UK geospatial sector urged to share future vision
The government has urged the UK’s geospatial sector to share their views on the future vision, as part of a call for evidence
Study suggests articulated lorries could cut pollution and traffic
A study by consulting engineer WSP on behalf of Transport for London has determined that using larger articulated lorries for deliveries to construction sites, instead of the rigid trucks currently used, would decrease pollution and traffic
Mick George employees reach mountain summit for charity
Mick George employees have completed the Three Peaks challenge in order to raise money for the Macmillan Cancer Support charity
Sports stadiums and underground construction using Everdure CALTITE
Cementaid discuss their Everdure CALTITE System, membrane‐free waterproof structural concrete, and it's use in the construction of sports arenas and venues.
Interserve UK construction MD to leave in restructure shake-up
Interserve is restructuring its construction operations by merging its UK and International divisions as part of its continuing efforts to cut costs and increase efficiency
BatiScript: Intuitive construction software to meet UK quality management needs
Script&Go’s BatiScript supports improved communication and collaboration, saving time and boosting productivity for everyone involved in quality assurance and quality control.
Trades workers among worst in UK for managing stress
Recent research has revealed that one in two workers within the construction and plumbing industries are not doing anything to help their stress management.
New Congleton bypass approved by DfT
Thousands of drivers in Congleton are set to benefit from faster journeys thanks to a new bypass
Bridging the gap between intended and actual performance of low carbon...
Dr Terry Keech’s recent study into the barriers to achieving mass low carbon social housing has highlighted the knock-on effect planning policy can have on the entire supply chain. Here, he explains why
First health and safety apprenticeship launched
The country’s first Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) apprenticeship has been launched by construction contractors
GDPR and the Hackitt Report: Earthquakes reshaping industries
The GDPR and the Hackitt Review may deal with very different areas but both call for systemic change in business processes and putting people at the heart of decision-making. Jonathan Hunter, chief operating officer of Elecosoft, looks at the similarities between the new European law and a post-Grenfell world
The use of admixtures to waterproof concrete: Part 3
In the third of a series of articles, James McDonald of Cementaid examines the factors behind concrete corrosion and how it can be avoided.
Using modern technology to protect and plan for heritage places
Lincoln is using a purpose-built online heritage database to help planners, developers and property owners understand the city’s historic environment while protecting its rich heritage. Kieron Manning of the City of Lincoln Council and Annabel Enriquez of the Getty Conservation Institute discuss the project’s development
Construction industry calls for younger generation to join the sector
According to recent research form Arcadis, Britain's construction sector needs younger generations to get join the industry to meet growing demands.
Updates to BCIS Residential rebuilding cost models
The annual updates to the BCIS Residential rebuilding cost models were published on 5 July, alongside some changes to the Reinstatement calculator.
As part of...
The varying costs of maintaining and operating buildings of different functions
BCIS discuss maintaining and operating buildings and how the costs can vary depending upon the functionality of the building's occupancy.
Growth in panelised modular building systems market
The UK market for panelised modular building systems has performed relatively strongly over the past 3 years or so, and is estimated to have grown by 26% between 2014 and 2017, according to a recent report by AMA Research
BCIS Featured analysis – Luxury, detached, Georgian style manor house
The BCIS Online featured project for July 2018, is a recently tendered £9.35m luxury, detached, 1,253m2 Georgian style manor house in Surrey.
BBA works to provide a safe space for whistleblowers
Whistleblowers play an essential role in exposing malpractice and failings in the construction industry, yet the complex legal arrangements surrounding their protection deters some from coming forward. The British Board of Agrement is working to create a more coordinated approach to ensure serious concerns are properly addressed
Figures reveal wealthier households benefit from Help to Buy scheme
Thousands of households earning more than £100,000 a year are benefitting from the government’s Help to Buy scheme to get on the property ladder, leading to calls for the programme to be reformed
Government agrees to fund Midland Metropolitan Hospital
The government has revealed it will provide funding for the completion of building work at Midland Metropolitan Hospital after work stopped following the collapse of original contractor Carillion
The Mayor of London seeks to tackle housing affordability
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s plans to deliver 10,000 council homes over the next four years are a welcome step in the right direction but much more needs to be done in order to tackle the capital’s housing crisis, says Matthew Good, director of planning at WYG
Government launch £200m Right to Buy Pilot to boost social home...
Thousands of social housing association tenants are being given the chance to realise their dream of home ownership, with the launch of the Midlands Voluntary Right to Buy Pilot
Case study: Surprises were never shocks at Mercers Walk
The development of Mercers Walk in London presented a number of challenges, from a complex construction programme to archaeological activity on site. Senior project manager Gerry Lavelle discusses how the scheme was brought in on budget and ahead of time
BIM technology – an overview
In this blog, Advantage (AHCI) will give you a crash course in BIM, and detail what it means for your business. Read on for BIM 101
The Hackitt Review: Where it went wrong on approved inspectors
The Hackitt Review made a number of recommendations that will improve safety throughout the lifetime of a building. However, argues Paul Wilkins, it got it wrong on the role of private approved inspectors