Fund boosted to repair potholes following winter damage
Local roads affected by recent winter weather will benefit from a further £100m to help repair any potholes and other storm damage, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling announced today (26 March 2018)
GRESB and BRE collaborate to integrate BREEAM API with the GRESB...
The collaboration unlocks the capability to locate, select and match valid BREEAM certificate entries to specific assets within a GRESB portfolio and help to improve the speed and accuracy of reporting for clients
Trimble unveils new Tekla 2018 BIM solutions
Trimble has introduced three new versions of its software for structural engineering, fabrication and construction teams, aiming to offer increased control and improved documentation through constructible BIM workflows
Joint venture scoop top award for boosting diversity in concrete project
A team implementing the UK’s largest concrete repair project is targeting local schools to increase the number of girls choosing a construction career
Tata Steel introduces pioneering web-based BIM tool
Tata Steel, one of Europe’s largest steel producers, has introduced a pioneering product data and BIM tool for all of its European construction brand products, to support architects, specifiers, engineers and facility managers
Local authorities failing to plan new homes face government action
Housing Secretary Sajid Javid has written to 15 local authorities in England to notify them of decisions on intervention following their continued failure to produce a local plan, which is vital when detailing how and where they expect to meet residents’ needs for new homes
Dame Judith Hackitt hears considerations from industry working groups
Dame Judith Hackitt hosted a meeting of the Chairs of the working groups which were formed following the Independent Review’s interim report publication in December and Summit meeting in January
New build completions up 16% but fall short of government targets
New figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government show an encouraging 16% year-on-year increase in new build dwelling completions in 2017 but the numbers fall considerably short of the government’s target of 300,000 by the mid-2020s
Infrastructure hinders construction sector as slump continued in February
After an unpredictable 2017 and a poor start in January, February has not fared much better for the construction industry, with the value of new contracts awarded at £4.9b, which is 24% lower than at the same time last year
Could our housing crisis turn into a flood crisis?
Can we deliver 300,000 new homes a year without exacerbating the strain on urban surface water flooding infrastructure that is already struggling to cope in some areas? Matthew Elliot of WYG takes a look
Projects in Northern England to benefit from £15m Northern Cultural Regeneration...
Three major cultural projects across the North of England are to receive a share of the £15m Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund, Arts, Heritage and Tourism Minister Michael Ellis announced today (23 March)
BSRIA HVAC presentations highlight growth in global AC splits & VRF...
The recent BSRIA global HVAC trends presentations given at the 2018 Mostra Convegno Expo (MCE) in Milan have been hailed a “great success” by a wide range of delegates from all industry segments attending
Councils to receive share of £215m to combat homelessness
Councils across the country are set to receive a share of over £215m from 2019 to prevent homelessness, Homelessness Minister Heather Wheeler confirmed yesterday (22 March 2018)
Advantage holds the Shield of Approval when it comes to providing...
Advantage is fundamentally a business that provides structural defects insurance – operating nationally with offices in Warrington, Horsham, Birmingham and Dublin. We offer various forms of development-related insurances and a service designed primarily to give you peace of mind.
Sitedesk Ltd. secures equity funding from Greater Manchester Councils
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), a group of ten Greater Manchester councils and the Mayor of Greater Manchester, have invested into and taken a 10% stake in Cheadle Hulme based technology business Sitedesk.
BSRIA sponsors top accolades at Offsite Construction Awards
BSRIA sponsored the MEP (mechanical electrical plumbing) and POD Technology Award at the Offsite Construction Awards last Tuesday (6th March) at London’s ExCel venue.
BIM pilot project reveals the housebuilding sector could save millions
A BIM pilot project headed by Stewart Milne Timber Solutions, has shown that technology and collaborative working throughout the housebuilding, sector could save the industry more than £500 million a year.
Risk report highlights Grenfell Tower as ‘Most Controversial Project’
The Most Controversial Project report, published by RepRisk today (22nd March 2018), disclosed that out of the 10 most hazardous projects they found, two are from the UK and listed Grenfell Tower, which led to the death of 75 people, as their ‘Most Controversial Project’ in the world.
Graitec EMEA Win Autodesk Platinum Award for Third Consecutive Year
GRAITEC, an international BIM, Fabrication and Design software developer for AEC, and Autodesk® Platinum Partner across Europe, is delighted to announce winning the prestigious Autodesk Platinum Award for the third consecutive year, for the “Largest Net New Subscription Growth in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)”
Mick George Ltd earthworks for new Aldi Supermarket in Loughborough
Work is underway for a new Aldi Supermarket in Loughborough, with earthworks being carried out by Mick George Ltd on behalf of J.A Burke Construction Ltd.
Bluebeam unites with BIM software to improve project reviews and approvals
BIM Software, Vectorworks will join forces with Bluebeam studios for the first time, to develop an online review and approval process for digital construction drawings and 3D models.
Geospatial Apprenticeships are given the green light from UK government
A Geospatial Technician Apprenticeship is now ready to be launched to the public after Damien Hinds, The UK’s secretary of State for Education, approved the final funding band for the new wave of apprenticeships.
Report reveals 43% of construction firms prioritise immediate financial goals over...
In wake of the Carillion collapse, a report published by constructing excellence has revealed that almost half (43%) of construction firms prioritise immediate financial goals over organisational resilience
HSE statistics should remind us about the dangers of working at...
Dr Julie Riggs DProf MSc CMIOSH, Lead Diploma Tutor at Phoenix Health and Safety discusses the issues of working at height after it’s revealed as the most frequent cause of fatal accidents in 2017 by the HSE
Construction Frameworks Conference set to connect the industry
On 24 May, prominent public and private sector leaders within the construction and property industry will come together at the Construction Frameworks Conference – the sector’s largest conference of the year
Biometric technology is bringing big benefits to construction companies
Biometric technology and data capture are becoming increasingly valuable business tools across many industries. In this article biometric identity, time and attendance specialists Donseed look at how increased biometric technology adoption can bring about significant benefits to the construction industry