finance Accelerator.
Building a resilient construction business
Payapps head of UK and Ireland, Neal Hooks, explores how using construction technology to build a resilient business model can help construction firms absorb stress, recover critical functionality and thrive in altered circumstances.
What is the potential of AI in construction?
AI has become a buzzword after some of the world’s most advanced AI technology has been made free for anyone to use. But we still don’t have a full picture of what AI in construction means or how we should leverage its potential.
Skills for Greener Places: The future of landscape
The Landscape Institute’s Skills for Greener Places report reviews the UK’s landscape sector workforce for the first time.
ICW Group, Rendall & Rittner and ACE announce appointments in the...
ICW Group, Rendall & Rittner, and ACE have all recently announced new appointments in the construction sector across a variety of roles.
How the GCCA’s 2050 Roadmap for Net Zero is accelerating decarbonisation
The GCCA’s 2050 Roadmap for Net Zero sets out a range of measures to accelerate the industry’s decarbonisation efforts. Dr Andrew Minson, GCCA concrete and sustainable construction director, discusses the sector’s progress.
Sustainable Housing: Building a Greener Future for the UK – Brought...
From cutting-edge technologies to innovative building materials, sustainable homes are gaining momentum, and the benefits are abundant.
Smart technology: The drive towards cleaner, greener smart city environments
Steven Kenny of Axis Communications looks at how smart technology within smart city environments can utilise data to improve sustainability and ultimately help the planet.
Environmental Improvement Plan: An opportunity to build greener cities?
The government’s recently published Environmental Improvement Plan makes nature-based solutions a key aim for managing heat in towns and cities, but does it go far enough? Samantha Deacon of Ramboll takes a look.