Insulation specialist Actis takes part in annual LABC Policy Conference
Insulation specialist Actis will be available to discuss reflective insulation and its impact on reducing thermal bridging and improving airtightness at the annual LABC Policy Conference
New office development to arrive at Paradise in Birmingham
BAM construction will begin work on the second office building at two Chamberlain Square in the Paradise area in Birmingham.
Updated planning framework key to delivering affordable housing
In anticipation of the updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) and the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) are calling on government to clarify and strengthen its commitment to delivering affordable housing
FP McCann’s StormHold pipe tank system
FP McCann discuss the use of their StormHold pipe tank system at the new housing development in Church View, Barnsley.
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Student accommodation secures finance agreement with Yorkshire Bank
Yorkshire Bank has agreed to fund a brand new student accommodation development scheme in Leeds.
Government provide hundreds of new homes for military families
322 new homes have now been opened in Tidworth, Wiltshire (26th February) that had been purposely built with military families in mind.
Civil engineering tender prices rising
Civil engineering tender prices are are expected to grow 29% over the next five years, rising faster than costs throughout the period as infrastructure...
Orchards Green Housing Development
Mick George discuss their work at the new Orchards Green housing development in East Cambridgeshire, providing homes of mixed size and tenure.
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Beast from the East causes hazardous conditions for construction workers
The Beast from the East storm has hit the UK hard causing hazardous conditions for construction workers and others outdoors, because of this, experts at Heat Traders have analysed data to find out how dangerous construction sites can be in the winter months
Legal definitions of BIM inconsistent according to new report by the...
Legal and commercial specialists are offering different definitions of Building Information Model (BIM) Level 2, according to The Winfield Rock Report, developed in association with Gowling WLG
Assessing the risks of nanomaterials in construction
New guidance has been published on how to manage the possible health risks associated with nanomaterials in construction. It follows research sponsored by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) into how widespread their use is and the risks they might create. Professor Alistair Gibb and Dr Wendy Jones from Loughborough University, who led the research, look at the issues
Open Doors campaign launches to give public access to over 270...
Open Doors, a campaign which sees the construction industry open live sites and offices presenting a unique chance to enjoy behind the scenes access across sites in England, Scotland and Wales, was launched today (28 February)
Report reveals the crucial role of freelance construction workers
A new report published today (28 February) by the Centre for Research on Self-Employment (CRSE) and Hudson Contract has confirmed that freelancers play a crucial role in boosting economic efficiency and productivity in the construction sector
Housing Ministry launches private rented sector survey
Landlords and letting agents working in the private rented sector in England are being asked to give their views on what is being portrayed as the most comprehensive survey of the sector for a decade
Concerns for planning and design quality persist with ambitious draft London...
Ahead of the deadline for responses to the draft London Plan consultation closing on 2 March 2018, Kim Vernau, CEO of BLP Insurance, comments on the need to address design and build quality and facilitate flexible planning for individual London boroughs
Room in Roof scheme cuts inspection costs
A unique scheme to make Room in Roof installation compliance easier and cheaper has been launched by the British Board of Agrément (BBA)
Building the coastal town template for the future
Graham Boase of Denbighshire County Council discusses the authority’s efforts to regenerate Rhyl for a new generation of residents – and how the search for better work/life balance offers an outstanding opportunity for other seaside towns
Number of house hunters increases in January
The number of house hunters looking for new homes in the UK rose by 37% in January as 2018 got off to a strong start, the report from the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) suggests
Improved housing adaptations ‘crucial’, report suggests
The Welsh Audit Office has released its Housing Adaptations report, outlining how the current adaptation system is failing to work efficiently and how public bodies are not utilising all opportunities to improve value for money
The structural warranty solution
Is the traditional structural warranty keeping pace with a rapidly evolving construction industry at a time of highrise mixed-use developments and new methods of building? Kim Vernau, CEO of BLP Insurance, takes a look
GeoSLAM to share insights on mobile mapping technology at BIM show...
3D mobile mapping technology specialist, GeoSLAM, is set to share its insights on the advancement of mobile mapping technology in an interactive discussion at this year’s BIM Show Live
CIOB reveals best practice for time management in projects
The latest publication from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) sets out best practice for time management in building and civil engineering projects
Case study: Willmott Dixon site managers empowered to react faster
Elecosoft’s Powerproject software, which aims to improve the efficiency of highly repetitive elements of housebuilding, has been put to use on Willmott Dixon’s multi-phase Aberfeldy Village regeneration project in east London
Design of doors starts with common sense
Ian Streets of About Access discusses the design of doors and their role in accessibility and safety, something often overlooked.
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Funding to transform coastal communities opens for bids
Coastal Communities Minister, Jake Berry, has announced that funding aimed at transforming coastal communities through investment in jobs, skills and local businesses, is open for bids
Planning Delivery Fund to accelerate new homes
New funding to help accelerate planning decisions and deliver quality new homes has been announced by Housing Minister Dominic Raab today (24 February)