The structural warranty safety net
Andrew MacLeod, Partner at Robin Simon outlines how the structural warranty provides a safety net for our most valuable assets…
Mortgage lenders require newly built...
Brownfield First
Natasha Levanti writes on behalf of the Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) outlining a sustainable way forward in both housing and commercial development of brownfield...
Construction workers put their health at risk
A new study has revealed three quarters of people will risk their health because of work commitments, with construction workers among the worst offenders…
Construction...
Lack of resources leads to major planning challenges
New data has revealed significant challenges are hindering the ability of local authorities to push through planning applications…
Getting Britain building has been the main...
Optimising your BIM workstation
Building Information Modelling, Computer-Aided Design, and Visualisation projects are becoming more complex and demanding, ensuring that your hardware is up to the challenge is...
Prefabricated timber frame party wall system to be developed
Plans for the first prefabricated timber frame party wall system are among the first projects set to be developed via funding from the Construction...
New chair for Construction Leadership Council
Sir David Higgins is set to hand over the reins to Crossrail Chief Executive Andrew Wolstenholme, who will become chair from next week…
In a...
The Internet of Things for civil engineering structures
Prof. Dr. Bernhard Elsener, ETH Zurich, Institute for Building Materials argues that civil engineering should embrace the Internet of Things and its values to...
Speakers announced for London and South East BIM Regions event
The speakers have now been revealed for the first in a series of events dedicated to BIM…
London and the South East BIM Regions alongside...
Construction sector slumps in August
New figures have revealed the construction sector saw signs of slowing down in August, with output falling…
According to figures from the Office for National...
Glass buildings: reflections of the future
Andy Rutter, owner of Steel and Glass Balustrades shares his thoughts on the popularity of glass buildings…
Iconic glass buildings are a highlight of London:...
Piling contractor given £16k fine for safety failings
A contractor has been fined for operating a piling rig without a safety guard around the rotating auger…
A case was brought against Southern Piling...
What does the Construction Products Regulation mean?
Kevin Frewin, Technical Development Manager, BSI Assurance explains what CE marking is and what it means in relation to the Construction Products Regulation…
Although manufacturers...
Urgent action needed for home energy efficiency
Insulation industry head has called for the government to fast track home efficiency measures as one of the largest insulation firms in the country...
How passive house is boosting the construction industry
The drive for low and zero carbon buildings and the supporting legislative changes are resulting in the need to improve the knowledge and technical...
Record profits for Scot JCB
For the second consecutive year, Scot JCB has reported record profits, increasing turnover from £103m to £117.2m…
Growth across the construction sector has benefited many...
Can the UK meet increased construction demand?
Addressing the skills shortage in the construction and engineering sector remains a difficult challenge, but is it one that can be overcome? PBC Today...
Building Momentum with OKI
UK housebuilders have had a good year so far, according to a recent report in the Financial Times (September 25th 2015). Three of the...
Programme for BIM Convention announced
Looking for insight into BIM and how you can implement it into your firm? A new conference in Scotland, held on 22 October, will...
Could home appliances heat your home?
An engineering firm has claimed the heat given off by home appliances could be used to warm homes…
It sounds bizarre, but your TV and...
New collaboration to push the Internet of Things
Open Interconnect Consortium and HyperCat have joined together to ensure devices and data work together as part of the Internet of Things...
A new partnership...
New managing director for BAM Properties
BAM Properties is set to gain a new managing director after John Burke retires following a 25 year career with the firm…
Glasgow-based BAM Properties,...
Doosan compressors and generators for A-Plant
Plant hire firm A-Plant has ordered almost 500 compressors and generators worth more than £4m from Doosan…
Last month A-Plant’s parent company Ashtead Group reported...
Utilising asset data for healthier outcomes
Karl Redmond, BIM4HEALTH representative and Director at Bowman Riley Innovate outlines how the NHS could obtain accurate data relating to the estate which should...
The challenging risks of asbestos in brownfield sites
Alec Hales, contaminated land specialist at Lucion Environmental, examines the responsibilities associated with reducing asbestos risk on brownfield sites…
The detection of asbestos in soil...
Construction firm fined for employee death
A construction and joinery firm has been fined following the fatal accident of one of its employees…
A firm has been fined £10,000, with costs...