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pbctoday.co.uk > news > digital-construction-news > project-operations-gap-frontline-realities-across-maturity-journey-part-2 > 165579

The project-operations gap: Frontline realities across the maturity journey (part 2)

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (462+ words) In this second part, he tests that perspective against frontline site friction. Comparing vector 1’s administrative baseline with vector 2’s live telemetry, he examines where site disconnects occur and asks whether plotting these issues along a maturity journey helps explain…...

Planning
pbctoday.co.uk > news > health-safety-news > why-constructions-new-mental-health-code-demands-systemic-change > 165542

Why construction’s new Mental Health Code demands systemic change

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (864+ words) The CLC published their construction mental health code in June, working with The Department for Business and Trade, Heathrow, The Crown Estate, Bam UK and Ireland, Mates in Mind, The University of Warwick, with support from Marsh, BCLP, and the…...

Planning
pbctoday.co.uk > news > mmc-news > new-white-paper-advocates-greater-use-wood-in-building-design > 165537

New white paper advocates for greater use of wood in building design

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (278+ words) The white paper examines how responsibly sourced and properly protected wood can support more sustainable building choices while delivering durability, robust performance and architectural quality. It also demonstrates how material selection and protective coating systems can work together to help…...

Planning
pbctoday.co.uk > news > digital-construction-news > ai-in-construction-from-productivity-tool-to-project-teammate > 165516

AI in construction: From productivity tool to project teammate

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (930+ words) Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved remarkably quickly from boardroom curiosity to practical reality. Just a few years ago, discussions about AI in construction focused on futuristic concepts, autonomous machines, and speculative promises. Today, AI is already embedded within many of…...

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pbctoday.co.uk > news > digital-construction-news > project-operations-gap-distinguishing-static-foundation-from-dynamic-frontier-part-1 > 165398

The project-operations gap: Distinguishing the static foundation from the dynamic frontier (part 1)

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (813+ words) By plotting two ongoing industry discussions onto a digital maturity progression, he asks whether stakeholders are trying to solve very different problems with mismatched tools, and whether viewing these challenges through a maturity lens helps explain the disconnect. I have…...

Planning
pbctoday.co.uk > news > energy-news > growing-plastic-waste-crisis-why-construction-must-rethink-material-choices > 165373

The growing plastic waste crisis: Why construction must rethink its material choices

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (471+ words) The UK construction industry is facing a defining moment in its journey towards net zero. Significant attention has rightly been given to carbon emissions, but intense scrutiny must also be made to the materials that are being used to construct…...

Planning
pbctoday.co.uk > news > hr-skills-news > retrofit-procurement-guide-create-jobs-build-green-skills > 165311

Retrofit procurement guide to create jobs and build green skills

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (427+ words) The Greener Homes and Good Local Jobs Procurement Guidance comes from a research project exploring how better procurement practices can maximise social value, particularly employment and skills, through social housing retrofit. Climate solutions charity Ashden produced it in partnership with…...

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pbctoday.co.uk > news > mmc-news > timber-frame-housebuilding-low-carbon-journey-from-forest-to-front-door > 165286

Timber frame housebuilding: A low-carbon journey from forest to front door

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (458+ words) Planning, Building & Construction Today Daniel Clarke, senior key account manager, West Fraser UK, discusses the process and benefits of using timber frames in housebuilding The timber frame housebuilding process demonstrates how a fully integrated, sustainable supply chain can deliver high-quality…...

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pbctoday.co.uk > news > digital-construction-news > digitalisation-ai-stage-agenda-revealed-for-uk-construction-week-birmingham-2026 > 165281

Digitalisation & AI Stage agenda revealed for UK Construction Week Birmingham 2026

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (546+ words) The Digitalisation & AI Stage agenda is now live for UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham 2026, bringing together some of the sector’s leading digital, data and technology experts at the NEC Birmingham from 29 September to 1 October. Curated by Build in Digital and…...

Planning
pbctoday.co.uk > news > hr-skills-news > with-construction-administrations-rising-cashflow-resilience-must-become-priority > 165202

With construction administrations rising, cashflow resilience must become a priority

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (673+ words) The latest administration figures for the construction sector paint a worrying picture. During the first six months of 2026, 88 construction companies entered administration – an 11% increase compared with the same period last year. While construction was not the only sector facing heightened…...