Lloyd’s Register reveal full BIM Level 2 Accreditation process
Lloyd's Register has released a presentation detailing the full BIM Level 2 Accreditation process
Police Crime Prevention Academy: A new generation of crime prevention qualifications
September 2018 marks the launch and delivery of the first externally accredited crime prevention learning and development programme for more than 50 years
Catch up with StrucSoft Solutions UK this autumn!
StrucSoft Solutions is the market leader in comprehensive Autodesk® Revit®-based BIM framing, with both off-the-shelf and custom solutions targeting the AEC and fabrication sectors
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Hackitt calls on construction industry to ditch “value engineering”
"Value engineering" should be driven out of the construction industry as part of the root-and-branch reform of the sector following the Grenfell disaster, Dame Judith Hackitt has said
Construction product manufacturers expect strong sales to end year
Construction product manufacturers are cautiously optimistic of a strong finish to 2018 after sales returned to "business as usual" in Q3, according to a...
Early success for new fire detection & alarm qualifications as 82%...
The Foundation unit of the new FIA Fire Detection & Alarm qualifications have got off to a successful early start, giving positive feedback.
HSE to target construction firms with asbestos health inspection
The Health and Safety Executive will be targeting construction firms across Great Britain to inspect the measures businesses have put in place to protect their workers from asbestos, silica and wood dust.
Mick George Ltd achieve Sunday Times Top Track 250
Compiled by Fast Track, a research and events company, the Top Track table ranks Britain’s private mid-market growth companies with the biggest sales.
Balfour Beatty lands £103m highways contract for Telford and Wrekin
The construction and infrastructure experts announced a seven year, £103 million contract by Telford and Wrekin Council to maintain the borough's highway assets.
ECA to trial virtual reality experience at UK Construction Week
Leading engineering trade association ECA is set to host a virtual reality experience at their stand during UK Construction Week.
Kier secures £42m school and leisure development in Ponteland
Kier has been chosen by Northumberland County Council to deliver a £42m leisure and learning destination space in Ponteland.
New rules to protect thousands of private renters
The government has issued new policies to protect at least 850,000 people in privately rented homes from poor living conditions and overcrowding.
Latest HPI shows stable growth overall for UK house prices
The latest Halifax House Price Index (HPI) has shown that UK house prices have remained stable throughout the latest quarter with a 1.8% increase compared to figures from April-June 2018.
Willmott Dixon trials robotic vest at new school development in Cardiff
Willmott Dixon, the leading independent and construction property services company has partnered with robotics firm Ekso Bionics to trial a high-tech vest which will aid the completion of a new school development in Cardiff.
New gov data shows increase of green belt land released for...
A recent analysis of new government data by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has shown the largest increase of Green Belt land which has been released to build more houses.
FMB celebrate PM’s housing statement to lift council’s borrowing cap
The Federation of Master Builders has said that the government's decision to lift the borrowing cap for councils to allow them to build more homes is a "victory for bold thinking and common sense".
Planners call for councils to raise planning fees to cover admin...
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has urged the HM Treasury ahead of the Autumn Budget to allow local authorities in England to raise planning fees to cover the entire costs of the planning application function, if they choose to
Industry experts comment on latest PMI and Brexit fears
Following the release of the latest PMI figures this week, BLP Insurance comments on why, despite moderate growth, the construction industry continues to suffer from short-term thinking.
Access Statements are essential in the information age
About Access discuss how access statements are important for attractions, providing information before visiting. One example discussed is the Emmerdale tour
Stats reveal construction industry gained from £80m R&D tax credit fund
Recent HMRC statistics show the UK construction industry claimed a total of £80m in R&D Tax Credits.
Mick George Environmental offer school asbestos collection for a ‘good gauze’
Following the announcement to remove gauze mats due to risk, Mick George Environmental will be offering asbestos collections from education facilities.
Government measures to improve fire safety bring security into the refurbishment...
New suggested standards for front doors to flats released in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy for the first time bring security compliance into the refurbishment sector
FIA Member numbers soar as new qualifications kick off
New FIA member numbers are rapidly increasing month-on-month, following new qualifications in fire detection and alarm systems.
WYG appoints Stephen Gleave as Strategic Adviser
Professional services firm WYG announced the appointment of Stephen Gleave as Strategic Adviser to its Urban & Landscape Design business.
TRADA and Exova BM TRADA join forces to host one day...
The Better Timber Buildings conference aims to unite the industry to improve the sector's knowledge about building with timber.
AEC launches immersive asbestos and legionella safety training
Airborne Environmental Consultants Ltd, the Leading training providers in safety and environmental consultancy have launched a training experience which enables delegates to virtually step into their award winning 'Hazard House'.