BIM event calls for openness in digital construction
The sixth Building Information Modelling event saw industry experts urge a more open approach and greater standardisation in the digital construction sector
Boosting energy efficiency through BIM-SPEED
Horizon 2020 project BIM-SPEED is making BIM a harmonised “building information speedway” for energy-efficient renovation works. Eugenio Quintieri of the European Builders Confederation and Sue Arundale of the European Construction Industry Federation outline how it will work.
Housing associations form “united front” with London boroughs to tackle housing...
A group of housing associations responsible for almost 600,000 homes have pledged to form a “united front” with London councils to build more affordable homes and launch a new assault on the housing crisis.
Shortlist revealed for 725 homes at £6bn Meridian Water site
Enfield Council has revealed the four shortlisted developers for the first 725-housing site on its £6bn Meridian Water site.
Wates Residential appoints new Development Director
Lia Silva has joined Wates Residential to lead delivery of one of London's biggest housing regeneration projects.
Grenfell Tower tragedy dents confidence in councils, poll suggests
A new poll has revealed doubts over plans to give local authorities more power to oversee the safety of high-rise buildings, following the Grenfell Tower fire.
Kier to deliver £56m flagship building at The RCA
The Royal College of Art has appointed Kier to construct a £56 million new academic studio and research building at its South Campus.
Interserve face £64m claim from waste company
Waste company Viridor has said it expects to receive at least £64m from Interserve for remedial works on its Glasgow recycling and renewable energy facility.
Lendlease awarded Birmingham Commonwealth Games village
Birmingham City Council has announced the appointment of Lendlease as principal contractor to deliver the Commonwealth Games athletes village.
Offsite homes could address social housing shortfall
A massive decline in the number of homes built for social rent over the past decade, revealed in a government report this week, could be addressed in part by increasing focus on quicker-to-build offsite homes.
Mick George wins earthworks subcontract for Cavendish III
Bouygues UK has appointed Mick George to commence enabling works on its £250m contract for the new University of Cambridge Cavendish III physics laboratory.
Coastal projects awarded nearly £1m for restoration
25 coastal projects have been awarded almost £1m to restore coastal landmarks and bring economic growth to communities across the British coast.
The “I” in BIM
Patrick Cantrill and Vicky McCombe of law firm Womble Bond Dickinson examine the intellectual property rights surrounding the ownership of data used in BIM projects.
Eco-friendly wood substitute inventor awarded most promising young engineer
The Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub has announced that the inventor of a wood substitute building product made from industrial potato waste has been awarded the UK’s most promising young engineering entrepreneur.
Asbestos exposure and mental health in construction
Here we examine how asbestos exposure and mental health issues have impacted the construction industry.
Modern methods of construction can meet housing need
Mark Robinson, Scape Group chief executive on housing supply, the skills shortage and modular homes, takes a look at how modern methods of construction can help solve the housing crisis.
Proptech: Opportunity or threat? Surveyors’ attitudes to adoption
Invest in proptech before you need to use it, advises Anthony Walker, Chief Executive at GoReport as he looks at surveyors’ attitudes to adoption.
Cheshire West Council invest millions into building new affordable homes
The Cheshire West and Chester Council has received grant funding of £14.68 million to produce 700 new homes across the borough.
Heightened pressures on the construction sector threaten workforce wellbeing
Mike Blake of Willis Towers Watson discusses the impact of digital transformation, new technologies and adopting BIM on the importance of employee wellbeing.
Heathrow airport to ‘revolutionise’ offsite construction sector
Heathrow airport expansion takes a further step towards revolutionising the UK’s offsite construction sector as 65 potential Logistics Hubs progress to the next stage.
Interserve shares tumble as growing debt reignites doubts
Shares in Interserve fell 7% on 23 November after the contractor said debts this year would be higher than previously expected, reigniting doubts about the financial health of the firm.
Safe use of dumpers guidance now available for consultation
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has published a new guide promoting the safe use of forward tipping dumpers.
Government backs digital manufacturing for £600bn project pipeline
The Government is backing greater use of digital manufacturing processes to deliver its £600bn investment in the UK’s roads, hospitals and schools over the next decade.
Smart start for smart buildings
Gary Thompson of Siemens Financial Services explores “Smart buildings as a Service’ and solutions that harness the savings from reduced energy consumption.
Boost your BIM knowledge – without leaving the office
A new e-learning platform from the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre aims to help more business leaders start their BIM journey – without having to get out of their chair. BIM technical consultant Colin Hastie explains.
Housebuilding continues to prop up construction sector
The value of new construction contracts in October hit £5.4bn, a 3.8% decrease compared to September, as housebuilding continues to prop up the sector with £2bn worth of contract value.