4D BIM: What does it mean and what are the...
4D planning and BIM are becoming prominent in the delivery and management of the built environment. In this article, Elecosoft explores the benefits of 4D BIM and why it is vital to success.
Andrew Carpenter to step down at Constructing Excellence South West Annual...
CEO of Constructing Excellence Andrew Carpenter will step down at the 2022 Annual General Meeting in Taunton, Somerset.
October 2022 Halifax House Price Index shows drop in house prices...
The Halifax House Price Index for October 2022 has been released, showing a drop in property price, inflation and growth as economic conditions tighten.
Nemetschek Group appoints Louise Öfverström as chief financial officer
The Nemetschek Group has appointed Louise Öfverström as chief financial officer (CFO), with effect from January 1, 2023, who will further optimize the Group's financial processes, expand synergies and be responsible for IT and Legal.
Morgan Sindall becomes first construction company to join interactive STEM lessons...
Morgan Sindall Construction has become the first construction company to partner with Developing Experts for their interactive STEM lessons.
One out of five housing developers have no plan to meet...
Research carried out amongst senior industry figures found that one out of five organisations do not have a plan in place that will meet Future Homes Standards.
Re-flow debut their biggest exhibition at Highways UK 2022
Highways UK 2022 is an ideal opportunity to meet industry professionals, touch base with clients, and see the best innovators in person. For Re-flow, this was their largest trade show offering yet, debuting their biggest built stand to date.
State of digital adoption amongst construction’s SMEs
Charles Levitton, UK&I Enterprise Development Manager at SMART Technologies, looks at the state of digital adoption in construction and how small to medium-sized organisations can embrace cost-efficient yet powerful collaboration tools.
Data-driven insights can support construction’s ongoing journey to net zero
The construction industry has a pivotal role in tackling global warming by reducing carbon emissions across the lifecycle of the built environment and achieving net zero. Dr Omar Abo Madyan, research associate at the Centre for Smart Infrastructure & Construction, calls for the use of data-driven insights for resource-efficient decision-making.
Graphisoft acquires Abvent in France and French-speaking Switzerland
Graphisoft has announced that it has signed a sale and purchase agreement with AV-Tech Group to acquire its distributor, Abvent, for France and French-speaking Switzerland.
How can contractors help overcome the UK’s excessive noise epidemic?
Excessive noise has become an enemy of workplace productivity – and the design and construction of buildings has a key role to play in reducing it, says Ben Hancock, managing director at Oscar Acoustics.
National Planning Framework praised as significant milestone by RTPI Scotland
The new National Planning Framework 4, an update on the 2014 paper, has been praised by RTPI as a significant milestone in ambitions to tackle climate change.
The importance of optimising HVAC systems in today’s economic climate
As the energy and climate crises continue, optimising dynamic HVAC Systems will benefit building occupiers, owners and the planet.
English timber could be untapped natural resource in UK built environment
A consortium of experts in timber construction and engineering is exploring ways to boost the use of English timber in the built environment.
Why technology is the future of regenerating old buildings
BIM technology can help to unlock a more sustainable built environment while preserving and regenerating old buildings, says May Winfield, global director of commercial, legal and digital risks at Buro Happold.
The NEC 4 ECC Contract: Notifying compensation events and early warnings
In this article, Arbicon defines the NEC 4 ECC contract and considers a particular aspect of notifying compensation events which relate to another NEC provision, namely, the giving of early warnings.
Ventilation testing company fined for failing to identify carcinogens
Airtec Filtration Ltd, a ventilation testing company was fined for failing to identify dangerous elements in the air, such as carcinogens and asthmagens.
ACCA software and the usBIM revolution: a solution for viewing IFC...
In this article, ACCA software explains the IFC format, and how their BIM management system, usBIM is innovative solution for viewing IFC files online.
Getting housing planning reform wrong could do ‘serious damage’, warns CPS
A new report by CPS has examined the arguments for housing planning reforms and warns of potential negative impacts on housing targets and the economy.
LABC East Midlands roadshow offers a slice of Actis’ Part L...
A slice of Actis' RIBA-approved Part L CPD module is on offer to builders, specifiers, building control officers, FMB master builders and architects attending the East Midlands virtual LABC roadshow later this month.
JCT Digital – are you making the most of our latest...
JCT is committed not only to best practice in creating its suite of contracts but also in their delivery, including embracing the latest online services to support the drafting process and make accessing JCT contracts easier.
Jubilee Sports Centre extension kicks off £600m rejuvenation of the University...
The Jubilee Sports Centre extension, which recently broke ground, is the official start to a sweeping £600m rejuvenation of the University of Southampton.
HS2 contractor wins gold accreditation for diversity and inclusion best practices
Balfour Beatty VINCI has been awarded the Clear Assured Gold standard accreditation for achieving diversity and inclusion best practices across its work.
UKGBC urges government to honour 1.5C degrees target at COP27
Commitments such as preventing global temperatures from rising by more than 1.5C degrees should be part of the UK's positioning as a global climate leader, says the UKGBC.
M-AR to deliver Little Ilford secondary school in Newham
Offsite specialist contractor M-AR is working to deliver the Little Ilford secondary school in Newham, one of its largest education projects to date.
Balfour Beatty joint venture bags £300m Hong Kong office building development
A Hong Kong o. ffice building development contract worth HK$2.6bn-or roughly £300m- has been awarded to Balfour Beatty’s joint venture Gammon