Caterpillar chief executive announces retirement after 41 years
The chief executive of plant equipment manufacturer firm Caterpillar has announced he is to retire in the New Year after 41 years with the...
“Coffee cup” starter home shortlisted for national building award
A starter home built using non-recyclable coffee cups has been put forward for a national building award…
Welsh National Infrastructure Commission gets green light
Dr Julian Francis, Director of Policy and External Affairs, ACE discusses how the Welsh National Infrastructure Commission will play a role in strengthening infrastructure planning
Planning granted on thousands of homes despite flood risks
New figures have revealed more than 1,200 homes have been granted planning permission over the past five years despite flood risks…
Contractor fined for safety failings after worker killed by falling tower...
A contractor has been fined for safety failings after a worker was killed when a load fell from a tower crane…
Levy could be imposed on housebuilders not tackling skills shortage
A new report from the government has recommended housebuilders be hit with a levy if they fail to tackle the skills shortage…
Northern Powerhouse surpasses London planning applications
New data has revealed the Northern Powerhouse decided 22 per cent more major planning applications per resident than Greater London last year…
Delivering BIM in a safe and secure environment
PCSG chairman and UK BIM Task Group Chairman Mark Bew explains at the Expert Forum 2016 how data drives a safe and secure future…
ICE to host BIM event
The Institution of Civil Engineers will host its popular BIM event on the 19 October, with leading experts present to discuss the future of digital engineering
LEXiCON – Decoding the built environment
LEXiCON provides a world-first opportunity for the industry to share product data consistently, using a plain language dictionary developed by relevant industry bodies. PCSG’s Senior Consultant and Vice Chair of BIM4M2, Steve Thompson explains more
Reports criticise government’s attempt to cut emissions
A series of reports from the Committee on Climate Change have warned the government is failing in its commitment to cut emissions and develop the UK’s heating policies…
The BIM4Police Group: A roadmap for standards
The aims of the BIM4Police Group, including the need for consistency, are explained by Javed Edahtally, Chair of BIM4Police and Head of BIM, Computer Modelling and Analysis at the Metropolitan Police Service.
National Infrastructure Commission becomes executive agency
The Chancellor has revealed the National Infrastructure Commission will become an executive agency, with greater independence…
The six stages of the smart city challenge for local government
Recent research suggests that local government needs to pass through six stages in their journey to smart city status, as John Fox, Managing Director of Lucy Zodion describes.
Planning permission sought on revised housing plans following opposition
A fresh planning application has been submitted by developers hoping to build 135 new homes in Whitfield following opposition to the scheme…
JCB quits CBI over referendum differences
Construction plant equipment manufacturer JCB has reportedly quit business group CBI over difference relating to the EU referendum campaign…
Why accessible housing shouldn’t be a niche issue
The growing national demand for inclusive, accessible housing shouldn’t be a niche issue, as argued by Jean Hewitt, Director of the Centre for Accessible Environments.
International Measurement Standards: Providing better data collection through BIM models
Global standards and classifications that allow more consistent international use of BIM models will lead to the better collection of data for both space and cost prediction as explained here by Alan Muse, Director of Built Environment Professional Groups at the RICS
Prosecutions for site manager and workman following safety failings
A site manager and workman have been prosecuted for safety failings after an employee was hit by a concrete skip…
UK BIM Alliance set to host workshops at ICE event
The UK BIM Alliance is to host a number of workshops aimed at highlighting the challenges and benefits seen in the industry as it implements BIM Level 2…
UK BIM Alliance – moving forward with The Survey Association
Martin Penney, BIM Liaison for The Survey Association, Acting Chair for Survey4BIM Committee and Member of the UK BIM Alliance Transition Team, outlines how the organisations are working together for the development of BIM in the UK.
Construction product manufacturers see growth
Sales of building products have grown, according to the latest survey examining the sector…
BSRIA urges the industry to take responsibility for indoor air quality
The construction industry is being urged to ensure indoor air quality in buildings is of a high standard.
Fine for construction firm after worker hit by HGV
Crest Nicholson Operations has been fined after a worker was run over by a HGV and sustained life-threatening injuries.
How to address air quality in planning applications
The issue of air quality has been rising in the news of late, and its impact on planning applications is a key factor as explained by Roger Barrowcliffe, Vice Chair, Institute of Air Quality Management.
Scottish planning system is ‘failing to deliver’ homes target
New figures have revealed the Scottish planning system is failing to deliver the number of homes needed in the country…