Vectorworks 2024 Update 3 brings PlantMaster integration
In Update 3 to the Vectorworks 2024 product line, online plant database and Vectorworks Partner Network member PlantMaster is now integrated.
Blue Monday: Combating mental health in construction during the winter season
As Blue Monday approaches, Nicola Hodkinson, owner and director of Seddon and trustee of Mates in Mind, brings attention to the underestimated challenges encountered by construction workers during the winter season.
Updated Consumer Code for New Homes to benefit buyers and industry
January 2024 sees the implementation of the updated Consumer Code for Home Builders’ and Consumer Code for New Homes’ Codes of Practice.
Plans for Las Vegas style Sphere in London withdrawn by developer
The Las Vegas-style Sphere had become a 'political football between rival parties', said developers MSG in a letter to the Planning Inspectorate.
Action required to address humidity on construction sites following latest storms
With the start of 2024 seeing widespread flooding in the wake of Storm Henk, there is an urgent need for an approach to combat humidity on construction sites to prevent long-term damage, reports Aggreko.
68% of British people support Biodiversity Net Gain rules for greener...
New research has revealed that the majority of Brits support new Biodiversity Net Gain rules to increase the number of plants and wildlife in their local area.
How using digital can transform your construction materials procurement process
The Build Chain investigates how digitising the construction materials procurement process can benefit your business.
Circular economy could slash construction sector CO2 emissions by 75% by...
According to a new report, the construction sector's carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced by up to 75% or 4 gigatons of carbon dioxide by 2050 through the establishment of a circular economy.
Pagabo Live knowledge initiative to launch this month
Pagabo Live, a new public sector and built enviroment knowledge initiative will kick off this month with a webinar on recent changes to the Building Safety Act.
Sir Robert McAlpine completes new mental health facility for Northgate Park...
Sir Robert McAlpine has completed a new mental health facility for Northgate Park Hospital, Northumberland, as part of the hospital’s £60m redevelopment under Cohort 1 of the NHS New Hospital Programme.
Stewart Milne Group files administration notice
Stewart Milne Group has filed for administration, a day after English division of Scottish housebuilder began the administration process.
2024 construction outlook: Anticipating changes and challenges for passive fire protection
Christophe Bind, country manager at passive fire protection specialist FSi Promat, looks ahead to 2024.
What if your BIM processes could be more efficient and less...
Explore the integration of Verifi3D into your BIM processes, ensuring standardized controls, real-time issue resolution, and automated clash checking for enhanced efficiency and project quality.
BAM executive director announces retirement
The Royal BAM Group has announced that executive director James Wimpenny will retire on 31 January 2023.
Impact of IoT in social housing revealed by University of Exeter...
Partnering with Aico|HomeLINK and industry partners, the University of Exeter has created a guide to best implement IoT in social housing.
Construction sector sees 4% rise in project starts during Q4 2023
The Glenigan January 2024 Construction Index shows a more positive outlook for construction, with an upturn in project starts, and a rise in private residential construction.
New Construction Employability Award to drive employment in construction
The B&CE Charitable Trust has launched a new Construction Employability Award to encourage new talent into the construction industry.
85% of tradespeople pessimistic about future of construction industry
More than a quarter of tradespeople are looking for second jobs and one in ten are considering leaving the industry altogether.
Sow Space grows practice specialising in retrofit options, ecological design and...
Simon Chung, director of Sow Space, discusses how the sustainable design practice tests different retrofit options with the help of Archicad, and is improving design efficiency with the help of the BIM software.
South London retrofit skills development plan secures funding
The retrofit skills plan aims to tackle the estimated 635,000 properties in South London that require decarbonisation works.
Willmott Dixon appointed to build £15.8m learning hub for Telford
Willmott Dixon is building a new £15.8m learning hub on behalf of Telford & Wrekin Council as part of the Telford Station Quarter regeneration.
Payapps research suggests that digital adoption could prevent construction sector insolvencies
New research from leading construction application for payment management software provider Payapps provides fresh insights into the competitive advantage technology presents to construction businesses and its potential to reduce the rate of construction sector insolvencies in a challenging economy.
Nemetschek Revolutionises Digital Twins with its Horizontal and Open Platform dTwin
In October, the Nemetschek Group announced the availability of its SaaS digital twin platform, dTwin.
HZI appointed as principal contractor for Walsall Energy Recovery Facility
Hitachi Zosen Inova has been appointed by Encyclis as principal contractor for the design, build and commission of Walsall's new Energy Recovery Facility.
Alison Cox joins Beard as non-executive director
Alison Cox has been appointed as a non-executive director at Beard, where she will drive excellence in design management.
Reimagining legionella risk management with IoT
By harnessing the power of IoT and automation, alongside the use of low power sensory devices and powerful network connectivity, monitoring the water outlet and sentinel temperatures within the pipes of water systems can be streamlined, offering benefits for health and safety, compliance and the bottom line. Gareth Mitchell, UK partner manager, Heliot, and Richard Braid, managing director, Cistermiser explain.