A new home may need to last 2,000 years say LGA
The LGA warns that the average new home in England will have to last 2,000 years if the sluggish rate of house building and replacement continues.
Can the construction supply chain deliver BIM Level 2?
Tata Steel’s Alex Small highlights the challenges of implementing BIM Level 2 for an industry largely made up of small and medium-sized enterprises
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Could upskilling be the answer to a widening skills shortage?
As companies seek to find suitable and sustainable solutions to the skills shortfall, Philip Burgess of the CEA looks to upskilling as a potential answer
On the road to BIM Level 3 we must not overlook...
In the drive to adopt BIM Level 2, John Eynon, Owner/Director of Open Water Consulting, argues that we should all be helping each other
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Buildings could generate their own power with innovative glass blocks
Buildings could soon be able to convert the sun’s energy into electricity without the need for solar panels, thanks to innovative glass blocks.
A detailed look at the return on investment of laser scanning
In an interview, Oliver Buerkler, Senior Product Manager at Faro and laser scanning expert, looks at the value proposition of laser scanning
Scunthorpe gets £60m investment under major transformation plans
North Lincolnshire Council has awarded two projects to Britcon as a part of an overall £60m investment for major transformation plans
Why did we bother with BIM before BIM?
Moving from a 2D world to 3D can help beat inefficiency traps before adding more value through the BIM process as outlined here by Lee Mullin of Autodesk
The smart city is not just a pipedream
Why contractors must engage in the smart city conversation is highlighted here by John Cove, marketing manager at Starrett
A second wall cladding system passes fire safety test
The latest wall cladding combination tested as part of the government’s series of large-scale fire safety tests following the Grenfell Tower disaster has passed...
Using BIM to enhance 3D crowd simulation – and vice versa
Marrying the evolution of 3D crowd simulation with the wealth of data generated by BIM realises new possibilities, say Oasys
A rare carbon neutral and Passivhaus office opens
An area of land on the edge of the Boughton Estate, Northamptonshire, has been transformed into a carbon neutral and Passivhaus office by Building Services Design
Local FD, Jon Stump, maneuvers through South America for charity
Jon Stump, Finance Director, has embraced the ‘Challenge Yourself’ task set by Mick George Ltd to its employees to raise money for its selected...
The green impact of modular construction
Modular construction can create many benefits for the environment in addition to efficiency and cost savings as outlined here by Suhayl Laher of Tiles...
Digitising planning – developing trust and engagement
John Twitchen, PCSG’s Head of Cities and Communities calls for planners to digitise planning and notes the benefits for all parties involved in the process
Promotion for Ben Malone at BIM. Technologies
Ben Malone has been appointed as Director for BIM. Technologies; a BIM consultancy working behind the scenes with some of the construction industry’s biggest contractors,...
Why we need more effective supply chain engagement for BIM
BIM advocate and consultant Tim Platts offers advice on a suitable procurement strategy and supply chain engagement plan for a successful BIM project
Diversity for BIM and how it establishes a collaborative culture
Elizabeth Kavanagh, of Stride Treglown Ltd explores the value of diversity for BIM and the role of collaboration as we move towards Digital Built Britain
Generation Rent say UK government is out of touch with their...
An independent survey of 2,000 UK adults by LetBritain reveals the British public feel the government is out of touch with the needs of Generation Rent
How the Heritage Impact Assessment process protects historic sites
The Heritage Impact Assessment process can be complex to navigate without expert help as explained by Tom Barton from property consultants’ Fisher German
BIM – is it time to change the conversation to Digital...
Carl Collins, CIBSE Digital Engineering Consultant, argues that BIM as a term has served its purpose and we should now be using Digital Engineering
Timber Trends Report tops previous years with growth forecast beyond 2018
Here, Andrew Carpenter, Chief Executive of the STA, reveals some of the findings of the recently published Timber Trends Report
Mick’s Mates Live in Action – an installation service of accredited...
Mick George Ltd discuss the progress of Mick's Mates, an installation service made up of accredited local tradesmen to fulfil a number of installation...
A fix for building envelope longevity, aesthetics and sustainability
The choice of fasteners for roofing and cladding determines how well the building envelope stands the test of time. SFS intec’s Andy Stolworthy explains
Cyber crime keeps executives at smaller firms awake at night too
BeCyberSure explain the importance of building cyber security into every business and how regulators have a role to play in keeping data safe
Good practice guide released on hydraulic pressurising activities
The CPA has launched a good practice guide on the safety aspects of pressurising hydraulic systems using an external energy source for diagnostic purposes.