Sadiq Khan launches new portal for Londoners to find affordable homes
The Mayor of London has launched an online property finder, 'Homes for Londoners', that helps those living in the capital to find affordable homes.
Chair announced for review into planning appeal inquiries
Communities Secretary James Brokenshire has today (22 June) announced the appointment of Bridget Rosewell to chair the Independent Review into Planning Appeal Inquiries
BIM there, done that? – BIM and FM
Simon Lewis and Vicky McCombe from law firm Womble Bond Dickinson look at the Asset Information Model (AIM) that was introduced into the second edition of the CIC BIM protocol and the implications of using the protocol for the Facilities Management (FM) phase of a project
2019 Building Performance Awards open for entries
Now in its twelfth year, the CIBSE Building Performance Awards are the only awards in the built environment sector that are judged on actual, in-use performance rather than projections or designed performance
UK’s first energy-positive office opens in Swansea
The UK’s first energy-positive office, which generates more solar energy than it consumes, was opened at Swansea University yesterday (21 June)
BSRIA backs International Women in Engineering Day
BSRIA is recognising the International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) in an attempt to promote the subject to students in schools and universities and encourage more women into engineering
New Facilities Management Operations Manager at Mick George Ltd
Mick George Facilities Management introduces it's new Operations Manager, Angus Wilmot, taking the business forward with his previous experience.
European Researchers create fireproof robot to improve fire safety
An expert team of European researchers has created a robot that can enter burning buildings to assess the potential risk of explosions
LEGO® set to help inspire and develop engineers of the future
LEGO® announces its support for a national campaign to bring children face to face with engineering experiences and role models
Construction contracts struggle as new work dips to five year low
The value of new construction contracts in May reached £4.5bn, a decrease of almost 10% compared to April and the lowest amount for over five years
Minister quits to vote against third Heathrow runway
Greg Hands has resigned as trade minister so he can vote against the expansion of Heathrow Airport with a third runway
Blockchain solution to transform BIM
A French technology start-up is adapting a Blockchain-based solution it claims will transform BIM into a truly collaborative and legally binding process
Promising plant apprentices recognised at Stars of the Future
The construction plant sector has a promising future judging by the outstanding calibre of the this year’s entrants for the Stars of the Future awards hosted by the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA)
Bentley acquires 4D construction modelling software
Bentley Systems has extended the variety of its systems for construction projects with the acquisition of London-based Synchro Software
Planning function ‘watered down’ in 83% of councils
The planning function has been downgraded to lower positions in the corporate structure of local authorities across the UK, a new survey by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has revealed.
Social housing construction down 90% since 2010
The amount of social homes being built has decreased by almost 90% since the Conservative Party were elected in 2010, according to new official figures
Network Rail takes industry leading step to improve how subcontractors are...
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, will benefit from new contract terms as Network Rail changes the way major suppliers working on the railway pay their subcontractors.
‘Green steel’ to disrupt building approach
Steel and mining multinational ArcelorMittal has launched a "radical and disruptive" new concept for the use of steel in construction, designed to cut costs and environmental impact of building construction
ConstrucTech attracts more than 200 applicants
The £10m ‘ConstrucTech’ technology accelerator programme launched by Colmore Tang Construction and Virgin StartUp has attracted more than 200 applications from entrepreneurs and start-up businesses
Thoughts from the shovel face: Are you taking the PFAS?
Paul Nathanail, managing director of Land Quality Management Ltd discusses a group of contaminants, including PFAS, causing worldwide concern.
Government guidance for landlords improves living conditions for tenants
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has released further guidance for landlords to protect tenants from poor living conditions
Strong turnaround for UK manufacturers
The latest CBI Industrial Trends Survey has revealed that in the three months to June manufacturing order books recovered and the volume of output increased strongly
Experts support a larger role for county councils in planning
Two new reports launched today at a national housing conference support a larger role for county councils in planning to help solve the affordability crisis; with nine in ten counties warning they have a ‘severe’ or ‘moderate’ need for affordable homes
EU workers make up nearly 30% of London construction workforce
According to official analysis by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), EU nationals make up more than a quarter of the construction workforce in London
Modular construction vs Traditional building
A site in Gateshead has created the ultimate head-to-head, as modular homes and traditionally built houses are to be constructed so that potential buyers can compare the quality of both methods
Timber frame market set for impressive growth in 2018
Timber frame is the fastest paced sector in the UK housebuilding market and is going from strength to strength in 2018, according to a new report by MTW Research