Taking a holistic approach to Perimeter Protection
Heras UK discuss perimeter protection, focusing on the defence of critical national infrastructure from terrorism, espionage and other hostile activity.
Five Deadliest Construction Sites
Modern technology has revolutionised many aspects of modern life, including the efficiency and safety of construction sites around the world. However, it took a long time to reach our current level of health and safety. Here Insulation Express takes a look at some of the deadliest construction sites throughout history
UK Construction Week to champion innovative & pioneering ideas
Innovation is the key theme for this year’s UK Construction Week (UKCW) which returns to the NEC in Birmingham from 9-11 October
Constructing Plain Language Pledge to tackle BIM confusion
The UK BIM Alliance has been working with Dan Rossiter, the European and International Standards convenor for BIM terminology, to shape how the Alliance can lead by example in championing plain language
Permission in principle applications go live
A new way to gain planning permission has arrived today (1 June), applications for permission in principle (PIP) for small housing developments can now be made to local authorities in England
Scientists use domestic waste for greener roads
Scientists at Aston University in Birmingham have developed a way to transform ordinary domestic waste into material suitable for laying roads and pavements
Growing importance of cyber protection of Critical National Infrastructure
Heras UK discuss the how protection of National Infrastructure requires the amalgamation of both physical barriers and cyber protection.
Expansion and modernisation of UK universities
Cementaid look at some of the development sites at universities, where Caltite waterproof concrete has been utilised to waterproof and protect structures.
UK BIM Alliance welcomes the Hackitt Report
The UKBIM Alliance has welcomed the final report by Dame Judith Hackitt, ‘Building a Safer Future: Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety’, published last week
RSH quarterly survey says social housing is in a stable financial...
The Regulator of Social Housing’s latest Quarterly survey shows that the social housing sector has more than enough access to finance and is stable enough to respond to any potential changes that could affect the wider economic environment.
£45 million investment into Stirling and Clackmannanshire UK City Deal
The UK Government is investing more than £45 million in the Stirling and Clackmannanshire UK City Region Deal. The amount will be matched by funding from the Scottish Government, making the total more than £90 million
New lifestyle product to address elderly housing crisis
Following three years of research and development, ENGIE has announced the launch of an over 55s lifestyle product, which will serve to address the older person’s housing and care crisis across the UK
Underfloor Air Conditioning Fit-out at Hanover Street
The underfloor air conditioning specialists, AET Flexible Space, discuss one of their latest installations on behalf of Quadreal
FARO releases the As-Built Platform
Create perfect BIM from reality capture data” is the credo for the new FARO software brand, As-Built, offering products with most complete functions, most effective workflows, most innovative technology and best in class profitability.
CIH launches new pledge to tackle domestic abuse in housing
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has launched a new pledge to tackle domestic abuse in housing. The Make a Stand pledge has been developed by CIH in partnership with the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) and Women’s Aid as part of Alison Inman’s presidential appeal
How to handle disruptions to the supply chain on major projects
According to the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) annual report on global supply chain disruption, 65% of the 400 respondents experienced at least one supply chain disruption in 2017
The Safeglide 2 – an improved sliding gate
In 2016 Heras decided to improve their existing sliding gate with the Safeglide 2 so that it would not only be one of the...
Innovative asbestos 3D mapping app meets BIM requirements
A new digital app that combines data from asbestos surveys with 3D modelling technology to improve the safety and risk management assessments in buildings, is being developed by construction safety specialists Lucion Services
Brick manufacturing bolsters in 2018
According to the latest ONS figures, the brick industry has produced 7% more bricks in the first quarter of 2018 than in the same quarter last year, building on the 10-year high of 2 billion bricks delivered during 2017
Construction T level courses to begin in 2020
The Department for Education has confirmed that the teaching of T level courses in construction will commence in September 2020
The power of location for project and asset control
When GIS & BIM combine: Unlocking insights from your projects and assets with a next-generation CDE. GroupBC takes a look at the explosion of external data sources that are becoming available and how you can unlock value and insights from them within digital construction
Autodesk to showcase BIM leadership at GEO|Design+BIM 2018
GEO| Design+BIM, a platform that highlights the use of geospatial data analytics and Building Information Modelling (BIM) in asset spatial design, construction, and operation and maintenance, has announced Autodesk as a Gold Sponsor
Secured by Design and compartmentation into manageable areas
In this article, Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative, looks at the importance of compartmentation, which is the subdivision of larger developments of multiple flats, bedsits or bedrooms into manageable areas for the protection of the building’s residents
Young planners chosen to present Airport City research at international workshop
Planners from Barton Willmore, Jen Samuelson and Alice Drew, were selected to take part in the European Council of Spatial Planners Young Planners Workshop, for their research into Southampton's viability as an 'Airport City'.
Testing times for UK construction: A look at service testing and...
Ryan Simmonds, Sales Director for Framing at voestalpine Metsec plc, calls on the construction industry to evolve and become a standard bearer in terms of full service testing and fire safety.
£400 million cladding removal delays affordable housing delivery
The government has said it will pay local councils to remove cladding from high-rise buildings, by deducting the amount from its nationwide affordable housing...