False fire alarms cost businesses one billion a year causing disruption...
BAFE explains why it is vital to have a fit-for-purpose detection system installed to prevent false fire alarms and how this reduces costs in the long term
Mick’s Mates captures a corner of the domestic market
Mick’s Mates discuss their expansion into the domestic market, and share the progress being made on its first major renovation project
Mick George Ltd focuses on...
Standards in construction to increase as the government approves two new...
The Federation of Master Builders has welcomed the approval of two new apprenticeship, which will improve standards in construction
BIM myths: six common misconceptions surrounding building information modelling
Andy Butterfield, Product Certification Director of Built Environment, BSI debunks six BIM myths and notes its importance in the construction industry
Bovis Homes rejects Redrow and Galliford Try takeover bids
Takeover talks with both Galliford Try and Redrow have been rejected by struggling housebuilder Bovis Homes, it has emerged
Housing associations are ‘front and centre’ in Housing White Paper
David Baybut, Head of Real Estate and Partner at law firm Stephensons outlines the key role housing associations have to play in tackling the shortage of homes
Managing asbestos: what are the legal duties clients must adhere to?
Chief Executive Steve Sadley explains the responsibilities clients have when managing asbestos and how ARCA's audit scheme provides reassurance
Council housing building programme in South Lanarkshire to double its targets...
An ambitious council housing building programme expects to complete 1,000 extra homes by 2022, benefiting South Lanarkshire residents
The Housing White Paper: not much stick and even less carrot
Mark Thackerey, Principal Consultant, Walsingham Planning outlines the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of the Housing White Paper
Quality homes must be at the forefront of the government’s housing...
It is not enough to simply build more houses; rather there should be a focus on creating quality homes. Kim Vernau, CEO of BLP Insurance explains
Building control partnership ready to launch at Devon councils
North Devon Council and Mid Devon District Council are joining forces through a new building control partnership that will deliver services from next month
Solibri Model Checker – Imagine reliable information on demand
Solibri Model Checker allows you to perform quality control checks to your authored models utilising the industry open standard IFC before submission.
The construction industry...
Construction workers are among the worst culprits for using smartphones at...
New research has revealed 78 per cent of construction workers use their personal smartphone whilst working
Demolition contractor fined for failing to check asbestos removal assessment
A fine has been handed to a demolition firm after failing to follow the asbestos removal assessment conducted on the building
Construction training gets Budget shake up with new T-Level qualifications
During the Budget the Chancellor revealed new technical based qualifications would be launched to streamline construction training
Embodied carbon guidance launched by the UK-GBC at Ecobuild
The UK Green Building Council has published new embodied carbon guidance that lays out a series of recommendations, including how to approach an assessement
Sustainable drainage systems: are we missing out on the benefits?
Laura Grant, Policy Adviser at the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management outlines why sustainable drainage systems are a vital component of any...
Apprenticeship targets have been increased by the Scottish government
The Scottish government has announced it will increase its apprenticeship targets for this year, offering up to 27,000 places
BSRIA announces it will work on the EU Build2Spec project on...
BSRIA is to participate in the Horizon 2020 research project Build2Spec, which aims to reduce the gap between the design and performance of a building
Housebuilder Redrow announces 100 new apprenticeship places for 2017
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week housebuilder Redrow has revealed a hundred new apprenticeships for the year ahead
Green infrastructure design challenge launched at Ecobuild
The CIBSE and UK Climate Impacts Programme have launched a competition that focuses on green infrastructure design and the challenges this brings
Building maintenance firm collapses with 46 members of staff made redundant
A Nottingham-based building maintenance firm has gone into administration, with all members of staff losing their jobs
Small housing developments dominate London’s pipeline, but only provide one in...
More support is needed for small housing developments to ensure demand for new property in the capital is met, says new analysis
Why building control officers are vital for enforcing building regulations –...
Fast, reliable online connections depend on a responsive digital infrastructure, and in the coming months new developments will begin to have an impact.
Edinburgh build to rent village gets go ahead following £215m agreement
A new joint venture will see 525 new homes developed as part of a £215m Edinburgh build to rent scheme
Developer Moda Living and investment...
Residential Waste Collections: just like the ‘good-old days’
Mick George Ltd discuss residential waste collections and the services they offer to tackle the growing demand
Once-upon-a-time homeowners didn’t have to worry about rubbish...