UK-GBC reveals Wellbeing Lab participants
Six participants in a new scheme aimed at supporting the health, wellbeing and productivity of office workers have been revealed.
£7.5m energy efficient school completed by Ogilvie
Ogilvie has completed one of Scotland’s most energy efficient primary schools on time and within budget.
Secured by Design – reducing crime by good design
Secured by Design is a national police project which aims to improve the physical security of a home.
Fluid range launch set to revolutionise industry
Kilfrost is aiming to revolutionise the heating and cooling industry with its new range of heat transfer fluids.
Tekla Structures solves complex steelwork challenge
Tekla Structures improves team collaboration and solves complex steelwork challenge for a spectacular new building at Durham University.
Flood resilience training course launched
A new training course has been launched to help understand the process of assessing flood risk and the delivery of resilience measures in the built environment.
Efficiency of the ground source heat pump
A ground source heat pump (GSHP) scheme can provide the most efficient means to obtain renewable heating and cooling as explained by John Findlay, Director of Carbon Zero Consulting Ltd and Chair of GSHPA.
Practical BIM support for the industry
Andy Butterfield, Product Certification Director of Built Environment, BSI and Rebecca de Cicco, Director, Digital Node share their views on BIM, the BIM support available, and why it’s time for all to get on board.
Long term London unemployed to start careers in construction
Councils across London have come together with seven boroughs and the City of London to help unemployed people start a career in the construction sector.
The blame game: is the planning process causing the housing crisis?
Joanne Farrar, Technical Director of Planning, Atkins discusses whether challenges in the planning system are really to blame for the housing crisis.
The top 3 Lean principles in developing BIM software
The top 3 Lean principles in developing BIM software are outlined by coBuilder Marketing.
Building coalition calls for 2050 energy efficiency objectives
A coalition of organisations from the building sector is calling on the European Commission to implement action to improve the efficiency of buildings.
Developing where we live: what does it take to be a...
Angela Cornell, of Fisher German outlines the role of the planner and the challenges faced in bringing a site to the development stage.
What lies ahead for planning and construction regulations after Brexit?
Planning and construction regulations are likely to be a low government priority when it negotiates the UK’s eventual Brexit. However, as this article argues,...
BIM4Heritage – BIM for the future
BIM4Heritage is a special interest group established within the BIM4Communities to champion Building Information Modelling (BIM) within the historic environment.
Voluntary vehicle check launched for cranes
Crane hire firms have agreed to undertake a voluntary MoT-style test to ensure the safety of these vehicles.
Anticipation of investment boosts value of UK infrastructure funds
UK infrastructure funds are being seen as a key focus of investors and fund managers as explained here by Natasha Levanti, ACE Group Communications...
Efficient energy systems make an asset of waste
Making waste heat an asset will be key to developing low carbon, efficient energy systems, argues Pinnacle Power’s Toby Heysham.
FMB welcomes Labour ‘interventionists’ policy on housing finance
The Federation of Master Builders has said Labour’s ‘interventionists’ policy on housing finance would be welcomed
During Labour’s conference Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell highlighted the...
A spotlight on domestic air quality
Domestic air quality is put in the spotlight to deliver better outcomes for consumers – a White Paper by Steve Hodgson, Chief Executive of the Property Care Association
Invasive Weed Control Conference to examine cutting-edge strategies
New innovative strategies will be the focus of the second annual Invasive Weed Control Conference
The Property Care Association (PCA) is to host the second...
Keeping industry flowing for over 80 years
Safety-critical frost protection is a speciality for Kilfrost, serving the heating, cooling, ventilation and transport sectors for decades.
UK shares BIM mandate experience across Australia
Mark Bew, head of the UK Government’s Digital Built Britain programme and chairman of consultant PCSG travels to Australia this month to share learning from the UK’s recent experiences of implementing a mandate to use BIM across public sector procurement.
Accessible services – breaking down the barriers to a business
Accessible services and premises need to be recognised as good for business, says Ian Streets of About Access
Whether they are defiant or just in...
Imagining the district energy systems of the future
District energy systems and CHP can work but need to be updated in line with a modern energy strategy, writes Ground Source Consult’s Andy Howley.
Housing supply challenge: More than just a planning issue
The challenge of meeting the UK’s housing supply targets is more than just a problem for the planning sector, according to BLP Insurance’s Kim...