Procurement trends in data collection
The proportion of projects submitted to BCIS that were let on design and build contracts rose from 28% to 58% over the past 10...
Engineering specialists press PwC and Government on Carillion collapse
Leading engineering services trade bodies ECA and BESA yesterday (17 January) pressed Carillion liquidators PwC to provide greater certainty to private sector contractors over the outstanding cash owed by the fallen construction giant
Market review reveals construction contract activity for 2017
In what was an up and down year for construction, contract activity for new orders reached a total of £71bn in 2017, a slight increase on 2016, as infrastructure and residential housing strengthened the industry with £45.3bn of the total
BIM implementation in the UK: Elimination of the Final Problem
Bhushan Avsatthi, Associate Director at Hi-Tech iSolutions LLP, delves into the current BIM implementation across the UK and the struggles the industry continues to face when executing BIM level 2
BIM: Do the lawyers get it?
Sarah Rock of Gowling WLG and May Winfield of Carillion discuss the initial findings of a UK BIM Alliance research project looking at the understanding of legal and contractual issues surrounding BIM among lawyers and those working within the industry
Construction – Part 1: Market outlook and issues
The construction sector is predicted to enjoy a period of sustained growth until at least 2020, benefitting from a significant demand for housing, commercial...
Construction – Part 2: Legislation, risk management and insurance
The construction sector is predicted to enjoy a period of sustained growth until at least 2020, benefitting from a significant demand for housing, commercial...
Digital Node: Surviving a digitised construction industry
In an age where it’s increasingly obvious that technology is one of the main drivers for a successful construction industry, it's perhaps easy to feel overwhelmed by the need to adopt advancements in our day-to-day business. From laser scanning to drones, wearable tech to Big Data and IoT and incorporating BIM into ‘business as usual’, how do we digitise our built environment industry and embrace the advancements on offer?
Reaping the benefits of linking BIM and CAFM
Joshua Davies of Stride Treglown discusses what needs to be done to integrate meaningful data from the construction process into a client’s CAFM model for future and existing estates – and how to reap the benefits
Carillion collapse “accident waiting to happen” says ACE chief
Carillion's collapse was an "accident waiting to happen" caused by an industry model based on wafer-thin margins and taking on ever-more risk, an industry figure has warned
Construction output expected to decline in the education sector
Following four years of consistent growth for construction output in the education sector, forecasts have indicated that output will decline slightly over the next three years before returning to growth in 2020 and 2021
How Secured by Design’s National Building Approval works
Secured by Design (SBD) explain how their National Building Approval initiative is making building security compliance simpler, quicker and cheaper for companies and organisations commissioning construction work – and is assisting Local Authorities
FM market sees significant growth
The £60.9 billion annual spend on building maintenance (current prices) makes a significant contribution to the economy, accounting for over 3% of GDP
Carillion’s collapse could cause “domino effect” among subcontractors, FMB warns
Carillion's collapse threatens to create a "domino effect" among subcontractors employing thousands of workers, the head of the Federation of Master Builders has warned
How Secured by Design’s National Building Approval works
Secured by Design (SBD) explain how their National Building Approval initiative is making building security compliance simpler, quicker and cheaper for companies and organisations commissioning...
BCIS tender price forecast updated
Tender prices are expected to fall in the year to 3rd quarter 2018, according to the latest BCIS five-year forecast
Tender prices have risen in...
The involvement of Cementaid in Scotland’s new hospitals
Cementaid discuss their role in construction of Europe’s largest single site medical facility: The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow
Cementaid Everdure CALTITE System
Hydrophobic and Pore‐blocking...
Carillion’s collapse: Balfour Beatty faces £45m hit from joint venture projects
Carillion's collapse is expected to cost Balfour Beatty up to £45m this year, the infrastructure group has announced
Study reveals the rooms that sell a home
We are often told that bathrooms and kitchen are what sells a home, but an online study including over 1,000 house hunters in the UK has revealed that buyers spend more time looking at the lounge than any other room
Land banking review to accelerate housebuilding
Head of the land banking review Sir Oliver Letwin has committed to seeking “practical, non-partisan recommendations” to accelerate housebuilding
Carillion set for liquidation after rescue talks fail
Carillion, the UK's second largest construction company, is set to enter liquidation after emergency talks with banks and the government ended in failure
The firm,...
Ramboll names Harding as UK highways market director
Ramboll has appointed Jon Harding as its highways market director in the UK
Drones in the construction industry: Ready for take-off
The growing adoption of BIM and demand for digital data are fuelling the take-up of drones in the construction industry. Ian Tansey of ProDroneWorx discusses this growing technology and its potential to transform the sector
BSRIA support MEP Award at Offsite Construction Awards
BSRIA is again supporting the Offsite Construction Awards which celebrate the best in precision building design and delivery
Number of SMEs in the construction sector breaks the one million...
The number of small businesses operating in the construction sector across the UK has increased by 32,000 in the last year, meaning there are now over one million, according to analysis of Government data by cloud accounting software provider, Clear Books
BSG reports 16% increase in Excavation work breaches
Building Safety Group (BSG), has reported a 16% rise in Excavation work breaches on construction sites