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Planning reformed: new opportunities

Planning reformed: new opportunities

Just months into the biggest planning and local government shake up in a generation, Turley Belfast Office Director Michael Gordon provides some early thoughts… The...
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The latest edition of BIM Today is now live!

Welcome to the Spring edition of BIM Today. Opening this bumper publication is an interview with Jon Kerbey, Director at HS2, who explains how BIM...
Tackling plant and machinery theft

Tackling plant and machinery theft

PC Mike Dawber of the Knutsford Rural NPU division of the Cheshire Constabulary, outlines the successes of tackling plant and machinery theft throughout the...
The pros and cons of Right to Buy

The pros and cons of Right to Buy

Adjacent Digital Politics looks at the scheme and examines the pros and cons of selling off England's publicly-owned housing stock... There has been a lot...
Low Energy Know How events open for registration!

Low Energy Know How open for registration!

The Zero Carbon Hub is hosting two events next month in Swansea and Newcastle, aimed at providing practical knowledge and insight into the zero...
RICS launches new diversity initiative

RICS launches new diversity initiative

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has announced it is launching a new initiative aimed at making the property and construction sector more inclusive...
Plans submitted for £20m Leeds University refurb

Plans submitted for £20m Leeds University refurb

Plans have been submitted for a £20m refurbishment of a number of buildings located at the University of Leeds campus... A planning application has been...
The NBS National BIM Survey results

The NBS National BIM Survey results

Richard Waterhouse, Chief Executive at NBS and RIBA Enterprises, analyses the results of the fifth annual NBS National BIM Survey The fifth annual NBS National...
About Access

A reasonable approach to improving access for disabled people

Ten years after the deadline passed for businesses to make sure their premises and services were accessible, it may be considered surprising to find...
£200m City of London office project plans revealed

£200m City of London office project plans revealed

Plans to develop a £200m office building in the City of London have been revealed... Marick Real Estate and Swiss-based Partners Group are set to...
Are you BIM ready? What to ask of your business

Are you BIM ready? What to ask of your business

In part 1 of a series of articles, NBS asks if you are BIM ready, and outline what your business needs to do before...
Construction leaders make a case for cutting emissions

Construction leaders make a case for cutting emissions

More than 50 businesses leaders from the construction industry have written an open letter to Chancellor George Osborne, outlining the business case for cutting...
Smart cities standards, the story so far

Smart cities standards, the story so far

Saviour Alfino Smart Cities Standards Strategy Project Manager at BSI discusses how standards are shaping the future city landscape… There are many reasons to support...
housing

Housing a BIM revolution

When it comes to BIM, the housing sector has very much been a latecomer in terms of implementation says Andrew Carpenter, Chair of BIM4Housing
Surge in the construction of new homes

Surge in the construction of new homes

New figures have revealed the number of new homes being built across the country has surged, with completed properties reaching the highest level for...
Level 2 BIM by 2016? Help!

Level 2 BIM by 2016? Help!

John Eynon, Chair of the South East Regional BIM Hub, architect, writer and blogger, describes how to meet the impending BIM deadline and proves...
Kendal affordable homes project nears completion

Kendal affordable homes project nears completion

A multi-million pound project to deliver 27 new affordable homes in Kendal is nearing completion... The lack of affordable homes is a growing issue. With...
Housing shortage holding back UK property market

Housing shortage holding back UK property market

Industry experts have warned a supply shortage of residential properties is holding back the UK housing market... A new survey carried out by conveyancing services...
Green Growth the Nordic Way

Green Growth the Nordic Way

Michael Funch, Senior Communications Adviser at the Nordic Council of Ministers details how the Nordic cooperation addresses the green economy challenge… The challenge involved in...
Cheshire East Council has revealed a total of 36,000 new homes need to be built across east Cheshire by 2030 to meet demand for housing

36,000 homes needed in East Cheshire

Cheshire East Council has revealed a total of 36,000 new homes need to be built across east Cheshire by 2030 to meet demand for...
Housebuilding across the UK sees growth

Housebuilding across the UK sees growth

According to new figures released by the National Housebuilding Council, the number of new homes registered in the first three months of the year...
Greg Clark to replace Eric Pickles

Greg Clark to replace Eric Pickles

Cameron announced Communities Secretary Eric Pickles will be replaced by former Universities Minister Greg Clark... While a number of senior Conservatives retained their posts in...
Following the correct party wall procedures

Following the correct party wall procedures

James Jackson, Head of Training and Education with the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors emphasises the correct procedures to follow under the Party Wall...
What regeneration means for towns, cities, and rural areas

What regeneration means for cities and rural areas

Elizabeth Wrigley, Director at Core Connections gives thought to what regeneration means for towns and cities, and rural areas… The word regeneration has for many...
Mace hires two senior officials

Mace hires two senior members of staff

Mace has announced two senior members of staff will join their team from rival contractors Laing O'Rourke and Sisk Construction... Two new senior hires have...
Turley will deliver Croydon masterplan

Turley will deliver Croydon masterplan

The London Borough of Croydon has appointed planning consultancy firm Turley to deliver its Fair Field Hall masterplan... Planning consultancy Turley will develop and submit...