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Navigating the new era of Building Control: Key takeaways from our CPD webinar

1 week ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Harriet Clough

The construction industry is no stranger to change, but the recent updates to the Building Safety Act (BSA) represents the most significant shifts in decadesTo help industry professionals stay ahead, Hertfordshire Building Control (HBC), part of the Broste Rivers Group, recently hosted a CPD webinar featuring insights from Jayne Hall BSc(Hons) C Build E FCABE PPLABC PPCABE alongside industry veteran Trevor Clements MRICS AIFireE.
Gleeds appointed project manager for Airedale Hospital

1 week ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Matt Brundrett

Airedale General Hospital, in Keighley, West Yorkshire, has had the construction firm appointed to oversee its constructionThe Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Gleeds to oversee the Airedale Hospital project. The Trust employs more than 3,000 people for care around Yorkshire and East Lancashire. The Airedale NHS Foundation Trust provides acute, elective, specialist, and community care for more than 200,000 people across both regions.
RICS update on profession published by CEO

1 week ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Matt Brundrett

Justin Young, RICS CEO, has produced an update for April 2025 addressed to all surveyors under the RICS umbrellaThe RICS update on the profession comes during an already-busy month for RICS. The Institute has already published a call for members to respond to an updated Financial Crime Standard, as well as published a property survey for March. Justin Young, RICS CEO: The surveying profession is changing.
New NISTA CEO appointed

1 week ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Matt Brundrett
Homes England funding hundreds of new homes

1 week ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Matt Brundrett

In cooperation with HSBC UK, the agency is funding homes across the South of EnglandThe Homes England funding comes in the form of a finance package worth millions of pounds. The package has been given to Wyatt Homes through the Homes England Home Building Fund. The Homes England Home Building Fund allows the agency to support the private building sector, and support the government’s goal of delivering 1.5m new homes by the end of this parliament.
Hydrogen fuel in construction endorsed by Wates

1 week ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Matt Brundrett

Wates have been trialling a JCB hydrogen generator to test whether hydrogen could fuel more of their operationWates are testing the use of hydrogen fuel in construction in the form of a JCB 60kVA hydrogen combustion generator. The generator is powering a work site close to Wolverhampton. The generator is connected to a 104kWh Powerpack battery storage unit, meaning the site can operate solely on battery power, on hybrid (battery and generator), or solely on hydrogen power.
Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2025: Celebrate the achievements of women within the construction industry

1 week ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Harriet Clough

It’s time to nominate your colleagues – or yourself – for the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2025The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced that the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards are back for a fourth year. They will continue to highlight the significant contributions of women from across the construction industry and showcase women in the sector, making female and non-binary role models more visible and accessible.
PAS 2080: how carbon management can be made easy with digital tools

1 week ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Harriet Clough

The framework PAS 2080 sets out an approach for civil infrastructure and utilities businesses to reduce carbon emissions and reach net zeroThis article covers the important details, strategic opportunities, and parallel financial benefits of incorporating carbon management into your business.
Research shows over 12m home EPC ratings need improvements

1 week ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Matt Brundrett

Eurocell have released research showing that one home every minute needs energy-related upgrades in EnglandThis equates to 57 homes every hour upgrading their Home EPC rating. The research also shows that over 12m homes in England are currently rated at EPC D or lower. In order to hit the UK’s net zero targets, the Eurocell research states that up to 2050, one home per minute will need energy performance-related upgrades.
Barratt Redrow shuffles management after merger

1 week ago | pbctoday.co.uk | Matt Brundrett

The chief executive of Redrow is stepping down in June to make way for a new COOThe Barratt Redrow shuffle sees Redrow chief executive, Matthew Pratt, announce his stepping down in June this year. This announcement follows the announcement that Steven Boyes, COO and deputy chief executive, will retire in September. Mike Roberts, current regional managing director of the Northern Region of the merged firm, will step forward as the new chief operating officer.