PBC Today

The August edition of PBC Today is now live! Our expert contributors examine the fallout from the UK’s latest bout of political upheaval and what a Burnham premiership could mean for #Construction, #Infrastructure, and #Housing. Read the full edition➡️bit.ly/4wDBBDp

Highlighting the missing #SmartBuildings framework, Justin Kirby asks how the sector expects to bridge project delivery and live operations without a clear pipeline map. Find out more here➡️bit.ly/4yJsukR

Yesterday, Chancellor John Healey delivered his #AutumnBudget in the Commons. PBC Today explores policies announced for housing, energy prices, devolution and development, as well as commentary from experts in the sector. Discover more here➡️bit.ly/4yOjYBj

Making #Infrastructure more resilient requires us to look beyond individual assets. That means strengthening railways, protecting roads, and improving power grids while making each asset part of a connected system, writes Nathan Marsh of Bentley Systems➡️bit.ly/4zsmo9C

In an exclusive article, Connor Grisdale, senior consultant at Positive Planet, explores how smaller #Construction businesses can begin reducing their reliance on #Diesel. Find out more here➡️bit.ly/4iMl3oj

What could #Engineers achieve with less repetitive work? With Allplan Max, ALLPLAN brings practical #AI into everyday engineering workflows. Find out more here➡️bit.ly/4A1rjhW

Buyers are increasingly using #AI to find suppliers, but does that mean everyone should invest? Andrew Preston, Director of Marketplace, argues that for small firms, the fastest route to new #Construction work is often the simplest one. Read more here➡️bit.ly/47M6URO

From acoustic comfort to environmental responsibility, Helen Helm of Amtico explores the factors shaping #Flooring specification in multi-occupancy developments. Find out more here➡️bit.ly/4ilFkzJ

Kerry Scott, global lead for environment and society at Mott MacDonald, discusses how clean #Energy developers should use #SocialLicence to hone their communications and outreach to gain and maintain the support of their stakeholders. Discover more here➡️bit.ly/4i8FN9B

In part 2 of their leadership interview series, Restore-Compliance's operations manager Marnie Bartle told us more about her role and why communication with clients in the building #Compliance sector should be clear and simple. Read more here➡️bit.ly/3UjeqR6

In an exclusive article, Viki James, managing director, consents management at Ardent, explains the preparation needed between achieving Development Consent Orders and actually delivering a #Project. Find out more here➡️bit.ly/4BojZ1e

Paul Nash, fire stop manager at passive fire protection manufacturer FSi Promat, outlines a simplified approach to choosing the right system to provide passive #Fire protection in lightweight modern #Façades. Discover more here➡️bit.ly/4dPlDyY

Heffernan Utilities significantly improved its operations by incorporating Re-flow Field Management's #Software into its everyday operations. Find out more here➡️bit.ly/4zPlzHZ

#Digital construction can help teams coordinate the conditions urban #Landscapes need to thrive, says Phil Allen, chartered landscape architect at PAD landscapes. Find out more➡️bit.ly/3W3yK9B

Noemi Davolio, EDI project officer, The Chartered Institute of Building, asks what it will take to build a #Construction industry where everyone truly belongs. Find out more here➡️bit.ly/4iA5Zdi

More than 4,500 buildings surveyed point to the need for a more consistent approach. Cornerstone Management explores how better diagnosis, practical guidance and proactive management could help deliver healthier buildings. Read more: bit.ly/4sngt3g #UKConstruction

Does planning reform mean faster data centre delivery? Lee Gordon of Walker Morris examines the NSIP and traditional planning routes, exploring why greater certainty doesn't always mean a quicker or cheaper project. Read more: bit.ly/4smQIjt #UKConstruction #PBCToday

Safe, reliable #Solar installations start with quality components, professional installation and good system design, says Euan Taylor, techincal advisor at Fronius UK. Find out more here➡️bit.ly/4yF2GGL

PBC Today spoke to Martin Lewis, associate director at Restore Compliance, to find out more about his role and how the company is changing the norms of the #Building compliance landscape. Find out more here➡️bit.ly/47E5KI3

Tools such as BIM and machine learning give teams earlier visibility into cost and carbon, both of which determine many project outcomes, says Lou Farrell, senior editor of construction and manufacturing at Revolutionized Magazine. Find out more here➡️bit.ly/4jz3fxY

Matt Hickman, refurbishment partnerships director at Lovell Renew, explores why the UK #Retrofit industry needs to look beyond project numbers and consider what successful #Refurbishment means for the people directly affected by the work. Read more➡️bit.ly/4sglE4N