BIM for clients – an EIR is key
Karen Alford, BIM Project Executive at the Environment Agency discusses what is essential for a client who is implementing BIM in their organisation.
The Environment...
Damage and the Party Wall Act
When damage is done through party wall building activities, the Party Wall Act can sometimes not cover the issue. Sara Burr, Chair of The...
Planning for sustainable drainage systems
Sam Ibbott, Deputy Public Affairs Director at Environmental Industries Commission examines the latest government consultation on SuDs and the new approach of delivering it...
Active Roofs and Facades in Sustainable Renovation
The Nordic Built “Active Roofs and Facades” project is supported by Nordic Innovation allowing for strong development of leading Nordic competences in the area...
Building control in 2015
Paul Wilkins, Chair of the ACAI outlines what 2015 has in store for the building control sector…
January 2015 sees the end of my year...
The BIM journey – Begin with the end in mind
It has often been said that every journey starts with a single step. We at Quadra Solutions, believe that every journey starts with a...
The technology behind BIM
In matching the challenges and opportunities that BIM presents, Autodesk discuss the available software to satisfy the requirements for a successful project.
The introduction of...
The fundamental building blocks of BIM
The Government mandate to achieve BIM Level 2, on publicly procured projects, by April 2016 is edging ever closer.
Organisations involved in the design, construction...
PROFILE: 21st Century BIM: Virtual Education Solutions
South West College is situated in a largely rural area of Northern Ireland, covering two counties with five separate campuses. It has recently been...
BIM and the golden thread
GREG DAVIES, Operations Director at Concerto, discusses their integrated asset management solution, their on-going commitment to Government Soft Landings and his thoughts on ‘the golden thread’.
The CAD Room is geared up for BIM
There is a widespread fact across the UK that BIM is the future for construction.
Construction (Design and Management Regulations) 2015: Are we ready?
Today, 29th January 2015, CDM2015 gained parliamentary approval, and will therefore come into force on 6th April 2015. As the final version of the...
Planning for SuDs
Sam Ibbott, Deputy Public Affairs Director at Environmental Industries Commission examines the latest government consultation on SuDs and the new approach of delivering it through the planning system.
Behavioural Safety Leadership
Good safety leadership positively impacts a company’s ‘bottom-line’, as those companies with good safety performance are better all-round economic performers. This stems from ...
Foreword
Steve Evans BSc (Hons) MBA C.Build.E FCABE
Senior Area Technical Manager
National House Building Council (NHBC)
Well, another festive season has come and gone, and as I...
Completing Level 2 BIM
Stephen Hamil, director of design and innovation and head of BIM at RIBA Enterprises details the development of a digital toolkit which will guide industry to complete Level 2 BIM.
BIM for coastal defences: A client’s perspective
In the first of a series of interviews with Carl Green, head of engineering services for Wyre Council, we follow the progress throughout the construction and operation of the world’s first BIM coastal defence scheme.
CDM2015 – a new era of construction health and safety?
James Ritchie of The Association for Project Safety highlights some potential issues arising from the new CDM Regulations regarding the client’s duties to ensure...
BIM4M2 education –the tools you need
Richard Blakesley, chair of BIM4M2 Education Group and Managing Director of Howitt Consulting, describes how the group works to educate, inform and encourage action to satisfy a BIM journey.
BIM – a digitised construction world
Peter Caplehorn, chair of BSI’s Strategic Committee for Construction and Deputy Chief Executive of the Construction Products Association shares his thoughts on BIM.
Building a more accessible future
The retail and hospitality industry have been challenged to increase the levels of accessibility for disabled people. Chris Moriarty, Head of Insights and Corporate...
Confidence in managing asbestos
Managing asbestos is a key health and safety concern, but we can have confidence in trained and certified professionals to deal with this hazardous...
The Disintegration of the Housing Debate
In addressing the urgent need for more housing, Professor of Environment and Spatial Planning, Alister Scott believes that key participants in the housing question...
The challenges of thermal bridging
Alex Taylor, NHBC Senior Energy Consultant, examines the challenges that thermal bridging presents from an energy assessors point of view.
The Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP)...
Behavioural Focus Reduces Incident Rates
Behavioural safety processes have long been shown to improve occupational safety performance by reducing incidents and injury rates. It is based on a continuous...
Taylor Wimpey reports house prices are slowing
UK house building firm Taylor Wimpey has said house prices are growing more slowly and that the boom which made property unaffordable is now...