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Bringing you the latest construction headlines and exclusive insights on BIM, MMC & more!
This week's edition of PBC Weekly features exclusives from CEMEX Ventures, Mates in Mind, Chairman the Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, McAvoy, Advantage Home Construction Insurance and more!
A consultation for the planned Building Safety Levy, intended to spark feedback on the proposed structure and enforcement of the charge, has closed. In this article, Harwood discusses some of the key details within the proposal.
Is Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) just a hot trend or a Government encouraged initiative? In this article we consider the associated benefits of MMC.
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.
One of the most significant impacts of climate change will be increased incidents of flooding. To reduce the impact of flooding on people and the environment, we need to repurpose our legacy drainage assets, says Brian M Back, co-founder and CTO of Radio Data Networks Limited.
If you’ve ever wondered how a 360° video shoot is carried out on a construction site, this article explores how Dreamscope TV has designed a real-world motion experience to change the way construction projects work.
The construction and infrastructure sector has undergone a significant transformation recently, with the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating the pace of digitalisation in the industry.
In this blog from Jess, an apprentice building control surveyor, read about the balance of learning and onsite experience available with Premier Guarantee.
Construction has come a long way in addressing mental health in construction, yet suicide figures remain a stark reminder that there is much more to do. James Garbett, Mates in Mind, discusses how we can continue to break down the stigma.
Mateo Zimmerman, investment manager at CEMEX Ventures, explores how modular design can boost quality and sustainable construction in the current market.
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has called for a national "war effort" mobilisation to tackle the energy and sustainability crisis facing the UK and move away from fossil fuels. Chairman the Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP explains that the clock is ticking.
With an ambitious, UK-wide goal to reach net zero by 2050, the UK needs to make sure its domestic buildings are up to scratch. But something crucial is still missing: a scalable solution that can be adopted at speed. MMC could provide the answer, says Sam Hart of Built Environment – Smarter Transformation.
As the UK continues its drive to build homes in 2023, there is an urgent need for our industry to cut carbon emissions and address the challenges faced by economic instability. The government’s legally binding target to reach net zero by 2050 is not all that far off and a large-scale shift to volumetric modular offers a clear solution.
360° video has a vital role in the future of construction, and Dreamscope TV has a specialist 360° service to help the construction industry harness its power and potential.
The government’s taskforce on older people’s housing can unlock growth, says John Tonkiss, CEO of McCarthy Stone.
Modern Methods of Construction and offsite are far from new, with firms across the globe recognising and embracing its many benefits. Lorraine McMorrow, head of digital at McAvoy, explores what’s next for digital in offsite manufacturing.
Advantage Home Construction Insurance looks at how the Consumer Code protects buyers of new build homes, and why it’s worth shopping around to find a CTSI-approved insurance provider with access to leading insurers.