Basic errors are obstacles to building accessibility
Building accessibility is covered by Approved Document M, yet many projects still suffer from errors. Ian Streets of About Access examines the problem
New approach to planning to accelerate delivering homes
Community Secretary Sajid Javid has announced a new innovative approach to planning homes that will ensure they’re built where most needed, save councils millions of pounds and deliver affordable homes
MoJ signs up for BIM content library – BIMobject® Hercules
BIMobject announces contract with the MoJ to support the development of the department’s BIM content library using BIMobject® Hercules
European Construction Institute joins BRE
The European Construction Institute (ECI) has become part of the BRE alongside Constructing Excellence taking effect from 1 September
Improving farm building design increases the well-being of livestock
Dr Martin Heywood, looks into some of the key areas that should be addressed by building designers and farmers to improve farm building design
Sizing up the Well Building Standard
Is now the time to consider the return on investment of implementing the Well Building Standard? Joanna Peacock, Eight Associates, takes a look
BSRIA receives UK supply chain award
Specialist services in construction and building services, BSRIA, has been awarded the ‘bronze’ status within the UK Supply Chain Sustainability School
Underfloor air conditioning – Less waste, a better use of space
Underfloor air conditioning can save space, materials and energy today, while future-proofing buildings for decades to come
Electrical safety checks in the wake of Grenfell
Phil Buckle, Chief Executive of Electrical Safety First, explains how the Grenfell Tower tragedy is a wake-up call for electrical safety checks and building regulations
Mick George Ltd gunning for vehicle leasing success
Mick George Ltd explains why it has taken on the challenge of adding vehicle leasing to its portfolio of services
First Time Buyer Index reveals hope for first time buyers
The latest quarterly First Time Buyer Index published by specialist bank Aldermore, has revealed that the outlook for first time buyers is becoming increasingly optimistic
BIM-powered asset management
BIM provides accurate, timely data and significant opportunities to improve asset management and building operations. Neil Reed, director of BIMcert and a BIM consultant at Stroma Certification, takes a look
Grenfell fire disaster drives UK construction trade
The UK construction trade appears optimistic about hiring plans, as repairs to housing following the Grenfell disaster, enhances demand for building work
Scotland Innovation Centre to debut at DCW
Following its official launch this week, The Construction Scotland Innovation Centre will be showcasing its expertise and equipment as part of the DCW event
Modern building means modular construction
Traditional building methods will not tackle the housing crisis. It's time to embrace modular construction, says Kieran White, Vision Modular Systems
The society of digital engineering is launched by CIBSE
Recognising the increasing percentage of engineering tasks conducted in a purely digital environment, CIBSE launches the Society of Digital Engineering
Research reveals lack of land limits SME house builders
According to research by the Federation of Master Builders’ (FMB), a lack of small sites and limited finance tops the list of barriers to SME house builders
Mates in Mind charity launches initiative
Today marks the next phase in the UK construction sector's efforts to improve the mental health of its workforce with the Mates in Mind charity initiative
Flood defence – Protecting homes, businesses and infrastructure
Frank Kelly, Chief Executive of UK Flood Barriers, takes a look at the company’s development and industry-leading flood defence solutions
UK Construction Week – bigger and better for 2017
UK Construction Week, the most popular event in the construction calendar, returns to the Birmingham NEC this October from Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12 October
Digital Construction Week – a show for innovation
Digital Construction Week offers visitors a chance to meet the teams behind the tech & try out the latest launches set to disrupt the AECO industry
BALI National Landscape Award winners announced
60 BALI members have now been informed they have won a BALI National Landscape Award, with some members successful in more than one category.
The UK’s first plot shop opens for self and custom build...
The UK’s first ever ‘plot shop’ has officially opened in the town of Bicester by Housing and Planning Minister, Alok Sharma
Located on the high-street,...
Residential revolution needed for ageing population, says LGA
The number of specialist homes for older people will need to increase by 400,000 units in less than 20 years. We need a residential revolution say the LGA
BBA BIM Object Assurance Scheme
For verification that BIM objects are of the quality required by specifiers and modellers - the BBA introduces a new service: BIM Object Assurance Scheme
Access consultants – Building a network to create a more inclusive...
Ian Streets of About Access discusses creating a network of access consultants.
There’s no confirmed collective noun for access consultants, but the level of co-operation is...