Are offsite manufactured homes the answer to London’s housing crisis?
Could offsite manufactured homes be the answer to London's housing crisis? The London Assembly Planning Committee’s latest report suggests it could
Planning applications subsidised by taxpayers to the tune of £1bn
Local taxpayers will be forced to spend £1 billion covering the cost of planning applications by 2022, the Local Government Association has warned.
BSRIA expands UKAS accredited calibration operations to BSRIA North
As an existing UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration laboratory, BSRIA has extended its scope to cover its new BSRIA North operation and laboratory
Terms of reference for Review of Building and Fire Safety regulations...
The government publishes the terms of reference for the Review of Building and Fire Safety Regulations that was commissioned following the Grenfell fire
Building modelling literacy a factor in the energy performance gap
A study led by Prof David Coley suggests the “literacy” of building modelling professionals should be addressed to combat the energy performance gap
BIM Assessment: The Transformation Program – BIM or Not To BIM
So, for commercial reasons you have decided to implement BIM within the business. The challenge seems complex, the support from the wider business is...
Bidders sought by HS2 for London stations construction teams
HS2 Ltd are seeking construction partners to deliver two stations at Euston and Old Oak Common to be responsible for programme management
Asbestos the Truth – are we managing the risk?
The Asbestos the Truth conference will examine current techniques for air sampling and monitoring in the UK and ask if we are managing the risk
This year’s Build Show – for innovation and learning
The Build Show, which forms the largest show as part of UK Construction Week, returns to the Birmingham NEC, 10-12 October, showcasing the latest products
The benefits of controlling humidity levels within the workplace
BSRIA’s Asset Performance Team Leader, Blanca Beato-Arribas, highlights the role that humidity plays in assuring the well-being of building occupants
Implementing SuDS – where are we now?
With further guidance from the government on implementing SuDS unlikely, Phil Gelder of RAA Ltd assesses the state of play for stakeholders
BIM adoption – is it alive and well or on it’s...
Man and Machine examine the BIM adoption landscape and argue that global standards and skills will be key to greater uptake
Towns and Village Greens – continuing implications for new development
Towns and Village Greens are an old concept, but they still have implications for new developments as outlined here by Paul Grant of Stevens & Bolton
Top tips for young structural engineers
How can budding structural engineers succeed in the industry? Here, Sam Carigliano, CEO of the software provider, SkyCiv, shares his top tips
Government figures claim house building at highest level since 2008
New figures claim house building is at its highest level since 2008 with Gloucestershire and South Derbyshire amongst the strongest growth areas
Digital Built Britain – a technology-led future for the built environment
Digital Built Britain sets out the future of the construction industry, but how do we realise it? Ben Malone of BIM. Technologies says we all need ownership
Brits continue to snub new-build housing
81% of Brits snub new-build housing and call on the government to back the restoration of Britain’s traditional properties according to research by MFS
Ecological surveys inform plans for 70,000 new homes
Summer ecological surveys from the ecological consultancy EPR supports 70,000 new homes and green infrastructure schemes for Southern England
BRE to host BIM Prospects Theatre at UK Construction Week
BRE will be returning to UK Construction Week in October 2017 to host its popular BIM Prospects Theatre and the BIM Prospects annual awards ceremony
A BIM data case study: Celebrating innovation with Knauf Insulation
Easily accessing BIM data for products is key for any designer. Lars Fredenlund CEO of coBuilder AS describes the approach taken by Knauf Insulation
Common claims -underground waterproofing
Underground waterproofing results in one of the top ten claims regarding cost for Premier Guarantee. Here they provide advice on how to mitigate the risks
Using BIM delivers extra perspective for customers
Jason Ruddle of Elecosoft explains how using BIM on projects provides the best outcomes for customers by providing a clear 4D planning view
The RICS BIM Project Management Certificate
RICS have developed the BIM Project Management Certificate providing the knowledge and skills required to manage each step of a BIM project
The diesel debate: A challenge for the construction equipment industry
The construction equipment industry has retained its faith in the trusty diesel engine according to CEA consultant Alex Woodrow
Environment Agency calls on Mick George Ltd for Solutions for flood...
Mick George Ltd discuss their recent Earthworks contract in relation to their flood defence scheme, raising the flood banks at Ouse Washes reservoir.
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The CMS BIM e-guide: Consolidating legal frameworks
Shona Frame and Chris Hallam, Partners at law firm CMS highlight the scope of the CMS BIM e-guide in summarising global legislation and guidelines