Cambridge Corridor conference to set out economic growth opportunities
Business and public sector leaders are set to come together on 21 June for the Oxford Cambridge Corridor Economic Growth Conference, supported by the National Infrastructure Commission, England’s Economic Heartland and regional and local authorities
Scotland’s social housing set for biggest growth since 1970s
An independent report on the headway being made on the Scottish Government’s affordable homes target of 50,000 has revealed that it is within reach over the period of this parliament
Graitec acquire Hobs Studio Autodesk contract base and sign a strategic...
GRAITEC, an international BIM, Fabrication and Design software developer for AEC, and Autodesk® Platinum Partner across Europe, is delighted to announce the acquisition of...
Commercial construction industry stable after lengthy period of decline
Key findings from JLL and Glenigan’s UK Commercial Construction Activity Index for Q4 2017 highlight an improved sentiment across the entire UK construction sector alongside an overall increase in construction activity for the second consecutive quarter, following growth of 7.9% in Q3, putting an end to the sharp decline seen since mid-2015
How does modular building actually work?
Ever wondered what happens as part of the modular build process? How do building plans leap from the page and become a reality? MTX Contracts, specialists in modular design and build, show us what happens in seven steps
Actis launches in-depth Reflective Insulation Guide
Insulation specialist Actis has launched the latest in its series of in-depth how to guides, with the new addition designed to help architects and specifiers use the right products for their projects
Is the sustainability assessment method BREEAM still relevant?
Becky Armstrong, Associate at Eight Associates, examines the evolution of the BREEAM sustainability assessment methodology and rating system – and asks if it is still relevant to the built environment
Lendlease named preferred bidder for £4bn London Euston redevelopment
Lendlease has been selected as the preferred bidder for the £4bn redevelopment of London Euston station
Persimmon chief’s bonus cut by £25m
Persimmon's chief executive will see his bonus cut by around £25m following criticism of "grossly excessive" rewards
Amey Rail acquires Carillion’s Network Rail contracts
A significant number of Carillion’s Network Rail contracts have been acquired by Amey Rail Limited; the successful sale provides reassurance to many in the rail industry and continuity for projects around the country
BISPA-in-London pipework awareness workshops prove to be a success
The Building and Industrial Services Pipework Academy (BISPA) recently held their inaugural BISPA-in-London pipework awareness workshops to educate and train end users and specifiers, to create awareness on the importance of ensuring correct specifications in pipework systems
Ambitious Homelessness Reduction Act to reform homeless risk
For the first time, prisons, probation services, Jobcentres and NHS Trusts will be among the organisations that have a duty to help those at risk of becoming homeless and refer them to a housing authority, Minister for Homelessness Heather Wheeler confirmed today (22 February)
Never discuss politics, religion or BIM at the dinner table
Lee Mullin, Construction Specialist for software provider Autodesk, describes his role as multi-faceted as he increasingly finds himself in an advisory position to help define and establish workflows on client projects. His expertise has many functions but please don’t actually call him an “expert”!
North West Women in Planning hosts second event
The North West division of the Women in Planning Network, aimed at supporting and empowering women working in the planning industry, is hosting its second event, ‘Plan your Career’, in Manchester
CEA to host annual Innovation is Here conference
The CEA’s annual conference, Innovation is Here, is set to help explain how companies can embrace digital opportunities, and will take place at One Great George Street, London, on 22 March
Industry skills-based training courses staged by BSRIA North
BSRIA North has announced an exciting line-up of imminent go-to industry training courses from its premises in Preston, Lancashire
A14 IDT Supply Chain Values Awards
Mick George discuss the recent A14 IDT Supply Chain Values Awards, including their award for collaborative working for delivering a diverse range of services...
BRE explores how blockchain technology can benefit the built environment
A new report from BRE Trust delves into the opportunities to address challenges in the built environment industry using blockchain technology
Topcon to showcase automated technology at the Digital Construction Summit
Topcon Ireland will be showcasing its cutting-edge precision technology at the Digital Construction Summit (7 March), demonstrating how construction and geospatial professionals can effortlessly automate working processes to boost outputs on survey, mapping and inspection projects
Raising Roofs programme announces facilitators
Raising Roofs, the scheme for helping young people get onto boards of housing associations, has announced several CEOs as programme facilitators
Building control services in Devon collaborate to ensure efficiency
Working with local authorities across the county allows Devon Building Control Partnership to offer more choice and higher quality services to its clients
Data highlights mortgage trends in London and Northern Ireland
New data reveals stagnant growth for first-time buyer mortgages in London in the fourth quarter of 2017, while Northern Ireland experiences a 17.4% surge in first-time buyer mortgages for the same period
GeoSLAM to demonstrate innovative 3D mobile laser scanner
GeoSLAM will demonstrate how its ZEB-REVO RT handheld laser scanner can be used to reduce the time and cost required for complex indoor 3D mapping on construction sites at the 2018 Association of General Contractors of America (AGC) Convention
ENGIE acquires housing maintenance services
ENGIE has reached an agreement to acquire long-term heating and building maintenance contracts, previously operated by Carillion Energy Services Limited, with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Spotlight on…air pollution launched by the Considerate Constructors Scheme
A survey by the Considerate Constructors Scheme has revealed an urgent need for greater awareness and understanding of air pollution across the construction industry
Invesco secure funding for build to rent scheme in Liverpool
Invesco real estate has secured forward funding for a large scale built to rent (BtR) scheme in Liverpool city centre