PBC Today & BIM Today

✨Our latest publication is now available online.🚧 We welcome the month of August with our NEW publication 👏 In this issue, we examine what the construction industry needs from the new government to “get Britain building,” why embodied carbon is crucial for achieving truly net zero buildings, and the role of the UK BIM Framework in supporting the "Big Three" of built environment policy. Publication highlights ⤵ - Akanksha Khatri from the World Economic Forum outlines five priority actions for cement and concrete companies to transform their practices and contribute to a "nature-positive" economy. -Prof (Dr) Adam Boddison OBE discusses three megaprojects – London 2012, HS2, and Zero Carbon Humber – as templates for achieving net zero by 2050. - Dr. Anastasia Mylona of CIBSE emphasizes the need for Building Regulations to include embodied carbon assessments to achieve net zero buildings. - Alex Minett FIIRSM of Veriforce CHAS examines how the Building Safety Act 2022 emphasizes competence and how organizations can enhance competence within their supply chains. - Dan Rossiter FCIAT of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) highlights how the UK BIM Framework can help boost productivity, cut costs, and improve sustainability in line with major built environment policies. - Rajesh Dhyani of Hexagon Geosystems explains how a digital twin of the Qutub Shahi Tombs in Hyderabad aids restoration efforts and offers potential VR experiences for future tourists. Discover the publication here: https://bit.ly/3Wv2W9Y #ConstructionUK #ConstructionIndustry #ConstructionTech #SustainableConstruction #BIM #ConstructionNews

As the Labour government reiterates its pledge to construct 1.5 million new homes over the next five years, the role of digital materials procurement becomes crucial in expediting housebuilding throughout the UK. 🏚 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐧𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐭 ✂ A significant advantage of using digital systems for procurement is their ability to enhance cost efficiency and improve budget management in construction projects. By leveraging real-time price benchmarking tools, contractors can compare quotes from multiple suppliers side-by-side. This pricing transparency helps identify the best deals and ensures that materials are procured at the lowest possible cost without compromising on quality. Digital procurement also provides the ability to track and analyse procurement data to aid in forecasting and financial planning. With detailed records of past purchases, companies can make more informed decisions and negotiate better terms for future projects. Read The Build Chain new feature here: https://bit.ly/3ytfMh1 #digitalmaterialsprocurement #housebuilding

As the UK grapples with an ongoing housing crisis, Labour’s proposed mandatory housing targets offer a promising step toward alleviating the shortage of homes in England. However, a critical sector—student housing—has largely been overlooked in these plans, raising questions about whether the full range of potential solutions is being considered. ⬇ #StudentAcommodation

Oyaki Farm design: An ode to Mother Earth & Japanese tradition A bastion of architectural excellence by Tono Mirai Architects, Oyaki Farm merges traditional Japanese construction techniques with contemporary design and methods. The project harmoniously blends spiritual, social, and environmental elements to achieve unity with nature. Vectorworks was employed to create the detailed fabrication drawings necessary for this project, resulting in exquisite drawings with a high degree of graphic expressiveness. More project details: https://bit.ly/4crMehR #JapaneseConstruction #TonoMiraiArchitects #JapaneseHeritage

By 2050, the global urbanization rate is expected to reach 68%, with two-thirds of the population living in cities or other urban areas, making the need for nature-positive construction more pressing than ever. 🌱 Akanksha Khatri, head of nature and biodiversity at the World Economic Forum, shares insight into new guidance that outlines five priority actions for the cement and concrete industry to revamp their business practices and contribute to a "nature-positive" economy. 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 ⤵ 1: Improve water stewardship across the value chain. 2: Adopt technologies and manufacturing practices to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and airborne emissions. 3: Continue and strengthen reclamation and rehabilitation approaches as well as biodiversity management of quarries and improve land stewardship on all occupied land. 4: Expand circularity efforts across the value chain. 5: Innovate to offer products that support the transition to nature-positive. The guidance suggests that these priority actions could unlock $44 billion in annual business opportunities by 2030. 📈 🔗 Guidance breakdown by Akanksha Khatri here: https://bit.ly/46QuTxV #Concrete #Cement #Biodiversity #Construction #CircularEconomy

The summer bank holiday is approaching, so before the long weekend begins, catch up on the latest news in construction. ☀ In our latest newsletter, we cover the RAAC house demolition in Aberdeen, the cessation of Women Into Construction's operations, and the new energy rating standards for insulation. Remember to subscribe so you'll always catch the latest stories. 🧡 #Newsletter #ConstructionNews #ConstructionUK

Barratt Homes-Redrow £2.5bn merger to complete this week 🤝 Barratt has declared its plan to finalize the £2.5 billion merger with Redrow, foregoing a condition set by the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA). In a recent statement to the London Stock Exchange, Barratt revealed that it had dismissed the requirement for CMA approval to proceed with the merger. The firm will engage with the CMA to address ongoing issues regarding competition in Whitchurch, Shropshire, where the significant concentration of Barratt and Redrow developments within an 11-mile radius has sparked worries about potential higher costs or reduced quality for homebuyers. Read more about the merger here: https://bit.ly/3yNyZdF #Merger #BarrattHomes #Redrow #CMA

𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 ⚠ Issues around everyday sexism remain prevalent in engineering, and with the proportion of women working within the industry decreasing in the past year, it’s clear that while progress has been made, there is still a long way to go. Being mistaken for other non-technical job roles, catcalling on worksites or being told “you don’t look like an engineer” are sadly a few examples of the assumed stereotypes and misogyny being faced by female engineers. In an exclusive piece, three women engineers from Harley Haddow share insights about misconceptions and perspectives about being a woman in engineering ➡ https://bit.ly/4djPPzD #WomenInEngineering #Engineering #FemaleEngineers

✨Our latest publication is now available online.🚧 We welcome the month of August with our NEW publication 👏 In this issue, we examine what the construction industry needs from the new government to “get Britain building,” why embodied carbon is crucial for achieving truly net zero buildings, and the role of the UK BIM Framework in supporting the "Big Three" of built environment policy. Publication highlights ⤵ - Akanksha Khatri from the World Economic Forum outlines five priority actions for cement and concrete companies to transform their practices and contribute to a "nature-positive" economy. -Prof (Dr) Adam Boddison OBE discusses three megaprojects – London 2012, HS2, and Zero Carbon Humber – as templates for achieving net zero by 2050. - Dr. Anastasia Mylona of CIBSE emphasizes the need for Building Regulations to include embodied carbon assessments to achieve net zero buildings. - Alex Minett FIIRSM of Veriforce CHAS examines how the Building Safety Act 2022 emphasizes competence and how organizations can enhance competence within their supply chains. - Dan Rossiter FCIAT of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) highlights how the UK BIM Framework can help boost productivity, cut costs, and improve sustainability in line with major built environment policies. - Rajesh Dhyani of Hexagon Geosystems explains how a digital twin of the Qutub Shahi Tombs in Hyderabad aids restoration efforts and offers potential VR experiences for future tourists. Discover the publication here: https://bit.ly/3Wv2W9Y #ConstructionUK #ConstructionIndustry #ConstructionTech #SustainableConstruction #BIM #ConstructionNews

August PMIs Show Rapid Growth in UK Construction Activity, Employment, and New Orders 👏 The August PMIs are showing that construction activity has increased at a fast pace, with both employment and new orders increasing at the fastest pace in 26 months ⬇ #PMIs #ConstructionUK