4D planning is extracting new value from BIM software
Elecosoft announces the latest market release of its 4D planning and project management software – Powerproject BIM.
[VIDEO] £1m funding boost for Egyptian-style Temple Works in Leeds
Leeds Temple Works - famous for its Egyptian architecture - has been awarded a £1m funding boost from the government’s Culture Recovery Fund and Historic England.
Rg+p develop proposals for Nuneaton town centre regeneration
Rg+p has developed planning proposals for the Nuneaton town centre regeneration, which will include new homes, workspaces, public green space and improved riverside connections.
The UK construction industry reacts to the 2022 Energy Strategy
This week, the UK government announced a new 2022 Energy Strategy, which aims to accelerate the use of renewables such as new nuclear, hydrogen, and wind power to secure clean and affordable British energy for the long term.
The 15-minute city and what it means for commercial property
Wybo Wijnbergen, Co-founder and CEO, infinitSpace, explores the increasingly popular concept of the 15-minute city and what this will mean for the commercial real estate (CRE) sector.
Pocket Living secures planning permission for new residential development in Hackney
Pocket Living has secured planning permission from the Council to build a new residential development in Hackney, on Mandeville Street.
Beard appointed to deliver £17m Aztec West redevelopment
CEG has appointed Beard Construction to deliver the £17m 1000 Aztec West redevelopment scheme, which will be the South West's first Net Zero Carbon in operation out-of-town office development.
Fire risk assessment: Why Orbit chose award-winning Automist
Orbit Group first commissioned approved Automist installer Firemist to retrofit Plumis’ watermist fire suppression system at a basement flat in Leamington Spa following the recommendations of a person-centred fire risk assessment.
How can digital systems help to manage construction project costs?
As construction project costs continue to rise, Carol Massay, head of construction at the Access Group, explores how digital systems can help businesses manage their budgets.
Legal & General invest £2bn of pension funds in affordable homes
Legal & General Retirement Institutional has announced its plans to invest £2bn of pension funds into affordable housing over the next five years.
Ashden says UK Energy Strategy inadequate
Ashden says UK Energy Strategy inadequate and misses the ‘3 Rs’: rapid transition away from fossil fuels, more renewables and major retrofits.
How to build a strong cyber defence for your construction business
Rick Jones, CEO, DigitalXRAID, looks at how and why a cyberattack could cripple a construction business and discusses the threat ransomware poses to construction, why companies should heed the latest NCSC advice and how the industry can build a strong cyber defence.
UK first technology pilot aimed at decarbonising the grid
UK first technology could be the key to decarbonising the grid and increasing sustainability across UK's housing.
Choosing when to use 360° photo capture and 3D laser scanners...
When you have both 360° photo capture and 3D laser scanners in your toolbox, you have two incredible resources at your disposal that can increase the efficiency of your project delivery, saving time, money and material waste, but how do you decide which to use on site?
Akela Group to deliver piling solutions for Leeds retirement village development
Akela Ground Engineering has been awarded a contract by Graham, to deliver piling solutions for two buildings within a new 110-acre retirement village in West Yorkshire.
L&G and Oxford Uni to deliver new postgraduate accommodation
Legal & General and Oxford University are developing a new postgraduate accommodation designed for families, as part of Legal & General and Oxford University’s £4bn partnership.
Heat Pump Association welcomes £30M investment in British heat pump manufacturing
Heat Pump Association (HPA) receives £30M investment in British heat pump manufacturing from the UK Energy Security Strategy.
Turley announces five appointments to strengthen NI operations team
Planning and development consultancy Turley announces five appointments to strengthen its growing Northern Ireland operations.
Graham appointed to £16m Chelmsford Bridge and Highway scheme
Graham has been appointed as the principal contractor to deliver a new £16m Chelmsford Bridge and Highway scheme, as part of the Chelmsford East Beaulieu S278 Works (RDR Phase 3) project.
NCC enters agreement with Cobuilder to introduce standardised digital language
NNC's collaboration with Cobuilder will enable the introduction of a standardised digital language in all projects.
[Video] Enscape 3.3 launches with new real-time visualization capabilities
Enscape, a leading provider of real-time visualization, 3D rendering, and virtual reality technology for the global AEC industry, has released Enscape 3.3.
Galliford Try rebrands its Security and Active Fire business as Asset...
Galliford Try has rebranded its Security and Active Fire business as Asset Intelligence following the acquisition of nmcn’s water and asset security businesses in October.
Hillingdon school expansion provides hundreds of new pupil places
CPMG Architects and Bowmer + Kirkland have completed a new £14m Hillingdon school expansion for pupils of Nanaksar Primary School in West London, which will provide hundreds of school places.
SterlingOSB Zero features in Westminster housing and retail community project, Ebury...
SterlingOSB Zero panels have been used in a colourful, temporary development for Westminster City Council, Ebury Edge.
March construction PMI data shows fastest rise in construction orders
March construction PMI data has shown the fastest rise in construction orders since August 2021, which was boosted due to a sustained rise in new work.
Insulation specialist Actis is a CPD partner with LABC
As CPD Partners, Actis will participate in LABC’s monthly roadshows and a series of one-off topic or sector-specific events over the coming year.