The BIM Awards – entry deadline looming
Time is running out to submit nominations for The BIM Awards taking place at the Boiler Shop in Newcastle on Tuesday 27 February. The deadline date for nominations is Tuesday 14 November
Considerate Constructors to be honoured at National Awards
The Considerate Constructors Scheme is set to reveal the UK’s highest performing registered companies and suppliers of 2017
Time to talk BIM
Here, Alex Small, BIM and Digital Platforms Manager at Tata Steel, explores the discussions from the company’s recent Talk BIM webinar, including why attendees felt a lack of direction is preventing the effective delivery of BIM
BIM Alliance & buildingSMART UK&I Chapter announce a merger
On 30 October, at the BuildingSmart International Summit, Anne Kemp UK BIM Alliance Chair will announce that the UK BIM Alliance and buildingSMART UK&I chapter have agreed to merge
Checks to Keep Your Site Fire Safe
Construction sites are some of the most dangerous working environments around, but when a site is correctly managed, there is nothing to worry about....
Study shows construction cost saving on digitally sharing information
Research supported by the Danish government has highlighted cost reductions of up to 7% following the use of digital communications platforms on large-scale construction projects
New housing strategy to reintegrate extremists
According to reports The Home Office is looking at a new strategy to reintegrate extremists who – depending on assessment – could take priority on housing waiting lists
Osborne Clarke hires Construction Disputes and Banking Partners
International legal practice Osborne Clarke has strengthened its litigation and banking practices with the appointment of two new Partners, Rob Horne and Max Millington
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Hunt urges retail firms to plan ahead to reduce building costs
Steve Hunt, managing director of Steven Hunt & Associates has issued a warning to retail businesses – as the cost of installations, refurbishment and rent escalates to an all-time high
Khan calls for government investment to double housebuilding
Massive government investment is needed to help London double its housebuilding and ramp up the number of new affordable homes, Mayor Sadiq Khan has warned
Wates Group chief to leave for Carillion
Wates Group chief executive Andrew Davies is stepping down to take the helm at Carillion in the new year
Consultation reopens for third runway at Heathrow
The Department for Transport (DfT) has published a series of new noise analysis and air quality reports on the planned third runway at Heathrow
Fire Industry Association now open for bookings for new fire detection...
Following the launch of four brand new fire detection and alarm qualifications in designing, installing, maintaining, and commissioning of fire detection and alarm equipment...
Swan Housing delivers modular homes
Swan Housing Association has delivered its first modular homes to their Basildon development
Kevin McCloud backs TRADA Urban Buzz 2018 competition
Grand Designs’ Kevin McCloud has lent his support to TRADA’s University Challenge competition, to inspire the next generation of timber innovators to create inspiring designs and engineering solutions in cross-laminated timber
Keepmoat receives consent to deliver 826 new homes
Housebuilder Keepmoat Homes has received consent from Glasgow City Council to deliver 826 new homes at the Sighthill Transformational Regeneration Area
BSRIA responds to the Smart Meters Bill
BSRIA has responded to the recent government announcement that a Smart Meters Bill will be introduced to Parliament
BRE announces groundbreaking BIM DataBook
BRE has created a new BIM data product library set to dramatically change the market and resolve communication issues which currently exist when exchanging BIM models
Considerate Constructors Scheme launches interactive construction map
Considerate Constructors Scheme launches www.constructionmap.info to offer a single point of reference for construction activity across the UK and Ireland
May confirms Local Housing Allowance cap ‘will not apply’ to supported...
PM Theresa May has announced that the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) cap will not apply to supported housing
Supply chain school endorses social value in projects
Following the launch at London Build of a landmark publication for designers and architects, the Supply Chain Sustainability School has brought together expertise from across the community, to inform and inspire both current practitioners and the next generation of professionals
Renters spend considerably more income on housing than homeowners
A YouGov survey has highlighted that mortgaged homeowners are in a stronger position than tenants when it comes to affordability
Infrastructure Survey highlights concern over Government commitment
According to the 2017 CBI/AECOM Infrastructure Survey, both business and the public are concerned about the pace of the Government’s commitment to improving the...
Sir Robert McAlpine verified under BRE’s ethical labour sourcing
Building and civil engineering company, Sir Robert McAlpine, has become the first contractor to be verified under BRE’s Ethical Labour Sourcing (ELS) Standard
Tata steel introduces new generation pre-finished steel
Tata Steel has launched its new generation three layer Colorcoat Prisma® pre-finished steel, offering superior ultraviolet (UV) resistance and durability
Stephen George + Partners appoints new BIM Manager
Stephen George + Partners LLP, one of the UK's leading architectural practices, has appointed Viktoria Roy as BIM Manager, based at their Leicester office