Construction Media Index – sourcing product information
Research from Competitive Advantage shows how construction professionals source product information. Here, Chris Ashworth discusses some of the findings
Government ‘neglects’ social rented homes
According to the National Housing Federation (NHF), the government must act urgently to address the lack of new housing and social rented homes
Concrete and masonry – Building resilience in the urban environment
Guy Thompson of the Concrete Centre looks at the need to build resilience into the urban landscape and key infrastructure using concrete and masonry
Cyber-attacks: Limiting the exposure of the UK construction industry
How switched on is the UK construction industry to its role in the fight against cyber-attacks? Emma Roe, Partner and Head of Commercial at law firm Shulmans, takes a look
Asbestos Firm comes up with the funds for Mesothelioma UK Charity
Mick George Ltd discuss their partnership with Mesothelioma UK, a charity that shares a bond with asbestos related issues.
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Urban Sciences Building opens in Newcastle
As part of Newcastle’s ‘Science Central’ development, Newcastle University has opened its £59m Urban Sciences Building
BIM and the Build: Building on 3D foundations
Much of the focus of BIM adoption has concentrated on design. But Jason Ruddle, Managing Director of Elecosoft, argues that BIM must also work for contractors to create a built environment fit for the future
iKozie home to tackle homelessness
The initial innovative iKozie home is ready to house its first occupant, helping to ease homelessness in Worcester, UK
CIAT declares Architectural Technology Awards winners
The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) has declared the winners for its annual Architectural Technology Awards
An important Green Belt backwater
Stephen Brooker, Director of Walsingham Planning, argues it is time to update our thinking about the Green Belt
London YIMBY – A new approach to tackling the housing crisis
The YIMBY campaign aims to get the right homes in the right places by giving individual streets new powers over planning. London YIMBY's John Myers explains
New guidance for safe and effective gaseous fixed fire-fighting systems
FIA WG Gases Alan Elder and Robert Thilthorpe talk to PBC Today about the FIA new guidance document, Pipework for Gaseous Fixed Fire-Fighting Systems
Basic errors are obstacles to building accessibility
Building accessibility is covered by Approved Document M, yet many projects still suffer from errors. Ian Streets of About Access examines the problem
New approach to planning to accelerate delivering homes
Community Secretary Sajid Javid has announced a new innovative approach to planning homes that will ensure they’re built where most needed, save councils millions of pounds and deliver affordable homes
MoJ signs up for BIM content library – BIMobject® Hercules
BIMobject announces contract with the MoJ to support the development of the department’s BIM content library using BIMobject® Hercules
European Construction Institute joins BRE
The European Construction Institute (ECI) has become part of the BRE alongside Constructing Excellence taking effect from 1 September
Improving farm building design increases the well-being of livestock
Dr Martin Heywood, looks into some of the key areas that should be addressed by building designers and farmers to improve farm building design
Sizing up the Well Building Standard
Is now the time to consider the return on investment of implementing the Well Building Standard? Joanna Peacock, Eight Associates, takes a look
BSRIA receives UK supply chain award
Specialist services in construction and building services, BSRIA, has been awarded the ‘bronze’ status within the UK Supply Chain Sustainability School
Underfloor air conditioning – Less waste, a better use of space
Underfloor air conditioning can save space, materials and energy today, while future-proofing buildings for decades to come
Electrical safety checks in the wake of Grenfell
Phil Buckle, Chief Executive of Electrical Safety First, explains how the Grenfell Tower tragedy is a wake-up call for electrical safety checks and building regulations
Mick George Ltd gunning for vehicle leasing success
Mick George Ltd explains why it has taken on the challenge of adding vehicle leasing to its portfolio of services
First Time Buyer Index reveals hope for first time buyers
The latest quarterly First Time Buyer Index published by specialist bank Aldermore, has revealed that the outlook for first time buyers is becoming increasingly optimistic
BIM-powered asset management
BIM provides accurate, timely data and significant opportunities to improve asset management and building operations. Neil Reed, director of BIMcert and a BIM consultant at Stroma Certification, takes a look
Grenfell fire disaster drives UK construction trade
The UK construction trade appears optimistic about hiring plans, as repairs to housing following the Grenfell disaster, enhances demand for building work
Scotland Innovation Centre to debut at DCW
Following its official launch this week, The Construction Scotland Innovation Centre will be showcasing its expertise and equipment as part of the DCW event