Vegetables could make concrete stronger & environmentally friendly
Engineers at Lancaster University are working with industrial partners at Cellucomp Ltd UK to research how concrete mixtures can be strengthened and made more environmentally friendly by adding ‘nano platelets’ extracted from the fibres of root vegetables
Manifesto launched to help digitise the construction industry
The Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE) and other industry organisations have launched a draft manifesto for digitalisation in the construction industry
FIA awards first ever nationally recognised qualification in fire safety
Learners attending the FIA’s Advanced Installer beta course, ahead of the first ‘official’ course on 26 June, have been awarded their certificates making them the first candidates to achieve a qualification in Fire Detection and Alarm Installation from the FIA
Bluebeam acquires groundbreaking SaaS solution
Bluebeam, Inc., a leading developer of innovative technology solutions for the AEC industries, announced yesterday (14 June) that is has acquired substantially all of the assets of privately held Project Atlas, LLC
Urgent review of apprenticeship levy required, says FMB
The Apprenticeship Levy is failing and the Government needs to rethink its approach, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)
BIM software used to construct 2018 World Cup stadiums
Eight of the twelve stadiums that will host the 2018 World Cup in Russia have been constructed using Trimble's Tekla Structures BIM software
CSCS eliminates 100,000 site visitor cards
The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is continuing to streamline the skills card system with the withdrawal of the Construction Site Visitor card
Safety & Health Expo 2018
The UK’s leading global health and safety event, the Safety & Health Expo, returns to the ExCel in London from 19-21 June
Futurology report gives a glimpse into homes of the future
According to a new report, homes of the future will hone into neighbourhood energy systems, use enhanced technology to make automatic decisions about heating, security and postal deliveries and feature flexible layouts
Grenfell Tower lit green to mark one-year anniversary
A year after the Grenfell Tower fire, a series of vigils are being held in memory of the 72 people who died and a dozen buildings including the tower have been illuminated green
Subcontractors stifled by failed payments
Customers failing to meet payments continue to hamper the growth of small subcontractors across the UK, according to research by specialist financial services provider Bibby Financial Services (BFS) and industry experts, The Vinden Partnership (TVP)
Pegasus Software for Construction Industry
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New Product Data Templates launched for fume cupboards
As part of its continued investment in BIM, fume cupboard manufacturer Safelab Systems has co-developed, with the Chartered Institute of Building Engineers (CIBSE), Product Data Templates (PDTs) for ducted and recirculating fume cupboards
CCS unveils plans for 2018 Image of Construction
Image of Construction, the national event hosted by the Considerate Constructors Scheme is set to take place on 11 September in central London
£30m boost to offer immediate support for rough sleepers
83 areas will split £30m to improve the immediate support available to people living on the streets and help them into accommodation Housing Secretary Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP has confirmed
Nationwide bank on GroupBC to manage branch transformation programme
GroupBC, a leading digital information management solution provider to the built environment, has announced that Nationwide Building Society will be using BC Enterprise to support the delivery of their branch investment and the asset replacement programmes
Inspire Awards 2018 celebrates diversity in the built environment
The people and organisations trailblazing the way towards a more inclusive and diverse built environment workforce were honoured at the Inspire Awards 2018 ceremony in Manchester on 5 June
Mayor launches roadmap to make London “world’s smartest city”
Sadiq Khan has launched a major new initiative to make London's the world's smartest city.
New construction output figures show biggest fall since 2012
Recent construction output figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), have shown that output fell by 3.4% in April, the biggest fall in the three-month on three-month series of figures since August 2012
CIBSE’s Society of Digital Engineering announce Autodesk as its first partner...
The Society of Digital Engineering (SDE), a society of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), has announced Autodesk as the first member of its Partner Membership scheme
Housing ladder is broken at every step experts claim
The UK’s housing market is broken at every level with everyone from first timer buyers, second-steppers to downsizers struggling, the latest research has revealed.
BSRIA chief executive awarded OBE in queen’s birthday honours list
Julia Evans, BSRIA’s Chief Executive has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s birthday honours
Right to Build Task Force offer expert advice to organisations delivering...
Five organisations working to deliver more Custom and Self Build housing opportunities via community-led projects will receive tailored expert advice from the Right to Build Task force
About Access – Look after the dogs, and spare a thought...
Ian Streets from About Access discusses tackling disability issues and how the simplest ideas can be the most helpful in varying situations.
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Experts call for builders to recycle tonnes of construction waste
Waste management professionals are urging builders across the UK, to do more to recycle the millions of tonnes of construction waste they throw away each year.