Do we need to retrofit fire sprinkler systems in social housing?
Following the Grenfell Tower disaster, there have been widespread calls to retrofit fire sprinkler systems in social housing. BAFSA supports this principle – but Chief Executive Keith MacGillivray cautions against a rush to install systems that do not meet British Standards
Great North Rail Project to transform travel
As of today train customers and taxpayers will benefit from the Great North Rail Project (GNRP), the largest upgrade since Victorian times
Solibri Model Checker – getting it right first time
Solibri speak to Michael Palm, HKP Architects BIM expert about his experiences using Solibri Model Checker and how it's shaping large construction projects
BSRIA’s role in Built2Spec for reducing the building energy performance gap
Build2Spec aims to meet EU energy efficiency targets by tackling the energy performance gap for both new and retrofit buildings. Divya Deepankar and Chris Thompson of BSRIA’s Sustainable Construction Group discuss their work in this ambitious project
Affordable housing in Wales to receive £340m budget
Affordable housing in Wales is to become a priority, as Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford reveals a new £340m draft budget
Some good news for architects, specifiers and maintenance people everywhere…
Ensuring specifications for BIM objects match the reality is crucial for accurate modelling and achieving the best building performance. Introducing BIM Object Assurance by the BBA
BRE unites sector to deliver the Construction 2025 strategy
BRE unites with public and private industry partners to meet the Construction 2025 targets through its leadership role and via the solutions and services its develops for the industry
SME’s invited to pitch immersive solutions at DCW
Immerse UK and i3P have joined forces to invite SMEs to create immersive solutions for three unique challenges set by i3P members Heathrow Airport, Kier Group and CH2M
‘Tomorrow’s challenges in today’s buildings’ competition launches
BSRIA and Designing Buildings Wiki are launching an open competition calling for ideas that will address the issue of tomorrow’s challenges in today’s buildings
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail: Time as...
Ryan Simmonds, sales director of framing at voestalpine Metsec plc, the first tier 2 designer and manufacturer certified to BIM Level 2 for Design and Construction in the UK, explores the processes involved in BIM and how time is a crucial element in its successful deployment
Designing to meet the Part L challenge
Keystone’s commitment to innovating the industry has been demonstrated once again by the introduction of an advanced version of its award-winning Hi-therm Lintel
A Show of Innovation: Industry innovators collaborate at Digital Construction Week
Digital Construction Week takes place at London’s ExCeL on 18-19 October. PBC Today previews this year’s event
Further investment announced for Help to Buy equity loan scheme
The government has announced it will invest a further £10bn in the Help to Buy equity loan scheme
Can offsite construction solutions kick-start a housing revolution?
The Greater London Authority’s Designed, Sealed, Delivered report calls on Mayor Sadiq Khan to kick-start a “housing revolution” through offsite construction solutions. Tim Hall of Buildoffsite offers his thoughts
May to announce council house expansion
Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to reveal plans for a ‘significant’ increase in the building of council houses as part of her closing speech in today’s Manchester conference
Making some noise about the acoustics industry
Earlier this year, Anne Budd was elected to the board of the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC). She talks to PBC Today about her priorities in her new role
FTA renews request for a Freight Commissioner
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has renewed its request for a Freight Commissioner for London, in order to ensure the city can continue to trade effectively
SFS shares specification market expertise in NBS specifier report
SFS intec was the only product manufacturer invited to contribute to a key report offering expert guidance to the UK specification market
Powder-coated fasteners that deliver on aesthetics and performance
The White Rose Shopping Centre’s prestigious £13.7m extension has used SFS intec’s powder-coated fasteners to help deliver a striking finish
BIM4Heritage launches Historic Environment conference
The application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) within the historic environment is a developing concept that could potentially transform the way we understand and preserve structures
Unlocking the full potential of offsite timber construction
Offsite timber construction could meet much of the government’s target for new housing, says Alex Goodfellow, Chairman of the Structural Timber Association
Sir Robert McAlpine awarded Elizabeth Tower conservation contract
Sir Robert McApline has been awarded the contract to restore the Houses of Parliament's Elizabeth Tower and Great Clock - after the project's costs doubled to £61m
Making BIM execution business as usual at DCW
Visitors to this year’s Digital Construction Week will be invited to take part in a series of clinics exploring the practicalities of BIM execution
Hammond announces more money for rail network
Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced further investment in the UK rail network and an extra £300m to improve rail links in northern England
‘Immersive learning to revolutionise the future of training for construction’
Immersive learning has the potential to revolutionise the delivery of training, produce ‘work ready’ employees and transform the opinion of the construction sector, according to a new report from CITB
Taking a closer look at the FM and BIM relationship
A recent BIFM survey showed growing appreciation of BIM’s potential for FM – but the sector’s involvement remains limited. Mike Packham of BWA examines the findings and the relationship between FM and BIM