BIM software Revu saves time in major New York MTA project
Bluebeam’s BIM software, Revu helps restore New York MTA’s train signal system, saving time and money for the entire city of New York.
Grenfell Inquiry: Companies claim its ‘someone else’s fault’
Phase 2 of the Inquiry will examine the circumstances and causes of the disaster, including how Grenfell Tower came to be in a condition which allowed the fire to spread in the way identified in Phase 1.
Twickenham station complete in time for Six Nations
Delivered by Solum, a joint venture between Network Rail and Kier Property, the new Twickenham station is the first phase of the wider Twickenham Gateway project.
The European Green Deal: What impact on the built environment?
The European Green Deal is a major new commitment from the EU to tackle urgent environment-related challenges on the way to a climate-neutral economy by 2050. Eugenio Quintieri of the European Builders Confederation looks at the implications for the built environment.
How Build Aviator ensures you spend more time on the tools
Build Aviator discuss their estimating software and how you can make the most of the tools on hand to stay on top of your project.
Lord’s Bill brings increased attention to late payments in construction
The new private members’ Bill introduced by Lord Mendelsohn, which contains a number of measures aimed at tackling late payments in construction, has been welcomed by trade bodies BESA and ECA.
Build Aviator – Executive Client Packs
Build Aviator discuss their new product for executive clients which will house their customer's quantity take-off reports.
Is the world moving to offsite manufacturing?
Luke Osborne, Electrical Contractors’ Association energy and emerging technologies solutions adviser, discusses a recent survey of electrotechnical and engineering services firms looking at their engagement with offsite manufacturing.
Indoor air pollution linked to respiratory problems in children
Indoor air pollution in homes, schools and nurseries has been linked to respiratory problems among children, according to a joint report.
Kier secures network delivery works contract on ONSA framework
Kier has won a multi-million pound Openreach Network Services Agreement (ONSA) contract to carry out network delivery works across Hampshire and Berkshire.
Modular building techniques deliver fast track community centre
Enviro Building Solutions has delivered a new community centre and preschool using modular building techniques for Basildon Council.
Brexit planning: Consider your commercial contracts
In the wake of the general election result, the UK looks firmly on course to leave the European Union. Karen Holden, an awarding-winning solicitor and founder of A City Law Firm, looks at the implications of Brexit on commercial contracts.
Assessing the planning system landscape in 2020
Victoria Hills, chief executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute, looks at the key planning system issues that need to be addressed in 2020.
Freelance tradespeople end 2019 on a high with record earnings
Earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector increased by 3.5% last month, according to latest figures released by Hudson Contract.
BSRIA-LSBU innovation centre to boost building services sector
London South Bank University has launched a new joint research and innovation centre with the Building Services Research and Innovation Association (BSRIA), called the BSRIA-LSBU Innovation Centre.
ECITB launches £5m training boost for engineering graduates
The ECITB has launched its new £5m Graduate Development Grant programme to support leadership and management training for engineering graduates.
Standard Method fails the North’s housebuilding targets, research shows
Lichfields’ research shows that in seven local councils across the North, planned housebuilding numbers have been reduced by between 3% and 25%, due to the Standard Method.
AEC experts launch Climate Emergency Design Guide
Leading architects, engineers and building professionals have joined forces to launch the ‘Climate Emergency Design Guide’, providing a blueprint on how the construction industry can tackle the climate emergency.
Data is DEAD: The evolution of information in construction
Ryan Dempsey, founder and chief executive of The Compliance Workbook, discusses the importance of evolving the way information is presented and used.
Limited offsite take-up? The modular industry is thriving
The MPBA has commissioned research that shows volumetric modular construction is undergoing a period of considerable growth. Chief executive Jackie Maginnis examines the uptake in modular construction.
Offsite construction is key to delivering housing, says report
A new report has endorsed greater use of offsite construction, to help reduce costs, speed up delivery, improve quality and reduce health and safety failings.
Plans submitted for £14m housing scheme in Durham
Proposals for a new £14m housing scheme on the outskirts of a county Durham village have been submitted for consent.
NAO: Government underestimated complexity of HS2 from the start
The National Audit Office (NAO) has released its findings on the High Speed Two – the budget is over, costs are uncertain, and the schedule is between three and seven years later than originally planned.
Wates to construct £73m Sandwell Aquatics Centre
Wates Construction has been named as the principal contractor for the new £73m Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick.
WMCA urges residents and businesses to speak out on climate change
The West Midlands Combined Authority is urging local residents and businesses to have their say on what they feel should be done to combat the climate emergency.
Put an end to Galvanised steel on external applications
Simpson Strong-Tie urges users to put an end to rendering for Galvanised steel in external rendering applications.