Why the building control profession is more important than ever
Ben Cheeseman of Harwood Building Control discusses why the job is so important in the current landscape of construction.
Digital twins in transport: Enabling a revolution
Ryan Hood, digital highways leader at global engineering consultancy Arup, looks at pioneering research for the Department for Transport on the transformational impact data-driven digital twins could have on the way we design, manage and experience integrated transport networks
BCIA reports promising outlook for BEMS market
The BCIA has released their latest MIS quarterly report, highlighting the positive outlook within the BEMS industry.
Why civils companies choose Re-flow: real-time reporting cuts wasted time
When R&C Williams, a well-established public and civil engineering company based in Birmingham, started looking at digital field management solutions, they were hoping to address a few key issues in their business.
Visualise, realise, optimise: What is the value of digital twins for...
Digital twins are already an established technology in many industries. They are now becoming increasingly important for building management. But what is the added value of digital twins for the building industry, or are they just a new buzz?
Planning reforms: Is the industry happy with Labour’s work so far?
As the government remind us that planning reforms are coming, what do industry experts think of Labour's actions for construction so far?
BCIA Young Engineers Network elects new chair and vice chair
The BCIA Young Engineer Network has elected a new chair and vice chair, and is working on their next steps to help young engineers.
2025 AEC trends: Shaping the future of design
Luc Lefebvre of Vectorworks looks at the key trends in AI, BIM and immersive technology shaping the future of design and construction
GRAHAM appointed to deliver Liverpool Central Docks brownfield project
GRAHAM has been appointed to deliver phase 1 of Liverpool Central Docks, the largest brownfield project in Liverpool.
November PMIs show a growth in UK construction output
S&P Global's November PMIs have been released, showing a rise in construction output, but a decline in optimism for the future.
Construction-focused AI: Is the sector ready?
A new report, Laws of AI Traction, from law firm Dentons explores how the construction industry is getting to grips with artificial intelligence.
Specifier Summit 2024: exploring sustainability across the construction industry
BCM Agency shares some of the highlights and industry insights from Specifier Summit 2024, the event that asked 'Sustainability: at What Cost?'.
10 years on from Plain Language BIM: Why are we still...
A decade on from his book Plain Language BIM, infrastructure and digital transformation expert Iain Miskimmin argues that we are still struggling to deliver the right information to the right people at the right time
Homes England statistics show 14,000+ new homes built in April-September
Homes England have released statistics showing that over 14,000 new homes have been built between April-September, a boost on the last year.
Why professional indemnity insurance is essential for construction consultants
Graham Moore Cert CII, explores the necessity of professional indemnity insurance for construction consultants to offer greater financial security.
Rise in non-residential construction project starts counters slowdown
The latest Glenigan report on construction starts has found that hotel, leisure and education projects grew by 9%- a tenth higher than this time last year.
Some of our door closers are missing: The weight of the...
For those of us who know our RRFSOs from our BS7273-4s, there’s no question that fire doors save lives; that the weight associated with operating a fire door is a necessary evil, a symptom of those innocuous-looking closers that ensure doors can shut safely.
“Instantly a great fit”: Breedon Group shares their experience with Re-flow...
Construction materials provider Breedon has been transformed by switching to paperless processes with Re-flow field management software.
Implementing the Golden Thread in your building safety strategy
Navigate the transformative golden thread framework for building safety, ensuring seamless integration and compliance—discover how it reshapes traditional practices.
Can AI progress management supercharge lean construction?
Andy Steele, chief strategy officer of Buildots, looks at how AI progress management is a powerful partner for lean construction principles
Chancellor’s budget fails to inspire confidence in the industry
A 4Q 2024 Market Report from Gleeds has highlighted significant concerns among construction professionals in the UK regarding Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget.
UK’s largest ultra-low carbon cement plant opens in Wrexham
The Mevo A1 Production Facility has the capacity to produce up to 120,000 tonnes of ultra-low carbon cement.
Key leadership appointments made at CLC and APS
Dr Bryn Wilde has been elected president to lead the Association for Project Safety from 2027, and SCAPE group chief executive, Mark Robinson has been appointed co-chair of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC)’s Building and Places workstream.
The future of sustainable building and construction: Understanding material circularity
Yearning for sustainable solutions in construction? Discover how material circularity could revolutionise the future of building practices.
Remediation Acceleration Plan pledges to remove all dangerous cladding by 2030
The Government’s Remediation Acceleration Plan sets out three objectives to have all high rise and mid-rise buildings with unsafe cladding made safe by the end of 2029.
The future of AI systems for construction
Richard Ceeney and Kyle Sethi of Reed Smith explore the benefits of AI systems for construction