Matt Brundrett

2 days ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Matt Brundrett

The company, incorporated in 2005, specialised in off-site volumetric designElements Europe has appointed Sam Birchall and Steve Absolom of Interpath as joint administrators. The company primarily produced room modules and bathroom pods used in residential, student, and hotel developments. The firm’s modules and pods worked on several large projects, including in Hackney’s East Road Project and Birmingham’s Camp Hill Project.

2 days ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Matt Brundrett

Although still on a decline, both output and new orders fell at the slowest rate since January, with optimism still lighting the way forwardThe June 2025 PMI shows a figure of 47.9 for May, a marginal increase from April’s 46.6.However, some figures remain concerning, such as for employment with the fastest rate of job loss since August 2020. At 45.1, housebuilding is the worst performing sector, with a downturn in residential construction work getting worse since April with conflicting demand.

3 days ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Matt Brundrett

The State of Smart Manufacturing Report surveyed over 1,500 decision makers within the manufacturing industryRockwell Automation conducted the report, finding that the UK is the European leader for both artificial intelligence and digital twin adoption. From the survey respondents, the use of digital twins in the UK has jumped from 21% to 37% in the last 12 months alone. The survey was conducted over 17 countries, including the UK, US, and China.

3 days ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Matt Brundrett

Automated Architecture (AUAR) has secured £5.1m in funding for the creation of an automated homebuilding platformPlanet A is providing the funding for homebuilding robots along with Shadow Ventures, Common Magic, Concrete VC, and other investors. The robots are designed to reduce construction costs by 30-40% and improve the flow of the value chain. Named the AUAR Micro-Factory, the automated construction machines are mobile manufacturing units that use locally sourced timber to produce homes.

3 days ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Matt Brundrett

US president Donald Trump has announced that the UK will no longer be subject to 50% steel and aluminium tariffsThe president has stated that they will “provide different treatment” to the UK regarding US steel tariffs. A deal has been agreed between the nations, but has not yet been signed. The deal targets steel and aluminium specifically, meaning the blanket 25% levy on British exports will still be in effect.