Could our housing crisis turn into a flood crisis?
Can we deliver 300,000 new homes a year without exacerbating the strain on urban surface water flooding infrastructure that is already struggling to cope in some areas? Matthew Elliot of WYG takes a look
Projects in Northern England to benefit from £15m Northern Cultural Regeneration...
Three major cultural projects across the North of England are to receive a share of the £15m Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund, Arts, Heritage and Tourism Minister Michael Ellis announced today (23 March)
BSRIA HVAC presentations highlight growth in global AC splits & VRF...
The recent BSRIA global HVAC trends presentations given at the 2018 Mostra Convegno Expo (MCE) in Milan have been hailed a “great success” by a wide range of delegates from all industry segments attending
Councils to receive share of £215m to combat homelessness
Councils across the country are set to receive a share of over £215m from 2019 to prevent homelessness, Homelessness Minister Heather Wheeler confirmed yesterday (22 March 2018)
Advantage holds the Shield of Approval when it comes to providing...
Advantage is fundamentally a business that provides structural defects insurance – operating nationally with offices in Warrington, Horsham, Birmingham and Dublin. We offer various forms of development-related insurances and a service designed primarily to give you peace of mind.
Sitedesk Ltd. secures equity funding from Greater Manchester Councils
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), a group of ten Greater Manchester councils and the Mayor of Greater Manchester, have invested into and taken a 10% stake in Cheadle Hulme based technology business Sitedesk.
BSRIA sponsors top accolades at Offsite Construction Awards
BSRIA sponsored the MEP (mechanical electrical plumbing) and POD Technology Award at the Offsite Construction Awards last Tuesday (6th March) at London’s ExCel venue.
BIM pilot project reveals the housebuilding sector could save millions
A BIM pilot project headed by Stewart Milne Timber Solutions, has shown that technology and collaborative working throughout the housebuilding, sector could save the industry more than £500 million a year.
Risk report highlights Grenfell Tower as ‘Most Controversial Project’
The Most Controversial Project report, published by RepRisk today (22nd March 2018), disclosed that out of the 10 most hazardous projects they found, two are from the UK and listed Grenfell Tower, which led to the death of 75 people, as their ‘Most Controversial Project’ in the world.
Graitec EMEA Win Autodesk Platinum Award for Third Consecutive Year
GRAITEC, an international BIM, Fabrication and Design software developer for AEC, and Autodesk® Platinum Partner across Europe, is delighted to announce winning the prestigious Autodesk Platinum Award for the third consecutive year, for the “Largest Net New Subscription Growth in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)”
Mick George Ltd earthworks for new Aldi Supermarket in Loughborough
Work is underway for a new Aldi Supermarket in Loughborough, with earthworks being carried out by Mick George Ltd on behalf of J.A Burke Construction Ltd.
Bluebeam unites with BIM software to improve project reviews and approvals
BIM Software, Vectorworks will join forces with Bluebeam studios for the first time, to develop an online review and approval process for digital construction drawings and 3D models.
Geospatial Apprenticeships are given the green light from UK government
A Geospatial Technician Apprenticeship is now ready to be launched to the public after Damien Hinds, The UK’s secretary of State for Education, approved the final funding band for the new wave of apprenticeships.
Report reveals 43% of construction firms prioritise immediate financial goals over...
In wake of the Carillion collapse, a report published by constructing excellence has revealed that almost half (43%) of construction firms prioritise immediate financial goals over organisational resilience
HSE statistics should remind us about the dangers of working at...
Dr Julie Riggs DProf MSc CMIOSH, Lead Diploma Tutor at Phoenix Health and Safety discusses the issues of working at height after it’s revealed as the most frequent cause of fatal accidents in 2017 by the HSE
Construction Frameworks Conference set to connect the industry
On 24 May, prominent public and private sector leaders within the construction and property industry will come together at the Construction Frameworks Conference – the sector’s largest conference of the year
Biometric technology is bringing big benefits to construction companies
Biometric technology and data capture are becoming increasingly valuable business tools across many industries. In this article biometric identity, time and attendance specialists Donseed look at how increased biometric technology adoption can bring about significant benefits to the construction industry
Bentley Systems announces Year in Infrastructure 2018 conference
Bentley Systems, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today (20 March) announced that the Year in Infrastructure 2018 Conference will be held on 15-18 October in London at the Hilton London Metropole
£7.5m National College for Nuclear officially opens
The National College for Nuclear in West Cumbria has officially opened. Mott MacDonald provided multidisciplinary engineering services on the £7.5m project on behalf of Seddon Construction and Lakes College
BIFM and DWP pledge to promote FM as a career of...
BIFM and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have reinstated their five-year-old Partnership Agreement to promote careers in facilities management
The use of admixtures to waterproof concrete: Part 2
In the second of a series of articles on the use of admixtures to waterproof concrete, James McDonald of Cementaid discusses the need for clear and robust specification
Private landlords face fines for overcrowded and dangerous homes
Measures to improve overcrowded and dangerous living conditions of private tenants in shared homes have been addressed before Parliament by Housing Minister Heather Wheeler
Government commits further support for neighbourhood plans
Housing Minister Dominic Raab has announced that more communities across England will be able to get free access to expert advice and guidance to help make their neighbourhood vision a reality
Addressing the housing crisis through creative reforms
Could changing planning rules to make it easier for homeowners to build upwards help to tackle the UK’s housing crisis? Paresh Raja of Market Financial Solutions takes a look
FARO® Introduces BuildIT Construction Software Platform for AEC Professionals
FARO® presents BuildIT Construction software platform for AEC professionals, the first fomplete solution for continuous construction verification
CPA to host Training on Plant in Construction forum
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is hosting a Training on Plant in Construction (TOPIC) Forum on 25 April 2018 at Nuthurst Grange Hotel in Hockley Heath, Warwickshire, to formulate a strategy on the future direction of skills development for construction plant and equipment