PBC Today & BIM Today

The November 2024 edition of PBC Today is LIVE ✅ Our experts cover bold planning reforms for 1.5 million new homes, key Grenfell Inquiry findings, the impact of ISG's collapse, “carbon-eating” materials, and robotic micro-factories tackling the housing crisis. Publication highlights ⬇️ ◾ Reimagining England’s Planning System: England's planning system struggles to meet housing targets and needs an overhaul, Antony Pollard, head of economics at Turley. ◾ Grenfell Reforms: Beyond new regulations, meaningful cultural change is essential to prevent future tragedies, argues Gill Hancock from the Association for Project Management. ◾ The Home Builders Federation's new report highlights the broader economic impact of home building, beyond physical construction. ◾ The Architects Code - Why It Matters: The Architects Registration Board’s proposed updates to the Architects Code emphasize professionalism and ethics, as outlined by chief executive Hugh Simpson. ◾ Making Mental Health a Priority in Construction: Sam Downie of Mates in Mind addresses persistent stigma in construction and ways to promote a supportive culture. Click the link and read the PBC Today & BIM Today publication for free: https://bit.ly/3YxiX0m #ConstructionNews #ConstructionUK #ConstructionPublication #PBCToday #ConstructionIndustry

Retrofitting industrial spaces and embracing Modular Methods of Construction (MMC) can help accelerate the growth of the UK’s life sciences sector. With increasing demand for lab spaces, this shift offers both economic and environmental benefits, providing flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness for businesses. Remi Smith of Avison Young │ UK discusses this further: https://bit.ly/3XnUOKs #MMC #Retrofitting

Lack of digital transformation in construction is leading to inefficiencies and lost opportunities. Why is the industry so slow to adapt, and how can it change? James Stothard, Chief Operating Officer at The Build Chain, discusses this in detail: https://bit.ly/3YVyZBu #DigitalTransformation #ConstructionUK

Structural warranty solution provider Build Warranty Group have announced their new partnership with Planning Portal, making it easier to understand protection and planning requirements for your next project ➡️ https://bit.ly/3BIBjnz #buildingnews

Discover the benefits of using cellular glass insulation for inverted roofs! This sustainable material offers exceptional thermal performance, moisture resistance, and durability. Perfect for energy-efficient building projects, it helps create long-lasting, high-performance roofs. Learn how this innovative solution is transforming the construction industry. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4d6SNHI Owens Corning FOAMGLAS® UK - Building Insulation #cellularglassinsulation

The Glenigan | Powered by Hubexo construction industry forecast predicts significant growth starting in 2025, with a 7% increase in construction output expected by 2026. Residential and infrastructure projects will drive this expansion, alongside a rising demand for commercial developments. 🔗 https://bit.ly/49aaIfv #constructionindustry

Marr Contracting’s M2480D, the largest luffing tower crane in the world, is returning to Hinkley Point to work within the unit 2 turbine hall ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ShbAb2 #Luffingtowercrane

From cutting-edge modular data centers to AI-powered modular design: An inside look at the impact of artificial intelligence ⬇️ John Buongiorno, vice president, Modular Division, Axis Construction Board Chairman, Modular Building Institute (MBI) introduces the new eBook from MBI, which explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the modular construction industry. Check it out for free here: https://bit.ly/3CUw04W #MBI #modularbuilding

The UK housebuilding sector is experiencing significant cost, quality, delivery speed, and sustainability challenges. Harnessing new technologies and methods, such as BIM, offsite, and industrialised construction, play a key role in reshaping the industry. Sano's M-Dock is a smart, interoperable, hybrid solution that harnesses the benefits of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and is scalable while still maintaining high design and building quality standards, making building homes faster and better. Find out more about this technology here: https://bit.ly/4bWvG1R #MMC #UKHousebuilding #UKConstruction 

As the construction industry scratches its head wondering how to make the dream of volumetric MMC a reality, could a novel hybrid housing concept be the catalyst that finally drives it mainstream? Construction technology start-up and serial innovator Sano thinks so and is putting its money where its mouth is with its intriguing new M-Dock product for single-family dwellings. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3u2dUcA #MDock #HybridHousing #MMC