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UK Healthcare sector using BIM

How the UK healthcare sector is influenced by BIM

Construction research on the UK healthcare sector has revealed that BIM and sustainability are important factors, as Chris Ashworth of BIM4M2 explains
Housing Crisis

The Farmer Report: could modernisation solve the housing crisis?

The shortage of properties in the UK is a significant problem. Tom Shaw, Director of Ramboll addresses some of the measures that could help tackle the growing housing crisis
starter home

“Coffee cup” starter home shortlisted for national building award

A starter home built using non-recyclable coffee cups has been put forward for a national building award…
planning applications

Northern Powerhouse surpasses London planning applications

New data has revealed the Northern Powerhouse decided 22 per cent more major planning applications per resident than Greater London last year…
cut emissions

Reports criticise government’s attempt to cut emissions

A series of reports from the Committee on Climate Change have warned the government is failing in its commitment to cut emissions and develop the UK’s heating policies…
Accessible housing in the UK

Why accessible housing shouldn’t be a niche issue

The growing national demand for inclusive, accessible housing shouldn’t be a niche issue, as argued by Jean Hewitt, Director of the Centre for Accessible Environments.
data collection through BIM Models

International Measurement Standards: Providing better data collection through BIM models

Global standards and classifications that allow more consistent international use of BIM models will lead to the better collection of data for both space and cost prediction as explained here by Alan Muse, Director of Built Environment Professional Groups at the RICS
Further regulation won’t help solve the housing crisis

Further regulation won’t help solve the housing crisis

Reflecting on the recent APPG inquiry into the quality and workmanship of new housing in England, Rico Wojtulewicz, Policy Advisor at the House Builders Association argues that more regulation won't solve the housing crisis

Partnership between Wrexham Council and Glyndwr University wins award

Wrexham Council’s Housing Service and Glyndwr University have won a national award for a tenant-led regeneration engagement project.

Residential development arm launched by Wates

Wates has launched a national residential arm that will allow the firm to expand its investment portfolio.
planning and construction regulations

What lies ahead for planning and construction regulations after Brexit?

Planning and construction regulations are likely to be a low government priority when it negotiates the UK’s eventual Brexit. However, as this article argues,...

Two-thirds of SME house builders see no impact from Brexit

A new survey shows the impact of Brexit has yet to be felt by SME house builders New research from the Federation of Master Builders...

London developers warned to be aware of zero carbon requirement

Developers in London have been urged to ensure they understand new zero carbon requirement set to come into force by the end of the...

One fifth of London businesses say high cost of housing means...

Jason Hawthorne, MD, Wagstaffs explains how a digital model of London will help us make better decisions on homes for capital As the UK braces...

Modular construction could top government agenda

Sources close to the government have revealed modular building could be top of the agenda to tackle the growing housing crisis The government and the...

Data reveals build crisis in inner London

According to new data the number of new build sales in inner London has fallen significantly since last year A new analysis by the London...
housebuilding

Call for evidence issued by CIOB for future housebuilding

A call for evidence into skills, materials, and technology in the housing sector has been launched The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has asked for...

Homebuyers priced out of major English cities

A think tank has warned cities outside of London are now unaffordable for many potential homeowners The government has continually pushed to get Britain buying....
BLP Insurance

Build to Rent

Build to Rent is going mainstream. The industry is shaking off previous misconceptions about the sector and is starting to embrace it as a...
IApply

The Housing and Planning Act 2016: The Facts

In the UK on the 12 May 2016, the Housing and Planning Act 2016 received Royal Assent and passed into the law of the...

Average planning decision times fall 17 per cent

The amount of time it takes for a planning decision in Scotland to be given on a major development has declined by 17 per...

Green Deal badly designed says House of Commons report

A report from the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has drawn attention to a number of failures with the design and implementation of...

Level 3 BIM and the data explosion

Level 3 BIM, location intelligence, and the explosion of data are all considered here by Paul Marshall of Landmark Information Group The AGI’s Foresight 2020...

Solving the rural housing crisis needs a planning reform

The new Communities Secretary should press ahead with reform of the planning system to help fight the rural housing crisis… The CLA has called on...

Green building is under threat following cabinet changes

New Prime Minister Theresa May has been criticised for cutting DECC during her reshuffle of the cabinet yesterday, putting green building at risk… When David...

Barratt is the first major housebuilder to admit construction slowdown

Barratt Developments has admitted its construction plans may change due to a possible slowdown in the property market… A number of large contractors have been...