Are BIM (and Contracts) just a means to an end?
The BIM world is awash with individuals that are passionate advocates of BIM and of the software and technologies that support the activities that are at the heart of BIM.
Unite to force blacklisting construction boss to face court
Unite has revealed it is closing in on holding Cullum McAlpine, one of the key architects responsible for the industrial scale blacklisting of construction workers, accountable for his actions in court.
Five companies to deliver asbestos removal services
Anchor Hanover Group, a housing and care provider for the over 55s, has appointed five companies to a medium-term framework to deliver asbestos removal works.
£38m Liberty Park development off to a flying start
The Liberty Park development is set to create more than 700 new jobs, the scheme benefits from access by road and public transport located next to Lichfield Trent Valley Railway Station.
Consortium to trial industrialised offsite solutions to deliver homes
The new £6.5m Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH) scheme, funded by Innovate UK, could transform and modernise how homes are built.
Edinburgh transformation plans receive strong public support
A major consultation on proposals to radically transform Edinburgh’s city centre has revealed strong public support for change.
Galliard Group launches £100m business ‘Evolve’ scheme
Galliard Group is launching Evolve, a £100m commercial property business which will build affordable work space units with lifestyle amenities across London and the South East.
UK construction set for positive growth amid Brexit uncertainty
The Construction Industry Training Body (CITB) has released its latest forecast for the construction industry which suggests that despite Brexit the sector should be set for positive growth.
Graitec acquires Autodesk VAR Lineis
Today, Graitec, the international BIM, Fabrication and Design software developer , announced that it acquired 100% of the shares of Lineis.
Graitec EMEA win Autodesk Platinum award for fourth consecutive year
Graitec have been awared the Autodesk Platinum Award for "Top Reseller in Net Subscription Growth in EMEA", their fourth consecutive win.
No deal? Labour and skills recommendations for construction
The UK’s construction sector is already facing a significant shortage of skills and labour, CLC's No Deal Contingency Planning Report explains what No Deal could mean.
Remaking London’s Skyline
Irish developer Ballymore Group is building two towers near London’s Canary Wharf featuring wraparound balconies that create a vertical sky garden.
Contractor sentenced following illegal gas work
A self-employed drainage contractor has received a suspended sentence after conducting gas work he was not registered or competent to do and leaving it in a dangerous condition.
New council-built homes in North Manchester complete
40 Council-built homes are complete for the first time in more than 7 years completed in North Manchester
The 40 new affordable Council homes in...
Advantage Insurance (AHCI) celebrates a strong start to 2019
Structural defects warranty specialist, Advantage Insurance (AHCI), are celebrating a strong start to 2019 with a recruitment drive and a focus on expansion
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ENGIE secures £1.3bn FM contract at Queen Alexandra Hospital
ENGIE has secured a long-term contract to provide total facilities management at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust’s Queen Alexandra Hospital (QAH) in a deal worth a total of £1.3bn.
Plans set for stronger tenant-landlord relationships
The National Housing Federation is launching an ambitious new programme of work to build a stronger relationship between housing associations and their tenants.
Innovation district near Glagow Airport gains business case backing
Development of a major innovation district near Glasgow Airport has taken a significant step forward as Renfrewshire Council approve the full business case.
Graitec acquires Spanish firm 2aCAD
Graitec, an international BIM, fabrication and design software developer for AEC has announced that it acquired 100% of the shares of 2aCAD, Spain.
Red danger zone safeguards construction workers
Engineering firm Colas has collaborated with Highway Service to maximise on site safety by beaming a clear red danger zone around its biggest machines.
Caledonian Modular awarded two offsite schools worth £38m
Modular building specialist Caledonian has won two large school projects under the Department for Education (DfE) frameworks in quick succession worth £38m.
Outsourcing Playbook to future-proof public contracts
The government has published its Outsourcing Playbook, designed to improve how it works with the construction industry and deliver better public spaces.
CCC report says UK homes unfit for climate change challenges
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has urged the Government to improve the quality of UK homes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Infrastructure contract awards up 18.5%
The value of infrastructure contract awards was £1.5bn during January 2019 – an 18.5% increase on December 2018.
Concrete offsite solutions provide versatility and sustainability
Precast concrete is virtually unlimited in its application including the entire structure or selected elements such as frame, floors, walls, stairs or balconies.
Elecosoft appoint Malcolm Emmerson as key account manager
Elecosoft has announced the appointment of Malcolm Emmerson as the key account manager at the company’s Haddenham office.