Infrastructure projects hold the key to construction growth
The CITB has forecast growth in the construction sector will be reliant on the raft of planned infrastructure projects in the pipeline
What are the challenges of adopting Building Information Modelling?
BIM and Digital Platforms Manager Alex Small discusses the challenges of producing Building Information Modelling objects for thousands of products
Housing White Paper: how the government will solve the housing crisis
The Housing White Paper was published today, with a focus on supporting SME housebuilders and giving councils greater flexibility to get Britain building
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Housebuilding faces workforce crisis without women and young people
Research from the NHBC has warned in order to avoid a workforce crisis more must be done to attract women and young people into housebuilding
Digital construction in the spotlight at the BIM Show Live 2017
The BIM Show Live 2017 brought together numerous experts and delegate to deliver a sell out event on digital construction
Is England’s housing market broken? Ministers believe it is
As the government prepares to unveil its long awaited White Paper Ministers have warned the housing market in England is broken
Greater effort must be put into delivering SuDS and green infrastructure
More needs to be done to ensure SuDS and green infrastructure are taken into account on all developments
Asbestos removal contractor fined for failing to protect staff
A firm has been fined after it failed to protect workers during asbestos removal work at separate projects
New homes warranty firm questioned after paying millions to housebuilders
The NHBC has come under fire after it emerged it is paying developers up to £15m a year, calling into question its independence
Plant Hire firm purchases new Hyundai construction equipment
MJ Teale Plant Hire has added three new Hyundai HX140 L machines to its stable, investing around £250,000 in the new equipment
New home registrations in London slump by a third, says NHBC
New data from the National House Building Council has revealed the number of new home registrations in London fell by a third
Fencing contractor prosecuted for safety failings after post hits worker
Suspended sentences have been handed to the two owners of a fencing contractor firm after a worker was injured by a falling post
Profitable Transport Franchise Opportunity
Great business opportunities are often hard to come by, and certainly shouldn’t be overlooked when they do arise, especially in an economic climate that...
Construction growth slows in January while costs continue to soar
Last month saw construction growth reach the weakest rate seen since August while costs increased significantly
Construction equipment giant JCB launches nine electric scissor models
This year will see construction equipment manufacturer JCB move into a powered access range, with the first nine models launched in the UK
Construction activity in Belfast reaches the highest levels seen since 2008
A new report has revealed construction activity in Belfast has reached the highest level seen in nearly a decade
Accessibility is a key consideration when designing for disabled users
Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities
Ground-breaking scheme transforms properties into energy efficient homes
A pilot project has cut energy consumption by over 80 per cent by turning social housing into energy efficient homes
A ground-breaking pilot scheme launched...
Continuing professional development is vital for career success
Nottingham Trent University offer a range of courses and training opportunities that provide continued accredited career development
Midlands construction market is experiencing a notable skills shortage
A new survey from RICS has revealed there is a notable shortage of skilled workers in the Midlands construction market
Integrating data lifecycles to enable circular economy in construction
PCSG Senior BIM Consultant, Steve Thompson, explains how digitalisation is opening up opportunities for a more circular economy approach
GeoSLAM launches its latest updated geospatial mapping software
The latest release of Geospatial Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (SLAM) software has been launched by GeoSLAM
Render failure is one of the most common claims received
Premier Guarantee discuss the issue of render failure and how the problem can be avoided by both builders and homeowners
Building standard certification guidance released by BRE and IWBI
BRE and IWBI have released guidance on the joint building standard certification for BREEAM and WELL
Skills card audit planned across the construction industry
Construction workers will be expected to show their skills card on 8 February as part of an industry-wide planned audit
Building boom for Britain’s cities as figures near record levels
An annual review from Deloitte has revealed the UK’s largest regional cities are experiencing a building boom as construction activity nears record levels