In the dynamic world of property development, a builder’s reputation is one of their most valuable assets. Today’s homebuyers expect more than just high-quality design and materials; they demand long-term peace of mind. For developers, navigating construction, finance and risk management requires not just a clear strategy but reliable partners.
BIM objects of manufactured building products typically consist of three things: intelligent geometric representation of the product; data about the product (specification, sustainability, etc.,...
Harriet Eldred, BIM Panel member at The Institution of Structural Engineers outlines what BIM means for the Structural Engineering profession…
Structural Engineers across the country...
As Peter Hansford nears the end of his Government Chief Construction Adviser role, he provides a retrospective look at the adoption of BIM highlighting...
Prof. Dr. Bernhard Elsener, ETH Zurich, Institute for Building Materials argues that civil engineering should embrace the Internet of Things and its values to...
Henry Lawson, Market Research Consultant at BSRIA examines the possibilities of achieving common standards which are appropriate for the myriad of different “things” that...
Heritage Assets
Many towns have the potential for economic revival based on their Heritage assets – listed buildings, historic sites and the wider background provided...
Kester Harvey, Commercial Director of The Rooflight Company details the pressures and responsibilities architects face when it comes to the specification of products and...
Andy Rutter, owner of Steel and Glass Balustrades shares his thoughts on the popularity of glass buildings…
Iconic glass buildings are a highlight of London:...
OKI’s multi-tasking printers will save time and money across the entire project lifecycle says Andrew Hall, Oki Systems UK…
Choosing printers can be a big...
Gary Newman, Executive Chair at the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products, summarises their involvement in creating a circular business model for the steel industry…
The...
Phil Foster, CEO of Love Energy Savings outlines both the economic and environmental case entrenched in the fracking debate along with its potential impact...
When Planning Minister Brandon Lewis issued a statement announcing that LPAs could not impose affordable housing or S106 commitments on housing schemes of fewer than ten units, it was seen as government help for small-scale builders
Gareth Thomas, Housing Press Officer at Wrexham Borough Council explains how communities in Wrexham are seeing extra benefits from housing improvement works…
Employment and Modern...
Natasha Levanti writes on behalf of the Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) outlining a sustainable way forward in both housing and commercial development of brownfield...
