New digital Local Land Charges Register launched
The HM Land Registry has launched a new digital Local Land Charges Register, in an effort to make the home-buying process simpler, faster and cheaper
Ramboll brings engineering into the digital 21st century
Bluebeam’s Revu and Studio software have helped Ramboll to embrace digitisation on some of London’s most innovative projects.
Industrialising BIM workflows
Aidan Mercer of Bentley Systems discusses industrialising BIM workflows and allowing project delivery firms to reuse digital components.
Innovation that drives better quality building envelopes
SFS supports the continuous development of new roofing and cladding systems with innovation in products and services.
Brexit turmoil to increase cost of house extensions, says research
Insurance providers are set to up the price of their premiums due to Brexit as homeowners have been warned that adding extensions onto their properties could cost a small fortune.
Flexible vehicle hire solution to help housing and local government sectors
A flexible fleet framework from Pretium and Northgate Vehicle Hire offers a unique solution to the housing and local government sectors.
National Infrastructure Commission publish first ever assessment of UK’s needs
The National Infrastructure Commission has published its first ever assessment of the UK's economic infrastructure needs.
Mixed-reality helmet lets builders visualise architects plan
Construction professionals can now ‘see’ a building in place and in rich detail before a single brick has been laid thanks to the Engineering Building Mixed Reality (EBMR) helmet
A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement – A Huge Milestone
Mick George Ltd discuss their involvement in the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme as suppliers of aggregates.
What are the risks? Contaminated Land Phase I and II Studies...
With large amounts of brownfield sites in Britain being subject to contaminated land, re-purposing the land has a number of challenges. Chris Loaring, Head...
‘Breathe in Brighton’ event aims to tackle Brighton’s transport pollution
Brighton-based environmental consultancy, Argyll Environmental is hosting a public event to raise awareness of air transport pollution.
Modern thinking must extend to accessibility
Cutting-edge, attractive and even well-intentioned design can make new buildings difficult to navigate for people with disabilities. Ian Streets of About Access examines at some common issues.
National Infrastructure Assessment urges green revolution
The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has today published its first-ever assessment of UK infrastructure and has stated that Britain has a “golden opportunity” to switch to greener ways of providing energy to homes and businesses
May appoints Kit Malthouse as new housing minister
Kit Malthouse has been named as the new minister of state for housing at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), making him the fourth minister in the last four years
5 key points for successful digital construction
When it comes to digital construction, are you overwhelmed by the daily deluge of information in your Inbox, network shares, or DropBox? We can help.
The Importance of SuDS
Chris Griffiths, Marshalls SuDS Marketing Development Manager, discusses the vital role SuDS plays in our built environment
A new frontline against terrorism
Jaz Vilkhu, Managing Director of Landscape Protection argues that urban planners must consider a holistic approach to terrorism prevention
£5bn Liverpool Waters project welcomes international property developer
International development company, Romal Capital, has now completed the steel superstructure at its Quay Central building within Liverpool Waters’ Central Dock neighbourhood
#BuildingEquality march increases awareness for LGBT+ in construction
Over 260 people from 23 construction firms marched over the weekend to represent the #BuildingEquality at Pride in London
Government to reward housing associations that encourage social renters to work
Urged by the Centre for Social Justice, the government is considering plans to support housing associations that help social renters to move off benefits and into work - saving the taxpayer up to £3 billion a year.
Housing minister Raab replaces Davis as Brexit secretary
Housing minister Dominic Raab has been named Brexit secretary following the resignation of David Davis this morning
Pix4D to showcase construction drone mapping at GEO|Design+BIM 2018
GEO| Design+BIM has announced that professional drone mapping and photogrammetry software provider, Pix4D, will co-sponsor the event on 1-2 November in Amsterdam
Improving productivity in housebuilding through BatiScript
Mobile, hand-held technology fostering greater collaboration and efficiency could have a crucial role in boosting productivity in housebuilding.
World’s first family to move into 3D-printed house
In a world first, a family in France has moved into a 3D-printed house. The prototype property consists of four bedrooms and is an effort to speed up housebuilding and assist affordability
Software incorporates electrical calculations with BIM
Electrical engineering specialist Trace Software International has developed elec calc BIM, software which it claims can effortlessly integrate electrical calculations into the BIM process
Some 80% of builders & homeowners support licensing construction
Nearly 80% of builders and homeowners are urging the Government to introduce a licensing scheme for the UK construction industry to put an end to rogue traders once and for all, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)