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Building for life — building for housing
John Slaughter, Director of External Affairs at the Home Builders Federation (HBF) details how ‘Building for Life’ represents good urban design, and could help with the national housing crisis
The NIA insulation service
The National Insulation Association (NIA) announces the introduction of a new service for Local Authorities and Housing Associations looking for insulation companies to work...
BIM: Library objects for AEC industries
Stephanie Kosandiak Lead Programme Manager for Construction at BSI and Nick Nisbet Lead Technical Author discuss how the BS 8541-5 Library objects for architecture...
PBC Today Northern Ireland is now live!
In the March edition of Planning and Building Control Today Northern Ireland, Editor Lisa Carnwell brings together experts to discuss the latest developments and...
APBC Northern Ireland 3
Welcome to the March edition of Planning and Building Control Today – Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland’s planning system is on the cusp of momentous...
Good urban design could help the housing crisis
John Slaughter, Director of External Affairs at the Home Builders Federation (HBF) details how ‘Building for Life’ represents good urban design, and could help with...
£16m mine water treatment works deal awarded
Civil engineering firm JN Bentley has been awarded a contract to build a mine water treatment on behalf of the Coal Authority...
The £16m scheme...
BIM and GIS: A harmonious future?
Dr Anne Kemp, Chair, BIM4IUK enthuses about the potential of blending the BIM vision with that of geographic principles and how it could be...
Developers sidestep affordable housing commitments
A new policy that enables housing developers in the UK to step around affordable housing commitments has come under fire.
News that housing developers are...
Planning for sustainable drainage systems
Sam Ibbott, Deputy Public Affairs Director at Environmental Industries Commission examines the latest government consultation on SuDs and the new approach of delivering it...
The CAD Room is geared up for BIM
There is a widespread fact across the UK that BIM is the future for construction.
Planning for SuDs
Sam Ibbott, Deputy Public Affairs Director at Environmental Industries Commission examines the latest government consultation on SuDs and the new approach of delivering it through the planning system.
BIM – a digitised construction world
Peter Caplehorn, chair of BSI’s Strategic Committee for Construction and Deputy Chief Executive of the Construction Products Association shares his thoughts on BIM.
The Disintegration of the Housing Debate
In addressing the urgent need for more housing, Professor of Environment and Spatial Planning, Alister Scott believes that key participants in the housing question...
Taking ownership of a BIM project
Andera Al Saudi, business director for The BIM Hub examines the role project owners are taking in promoting the use of BIM.
BIM the Crossrail Way
In an interview with Malcolm Taylor, head of technical information at Crossrail Ltd, explains to PBC Today what BIM means to Europe’s largest construction project.
Insulation: A guarantee of savings
Investing in solid wall insulation brings huge benefits in terms of reduced energy costs and carbon emissions. Steve Tanner, General Manager at SWIGA discusses...
Fulfilling the biodiversity obligation
The obligation for local authorities to protect and conserve biodiversity spans all activities but faces key challenges. Peter Dorans, Corporate Relations Manager at The...
Schöck performance values independently verified by the OISD
As a leading specialist in the provision of advanced solutions for thermal energy structural insulation, Schöck demands extremely high product performance standards. The company...
The importance of insulating school buildings
Tony Millichap, Technical Manager at Kingspan Insulation Ltd discusses the significance of insulating school buildings in line with building regulations.
With pupil numbers on the...
Plans submitted to build on former piggery
Plans for a new housing development on the site of a former piggery on the outskirts of Oswestry have been submitted to Shropshire Council.
The...
Part M – a duty to equality
Huw Evans, author of the ‘Guide to the Building Regulations’ examines whether the Approved Document M (AD M) is enough to comply with The...
BIM: Connecting the content
Ian Chapman Director of The National BIM Library at NBS discusses the importance of organised and connected information for successful implementation of BIM.
Through Building...
BIM and all it embodies
Daniel Doran, Senior Consultant at BRE (Building Research Establishment) examines the impact and new opportunities BIM offers.
Permitted development rights start at home
Chair of the Communities and Local Government Committee Clive Betts gives thought to changes to planning rules for homeowners.
A year has passed since Eric...