Most considerate construction sites revealed
Four contractors have been awarded the title of the Most Considerate Site accolade at the National Site Awards…
Costain, Gentoo Construction, Robert Woodhead Ltd, and...
Collaboration, not elitism, for the future of BIM take-up
Stephan Jones, Segment Manager of Trimble MEP, examines how best those heading-up the BIM vanguard can help to get other more cynical businesses on-board....
Jarvie Plant Group expands staff numbers
Jarvie Plant Group goes on a recruitment drive following a number of new contracts…
One of Scotland’s largest plant hire businesses is recruiting new staff...
Mayoral candidate’s affordable housing target will hurt SMEs
The Federation of Master Builders has warned mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan’s targets for affordable housing could have an impact on SMEs…
With the London mayoral...
Developers must introduce flood protection measures
Councils have called on developers to introduce new measures to protect homes and businesses from flooding…
The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling on the...
Brexit could see a fall in number of homes built in...
A new survey has revealed four in 10 housebuilders in the capital believe Brexit would impact their business…
London housebuilders believe an exit from the...
Get BIM ready with Man and Machine
Man and Machine UK outlines how it is using its experience to help firms to get BIM ready...
Man and Machine is part of a...
Government should “radically rethink” apprentice training levy
The CBI has called on the government to “radically rethink” the apprenticeship training levy, due to come into force next year…
The apprenticeship levy should...
European governments must deliver ambitious national renovation strategies
The green building industry is calling on national governments to ensure renovation strategies are as ambitious as possible…
Under the EU’s Energy Efficiency Directive, member...
British Antarctic Survey seeks construction partner
The British Antarctic Survey is seeking a construction partner to modernise its UK Antarctic research facilities as part of a 10-year upgrade programme…
Construction firms...
Lords vote in favour of zero carbon homes
The House of Lords has voted in favour of bringing back carbon standards for homes after government attempts to scale back green policies…
Last year,...
BIM and Project Controls: is BIM the solution to improving them?
Graeme Forbes, Managing Director, Clearbox examines if BIM is the solution to improving project controls...
Project Controls is a mix of science and art that is used...
Building contractor receives fine for safety failings
A building contractor has been fined for failing to take appropriate safety measures after construction blocks fell through site hoardings…
Altrincham-based building contractor Altin Homes...
Self-build completions on the decline
A new report has revealed the number of self-build completions in the UK have fallen in recent years…
According to the ‘Self-Build Housing Market Report...
Market Conditions Review published by FIA
The Fire Industry Association has published the sixth Market Conditions Review, an independent examination of the fire protection market…
The last six months of the...
Forget Generation Buy, its Generation Build that matters
Britain is facing the biggest construction industry skills shortage for a generation. While the government’s commitment to build more new homes is a welcome...
The ground beneath cities – opportunity for urban design
Stephanie Bricker, Urban Geoscience team leader at the British Geological Survey describes how BIM approaches can help unlock the potential of the ground beneath...
Skills shortage boosts salaries
Small building firms have reported an increase in salaries due to the skills shortage…
A new survey has revealed salaries for small building firms are...
The future of low energy homes
BSRIA highlight a recent event hosted on low energy homes and discuss what the future holds for the sector...
BSRIA recently staged an event on...
EU backs €12m sustainable construction project
A new pilot scheme that will enable Europe’s cement and lime industries to reduce their environmental footprint has received funding from the EU…
A pilot...
Offsite prefabrication and manufacture
Prefabricated models offer numerous benefits. Grant Hood, of The Cad Room explains the role they can play in construction...
The Cad Room have been involved...
EU exit risks UK engineering
A leading organisation has warned leaving the EU could put UK engineering at risk, heightening the skills crisis…
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)...
Green belt building on the rise
Councils have been accused of altering green belt boundaries, leading to an increase in the number of new homes being built on this land…
The...
BIM: Embracing innovation in housing
Paul Surin, Vice-Chairman of BIM4M2, and a member of the Built Environment Executive for the IET, evaluates the role of BIM for innovation in...
Boosting business with buy-in BIM
One of the most reliable ways for businesses to break the BIM barrier is to buy-in BIM expertise and services. Trimble MEP outlines how.
More than a month...
Lobbyist call for SuDS clause in Housing Bill
Civil engineers and architects are lobbying to ensure housing legislation will protect homes from flooding…
A number of organisations have joined together to ensure flood...