Fire safety on site
Are you the appointed ‘Responsible Person’ for fire safety? BAFE outline how to ensure you implement strong measures to reduce the risk of fire on your site.
The National CDM and Student Designer Awards
Jody Kennedy of Construction Safety UK takes time to talk with APS about why CSUK chooses to be the headline sponsor of our National...
A lesson in incorporating BIM — what you can do too
John Evans, BIM Manager at Lawray Architects discusses the firm's journey of incorporating BIM into day-to-day operations and the benefits it has created Lawray Architects began BIM in 2012.
The New British Standards for Watermist Fire Protection Systems
The new British Standards for watermist fire protection systems are explained here by Bob Whiteley, Chairman, FSH18/5 and FIA/BAFSA Water Mist Working Group.
Quantity vs quality of new homes: Why not have both?
Kim Vernau, Chief Executive Officer of BLP Insurance highlights how you can have both quantity and quality when it comes to building new homes
The...
Homebuyers could get better borrowing rates on mortgages for energy efficient...
Homebuyers across the EU could be offered better borrowing rates on mortgages in return for purchasing more energy efficient homes or committing to implement energy saving work within properties.
Considerate Constructors Scheme seeks new Board Directors
Newly appointed Considerate Constructors Scheme Executive Chairman Isabel Martinson to recruit new Board Directors to take Scheme to the ‘next level’.
New housing quality for all to agree on
After decades of practice, developers are still looking for consistency in delivering quality new housing. Bob Stembridge, Structural Warranty Consultant at Build-Zone, asks what...
ECA joins with Considerate Constructors Scheme
Building services engineering trade body the Electrical Contractors’ Association has partnered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme to promote best practice
A new partnership between the...
Communities to help tackle the housing crisis by building homes
Locality is helping community groups to build homes in local areas in a bid to tackle the housing crisis
Twenty-two groups across England are set...
Single source of truth – a pre-requisite for Level 3 BIM?
David Jellings, Managing Director, BIMobject UK warns the industry must master BIM Level 2 before moving onto Level 3 and the importance of providing a single source of truth.
Masonry walls – how to avoid unwanted cracking
Premier Guarantee’s technical team provides practical advice for building masonry walls and how to avoid cracking.
Ruskin launches free BIM database
Ruskin Air Management has launched an extensive, freely available database on Building Information Modelling for building engineering systems.
Brexit could exacerbate the construction skills shortage
The construction sector has warned big infrastructure projects could be at risk if EU workers are not allowed to remain in the UK post-Brexit.
DCLG releases Planning Application Statistics
The DCLG has released figures relating to the number of planning applications made in the second quarter of this year
New figures have been released...
Construction workers take less holidays than other sectors
New research has revealed workers in the construction industry take less annual leave than those employed in other industries.
UCEM achieves BREEAM Excellent rating
The University College of Estates Management has received a BREEAM Excellent rating for its commitment to sustainability.
£2.2m fine for fatal platform fall
A firm has been fined a whopping £2.2m after a worker fell from a platform and was killed Decco Ltd has been fined £2.2m for safety failings that led to the death of an employee.
New head of BIM for Murphy
J. Murphy & Sons has hired new heads to take the lead on BIM and estimating J. Murphy & Sons has announced two new additions to its senior management team.
Work-related illnesses not to blame for skills shortage
The dangers of developing work-related illnesses in the construction sector is not a key factor in the shortage of skilled workers
The threat of injury...
Arup calls for plans to cut air and noise pollution in...
Developers and planners need to draw up strategic plans to reduce air and noise pollution to create greener cities, says consultancy firm Arup.
Apprenticeships to be the focus for new FMB president
The new president of the Federation of Master Builders has pledged to put apprenticeships at the heart of his agenda.
Answering the challenge in the site office
OKI’s Smart MFP can answer more than one challenge for construction companies says Andrew Hall of OKI Systems UK.
Barratt sees 21 per cent profit jump post-Brexit
Barratt Developments reveals a profit jump, despite Brexit concerns in the construction sector…
Housebuilder Barratt Developments has shaken off concerns that it could have felt...
Herefordshire Council receives more than £2m in s106 agreements
New figures have revealed developers paid more than £2m to Herefordshire Council over the last six years in planning agreements
Over the past six years...
Personal monitoring for asbestos exposure during licensed work with asbestos
Darren Evans, Technical Director, Airborne Environmental Consultants Ltd talks about the importance of personal monitoring to ensure compliance with asbestos regulation.