BIM and its role in the timber frame industry
Whilst there is currently no set ‘deadline’ by which BIM must be implemented within the housebuilding sector (BIM will become mandatory for government public...
Building regulations should incorporate CO2 reduction measures
Local authorities could use their planning powers to encourage builders to incorporate renewable energy on housing developments, says the Solar Trade Association…
There is little...
232,000 jobs to be created in construction over the next five...
The growth of the construction sector is set to boost the number of jobs by nearly quarter of a million over the next five...
The landscape of BIM
Mike Shilton, Chair of the Landscape Institute BIM Working Group details how the landscape sector will become BIM Level 2 compliant and how they...
New study reveals insights into gaps in building performance
The findings of an £8m study into the gaps between the expected and actual performance of buildings have been released
A new study has revealed...
Mobile crane operators vote in favour of strike action
Mobile crane operators at Ainscough have voted to take strike action following a long standing row over pay…
The UK’s largest mobile crane hire firm...
The role of the Common Data Environment
Michelle Mason, of CONJECT outlines the Common Data Environment and what it means for your business...
The hype around BIM continues at pace, with the UK...
Circular economy plan receives industry backing
The European Construction Industry Federation has backed the European Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan…
The European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) has welcomed the European Commission’s...
Schools must push apprenticeships when offering careers advice
A new law will ensure schools give equal exposure to non-academic career routes...
School career guidance must highlight non-academic routes as well as academic. New...
First industrial building in East Anglia gains BREEAM top grade
Great Blakenham’s energy-from-waste facility has become the first industrial building in East Anglia to be awarded an outstanding rating by BREEAM…
An energy-from-waste (EfW) facility...
Management of fire safety
The Chief Fire Officers Association give an overview of how fire safety management is integral to reducing fire hazards within public buildings…
Many of us...
New homes should be future proofed
New research calls for homes of the future to be built with technology in mind…
The NHBC Foundation has warned new homes must take into...
Reading residents to have say on local plan
Reading Borough Council is asking residents to give their views on the development of the area…
Residents living in Reading will have the opportunity to...
A diverse and inclusive culture for a sustainable workforce
Natasha Levanti, ACE Group Communications Executive explains the need for industry to adopt a diverse and inclusive culture if we are to address a...
Reduced workloads hit small construction firms in Scotland
A new industry survey has revealed small Scottish construction companies saw a sharp reduction in the amount of work towards the end of last...
New energy efficiency rules to be separate for Scottish commercial buildings
New regulations requiring commercial property owners to carry out energy efficiency improvements before selling or leasing will not form part of the EPC regime…
New...
Peer review process ensures quality of access consultants
About Access discusses the importance of the peer review process in ensuring quality...
Whatever your trade or profession, credibility counts.
You wouldn’t place an important legal matter in...
Housebuilding industry recognises UK’s best site managers
Five site managers have been recognised as the top talent in their field during the NHBC’s Pride in the Job Awards...
The top site managers...
Almost half of all NI construction work is overseas
A new survey has revealed a significant proportion of construction work in Northern Ireland is taking place overseas…
According to the latest RICS and Tughans...
Apprenticeships: where should we direct the money?
Nida Broughton from the think tank the Social Market Foundation shares her thoughts on whether apprenticeships are good value for money…
Apprenticeships were described as...
Immigration skills levy plan criticised
Plans to impose a skills levy on non-EU workers have been heavily criticised by contractors…
Home Office plans to crackdown on the number of non-EU...
Sharing good health and safety practices can empower employers
The British Safety Council will host an event highlighting the importance of sharing good health and safety practices, and how this can empower employers…
A...
Updated building service survey launched
Building service contractors are being asked to complete the new Building Engineering Business Survey...
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) with support from the Scolmore Group...
Managing fire safety in hospitals
Adjacent Government highlights the problem of failing fire alarm systems in hospitals around the UK and how the Department of Health guidance document aims...
MD named for joint HS2 bid
The managing director of a joint venture between Balfour Beatty and Vinci to win a High Speed 2 contract has been named…
Peter Anderson will...
Hoist specialist taken over by A-Plant
Plant hire equipment firm A-Plant has taken over specialist construction hoist company GB Access…
A-Plant now owns one of the largest rental fleets of Alimak...