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Talk BIM

Time to talk BIM

Here, Alex Small, BIM and Digital Platforms Manager at Tata Steel, explores the discussions from the company’s recent Talk BIM webinar, including why attendees felt a lack of direction is preventing the effective delivery of BIM
BIM and CO

BIM&CO – distribution of structured data for the digital modelling sector

The Normandy startup BIM&CO raises €2 million euros through Normandie Participations, NFactory, Bpifrance and the Normandy regional government. BIM&CO has the ambition of becoming the...
T-level

Construction selected for initial T-level courses

Construction has been selected as one of the first three T-levels to be developed by the government as part of plans unveiled by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond last year
immersive solutions

SME’s invited to pitch immersive solutions at DCW

Immerse UK and i3P have joined forces to invite SMEs to create immersive solutions for three unique challenges set by i3P members Heathrow Airport, Kier Group and CH2M
acoustics industry

Making some noise about the acoustics industry

Earlier this year, Anne Budd was elected to the board of the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC). She talks to PBC Today about her priorities in her new role
offsite timber construction

Unlocking the full potential of offsite timber construction

Offsite timber construction could meet much of the government’s target for new housing, says Alex Goodfellow, Chairman of the Structural Timber Association
FMB

FMB says CITB must reform

According to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), the CITB has one last chance to fundamentally reform and start facilitating quality training among the construction industry’s smaller firms
SME developers

Investment to tackle access to finance for SME developers in Wales

According to FMB Cymru, the Welsh Government’s pledge to improve access to finance for SME developers will boost house building
SME house builders

Research reveals lack of land limits SME house builders

According to research by the Federation of Master Builders’ (FMB), a lack of small sites and limited finance tops the list of barriers to SME house builders
BIM open mic

BIM Open Mic night set for 10 October in Manchester

A BIM Open Mic night is being held on 10 October in Manchester by the BIM Regions Northwest Group for networking, learning and discussion
The Build Show at UK Construction week

This year’s Build Show – for innovation and learning

The Build Show, which forms the largest show as part of UK Construction Week, returns to the Birmingham NEC, 10-12 October, showcasing the latest products
BIM Level 2 at Tata Steel

Can the construction supply chain deliver BIM Level 2?

Tata Steel’s Alex Small highlights the challenges of implementing BIM Level 2 for an industry largely made up of small and medium-sized enterprises Within the...
construction material costs

SME margins squeezed by soaring construction material costs say FMB

According to the latest research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), a third of small building firms say that soaring construction material costs...
Scottish builders take a hit to confidence levels over future pipeline growth

Scottish builders take a hit to confidence levels over future pipeline...

The latest Scottish Construction Monitor has revealed confidence levels among Scottish builders have fallen in the past 12 months
RICS BIM4SME Awards open to all companies of all size

RICS BIM4SME Awards open to all companies of all size

The RICS BIM4SME Awards, which recognises best practice and excellence, is open to all businesses until 7 August 2017
Information needed on BIM challenges

BIM challenges to be focus of Tata Steel online discussion

The BIM challenges of meeting BIM Level 2 will be the focus of a webinar discussion led by Tata Steel on Tuesday 27 June 2017 at 12.30pm
Building Better Homes faster

BSRIA to stage ‘Building Better Homes Faster’ event

BSRIA will be staging the ‘Building Better Homes Faster’ event on Friday 7th July, from 9:30 – 14:00 hrs in London
SME construction suppliers benefit from Costain supply chain training academy

SME construction suppliers benefit from Costain supply chain training academy

Costain’s Supply Chain Academy is helping SME construction suppliers and employees to gain a greater understanding of the sector
BIM challenges still remain despite transforming the construction sector

BIM challenges still remain despite transforming the construction sector

The FIEC has warned of the many BIM challenges in place and calls for more to be done to support the transition into digital construction
Homeownership aspirations saw a decline in 2017

Homeownership aspirations saw a decline in 2017

A new survey has revealed over 250,000 people have given up on the idea of homeownership, with increasing house prices and large deposits cited as the reason
UK construction skills gap

UK construction skills gap could be helped with temporary visas post-Brexit

Temporary visas spanning three years after Brexit could help plug the UK skills gap, according to a new report
SME contractors see annual turnover hit by late payments

SME contractors see annual turnover hit by late payments

A new survey has revealed many SME contractors have a substantial amount of annual turnover tied up in late payments
Product manufacturers and BIM: the importance of standardised data

Product manufacturers and BIM: the importance of standardised data

Alex Small, BIM and Digital Platforms Manager at Tata Steel outlines the challenges construction product manufacturers face on their route to BIM
Positive start to 2017 for small to medium construction companies

Positive start to 2017 for small to medium construction companies

Small to medium construction companies experienced strong growth in the first quarter of 2017 according to the Federation of Master Builders
Cyber security vs the regulator: do you know where you stand?

Becoming Personally Liable for Customer Data Breaches

Cyber crime is a growing problem that has an impact on small businesses. Here, BeCyberSure discusses the implications and challenges
Data collected by cities is a valuable but untapped resource

Data collected by cities is a valuable but untapped resource

Cities are sitting on useful planning data. They must learn how to make use of this, says Stefan Webb, Head of Projects at Future Cities Catapult