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Smart Meters Bill

BSRIA responds to the Smart Meters Bill

BSRIA has responded to the recent government announcement that a Smart Meters Bill will be introduced to Parliament
DataBook

BRE announces groundbreaking BIM DataBook

BRE has created a new BIM data product library set to dramatically change the market and resolve communication issues which currently exist when exchanging BIM models
construction map

Considerate Constructors Scheme launches interactive construction map

Considerate Constructors Scheme launches www.constructionmap.info to offer a single point of reference for construction activity across the UK and Ireland
Local Housing Allowance

May confirms Local Housing Allowance cap ‘will not apply’ to supported...

PM Theresa May has announced that the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) cap will not apply to supported housing
social value

Supply chain school endorses social value in projects

Following the launch at London Build of a landmark publication for designers and architects, the Supply Chain Sustainability School has brought together expertise from across the community, to inform and inspire both current practitioners and the next generation of professionals
income on housing

Renters spend considerably more income on housing than homeowners

A YouGov survey has highlighted that mortgaged homeowners are in a stronger position than tenants when it comes to affordability
Infrastructure Survey

Infrastructure Survey highlights concern over Government commitment

According to the 2017 CBI/AECOM Infrastructure Survey, both business and the public are concerned about the pace of the Government’s commitment to improving the...
ethical labour sourcing

Sir Robert McAlpine verified under BRE’s ethical labour sourcing

Building and civil engineering company, Sir Robert McAlpine, has become the first contractor to be verified under BRE’s Ethical Labour Sourcing (ELS) Standard
pre-finished steel

Tata steel introduces new generation pre-finished steel

Tata Steel has launched its new generation three layer Colorcoat Prisma® pre-finished steel, offering superior ultraviolet (UV) resistance and durability
BIM Manager

Stephen George + Partners appoints new BIM Manager

Stephen George + Partners LLP, one of the UK's leading architectural practices, has appointed Viktoria Roy as BIM Manager, based at their Leicester office
housing industry

Theresa May meets with housing industry representatives

PM Theresa May has met with housing associations, housing developers, and local government to discuss plans on how to increase housing supply
Mobile mapping

Scan to BIM for mobile mapping

Here, in an interview with Chris Palmer of Faro, we look at the opportunities afforded by ‘mobile mapping’, how it differs from static survey methods, what the resulting data looks like and who can benefit from it
TATA Steel

Tata Steel scoops sustainability ‘Steelie’ for pioneering approach

Tata Steel discuss their recent 'Steelie' award for their involvement in sustainable construction products Tata Steel has won a ‘Steelie’ for taking a new approach...
Asta Powerproject BIM

Enabling a competitive 4D future with Asta Powerproject BIM

When you’re a relatively small firm operating in a very large market, it’s important to create every advantage you can
The Art of Building

The Art of Building 2017 opens for entries

The international showcase for the very best digital photography of the built environment – the Art of Building – opens for entries today (23 October)
tea breaks

Construction workers spend 130 hours a year on tea breaks

Builders in the UK rack up 130 hours per year making tea and other hot drinks, according to new research
construction sector

Smaller construction companies hit hardest by Brexit uncertainty

With Brexit creating uncertainty in the construction sector, smaller firms in Hertfordshire and North London are struggling to cope, according to new research from accountancy firm MHA MacIntyre Hudson
new builds

New builds save homeowners £629 a year on energy bills

According to new research from the Home Builders Federation, new builds can save owners up to £629 a year on energy bills
Lime Property Fund

Bristol office development deal finalised through Lime Property Fund

Aviva Investors has obtained the initial phase of Abstract Securities’ redevelopment of Bristol Business Park for £30m
Kensington and Chelsea Council

Met Police accused of ‘blocking’ Grenfell FoI requests

Metropolitan Police have reportedly asked to vet any release of information relating to Kensington and Chelsea Council action on fire safety advice The Metropolitan Police is...
housing development

Khan boosts affordable housing development in Wandsworth

The Major of London Sadiq Khan has used his planning powers to enhance the number of affordable homes being delivered on a new housing development in Wandsworth
National Logistics Centre

£35m to be reinvested into UK railways

Network Rail has generated £35m from the sale of its National Logistics Centre in Ryton, Coventry to the West Midlands Pension Fund, following a competitive sales process
accessible housing

Addressing the accessible housing deficit

There has been considerable focus on the importance of accessible housing in the last few weeks – and with good reason, says Christina McGill of Habinteg
plan-making

Digital tool piloted to assist plan-making

A new digital prototype has been launched at MIPIM UK, demonstrating the potential of bringing together land, planning and housing data from different government agencies, all in one place
digital construction

Minister Breen leads Enterprise Ireland at DCW17

Pat Breen T.D. Minister for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection will promote Irish capability in digital construction at Digital Construction Week
Cavendish physics

Bouygues awarded Cavendish physics lab project

Cambridge University has awarded its first major project using the new contractor framework to deliver a replacement for the Cavendish physics laboratory and a hub facilities building