The Property Care Association highlight flooding resilience
This year’s Property Care Association trade show aims to highlight the flooding resilience of houses to protect against water damage.
Inclusive housing is on the agenda: what does this mean for...
The Housing White Paper could help meet the inclusive housing needs of older and disabled people, says Michelle Horn, Centre for Accessible Environments
Further building defects found after structural surveys in Scottish schools
Building defects in dozens of schools have been found after structural surveys taken after the wall collapse at Oxgangs Primary in January last year
10 ways technology will make affordable housing smarter
Hubert Da Costa, Vice President of EMEA at Cradlepoint explores the value of making affordable housing smarter and the technology enabling this
What to consider when carrying out underground projects
Structural waterproofing is vital for underground projects. Here's what you should focus on, says Steve Hodgson, Chief Executive, Property Care Association
What you need to know about monitoring construction noise
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff’s Martin Raisborough explains the difference between Section 61 consents and Section 60 notices in relation to construction noise
Most Considerate Site awarded to six construction firms
A number of construction companies have been awarded the ‘Most Considerate Site’ at the Considerate Constructors Scheme’s 2017 National Site Awards
Fire-stopping products are commonly installed but remain misunderstood
Fire-stopping is the most commonly installed elements of passive fire protection systems. ASFP's Niall Rowan explains why correct installation is vital
Professional commercial management skills are the key to unlock infrastructure success
Richard Graham FRICS explains the importance of upskilling the industry and how professional commercial management skills can increase economic growth
Rural development plans outlined for The Trossachs National Park
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park are set to undertake significant rural development under a new proposed 5 year plan.
National Recycling Award nomination for Kiverco & Mick George
Kiverco & Mick George have been recognised for their work in the waste sector with a nomination as finalists for the National Recycling Awards
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Becoming Personally Liable for Customer Data Breaches
Cyber crime is a growing problem that has an impact on small businesses. Here, BeCyberSure discusses the implications and challenges
How can contractors capitalise on noise and vibration monitoring?
Derek Nash, Director of Acoustics Central discusses the benefits of smart noise and vibration monitoring on construction sites
CIBSE conference focuses on climate change as key issue
This year’s CIBSE Technical Symposium was dominated by climate change, with the expected impact and strategies to cope at the forefront of discussions
What are the implications of the national space standard for the...
James Carson of Idox examines the national space standard for homes and explains how digital technology could ease pressure on the building control sector
Factory-built homes have many benefits for self-builders
Andrew Carpenter, Chief Executive, Structural Timber Association explains why factory-built homes are becoming an increasingly attractive way of building
Cavity wall insulation brought to homeowners attention
A new scheme has been developed by the BBA with the aim of reducing the incidence of improperly fitted cavity wall insulation
Do we need qualifications in fire detection and alarm systems?
General Manager Martin Duggan considers what industry-wide qualifications in fire detection and alarm systems would look like following an FIA survey
The BIM data problem: identifying the best solution
Paul Oakley, Director BIM at BRE says resolving the BIM data problem means recognising barriers exist and working out how to overcome these issues
Infrastructure challenges are a major barrier to housebuilding
To build homes faster there must be a focus on overcoming infrastructure challenges, says Natalie Elphicke, Chief Executive, The Housing & Finance Institute
Data collected by cities is a valuable but untapped resource
Cities are sitting on useful planning data. They must learn how to make use of this, says Stefan Webb, Head of Projects at Future Cities Catapult
Retail building sector benefits from BREEAM certification
In a climate of reducing carbon emissions and cutting operating expenditure, BREEAM certification is proving its worth for the retail building sector
Maintaining Accessibility: Providing access for all during work in progress
Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities
There is no silver bullet to fix the broken housing market
The Housing White Paper failed to recognise two key factors that could fix the broken housing market: buyers and the supply-side. Buildoffsite explains
BIM protocols – Do you need to revise your working practices?
So you have accepted that it’s a good idea to work in line with the BIM protocols, however are you prepared to change your...
BIM for Refurbishment – what do you need to know?
Andy Radley, Group BIM Director at Kier Group shares his expertise on using BIM for refurbishment projects, considering the benefits and the challenges