Building pollution measures could create ‘safe havens’ from urban smog
Proposals for a new Clean Air Act should include urgent action to tackle urban smog by supporting building pollution measures
Housebuilder Bovis says it plans to focus on quality but warns...
Profits for housebuilder Bovis are expected to drop again this year as the firm said it will build fewer homes to focus on improving quality of its properties
BIM data for more than 1,200 products has been published by...
The Siemens Building Technologies Division has published BIM data for a range of products including fire safety, automation and field devices
Construction industry starts the year on a high with housebuilding dominating
A new analysis from Barbour ABI has revealed the construction industry began 2017 on a good footing as the rate of housebuilding continues to climb
Big data project will help urban planners build a picture of...
An innovative big data project will create a dynamic picture of the city of Glasgow to help urban planners to develop solutions to challenges facing cities
Cromer Road interchange saves £400k using 3D modelling
The Cromer Road interchange on the Norwich Northern Distributor Road (NNDR) project involves the construction of a new overbridge to take the re-aligned A140...
3D modelling identifies earthworks lack of fill material
The Norwich Northern Distributor Road scheme was designed with the earthworks in balance. The original design was carried out by Norfolk County Council based...
3D modelling ensures quality while maintaining control
Martin Young, of Cassidy Forsythe explains why 3D modelling Rackheath bridge was a vital part of the project, highlighting problems prior to construction
Building control service launched by online planning application firm
The Planning Portal has launched a new building control service that will streamline the process of submitting online applications to LABC departments
Safety failings behind steel worker losing leg in crane incident
Poor crane maintenance and safety failings were blamed for an incident that led to a worker losing his leg below the knee
Building supplies sales are up since the UK voted to leave...
Kingspan says the sales of building supplies in the UK has improved since the Brexit vote was made, with no evidence yet that leaving will be bad for the sector
Energy efficiency in Scotland gets a boost with £11m funding to...
Scotland’s Energy Efficiency Programme has been given £11m more funding as it moves into the second wave of the scheme
Construction innovation to get a boost following creation of new expert...
A team of high-experienced individuals has been created at the Manufacturing Catapult with the aim of spearheading construction innovation
New home owners forced to sign non-disclosure agreements about poor builds
The Guardian has revealed some new home owners are being forced to sign gagging agreements with the NHBC preventing disclosure over poor builds
Construction equipment hire firm fined after a worker is killed
A Warwickshire-based construction equipment hire company has been prosecuted for safety failings following the death of an employee
AGD Equipment, based in Warwickshire, has received...
Smart buildings opportunities are being missed by EU countries
European countries are not ready to take advantage of the benefits smart buildings can offer, says new analysis
Facilities management Professional Standards updated to include BIM
The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) has updated its Professional Standards in response to the growing impact of BIM on the sector
Building inspections needed urgently on hundreds of public buildings
Architects are calling for urgent building inspections after concerns were raised about building standards following major defects at Edinburgh schools
JCB continues strong start to 2017 with £9m Nixon Hire deal
Plant equipment manufacturer JCB has won a £9m contract to supply a plant hire business with £9m worth of machinery
Online planning applications website gets revamp of it digital service
The Planning Portal, the online planning applications website, has launched a new website and improved its digital service
Construction output forecast to grow year on year between now and...
The latest forecasts from the Construction Products Association suggest construction output will see growth each year, reaching 2.2 per cent growth in 2019
Structural waterproofing training programme set out by PCA
The Property Care Association has laid out its structural waterproofing training programme for the year ahead to provide clarity for the sector
Offsite construction conference to be hosted by BRE
BRE is to host a conference in Watford tomorrow examining the role of offsite construction in the delivery of build-to-rent homes
Construction worker injury at Aberdeen development sees project halted
The fall of a construction worker saw work halted on a multimillion pound Morgan Sindall development in Aberdeen
Female construction workers are still lacking in the sector
A new report from AXA Business Insurance has called for more action to be undertaken recruit female construction workers into the industry
Highways construction safety to be tested using virtual reality app
A new virtual reality app has been developed by 3D Repo to ensure highways construction safety and train users to avoid onsite accidents