Understanding the importance of the principal designer role
The statutory role of principal designer has failed to deliver the impact envisioned by legislation. But Allan Binns, safety director at Ryder Architecture, believes that with some reinvention, “principal designer 2.0” can bring real value to projects.
New Construct.id digital platform to enable easier construction credential checks and...
Construct.id, a new digital platform, is set to unite the industry by standardising and providing data to ease construction credential checks.
Co-Location developments to deliver 30,000 new homes across London
Co-Location developments have the potential to deliver 30,371 new homes across London, according to a new report from Turley.
YMCA community hub renovation, using Archicad, provides safe space for local...
Using the Archicad, LSI Architects have successfully renovated a community hub for YMCA at the former Royal British Legion building in Norwich.
The digital skills gap: Should the Apprenticeship Levy be used to...
Wasted government funds should be directed to nearly half of engineering firms suffering from a digital skills gap, says the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), as a digital skills deficit is costing the UK economy £63bn billion a year.
3 AEC industry trends to watch for in 2023
There are many buzzwords in the AEC industry. Having recently joined ALLPLAN, Eduardo Lazzarotto, our new SVP of product and strategy, shares which trends he thinks will have the biggest impact on the AEC industry in general, on AEC project delivery lifecycle and on Allplan in particular.
Experts urged to register for new Fire Safety framework
Experts are being sought to register interest in a new Fire Safety framework to supply fire safety measures for the public sector.
How to efficiently plan and manage a housing association project
Housing association programmes can be managed more efficiently, using planning and project management software like Powerproject by Elecosoft.
Caerphilly Council embraces £2.54m in Welsh empty homes grants
Caerphilly County Borough Council has welcomed the Welsh Government National Empty Home Grant, which aims to bring privately owned empty homes back into use.
BIM in architecture for better project management
BIM in architecture is more than aesthetics. BIM is about managing our information better, managing our data better and ultimately managing our project better, says Neil Carter, head of digital at Corstorphine & Wright Architects.
ECITB National Forum focuses on bolstering construction industry learning
Industry experts at the ECITB National Forum explored plans to support growth and tackle labour shortages through workforce training and addressing skills gaps.
Leadership appointments for Arcadis, Kier Places and RECOM Passive Fire Protection
A flurry of recent appointments include a new Arcadis Northern Cities executive, a new managing director at Kier Places in Jamie McKechnie and RECOM Passive Fire Protection debuting a new management team after a division expansion.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is failing to deliver, says Lords inquiry
According to a new inquiry by the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) launched in May 2022 is failing to deliver on its objectives following a low uptake of grants.
Revolutionize your BIM Model checking skills with Verifi3D Academy – Get...
Xinaps are excited to announce the launch of Verifi3D Academy, dedicated to industry professionals and students to enhance their skills and knowledge in model checking.
Ex Tolent employees launch legal claims over redundancy
Following the news that Tolent went into administration on the 13th of February, ex Tolent employees are considering taking legal action, according to legal firm Aticus Law.
Geospatial portal improves collaboration at Hinkley Point C
EDF has used enterprise GIS from Esri UK to create a geospatial portal for Hinkley Point C (HPC) nuclear power station, one of Europe’s largest and most complex construction projects.
Asta Connect: A new collaborative task management tool for project teams
Eleco plc, a specialist international provider of software to the built environment, has launched Asta Connect, a new collaborative task management tool within its Powerproject solution.
Bruntwood recieves planning permission for £31m Ev0 Building
Bruntwood has received planning permission for the new £31m Ev0 Building, which will be the UK's lowest carbon new build workspace in Didsbury Technology Park, South Manchester.
Construction industry accounted for 16% of administrations in 2022, survey reveals
A survey from Shakespeare Martineau has revealed that the UK construction industry accounted for 16% of administrations in 2022 – the highest sector in the UK.
DWG Infraco adopts Re-flow’s field management for rail to centralise data
Re-flow's field management for rail offers a centralised, cloud-based record-keeping solution that has helped DWG Infraco reliably keep track of all major business processes, including HSE management, asset management and on-site operations.
Why the town planner is key to embedding climate change resilience
Embedding climate resilience won’t happen, argues Atkins Associate Directors Viral Desai and Catalina Galego Lopez, without our town planners - the people that bring economics, data-informed strategies and the environment together to build a sustainable future for tomorrow.
Premier Guarantee Insite Podcast: Trainee Talk with Matt Shum & Stephen...
In this episode of the Premier Guarantee insite podcast, Premier Guarantee's senior technical director Stephen Cahill, and senior regulatory specialist, Matt Shum, discuss the importance of encouraging apprentices and graduates into the construction industry.
Over 100 Balfour Beatty workers will strike next month in pay...
A series of Balfour Beatty workers strikes have been announced by RMT after the engineering staff rejected the company's offer of a 5.5pc increase
Use planning system to soften climate impacts, RTPI urges local councils
Planning experts at RTPI and TCPA have issued fresh guidance to local authorities, urging them to embed climate resilience into new developments and local plans.
Building success: why collaboration is key in construction
To help your company run more efficient projects, let’s delve into why collaboration is key in construction and explore how smarter information management can drive better outcomes.
How can smart technology improve building efficiency?
Paul McCarthy, CTO, Service Works Global, discusses how digital construction with BIM models and Digital Twins can improve building efficiency and help with sustainability goals without breaking the bank.