BISPA-in-London pipework awareness workshops prove to be a success
The Building and Industrial Services Pipework Academy (BISPA) recently held their inaugural BISPA-in-London pipework awareness workshops to educate and train end users and specifiers, to create awareness on the importance of ensuring correct specifications in pipework systems
Ambitious Homelessness Reduction Act to reform homeless risk
For the first time, prisons, probation services, Jobcentres and NHS Trusts will be among the organisations that have a duty to help those at risk of becoming homeless and refer them to a housing authority, Minister for Homelessness Heather Wheeler confirmed today (22 February)
Never discuss politics, religion or BIM at the dinner table
Lee Mullin, Construction Specialist for software provider Autodesk, describes his role as multi-faceted as he increasingly finds himself in an advisory position to help define and establish workflows on client projects. His expertise has many functions but please don’t actually call him an “expert”!
North West Women in Planning hosts second event
The North West division of the Women in Planning Network, aimed at supporting and empowering women working in the planning industry, is hosting its second event, ‘Plan your Career’, in Manchester
CEA to host annual Innovation is Here conference
The CEA’s annual conference, Innovation is Here, is set to help explain how companies can embrace digital opportunities, and will take place at One Great George Street, London, on 22 March
Industry skills-based training courses staged by BSRIA North
BSRIA North has announced an exciting line-up of imminent go-to industry training courses from its premises in Preston, Lancashire
A14 IDT Supply Chain Values Awards
Mick George discuss the recent A14 IDT Supply Chain Values Awards, including their award for collaborative working for delivering a diverse range of services...
BRE explores how blockchain technology can benefit the built environment
A new report from BRE Trust delves into the opportunities to address challenges in the built environment industry using blockchain technology
Topcon to showcase automated technology at the Digital Construction Summit
Topcon Ireland will be showcasing its cutting-edge precision technology at the Digital Construction Summit (7 March), demonstrating how construction and geospatial professionals can effortlessly automate working processes to boost outputs on survey, mapping and inspection projects
Raising Roofs programme announces facilitators
Raising Roofs, the scheme for helping young people get onto boards of housing associations, has announced several CEOs as programme facilitators
Building control services in Devon collaborate to ensure efficiency
Working with local authorities across the county allows Devon Building Control Partnership to offer more choice and higher quality services to its clients
Data highlights mortgage trends in London and Northern Ireland
New data reveals stagnant growth for first-time buyer mortgages in London in the fourth quarter of 2017, while Northern Ireland experiences a 17.4% surge in first-time buyer mortgages for the same period
GeoSLAM to demonstrate innovative 3D mobile laser scanner
GeoSLAM will demonstrate how its ZEB-REVO RT handheld laser scanner can be used to reduce the time and cost required for complex indoor 3D mapping on construction sites at the 2018 Association of General Contractors of America (AGC) Convention
ENGIE acquires housing maintenance services
ENGIE has reached an agreement to acquire long-term heating and building maintenance contracts, previously operated by Carillion Energy Services Limited, with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Spotlight on…air pollution launched by the Considerate Constructors Scheme
A survey by the Considerate Constructors Scheme has revealed an urgent need for greater awareness and understanding of air pollution across the construction industry
Invesco secure funding for build to rent scheme in Liverpool
Invesco real estate has secured forward funding for a large scale built to rent (BtR) scheme in Liverpool city centre
Ion submit planning application for i9 office building
Liverpool property developer, Ion, has submitted a Planning Application for the proposed i9 building on Railway Drive, Wolverhampton
Solar heating company appoints new Chief Executive
Martin Wright, Chairman of the Renewable Energy Association (REA) and former Managing Director of energy company, Marine Current Turbines, has been appointed Chief Executive of Minus 7
Grenfell rehousing complaints to be assigned to an independent adjudicator
Kensington & Chelsea RBC is seeking to appoint an independent adjudicator to oversee complaints relating to Grenfell in an attempt to increase transparency
Barking Riverside regeneration receives £500m boost
London’s Barking Riverside, one of the UK’s largest regeneration projects, receives £500m for transport links, parkland and other community facilities – alongside almost 11,000 homes
Over 423,000 homes with planning permission waiting to be built
According to recent research, over 423,000 homes which have received planning permission are still waiting to be built
Babraham Research Campus – Mick George Ltd Earthworks
Mick George Ltd discuss their involvement on the Babraham Research Campus, completing earthworks on the site as part of the £35million pound extension.
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BLP Insurance support new housing redress system
Following the launch of the Government’s consultation to improve redress in the housing sector and the introduction of a single housing ombudsman, Kim Vernau, CEO of BLP Insurance, comments on the importance of giving buyers of new build homes a streamlined process for redress
UK developers squander £20m a year on development finance loans
UK developers are squandering £20m a year on interest they don’t need to pay, according to new research from specialist packager, Thistle Finance
BSRIA appoints new Business Manager within its Sustainable Construction Group
BSRIA has announced the appointment of Peter Tse MEng, CEng, MCIBSE, MIET, PE, as Business Manager, Sustainable Construction Group, BSRIA
Government to improve housing complaints system
Dissatisfied tenants and homeowners across the country may be offered support as the government considers options to ensure that no-one is left battling with their landlord or builder to resolve housing complaints, Housing Secretary Sajid Javid has announced