Enabling a competitive 4D future with Asta Powerproject BIM
When you’re a relatively small firm operating in a very large market, it’s important to create every advantage you can
The Art of Building 2017 opens for entries
The international showcase for the very best digital photography of the built environment – the Art of Building – opens for entries today (23 October)
Construction workers spend 130 hours a year on tea breaks
Builders in the UK rack up 130 hours per year making tea and other hot drinks, according to new research
Smaller construction companies hit hardest by Brexit uncertainty
With Brexit creating uncertainty in the construction sector, smaller firms in Hertfordshire and North London are struggling to cope, according to new research from accountancy firm MHA MacIntyre Hudson
New builds save homeowners £629 a year on energy bills
According to new research from the Home Builders Federation, new builds can save owners up to £629 a year on energy bills
Bristol office development deal finalised through Lime Property Fund
Aviva Investors has obtained the initial phase of Abstract Securities’ redevelopment of Bristol Business Park for £30m
Met Police accused of ‘blocking’ Grenfell FoI requests
Metropolitan Police have reportedly asked to vet any release of information relating to Kensington and Chelsea Council action on fire safety advice
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Khan boosts affordable housing development in Wandsworth
The Major of London Sadiq Khan has used his planning powers to enhance the number of affordable homes being delivered on a new housing development in Wandsworth
£35m to be reinvested into UK railways
Network Rail has generated £35m from the sale of its National Logistics Centre in Ryton, Coventry to the West Midlands Pension Fund, following a competitive sales process
Addressing the accessible housing deficit
There has been considerable focus on the importance of accessible housing in the last few weeks – and with good reason, says Christina McGill of Habinteg
Digital tool piloted to assist plan-making
A new digital prototype has been launched at MIPIM UK, demonstrating the potential of bringing together land, planning and housing data from different government agencies, all in one place
Minister Breen leads Enterprise Ireland at DCW17
Pat Breen T.D. Minister for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection will promote Irish capability in digital construction at Digital Construction Week
Bouygues awarded Cavendish physics lab project
Cambridge University has awarded its first major project using the new contractor framework to deliver a replacement for the Cavendish physics laboratory and a hub facilities building
Research exposes amount of empty homes across England
Research released by the charity Empty Homes to mark Empty Homes Week has shown that both the highest and lowest value properties in England have the highest levels of empty homes
Review of competition in the new home structural warranty sector
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) is conducting a review of the new home structural warranty market and in particular undertakings given by the National House-Building Council (NHBC). Here, Geoff Wilkinson looks at the progress to date pending the final announcements expected in October 2017
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS): A reminder of why they are important
Mitigating flood risk is becoming ever-more important in the UK, but so is water conservation. Will Rogers of AECOM and the Environmental Industries Commission says Sustainable Drainage Systems can contribute to both these aims
Report: State of housing across the EU is ‘critical’
Research has shown that the state of housing across the EU is ‘critical’, as growth recovery sees house prices rising faster than income in most member states
Mick George Ltd team with BBC’s DIY SOS for a great...
Mick George discuss their involvement with DIY SOS: The Big Build, providing products and services to aid the good cause
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Encouraging consumers to adopt energy efficient behaviour
A host of government initiatives have failed to persuade householders to implement energy efficient behaviour. Simon Storer, Chief Executive of BRUFMA, examines how we break through this engagement barrier
MPs call for McAlpine to be taken off restoration of Big...
The UK’s largest construction union, Unite supported calls by a group of 60 MPs to strip Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd of the contract for the restoration of Big Ben
GeoSLAM launches 3D mobile mapping technology
The global experts in “go anywhere” 3D mobile mapping technology GeoSLAM to launch their brand new time and cost-saving surveying technologies in the UK
Inclusive design: Accessible toilets today
Jean Hewitt, Director of the Centre for Accessible Environments, explores the subject of toilet design and supply and some of the issues for today’s society
Build to rent development in Birmingham gains funding
Financial service Legal & General has agreed to fund a major Birmingham build to rent (BTR) development site known as Newhall Square for £53m
London’s Growth Programme
Hiro Aso and Ian Malcahey from leading global architecture and design practice Gensler, share their thoughts on London’s unprecedented growth
Housing Infrastructure Fund: What is it and will it really make...
Does the £2.3bn Housing Infrastructure Fund represent the next stage of a measured, strategic approach to tackling the housing crisis or is it another knee-jerk reaction? David Edwards of Place-Make assesses its likely impact
The Sustainability and Resource Awards – Winners Shortlisted Once Again
The annual Sustainability and Resource Awards held by the Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM) is firmly insight, with the ceremony set to take...