2,500 affordable homes to be constructed in Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire Council reveals “ambitious plans” to invest £135m to build more than 2,500 affordable homes
Tekla Structures software – what’s it all about?
Tekla Structures can allow a steel and concrete structure to be formed within the same 3D model, reducing costs and improving efficiencies
McAvoy Group to invest £10m in modular construction
A £10m investment boost is to be given to the modular construction industry, as McAvoy Group announces plans to expand its services
A worker from the North East has died on a Scottish...
A construction site in Scotland has reported a fatality, after an employee died earlier this week while sustaining injuries at the Blackhillock substation
Construction sector forecast presents a mixed picture
The Construction Products Association has revealed a mixed picture for the construction industry in 2017 and 2018 due to Brexit uncertainty
Details of a new BIM software suite for SME builders have...
A new BIM software suite will help SME building firms to increase productivity, reduce costs and improve quality. House Builder XL ltd explains
Vico Office: realising the benefits for BIM implementation
Implementing Vico Office has enabled Baxall Construction to further its enthusiasm for BIM innovation, realising the opportunities to improve project delivery
New survey launched to report on the home buying experience
A new survey into the home buying experience has been launched to examine customer satisfaction after purchasing a new property
Winning with Dynamo
On 18th October, Autodesk Technical Sales Specialist and Dynamo expert Dieter Vermeulen presented Winning with Dynamo, a 60-minute online introduction to this ground-breaking technology....
FenestraPro Premium for Revit – façade performance software
Rachel Waite, Business Development Manager, Fenestra Pro introduces the new FenestraPro Premium for Revit innovative façade performance software
BIM Show Live is calling on industry professionals to speak at...
A call for papers has been made by the BIM Show Live, inviting industry leaders to submit proposals to take on speaker slots at the event
Future of construction skills to be examined by parliamentary group
The parliamentary group for the built environment is to examine the impact of the UK leaving the EU on construction skills in the future
The Farmer Report: could modernisation solve the housing crisis?
The shortage of properties in the UK is a significant problem. Tom Shaw, Director of Ramboll addresses some of the measures that could help tackle the growing housing crisis
Review of the Construction Industry Training Board launched
The Construction Industry Training Board is among the UK training boards set to be reviewed by the government to test its efficiency
Scottish planning system is lagging behind the rest of the UK
According to a new report the planning system in Scotland is lagging behind the rest of the UK, making fewer decisions per resident
New database launched to support women working in BIM
Women working in BIM will be supported by a new database that aims to support the sector while acting as a learning resource
A new...
Cyber crime in the supply chain – the insider threat
Cyber crime is a major threat to any business, large or small, so action to protect against it should be high on the board agenda. Andrew Taylor, CEO of BronzeyeIBRM explains where the main threats originate and how to protect yourself
Women believe their gender holds them back in their career
Gender is still believed to be barrier for some women in developing their career, according to a new survey from RICS
The Construction Manager’s BIM Handbook provides practical advice
A new BIM handbook has been published by BIM champion John Eyon, aimed at offering practical advice to construction managers, as well as providing an insight into BIM
BIM Level 2 Roadmap to be presented at Digital Construction Week
A BIM Level 2 Roadmap will be presented during Digital Construction week, outlining how the field can continue to develop and grow
Supplementing BIM with 3D PDF technology
It is now possible to supplement BIM with 3D PDF technology thanks to Bluebeam. Adrian Slatter of Design Software Solutions explains how the technology...
Payment delays cause small construction firms cash flow problems
Small construction firms are suffering severe cash flow problems due to delays in payments from property developers
Majority of Britons still aspire to become homeowners
A new survey has revealed the majority of British people want to become homeowners and the reasons behind this are not predominately financial
£1.5m fine for CDM client and contractors for safety failings
A CDM client and two contractors have been fined in excess of £1.5m after safety failings led to the death of one man and left another with serious injuries
BIM Open Mic night to be held in Manchester next month
An open mic night is to be held in Manchester in November to discuss the challenges and benefits surrounding BIM
BIMXtra: as easy as ordering a pizza on your phone
BIM is fast becoming a word many are tired of. While it represents the enabler to describe the digital transformation of construction, it is also a misused and abused term to describe a variety of expectations for the user, which leads to frustration and disappointment.