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.
ABC’s Social Housing Warranty is tailored for the social housing sector
The new social housing warranty from ABC+ Warranty will safeguard your social housing scheme.
What extent of retrofitting work is needed in the social housing...
A new report by law firm Shakespeare Martineau has uncovered a significant gap between social housing tenants’ desire to retrofit their homes and their ability to make those improvements. Louise Drew, partner and head of building communities, looks at the key findings.
Frictionless design- smooth for some, but not for all
About Access's Ian Streets explores the frictionless design trend sweeping retail and how some automated services risk excluding those who require additional assistance
Fleet insurance: policy excess levels are on the rise
The construction sector is witnessing a surge in policy excesses within the fleet insurance market, with basic excess levels moving higher, often exceeding £500. In this article, Tysers explores how to get the best value and reduce premium costs.
Consultation opens for UK’s first LGBTQ+ retirement home
Great Places has launched a public consultation on proposals for the UK's first LGBTQ+ retirement home, based in south Manchester.
December construction output records highest level in four months
The UK December construction output showed a continued decline in UK construction activity, but the rate of decrease slowed down compared to the previous months.
Average UK house prices trend upwards for third month in a...
Average UK house prices rose by +1.1% in December 2023, according to the Halifax House Price Index, with the typical home now costing £287,105.
Why all construction projects should be aware of the 10th Joint...
Amendments to the Fire Protection Association’s Joint Code of Practice highlight several topical areas of risk that construction projects must assess and remove. Sadie Rice, an associate in Gateley Legal’s Regulatory & Business Defence team, discusses the amendments and what construction project stakeholders should do next.
Manufacturing, digital twins and the undeniable profitability of accuracy
Jon Butler, head of digital engineering at Murphy Geospatial, looks at the role of digital twins in the manufacturing sector and the importance of good data foundations.
2024 construction predictions: where is the industry headed?
Net zero, the skills shortage, RAAC, extreme weather, infrastructure opportunities and tool theft- there's plenty to watch out for in construction in 2024.
Understanding conversion and renovation warranties – Brought to you by BW...
In this article, Build Warranty® explores how you can safeguard investments and guarantee structural integrity with conversion and renovation warranties.
First Actis CPD on Part L announced for LABC’s East Midlands...
The virtual Part L CPD event, from Actis and LABC's other partners, will take place on Wednesday 24 January between noon and 2pm.