UK BIM Alliance releases FAQs on merger with buildingSMART UK&I
Following the merger of the UK BIM Alliance and buildingSMART UK&I this month, the Alliance have published a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) relating to the merger
SADI streamlines design of key cultural facility with BIM advancements
AECOsim building designer and ProjectWise shorten project time and save CNY 1 Million in operating costs on Panzhihua City’s first museum
Located in China’s Sichuan Province,...
Asbestos management: Who you gonna call?
The use of asbestos has been banned since 1999 but many buildings predating the change still contain this potentially deadly material. Mick George Ltd, a specialist in all forms of asbestos management, is on the case with a new helpline to offer advice, support and solutions
RPP Implements Federated BIM Workflow to Design Westminster Borough’s Iconic Tower
AECOsim Building Designer and GenerativeComponents® Streamline Design Strategy for Complex, Curved Profile and Unique Interior Fitout
The GPB 500 million Merchant Square development brings together...
Precast Weir Wall Chambers utilised on M32 Metrobus Scheme
FP McCann’s Precast Weir Wall Chambers have been utilised on the £10 million design and build package of the M32 Metrobus Scheme
Products Supplied: Precast Concrete...
A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Waste Management Contract
Mick George are awarded a £1million contract for the Waste Management provision on the IDT’s A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Road Improvement scheme.
The A14 Cambridge...
Construction product manufacturing industry set to slow in 2018
The UK's £56.5bn construction product manufacturing industry is expected to slow in 2018 following a drop in activity towards the end of 2017
The Construction...
Amey names ex-Balfour Beatty chief as non-executive chairman
Amey has appointed former Balfour Beatty chief executive Ian Tyler as a non-executive chairman of its board
Tyler, who currently sits on the boards of...
Sir John Armitt to lead NIC while Lord Adonis replacement sought
Sir John Armitt is to temporarily lead the National Infrastructure Commission until a new chairman can be appointed to replace Lord Adonis
Sir John Armitt...
KPMG quits Grenfell Inquiry role amid “serious questions” over conflicts of...
KPMG has stepped down from its role as an adviser to the Grenfell Tower inquiry after MPs, academics and campaigners raised "serious questions" about...
Co-op plans £160m building drive to open 100 new food stores...
Co-op plans to invest £160m to build 100 new food stores across the UK in 2018
More than 20 new co-op food stores will open...
Trimble acquires 3D CAD software and BIM content specialist Stabiplan
Trimble has acquired Stabiplan, a 3D CAD software and BIM content provider for the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) industries
Laurence Smith, general manager of...
Belfast City Council announces shake-up of planning service
Belfast City Council has announced plans to reform its planning service to improve the quality and speed of the application process
Cllr Donal Lyons, chair...
Hitachi appoints construction chief for £10bn Anglesey nuclear project
Hitachi Nuclear Energy Europe has appointed a project director to the team developing the construction schedule for the £10bn Wylfa Newydd nuclear plant on...
Considerate Constructors Scheme names winners of Big Build competition
Considerate Constructors Scheme announces winners of the first national Big Build Competition
Robertson Construction, Cedar Developments and Carillion Civil Engineering have been named as the...
Scape Group appoints contractors to £1.1bn Regional Construction framework
Scape Group has named the contractors on its four-year, £1.1bn Regional Construction framework
The framework will provide construction services for public sector schemes in the...
Engineers call for Sir John Armitt to lead National Infrastructure Commission
An engineers' body has called for Sir John Armitt to replace Lord Adonis as chair of the National Infrastructure Commission following his resignation
Lord Adonis...
FP McCann scaling new heights with The Lansdowne building in Birmingham
FP McCann’s structural precast concrete building and architectural facades division is working on the construction of The Lansdowne.
Site: The Lansdowne, Birmingham
Contractor: Interserve
Client: Seven Capital & Long Harbour
Products...
FP McCann’s ‘L’ Wall products utilised in Coventry
FP McCann’s ‘L’ Wall products form perimeter a boundary to new Coventry based speculative build
Products Supplied: Precast Concrete ‘L’ Wall
Site: Carbon 103, Middlemarch Business Park
Contractor: Benniman...
Build UK welcomes three new client members
Allianz, Landsec and Stanhope have joined Build UK as the latest client members to join the industry's collective voice
Build UK is pleased to announce...
Construction business activity ends year with uneven recovery
Construction business activity ended 2017 with moderate growth but it was an uneven recovery according to a new report
The Construction Purchasing Managers' Index from...
Financial regulator launches Carillion investigation
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched an investigation into Carillion's handling of announcements made in the run-up to its recent profit warning
In a Stock...
A change in the fire detection and alarm industry
The Fire Industry Association is evolving – and so is its training. Chief executive Ian Moore explains
The whole world moves forward and change propels...
Assembly wants Khan’s commitment to involve citizens in regeneration
The London Assembly has asked the Mayor to hear Londoner’s voices and give them more power to decide where and when regeneration should take place in their areas
Kier handed £1.8m fine for road worker death
Kier has been handed a huge fine of £1.8m following a Health & Safety Executive (HSE) investigation into the death of a road worker...
Legal & General confirms new 515 home site
Legal & General has confirmed the acquisition of a 78-acre site in Shrivenham, Oxfordshire – with outline planning for 515 new homes