Effective energy strategies should be lean, clean and green
Chris Hocknell, Technical Director, Eight Associates outlines how to evaluate energy strategies and what issues should be considered
BIM Show Live 2017 publishes content programme for the event
After taking a year out to restructure the event, the BIM Show Live is back next year, and the content programme has been released
Why the GTIN is important for welcoming manufacturers into the BIM...
Here, coBuilder Marketing explain the importance of the GTIN in manufacturing and how this ties into the digital construction world through BIM
Printers for construction sites must be small, smart, but tough too
Andrew Hall, Marketing Manager, Oki Systems UK discusses the value of investing in quality printers for building site offices
Infrastructure investment is set for a multi-million pound boost in Wales
The Welsh government has revealed plans to invest billions of pounds in transport infrastructure upgrades over the next five years
Infrastructure in Wales is set...
How to manage dust on construction sites
Dr Hugh Datson, Principal Environmental Scientist, DustScan Ltd discusses the necessary steps to mitigate and manage dust on construction sites
What is the Fire Safety Order and why does it need...
Fire safety is imperative to protect buildings and their occupants from danger. Here, the Fire Industry Association outlines the Fire Safety Order
Neighbourhood Planning Bill statement offers MPs reassurance
Gavin Barwell has offered assurances over concerns raised by MPs relating to the Neighbourhood Planning Bill
A complete electric heating and hot water solution
The Comet Electric Combi boiler provides a complete solution for domestic properties in need of electric heating and hot water.
Plant equipment sees £1m council investment in Powys
Some £1m has been invested in purchasing new heavy plant equipment as part of Powys Council’s initiative Spend-to-Save
The scale of the challenge and the cost of compliance
Graeme Forbes, Managing Director, Clearbox discusses the challenges in the digital construction sector and the cost of compliance
Performance insights into the UK construction sector
The European Construction Sector Observatory examines the performance of UK construction and what the future holds for the sector
Skills academy launched by the CIOB will boost construction productivity
A new skills academy has been launched by the Chartered Institute of Building in an attempt to improve productivity in the UK construction sector
PUWER keeps workers safe while using equipment
Jess Penny, General Manager of Penny Hydraulics outlines the importance of the PUWER regulation and its role in maintaining worker safety
Safety breaches see two construction firms fined for basement project
Two construction firms have been fined following an inspection, which found serious safety failings on a double basement construction project
Terex sells its UK-based compact construction equipment business
Compact construction equipment firm Terex is selling its business to Groupe Mecalac, which has facilities in France, Germany and Turkey
Construction firm Morgan Sindall wins £750m worth of contracts
British construction company Morgan Sindall has revealed it has won a series of major infrastructure contracts worth around £750m
LGiU warns planning department cuts make housing targets unattainable
A new report has revealed government housing targets cannot be reached, and cuts to planning department resources are to blame
Meeting a generation’s housing needs with “right-sizing”
Kim Vernau, Chief Executive Officer of BLP Insurance, discusses the difficulties facing older people seeking suitable housing in later life
Tools and small plant equipment firm to expand following takeover
Major provider of industrial power tools Abbey Industrial Solutions is set to expand after the acquisition of Preston-based industrial tool company ATN
Construction Industry Training Board boss announces resignation
Adrian Belton, chief executive of the Construction Industry Training Board, has announced he is to leave his position by the end of the year
Gender pay gap in construction revealed in government figures
Figures from the government reveal the depth of the gender pay gap in the construction sector, with women's wages still behind their male counterparts
Carbon offsetting: Opportunities for local authorities in energy efficiency improvements
National Energy Foundation energy specialist, Jane Richardson Hawkes, says carbon offsetting can help local authorities fund energy efficiency improvements
Carbon offsetting makes a significant contribution...
Companies charged over Crossrail death and injuries
BAM Nuttall, Ferrovial Agroman and Kier Infrastructure and Overseas told they will be charged in relation to a Crossrail death and injuries to two workers
BSRIA launches guide to domestic building performance evaluation
BSRIA has released a new guide to domestic building performance evaluation, intended to improve energy efficiency and comfort in homes and residences
Derbyshire construction firm fined after worker falls from height
A Derbyshire based engineering construction company has been prosecuted after a worker suffered severe injuries when he fell 6 metres from a barn roof