What impact will new conditions in the Neighbourhood Planning Act have?
The insertion of new conditions in the Neighbourhood Planning Act could have significant consequences for the sector. DLA Piper's Vanessa Ralph explains
The Neighbourhood Planning...
Forest Carbon partners with Kier Living to create new woodlands
Kier Living, part of the Kier Group, has launched its Greener Living campaign and partnered with Forest Carbon with a commitment to create new...
Complying with the building regulations for security
Secured by Design explains how it is working to make Building Regulations for security easier, quicker and less burdensome
Secured by Design (SBD) works closely...
Avoiding assumptions can help you avoid accessibility problems
Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities
Indoor air quality and its role in health: the inside story
Poor indoor air quality in UK homes has significant consequences for health and wellbeing. BRE looks at the issue and what can be done...
Heat reflecting membrane technology has a role to play in construction
Colin Hawkes, Managing Director at Apollo Energy Research explains how membrane technology helps control heat while reducing a building’s carbon footprint
Long-life Heat Reflecting Membranes...
£54 million Land Release Fund announced
The government has launched a £54 million Land Release Fund package to transform local communities and release land for thousands of new homes.
The Land...
Changing the landscape of the planning application process
Karen Howard, Partner at DLA Piper explains how new legislation introduced in the Housing and Planning Act could impact the planning application process
Important legislation...
Structural warranty and building control under one roof
A combined approach for both structural warranty and building control reduces time and costs. Here, structural warranty providers, Premier Guarantee explains
No one wants to...
SME margins squeezed by soaring construction material costs say FMB
According to the latest research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), a third of small building firms say that soaring construction material costs...
Mick George Insurance – Don’t ‘Go Compare’, Go Mick George
Mick George Ltd has added a new service to its growing portfolio – Mick George Insurance is able to pass on the benefits of an independent broker...
Future proofing energy efficiency through a quality mark
The idea of a quality mark for all energy efficiency measures is explained here by the British Rigid Urethane Foam Manufacturers Association (BRUFMA)
Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations: What does it mean for planning?
Tom Wells, Head of Environmental Planning and Assessment at CBRE UK, summarises the key changes in Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations
Approved Document B survey launched by the Fire Sector Federation
A new survey has been developed that will help shape the future of Approved Document B and improve fire safety
The Fire Sector Federation (FSF)...
Accessible housing needs to be on the government’s agenda post-election
Christina McGill, Head of Communications, Habinteg shares her wish list following the snap General Election and calls for accessible housing to be a priority
Three top tips to ensure that you get building control approval...
Sarah Chilcott, Managing Director at Planning Portal, offers guidance on getting building control approval the first time
What does the construction industry want from timber product suppliers?
Sustainability expert Charlie Law shares how timber product suppliers can help the industry meet sustainability goals through responsible sourcing and education
The UK consumes circa...
BIM Kitemark for Asset Management awarded to first global organisations
Three global firms have gained a new BIM Kitemark™ for Asset Management following the effective management of asset data
Construction site offices should not wait to get online
Hubert Da Costa, VP EMEA at Cradlepoint shares the importance of ensuring construction site offices are online and why they should utilise technology
Safety and the quality of buildings will be the focus of...
This year’s Timber Expo will cover all the latest developments from the industry, bringing together leading experts in the built environment
What can be done to prevent dwellings from overheating?
There are numerous factors that cause poor temperature control in buildings. Premier Guarantee explain what can be done to stop dwellings from overheating
BIM technology – What came first? The chicken or the egg?
Clearbox discusses the need for better BIM technology to enable digital transformation.
We’re constantly being told that in order for digital transformation to succeed people...
2nd generation training BIM ready program for construction professionals
Man and Machine unveil their plans for the pan-European BIM Ready Program, providing a foundation for delivering this national construction aspirations.
When one realises the significant...
BIM training courses have been developed to keep pace with the...
RICS ' BIM training is offered in various formats and at different levels of competency, says Alan Muse, Global Director of Built Environment Professional...
Eye-catching prefabricated wall solution delivers efficiency
Viviane Williams highlights how Trimo and Purcell Architects worked on the Aerospace Bristol project to create a complete prefabricated wall solution
Trimo, the leading manufacturer...
Scottish builders take a hit to confidence levels over future pipeline...
The latest Scottish Construction Monitor has revealed confidence levels among Scottish builders have fallen in the past 12 months