New Lifecycle Carbon Assessment (LCA) platform allows designers to compare tens of thousands of lifecycle carbon assessments for generic materials and manufacturer products. NBS (part of Hubexo), the platform for connected construction information, has announced a long-term strategic partnership with BDP, a major global multidisciplinary practice of architects, designers, engineers and urbanists. The partnership recognises…
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The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and the British Board of Agrément (BBA) have each issued statements this week regarding the suspension of the BBA’s accreditation status. Both statements can be accessed on the respective websites via the following links: Entitled 'United Kingdom Accreditation Service statement on BBA suspension’, UKAS has published its item here.…
MRA Research has announced the launch of MRA Data’s PROSPECTManager data portal – providing access to a family of prospecting databases spanning building materials, building, home improvement and construction markets. MRA Research is one of the UK’s most experienced research and insight specialists dedicated to the building materials, construction, and home improvement markets. PROSPECTManager has…
In Episode 246 of the Own the Build Podcast, Paul Hemming was joined by Mike Rigby, Managing Director of MRA Research and architect of the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI). With 35+ years in the industry and a mission to bring clarity to construction data, Mike pulls back the curtain on how our sector is…
The construction sector plays a key role in fostering economic growth and in ensuring housing affordability. However, the sector faces many challenges. Designing a framework that allows for productivity growth is essential, especially since the labour force is shrinking. Moreover, solutions have to be found for the land shortage issue and the disincentives to renovations…
Mastering Construction Procurement is a comprehensive guide designed for construction professionals who want to transform procurement from a cost-driven task into a powerful commercial advantage. Written by Paul Heming, host of the Own the Build podcast and CEO of C-Link, this book distils real-world strategies from leading procurement experts, supply chain specialists, and commercial directors.…
Glenigan | Powered by Hubexo, the trusted provider of UK construction project data, market analysis and company intelligence, has officially announced a new partnership with Planning Portal, representing a significant enhancement to its service proposition. This crucial strategic move gives Glenigan customers early access to planning applications 3 weeks before they appear on local authority…
The introduction of the BBA’s, RIBA approved, CPD module for architects demonstrated the appetite for professionals in the sector to improve their knowledge. As a result of its success, the BBA has announced that it will shortly be launching a new version of the CPD for construction product manufacturers, titled Growing Your Market With BBA…
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is calling on construction professionals across the globe to respond to its new consultation on global construction standards. Between 2009-21, RICS, thorough its Black Book suite of guidance notes, released 32 separate titles covering different elements of quantity surveying practice. For the first time, RICS is going to…
Building Materials Digital Services Ltd (BMDS), the joint venture between the BMF and NMBS established to provide an industry-owned data pool, has signed agreements with the first five suppliers to share their product data on the new platform, which has been branded Data Yard. The companies leading the way are C-Tec (CT1), Fernco, Knauf, Knauf Insulation,…

