CIOB publishes new Code of Estimating Practice to address modernisation challenges
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has updated the Code of Estimating Practice in recognition of how the procedure, practice and process of construction has changed
Research highlights Google search drop in UK construction jobs
New analysis has revealed a dramatic reduction in Google searches for UK construction jobs across Poland, Romania and Bulgaria in 2017, with Romania seeing the largest drop according to new research by GK Strategy and onefourzero
Newport has fastest housing market in the UK
Newport in Wales is the fastest moving housing market in the UK as available properties up for sale have fallen by a third, according to a new research report from Rightmove
BSRIA reacts to Chancellor’s Spring Statement
In response to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Clair Prosser, BSRIA Press Officer, said: “BSRIA members will be reassured by the Chancellor’s statement on the state of the UK’s fiscal health and future prosperity where ‘easing the squeeze’ was key”
Quantifying the benefits of offsite construction
CIRIA, working with its members, industry partners and Buildoffsite, is poised to start work on producing good practice guidance for quantifying the benefits of offsite construction. This guidance is needed now, it would seem, more than ever to encourage and accelerate its uptake into mainstream construction practices, says Kieran Tully
M&E specialists announce a new BIM outsourcing company at MIPIM
Steven Hunt & Associates have announced the formation of a brand-new sister business, Digital Engineering Studio, that aims to empower the construction industry with the latest BIM technology
Grenfell council faces court action for failing to respond to FoI...
Kensington & Chelsea Council faces a contempt of court action over neglecting to disclose information relating to the Grenfell disaster – including housing policy
Planning gap review to focus on large building sites
Initial findings from the official Government review into the gap between planning permission for new homes and those being built suggests there are issues connected with major developers building large numbers of properties on large sites
Wall Ties and other Structural Repairs
The British Standard for wall ties – BS1243 was introduced in 1945 and was a ‘prescriptive’ standard – ie all ties had to conform to the approved design of the time, and the ‘butterfly’, ‘double triangle’ and ‘fish-tail’ were born
Sites registered with CCS prepare for prestigious National Site Awards
The very best performing construction sites registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) are preparing for the prestigious 2018 National Site Awards in April
BBA discusses impact of Brexit on the construction industry with MP
Conservative MP for St Albans, Anne Main, visited the British Board of Agrément to meet with BBA Chief Executive Claire Curtis-Thomas to discuss the ramifications of Brexit and how the construction industry can work with the government to ensure safety standards are fully adhered to
Industry reacts to the Spring Statement
Following the Chancellors Spring statement yesterday (13 March), the industry shares its thoughts and opinions on the housing announcements
Fixing the cyber security skills shortage
The UK’s defence minister recently warned that sponsored cyber-attacks on the country’s infrastructure could cause economic chaos. But after endemic underinvestment in skills development for over a decade, Paul German of Certes Networks argues it is time for a significant change in approach to safeguard business
Nine Elms Point regeneration project
This case study details Nine Elms Point and how Metsec are providing design and walling services to the regeneration project
Spring Statement 2018: London to receive £1.67bn boost for affordable homes
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, has announced that London will receive an additional £1.67bn to deliver a further 27,000 affordable homes by the end of 2021/22
Fire suppression in car parks
After the devastating fire in the Echo Arena car park, Ian Gough of BAFSA says the warning signs were clear – and highlights the hard evidence that sprinkler systems can significantly reduce the damage and danger caused by such incidents
Joint venture to produce London’s largest social housing regeneration project
The London Borough of Havering has announced a £1bn contract and major new joint venture (JV) partnership with Wates Residential
The Brownfield Revolution: Could 2018 be the tipping point for brownfield...
Greenfield development continues to outpace building on brownfield land. But will policy changes such as the Housing Infrastructure Fund and brownfield registers turn the tide? David Edwards of Place-Make examines the evidence
Wood Awards 2018 opens its call for entries
The Wood Awards: Excellence in British Architecture and Product Design has now launched its 2018 call for entries. Anyone involved in a UK-based wood project is invited to enter and has until 25 May to submit their applications
Case study: The changing face of offsite construction
Raymond Millar, Construction Director at the McAvoy Group and Buildoffsite member, looks at the design and offsite construction of a new state-of-the-art academy in Slough and how it was delivered weeks ahead of programme
Mick George Ltd form partnership with local estate agent, Lovett Sales...
Mick George Ltd has been appointed as a preferred maintenance partner for Lovett Sales & Lettings to provide planned and reactive maintenance works across...
New Fire Industry Association research sheds light on detection of stratified...
Robert Yates, Technical Manager of the Fire Industry Association, and Peter Massingberd-Mundy, Technology and Practices Manager at FIA member Xtralis, discuss the FIA’s recent research into the challenge of detecting stratified smoke
Blockchain and smart contracts: Binary solutions in a non-binary industry?
Legal expert and BIM specialist May Winfield examines the benefits, risk and future development of blockchain and smart contracts in the construction
Innovative camera system scoops construction safety award
An innovative dual camera system which can detect both road workers speeding through construction sites and road users who illegally drive through cones has been hailed a potential lifesaver
Updated British Standard presents a golden opportunity
The publication of updated guidance aimed at making buildings more inclusive presents a golden opportunity for property developers and designers to look again at accessibility
Housing Minister announces homes boost for rural communities
Housing Minister Dominic Raab has announced that rural communities will be given more options to convert agricultural buildings into family homes to better meet local housing needs through planning rule changes