Why geometry is more important to offsite construction than data
The focus on the value of data in offsite construction is understandable but, cautions Lee Mullin of Autodesk, the importance of geometric design information cannot be overlooked
BIM and GIS: What the Information is going on?
BIM and GIS are often thought of as separate tools for separate professions and never the twain shall meet. Mike Shilton, Product Director at Keysoft Solutions and Chair of the Landscape Institute Digital Practice Group, looks at how the two can work together
CIBSE launches HVAC systems group
CIBSE is launching a HVAC Systems Group to support and encourage the efficient design, installation and operation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
Central square building contract awarded to Sir Robert McAlpine
Central Square developer Rightacres Property has awarded a £65m contract to construction company, Sir Robert McAlpine, to build the new UK Government Hub building on the site of the former Western Mail & Echo print works
Mick George begins demolition for housing redevelopment project
Construction company Mick George Ltd has begun Demolition works on the former Dairy Crest site, Fenstanton, for a housing redevelopment project by Morris Homes
BRUFMA launches new name to become insulation manufacturers association
BRUFMA (the British Rigid Urethane Foam Manufacturers Association) has unveiled its new name – Insulation Manufacturers Association
CPA releases new safety guidance for Forward Tipping Dumpers
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has released a new operational safety guide entitled ‘Staying Safe When Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers’
Vijay Patel Building scoops prestigious award
The team responsible for the transformational Vijay Patel Building at De Montfort University, which inspires some of the UK’s most talented art and design graduates, have scooped a prestigious award
Photographic store opens with state-of-the-art design
Ormerod Sutton Architects (OSA) has launched its latest project – a significant national contract with Wex Photo Video to design the UK’s largest photographic store, which was fitted out by NBC Contracting Ltd
Winvic offers advice at Women in the Built Environment event
Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Olivia Radford, offered female students advice and encouragement to seize a construction role at Nottingham Trent University’s Women in the Built Environment event
Hardwood CLT at the forefront in Indiana
Design firm IKD has unveiled the first hardwood CLT (cross-laminated timber) structure in the United States at the 2017 Exhibit Columbus exhibition
Rental sector in the dark over rights
New research by LetBritain has revealed that more that millions of tenants and landlords across the country are unaware of the laws governing the rental sector
CIBSE to launch Green Infrastructure challenge
The third annual Green Infrastructure Design Challenge is set to be launched by CIBSE and UKCIP at CIBSE’s Build2Perform Live event on 21 November, at Olympia, London
Future-gazing: BIM, data and the future of construction
BIM Today sits down with AECOM’s Stefan Mordue to discuss future-gazing and the impact digital transformation is already having on construction
Faro releases VR software for Construction, Design and Forensics
FARO® has announced the release of Virtual Reality (VR)-ready FARO® SCENE 7.1 software, enabling an immersive VR experience with integration of detailed photographic textures
BRE and Graitec partnership resolving the BIM capability problem
BIM certification isn’t just about a badge; it’s about making BIM business as usual. Paul Oakley, BIM director at BRE Group, discusses a new partnership with Graitec designed to make that a reality
Nearly all councils are failing to deliver affordable housing
Nearly all (92%) councils in England are failing to meet affordable housing needs, according to a new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
Heathrow reveals list for offsite construction logistic hubs
Heathrow Airport has produced a list of 65 potential logistic hub locations to serve as centres for offsite construction, selected from an initial 121 applications
How warm is your cold? Fighting legionella in water systems
Steve Hunt, MD of Steven Hunt & Associates, discusses the need for industry experts to stay up to date with new technology in order to tackle the issue of legionella developing in ill-equipped water systems
Report reveals growing popularity of construction careers
One in four young people (28%) have given construction careers the green light by awarding the sector top marks for attractiveness, according to a new report from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)
Mick George and PwC join forces to support local entrepreneurs
Mick George Ltd discuss their joint venture with PwC to support local entrepreneurs and boost Telecoms and Facilities Management enterprises
Earlier this year, Mick George Ltd...
BSG reports increase in Traffic Management breaches on construction sites
The Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 74% rise in ‘Traffic Management’ breaches on construction sites
MHA MacIntyre Hudson outlines construction industry wish list
Brendan Sharkey, head of construction and real estate at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, outlines his Autumn Budget wish list for the construction industry
BMF calls on Chancellor to back modernisation of builders merchants vehicles
The Builders Merchants’ Federation (BMF) has written to Chancellor Philip Hammond to urge him to put measures in the forthcoming budget that will support the modernisation of builders merchants’ delivery vehicles
Self-builders to boost rural property industry
According to The Self & Custom Build Market Report, self-builders in the UK are more likely to build in rural locations rather than urban areas
Digital transformation: Evolve or die!
Think digital transformation is just a passing fad you don’t need to worry about? Think again, says John Eynon