Plantworx construction equipment machinery event will be the largest to-date
The third biennial Plantworx event is coming to Leicestershire in June, bringing together a range of construction equipment machinery experts
New global standard in sustainable procurement has been hit by Balfour...
Construction contractor Balfour Beatty has become the first contractor in the world to hit a new standard set out for sustainable procurement
Soft Landings Conference will focus on delivering value
This year’s BSRIA 2017 Soft Landings Conference will take place in June and will concentrate on how the process can improve performance
How can local authorities get the most out of 3D modelling?
Cassidy Forsythe discuss the information a contractor needs to work more efficiently on a project and the benefits 3D modelling can bring
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MC Construction reveals 20 per cent growth this year as profits...
Salford-based firm MC Construction has seen profits soar this year, with £8m worth of completed projects and an order book of £6m
Thousands of new buildings are energy inefficient, says new research
Analysis from the University of Bath has revealed some new buildings are using double the amount of energy planned and are energy inefficient
Government BIM mandate remains unclear for a third of the industry
A new survey from the NBS has revealed a proportion of the industry remains unclear how to comply with the government’s BIM mandate
Prosecution for building firm after ground worker trapped by excavation collapse
A lack of health and safety measures leads to the prosecution of a building firm after an excavation collapsed on a worker
UK construction skills gap could be helped with temporary visas post-Brexit
Temporary visas spanning three years after Brexit could help plug the UK skills gap, according to a new report
Carbon positive building on the agenda for developer Berkeley
A major housebuilder is pushing to become the first carbon positive developer, aiming to deliver a reduction in emissions while improving biodiversity
Commercial waste can now bring value to businesses
Mick George Ltd explain how their new division is making commercial waste a commodity, rather than a costly inconvenience for businesses
UK construction output falls in March for the third consecutive month
New figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed UK construction output fell 0.7 per cent in March, marking the third month of...
Health and safety sentencing changes sees construction fines double
Changes to health and safety sentencing guidelines sees the total amount of fines paid out by construction firms double in the past year
SME contractors see annual turnover hit by late payments
A new survey has revealed many SME contractors have a substantial amount of annual turnover tied up in late payments
Invasive Weed Control Group shares decades of experience with new video
A new video has been created by the Invasive Weed Control Group to provide insight into the major issues surrounding plants such as Japanese knotweed
There are 3 P’s of BIM: people, processes and policies
Successfully implementing BIM relies on the 3 P's of BIM: people, processes and policies. Gaurang Trivedi, Engineering Consultant for TrueCADD explains
Mixed start to the year as construction costs rise but output...
A new survey suggests 2017 saw a strong start to the first quarter, despite construction costs continuing to rise
Digital Construction – taking on the risk in construction
BIM is fast becoming a word many are tired of. While it represents the enabler to describe the digital transformation of construction, it is also a misused and abused term to describe a variety of expectations for the user, which leads to frustration and disappointment
NBS survey reveals insight into the role of specifications
A new survey from the NBS has shown specifications remain essential now and in the future, and are evolving with the digital landscape
UK government urged to address air pollution from construction sites
Air pollution from construction sites must be tackled, says Former Deputy Mayor of London for Environment
BIM opportunities in a changing industry
In an increasingly digital society there are many BIM opportunities await for those willing to take the necessary steps, says Casey Rutland
Diversity impact assessment is still the best way to ensure “due...
Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities
Jail sentence for construction boss found guilty of woman’s death
A construction boss has received a jail sentence for gross negligence after a woman was crushed to death by a stack of unglazed window frames
3D modelling techniques prove second nature for Tata Steel
3D modelling techniques and the ethos of BIM were present within the construction industry before its large-scale rollout says Kevin Turton, Design Manager at Tata Steel
Planning reforms are necessary to increase the rate of housebuilding
Speeding up the “drip-fed” housebuilding process requires serious planning reforms, says think tank Civitas
Consistent product data – the apex for BIM objects
Peter Caplehorn, Deputy CE and Policy Director of the CPA believes in the value of digital technologies to create an efficient and modern construction industry. He spoke to BIM Today and outlined the progress made in BIM adoption and consistent product data