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Humanising the workplace post-coronavirus
Bruce Kennedy of architect BDP asks if time spent away from the office for many because of necessity will lead to a reassessment of the workplace once the coronavirus crisis is over.
Modular construction reduces UK development’s carbon footprint
Louise Hinley, senior planner at Lambert Smith Hampton, provides an insight on how the modular housing trend is bringing sustainable benefits to the sector.
Plans submitted for landmark new library at University of Bristol
Plans for a landmark new library at the University of Bristol have been submitted to transform the heart of its Clifton campus and provide an architecturally significant new building.
Proctor Group launches innovative fire-resistant vapour control layer
The A. Proctor Group, experts at solving condensation, airtightness and energy efficiency problems in buildings have launched a new innovative fire-resistant vapour control layer.
Engaging with offsite construction
Gaynor Tennant of Modularize examines the importance of early engagement in offsite developments.
High-rise buildings: Are they as safe as houses?
Following the introduction of a new industry-wide process for evaluating the fire safety of buildings over 18m tall in December, Helen Andrews, construction partner at Fieldfisher, considers whether the scheme is likely to stack up for development funders.
Offsite experts to showcase latest light steel frame developments
The Focus on Framing event returns to The Building Centre in London on 29 January to bring together light steel frame (LSF) manufacturers and industry professionals.
Embracing modular homes in Scotland
The significant opportunities that modular homes offer to the Scottish construction sector must now be fully embraced, says real estate finance specialist Addi Spiers.
SEF joint venture wins facilities management contract extension
Interserve and the University of Sussex have won a contract extension worth £30m per annum to deliver facilities management services at the University of Sussex as part of joint venture Sussex Estates and Facilities (SEF).
Combustible cladding on high rise buildings banned in Wales
Following the Grenfell disaster, the Welsh Government has made a commitment to ban the use of combustible materials in cladding systems on high-rise residential buildings in Wales.
Grenfell Tower: The fallout continues…
Chief executive of The Vinden Partnership, Peter Vinden, discusses the insurance crisis in the construction industry and what this could mean for those in the sector in 2020.
RICS Awards refreshed to demonstrate built environment changes
The RICS annual awards have been refreshed to display the changes we are seeing across business and society, now to be known as the RICS Social Impact Awards.
How will the construction industry fare in 2020-21?
The Glenigan Construction Industry Forecast for 2020 and 2021 has predicted a series of bright spots across the construction industry.
Is the manufacturing sector still scared of BIM?
Some manufacturers may still be wary of BIM. “Should companies embrace it or risk being left behind?” asks Nick Johns, Head of Digital Manufacturing for Graitec.
The modular homes leading the way in the UK
As the construction industry ramps up its use of modular construction, PBC Today takes look at the modular housing schemes taking the UK by storm.
Adding value to cold roll-formed steel for construction and manufacturing
voestalpine Metsec plc is the UK’s largest specialist in cold roll-formed steel, providing products for the construction and manufacturing industries
Fire and life safety-compliant facades
Alex Manning, associate director for fire and life safety at international consultancy AESG, discusses an event hosted by the firm looking at new guidance in the updated Approved Document B on the safe design of high-rise building facades.
Insights into the increasing demand for bathroom pods
In this article, Richard Tonkinson, executive director of Offsite Solutions, provides some insight into the growing demand for factory-built bathrooms.
Modular and volumetric experts to share knowledge at Modular Matters
Taking place on 22 October this year's Modular Matters conference will demonstrate the versatile application of modular and volumetric technology.
Steven Hunt & Associates announce seven new contracts
It's lucky number seven for Liverpool-based mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy, Steven Hunt & Associates, who today announce the news of seven contracts.
Modular buildings lead the way for offsite
How do manufacturers and installers of volumetric offsite construction ensure sustainability and compliance when the key priority is time? Jackie Maginnis, CEO of the Modular & Portable Building Association, shows how the industry has been leading the way longer than you think
The McAvoy Group: A BOPAS case study
McAvoy has been providing offsite solutions for nearly 50 years, we asked Graeme O’Doherty, Offsite Housing Specialist about his experience of BOPAS.
Scotland Excel launches £1.5bn new build framework
Scotland Excel has launched its £1.5bn New Build Residential Construction contract to help accelerate the delivery of 50,000 new affordable homes.
Bathroom pod manufacturer to create 140 jobs in Newry
Connex Offsite has announced plans to create 140 jobs over the next five years, as it is set to expand its operations by £2.5m.
Winvic’s first Build-to-Rent project reaches completion
Winvic Construction has reached practical completion of its first build-to-rent scheme, also the first purpose-built accommodation of this type in Leicester city centre.
Islands of accessibility in a sea of inaccessibility
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, finds excellent examples of accessibility, but in places which are inaccessible.