2nd generation training BIM ready program for construction professionals
Man and Machine unveil their plans for the pan-European BIM Ready Program, providing a foundation for delivering this national construction aspirations.
When one realises the significant...
BIM training courses have been developed to keep pace with the...
RICS ' BIM training is offered in various formats and at different levels of competency, says Alan Muse, Global Director of Built Environment Professional...
Eye-catching prefabricated wall solution delivers efficiency
Viviane Williams highlights how Trimo and Purcell Architects worked on the Aerospace Bristol project to create a complete prefabricated wall solution
Trimo, the leading manufacturer...
Scottish builders take a hit to confidence levels over future pipeline...
The latest Scottish Construction Monitor has revealed confidence levels among Scottish builders have fallen in the past 12 months
Partnerships hold the key for product development and compliance
Nigel Wood, of SFS intec says collaboration not only ensures product development and compliance, but it also creates an environment for innovation
Structured Product Data for BIM provides many benefits
Product Manager Andy Stolworthy shares SFS' progress with Structured Product Data for BIM
SFS is fully behind the ethos of BIM and wants to provide...
Tackling the housing crisis must remain a government priority
Town and Country Planning Association's Kate Henderson argues that the government must not let Brexit distract it from tackling the housing crisis
Brexit negotiations will...
An urgent review of building regulations is crucial
The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling on the government to launch an “urgent and immediate” review of building regulations.
Lord Porter, LGA Chairman, said:
"Following...
UK Construction Week offers safety courses in light of Grenfell Tower...
UK Construction Week has launched free tailored CPD certified workshops to ensure everyone in the industry is informed and protected in light of the...
RICS isurv launches brand new infrastructure channel
RICS’ isurv Infrastructure channel is the only market resource to offer leading edge information on the major life cycle stages of an infrastructure project
Tapping...
So much more can be done to improve future fire safety
What lessons can be learnt about fire safety following the Grenfell Tower disaster? Association for Project Safety's CEO Lesley McLeod explores
Nothing can diminish the...
The PlanTech era: Improving the UK planning system
Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer at Future Cities Catapult, Nicola Yates, talks to PBC Today about the dawn of the PlanTech era
In June 2017,...
London’s soaring vacant homes see boom in Property Guardianship
Empty property numbers are at their highest level in 20 years according to recent government figures with 1.4 million ‘spare’ homes lying vacant; having...
Modular offsite construction is delivering results for Newcastle University
The new student accommodation for Newcastle University is becoming a reality thanks to innovative offsite construction solutions, says Space Architects
Established in 1834, Newcastle University...
New funds available under the Housing Advisers Programme
The Local Government Association has unveiled the Housing Advisers Programme – a new scheme to help councils tackle local housing challenges
The Housing Advisers Programme,...
Using sustainable design to achieve thermal comfort
Achieving thermal comfort through sustainable design involves the careful balancing of interdependent factors, says Eight Associates' Chris Hocknell
Overheating in buildings is a growing problem...
Modular buildings – helping increased demand in all sectors
The popularity of modular buildings are now firmly in evidence for many sectors in the UK says The Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA)
coBuilder signs agreement for delivery of structured product data for the...
This week, coBuilder signed an agreement with The Federation of Norwegian Construction Industry (BNL) to deliver standard-based product data structures also known as Product...
Investing in technology to future proof construction operations
Paul Mills, Group Sales Director, Six Degrees Group explores the role of technology in the construction industry, noting how it can future proof firms
Facilities management: The smarter choice for businesses
Mick George’s Stuart Costello explains why facilities management is a necessity for many businesses and how it can help improve efficiency
Improving efficiency through the Devon Building Control Partnership
Andrew Carpenter tells PBC Today why the Devon Building Control Partnership venture has been so successful and explains the challenges facing the profession
Building regulations under review by the government after Grenfell Tower blaze
Officials are set to review building regulations after the tower block fire raised major concerns over the issue of safety
Construction skills scheme gets the backing of three new sponsors
Three high-profile organisations are to lend support to an innovative construction skills scheme aimed at drawing in new talent
The BIM bonus: Increasing reliability and efficiency of simulation software
BIM enables the importing of both 3D geometry and whole BIM objects, providing a valuable tool for simulation software. Here, Oasys explains
Community fund: ‘Bumper’ round to benefit the county
An increasing presence in and around the East Midland and East Anglian region, local business Mick George Ltd is certainly justifying its attendance, with...
Reviewing BS8300 and its importance for accessibility
About Access sheds light on amendments to BS8300 and explains why the review is the ideal opportunity to set the highest standards for accessibility