Harriet Clough

3 days ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Harriet Clough

A new mixed-use building proves that innovation and local identity can go hand in hand. Through a fully digital, openBIM-based workflow, the project team delivered a modern retail space that blends seamlessly into its traditional surroundingsWhere pitched roofs and modest family homes define the streetscape, a new mixed-use development has quietly redefined what commercial architecture can look like.

3 days ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Harriet Clough

Digital twins have rapidly gained attention as a fascinating technology that creates virtual replicas of physical objects or systems, continuously updated with real-time data. But beyond the buzz, what is the value of digital twins across a building’s lifecycle and for the various industry segments? Digital twins have emerged as a transformative technology in the building industry, enabling stakeholders to create dynamic, data-driven virtual replicas of physical assets.

4 days ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Harriet Clough

The Chancellor’s £15.6bn regional transport investment package is part of a wider £113bn in capital spending outside South East England, to be confirmed in full in a spending review next weekSpeaking at a Rochdale bus factory, chancellor Rachel Reeves pledged over £15bn to the development of trams, trains and buses outside of London in a significant regional transport investment package, ahead of the capital spending review conclusion expected next week.

4 days ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Harriet Clough

Field management software like Re-flow links BIM and on-site teams, providing a single, efficient solution for real-time updatesAt its best, Building Information Modelling (BIM) appears to have revolutionised construction – it’s been described as a “superstar” tool for the industry. However, its application often falls short in the field, when it can be perceived more as a design tool and not as an innovation relevant to the day-to-day running of sites.

4 days ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Harriet Clough

This autumn, the UK’s built environment community will come together for a very special edition of UK Construction Week Birmingham – marking a decade of innovation, growth, and impact across the industry30 September – 2 October 2025 | NEC BirminghamSince its launch in 2015, UKCW Birmingham has evolved into the UK’s leading construction event, bringing the entire supply chain under one roof.