Vectorworks launches 2022 BIM and CAD product line
Design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has released the 2022 version of its BIM and CAD product line.
Michael Gove appointed as new housing secretary
Michael Gove has been named the new minister for housing, communities and local government, replacing Robert Jenrick who was removed from the role.
Project profession body launches CPD tool and guidance
Association for Project Management (APM) has launched a new tool to support members plan, track and reflect every stage of their development.
Robert Jenrick removed as housing secretary in cabinet reshuffle
Robert Jenrick has been sacked from his position as housing secretary in prime minister Boris Johnson’s latest cabinet reshuffle.
Morgan Sindall hands over new Derby school project
Morgan Sindall Construction has completed the £7.6m Castleward Spencer Academy, a primary school in Derby city centre which will provide the area with vital additional school capacity.
Bentley Systems acquires mining and exploration software specialists
Bentley Systems’ Seequent business unit has acquired Canadian mining and exploration software company, Minalytix.
Mitie begins Swansea University facilities management contract
Mitie has kicked off a new five-year contract to deliver facilities management services for Swansea University, worth £2.4m a year.
Lendlease infrastructure director joins WSP as head of planning
WSP has appointed Bob Tong, former infrastructure director at Lendlease, as its head of planning in the UK.
Concrete-like material developed from space dust and astronaut blood
Scientists at The University of Manchester have developed a concrete-like material made of space dust and the blood, sweat and tears of astronauts.
Gatwick commits to equal opportunities for women in STEM
Gatwick has committed to providing roles for women in STEM, the airport has recruited two male and two female engineering apprentices for its 2021 cohort.
Godwin submits plans for new homes in Shepshed, Leicestershire
Godwin Developments today has submitted outline plans for new family homes on land south of Ashby Road Central, in the Leicestershire town of Shepshed.
Unite secures access agreement on Align’s HS2 sites
HS2’s main contractor Align has agreed to allow Unite officials to visit the welfare facilities of its sites and speak to workers during their breaks.
THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN DIGITAL CONSTRUCTON
Elecosoft launches Powerproject Collaboration Cloud
Great construction work should never be held up by poor project management. To help companies deliver more projects on schedule, within budget, stress-free, Elecosoft has launched Powerproject Collaboration Cloud.
Study to explore how fungi could prevent landslips
Researchers at the University of Strathclyde, Cardiff University, the University of Naples Federico II and engineering company BAM Ritchies, are exploring the role of fungi in helping to prevent landslips.
Partnership secures funding to re-imagine BIM in housebuilding
OpenBIM specialist xbim and property logbook company Chimni have been awarded an InnovateUK grant to re-imagine BIM use in the housebuilding industry.
THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN OFFSITE & MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
Modern Methods for modern projects: How MMC enhance construction techniques
Derek Orr, Balfour Beatty’s project director of new nuclear and major projects, discusses the company’s approach to offsite manufacturing, DfMA and looks at how this was applied on the Hinkley nuclear plant project.
Wernick lands £8.2m project for Queen Alexandra Hospital
Wernick Buildings has secured an £8.2m contract to deliver a modular building for the Queen Alexandra hospital in Portsmouth.
[VIDEO] Steelworks bridge installation underway at Brent Cross
The new station at Brent Cross has entered its next phase of construction, as VolkerFitzpatrick begins the installation of steelwork needed to build the station’s concourse.
SterlingOSB Zero helps specifiers and builders meet environmental targets
One Oriented Strand Board (OSB) product may seem much like any other. In reality it is worth checking before specifying, especially if you want to score eco points. When it comes to being green, West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero stands out.
PBC Today August 2021
Welcome to the August edition of PBC Today, which explores everything from climate risk in the built environment, carbon reduction and net zero ambitions to calls for a radical new national housing policy, how the industry can cope with material shortages and the case for incentivising MMC.
BIM Today June 2021
Welcome to the June edition of BIM Today. In this issue, we look at everything from boosting digital skills in the construction workforce to the potential of digital twins in achieving net zero carbon, the future of drone technology in the UK and the role of 4D visualisation in improving health and safety.
The future of housebuilding and construction
In this new ebook, the Access Group argues that the lack of supply, when combined with emerging challenges and barriers at home and internationally, mean the construction industry must now accept that the old ways of working alone are not going to solve the problem.
Premier Guarantee: Pre-plaster
This Pre-plaster ebook by Premier Guarantee gathers together Technical Updates offering additional guidance on a number of key areas.
Premier Guarantee technical updates: Roofs
This ebook brings together a collection of Technical Updates from Premier Guarantee covering roof design, installation, maintenance and performance standards to satisfy its warranty scheme.
Digital Construction Week is back this November
Join us from 24-25 November for Europe’s leading innovation and technology event for the built environment, live and in-person at ExCeL London
Automist – Intelligent Fire Suppression from Plumis
Automist by Plumis is an award-winning fire suppression system, designed for cost efficient construction of modular homes.
West Fraser – wood-based panel products
West Fraser is a world-leading manufacturer of engineered wood-based panel products used extensively throughout construction, furniture and DIY industries.
What do CAD software users say about BricsCAD®?
BricsCAD® is Computer Aided Design software for people who build things. It’s the best choice for drafters, designers, architects, and engineers.
Accessibility isn’t an add-on when it comes to awards
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, marks down the judges who hand out accolades for inaccessible design.
Covid-19 and the reinvention of the construction industry
Asite has launched a research report examining how the construction industry can adapt to survive, using digital technologies in the face of Covid-19.