Caterpillar continues to reduce costs through staff cuts
Thousands of workers are set to lose their jobs as Caterpillar continues with plans to consolidate its operations in a bid to save billions…
It...
NBS survey finds construction disputes still prevalent
A new survey from the NBS has revealed the number of disputes reported within the construction sector remain widespread…
The National Building Specification (NBS) has...
50 years of Architectural Technology
As the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists celebrates its 50th anniversary, Graham Paterson MCIAT and Tahar Kouider MCIAT summarise how the organisation is embracing...
Fuel Poverty: lower bills and healthier homes
Maria Wardrobe, Director of External Affairs at National Energy Action outlines the importance of tackling fuel poverty in the UK…
Contractor fined for unsafe excavations
A Manchester-based building contractor has been fined for putting workers and members of the public at risk…
Brierstone Limited has been prosecuted for failing to...
The Smart Growth approach
Jon Reeds, Convenor of the Smart Growth UK coalition argues that to solve our housing shortage, we should examine our approach to residential densities...
First notices given under new CDM 2015 rules
Health and Safety Executive inspectors have handed out the first set of notices following changes to CDM 2015 regulations…
In April this year changes to...
Scottish public buildings fail to utilise renewable heat
Scottish councils have been criticised for failing to use energy efficiency measures to heat public buildings…
According to the figures only one per cent of...
Multimillion pound deal for retail scheme agreed
A multimillion pound deal to build a new retail sector in Handforth Dean has taken a step forward after an agreement was made for...
Major housebuilder says cost inflation is expected to fall next year
Taylor Wimpey has reported it expects building cost inflation to fall next year from the five per cent increase seen in 2015…
According to a...
Thermal Performance
Halfen outline the innovations available to mitigate cold bridging and improve thermal performance…
Design-led BIM
The practice Jonathan Reeves Architecture (JRA) has been using Building Information Modelling (BIM) techniques for a number of years. The practice is running the latest release of Vectorworks Architect, which can be used for full BIM workflows
Under construction: research shows what kind of homes are being built
New research from the NHBC has revealed the type of properties under construction across the country…
The National House Building Council (NHBC) has unveiled a...
A-Plant eyes expansion in Scotland
Plant and tool hire firm A-Plant is seeking to expand its operations into Scotland, it has emerged…
The plant and tool hire sector has been...
Housing shortage pushes up prices in Scotland
According to a new survey, Scottish house prices are on the rise and are set to increase by around 25 per cent over the...
Taking the building regulations online
The team at SpecifiedBy recently converted the Building Regulations Approved Documents for England & Wales into web format. Founder Darren Lester talks through some...
Chief construction adviser publishes SWI report
A new report from the government's chief construction adviser detailing recommendations relating to the installation of solid wall insulation has been published…
Chief construction adviser...
Deal for Buchan Concrete saves 340 jobs
Pre-cast concrete specialist Buchan Concrete Solutions has been given a new lease of life after falling into administration last week…
Buchan Concrete Solutions has been...
100 jobs to be cut at Caterpillar’s NI operations
Plant equipment manufacturer Caterpillar has announced 100 jobs are set to be cut as revenues fall…
In a major blow for the plant equipment sector,...
Heat map shows energy efficiency of Herefordshire homes
Residents in Herefordshire can discover how energy efficient their homes are via a new online heat map…
Conserving our heritage
The greatest challenge is finding ways for that building to earn its keep. Yet with the right uses and presentation, it can be a...
Global construction expected to see massive growth by 2030
Research carried out by Global Construction Perspectives has revealed global construction could grow 85 per cent by 2030…
The global construction sector is expected to...
Knowledge transformation for BIM implementation
At The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) 5th BIM conference, Nathan Baker, Director of Engineering Knowledge for ICE set out how we can transform...
Retrofit consortium wins £2.6m EU grant
Plans to bring a new zero carbon retrofit model from the Netherlands to the UK have taken a step closer as £2.6m funding is...
October saw a growing demand for construction workers
According to the latest employment report, there was an increasing demand for construction staff last month…
A new report from KPMG and REC (Recruitment and...
Office building in London hits seven-year high
A new survey has revealed building activity in central London has hit a new high, increasing 28 per cent in the past six months…
Despite...