Health and safety sentencing changes sees construction fines double
Changes to health and safety sentencing guidelines sees the total amount of fines paid out by construction firms double in the past year
SME contractors see annual turnover hit by late payments
A new survey has revealed many SME contractors have a substantial amount of annual turnover tied up in late payments
Invasive Weed Control Group shares decades of experience with new video
A new video has been created by the Invasive Weed Control Group to provide insight into the major issues surrounding plants such as Japanese knotweed
There are 3 P’s of BIM: people, processes and policies
Successfully implementing BIM relies on the 3 P's of BIM: people, processes and policies. Gaurang Trivedi, Engineering Consultant for TrueCADD explains
Mixed start to the year as construction costs rise but output...
A new survey suggests 2017 saw a strong start to the first quarter, despite construction costs continuing to rise
Digital Construction – taking on the risk in construction
BIM is fast becoming a word many are tired of. While it represents the enabler to describe the digital transformation of construction, it is also a misused and abused term to describe a variety of expectations for the user, which leads to frustration and disappointment
NBS survey reveals insight into the role of specifications
A new survey from the NBS has shown specifications remain essential now and in the future, and are evolving with the digital landscape
UK government urged to address air pollution from construction sites
Air pollution from construction sites must be tackled, says Former Deputy Mayor of London for Environment
BIM opportunities in a changing industry
In an increasingly digital society there are many BIM opportunities await for those willing to take the necessary steps, says Casey Rutland
Diversity impact assessment is still the best way to ensure “due...
Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities
Jail sentence for construction boss found guilty of woman’s death
A construction boss has received a jail sentence for gross negligence after a woman was crushed to death by a stack of unglazed window frames
3D modelling techniques prove second nature for Tata Steel
3D modelling techniques and the ethos of BIM were present within the construction industry before its large-scale rollout says Kevin Turton, Design Manager at Tata Steel
Planning reforms are necessary to increase the rate of housebuilding
Speeding up the “drip-fed” housebuilding process requires serious planning reforms, says think tank Civitas
Consistent product data – the apex for BIM objects
Peter Caplehorn, Deputy CE and Policy Director of the CPA believes in the value of digital technologies to create an efficient and modern construction industry. He spoke to BIM Today and outlined the progress made in BIM adoption and consistent product data
Construction skills shortage holds back development
The construction skills shortage is having an impact on the ability of the industry to progress but growth is being seen
BIM Level 3 – fact or fantasy?
BIM Level 3 is a laudible aim, but how do we progress there from BIM Level 2? Man and Machine outline how this should happen
New waste Baler at Mick George’s recycling plant
Sorting waste the efficient way with the use of a new waste baler installation
With business very much on the up, leading independent Waste Management...
Investing in the BIM education of experts. Is it worth it?
Investing in the BIM education of experts is an obstacle that the construction industry needs to overcome to start using BIM properly, says Lars Fredenlund
Roofing guidance for spandrel panel construction published by TRA
The Trussed Rafter Association has issued new roofing guidance aimed at preventing poor spandrel panel construction by housebuilders
BIM Initiative of the Year awarded to new tool BIMHawk
New BIM software developed by the CIBSE and NG Bailey has won BIM Initiative of the Year at the Heating & Ventilation News Awards
The UK has the smallest homes in Europe, says new research
An investigation by Sellhousefast.uk has revealed Britain’s homes are the smallest in Europe, measuring less than the regulatory minimum in some cases
Fire detection and alarm qualifications revealed by FIA
Four new qualifications for the fire detection and alarm sector have been unveiled by the Fire Industry Association
Construction Plant Conference date and venue revealed
The Construction Plant-hire Association will host the 2017 Construction Plant Conference on 31 October, bringing together experts from the industry
BIM and a sustainability strategy: better value and places
Implementing BIM and a sustainability strategy has wider benefits resulting in an opportunity to connect buildings, spaces, places, people and communities argues Dr Susie Tomson, Sustainability Director at PCSG
The number of health and safety inspectors has fallen in the...
A freedom of information request has uncovered there has been a 25 per cent reduction in the numbers of Health and safety inspectors
BIM training for professionals – the BSI way
BIM training for professionals is essential to support organisations in their BIM journey. BSI’s new Head of Training, Laura Melvin, shares her thoughts