Rising cost of materials will be biggest challenge in 2023, UK...
A new report assessing industry views on the year ahead found that UK builders believe the rising cost of materials will be their biggest challenge in 2023.
XBIM unveiled as the winner of the Define Hackathon event
Xbim, a developer of Building Information Modelling (BIM) software services and platforms has been unveiled as the winner of Define Hackathon event – after demonstrating how its platform could integrate with a digital data dictionary to undertake a life cycle assessment.
Wheat Quarter recieves SBD Gold Award
Wheat Quarter Phase 1 in Welywn Garden City has been presented with a SBD Gold Award from Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Chief Constable, Charlie Hall and Police CPI’s CEO, Guy Ferguson.
Antarctic research hub modernisation works begin at UK’s largest polar station
Modernisation works at the UK's largest Antarctic research hub are due to begin with a 6-month construction season with AIMP partners BAM, Ramboll and Sweco.
Sean Ellis appointed as non-executive director at Dominvs Group
Sean Ellis is the third senior non-executive director to be appointed to the Dominvs board, following the appointments of Martin Meech and Martin Samworth earlier this year.
Build Warranty and the mortgage market?
Many types of mortgages are available in today's mortgage market, and even with rising interest rates, knowing which one best applies to your needs is essential for getting the right deal, Build Warranty explains.
Kier appointed for £28m Bristol Crescent Centre redevelopment
The Crescent Centre redevelopment in Bristol will be delivered by Kier, as selected by CEG.
Illegal gas work lands plumbing and heating engineer 20 week sentence
Peter Read was not on the Gas Safe Register at the time of the illegal gas work in January 2020 and recieved a custodial sentence.
How to improve nasty processes with business process automation
Everyone in every line of business must deploy various business processes to achieve differing objectives. In this article, FlowForma explains how business process automation can take the pain out of nasty processes.
Putting people at the core of digitalisation in the water sector
BIM4Water is partnering with the £5m Made Smarter Innovation: Centre for People-Led Digitalisation to ensure people are at the heart of digital transformation.
Legal updates: Use an Arbicon Expert Report to resolve construction disputes
There are many different aspects and types of issues that can arise in construction contracts, and it is important where Expert evidence is required to adopt the right Expert to get to the bottom of construction disputes and get through the legal proceedings.
The past, the present and the future of Women in BIM
Rebecca De Cicco, global chair and founder of Women in BIM, discusses the group’s evolution over the past decade – and what lies ahead as it supports women across the globe to become part of a digital-first industry.
BAM’s integrated facilities management business attains platinum sustainability award
The SFMI assessment has awarded BAM’s integrated facilities management business platinum, the highest grade achievable.
Grade I listed Gainford Hall removed from heritage at risk register
Built around 1603, Gainford Hall has been removed from the Historic England Heritage at Risk Register following restoration works by Raby Estates.
iNESS Data Twins of Commercial Spaces Powered by Bentley iTwin
iNESS 360 announced the addition of Data Twins of Commercial Spaces to Bentley Systems’ Powered by iTwin program.
Actis inspires young people into construction careers
Actis regional sales director Jemma Harris and sales manager Melanie Porter recently attended an event in Yorkshire to inspire young people to choose construction careers.
Andrew Davies appointed non-executive chairman of EKFB board
HS2 joint venture EKFB, responsible for delivering 80km of the high speed railway project, has appointed Andrew Davies to the board as a non-executive chairman.
UK house prices drop at fastest rate since 2020 in Nationwide...
The Nationwide November House Price Index has revealed that UK house prices fell at the swiftest rate since June 2020, with annual growth slowing to 4.4%.
Construction in a post-pandemic world: Payapps launch new ‘From Surviving to...
Global construction software provider, Payapps, has launched an innovative new initiative, entitled From Surviving to Thriving, to look at how construction in a post-pandemic world can thrive.
Supply chain security: Protecting your construction firm from cybercriminals
James Griffiths, co-founder and technical director at Cyber Security Associates warns that with the construction sector increasingly becoming a target of cybercriminals, firms need to be watchful of their supply chain security.
Greener, Better, Faster: Pre-fab Modular´s Role in Removing barriers
Build Warranty explores the role prefabricated modular housing has in delivering greener, better, faster homes as part of the UK government's ambitious target of building 300,000 new homes annually by 2025.
Nemetschek Group tackles energy crisis with Spacewell energy solution
The Nemetschek Group responds to the energy crisis with the Spacewell Energy solution (Dexma), enabling the energy-efficient operation of facilities and helping companies save operational costs and increase revenues.
Housebuilding in the North East to be boosted by NHBC Training...
A new NHBC Training Hub at The Rise development in Scotswood will develop the next generation of housebuilding in the North East.
Imperial College London’s new School of Public Health building celebrates topping...
Imperial College London’s new School of Public Health building has officially topped out at its White City Campus in West London.
What’s next for the Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDo)?
Loren Chamberlain, senior product manager, CReDo, explores why systems thinking and a Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDo) matter for Critical National Infrastructure.
Anil Rai appointed as commercial director for Asset Intelligence
Anil Rai joins Galliford Try's Asset Intelligence team as commercial director, bringing experience in both telecommunications and construction.