A rare carbon neutral and Passivhaus office opens
An area of land on the edge of the Boughton Estate, Northamptonshire, has been transformed into a carbon neutral and Passivhaus office by Building Services Design
Local FD, Jon Stump, maneuvers through South America for charity
Jon Stump, Finance Director, has embraced the ‘Challenge Yourself’ task set by Mick George Ltd to its employees to raise money for its selected...
The green impact of modular construction
Modular construction can create many benefits for the environment in addition to efficiency and cost savings as outlined here by Suhayl Laher of Tiles...
Digitising planning – developing trust and engagement
John Twitchen, PCSG’s Head of Cities and Communities calls for planners to digitise planning and notes the benefits for all parties involved in the process
Promotion for Ben Malone at BIM. Technologies
Ben Malone has been appointed as Director for BIM. Technologies; a BIM consultancy working behind the scenes with some of the construction industry’s biggest contractors,...
Why we need more effective supply chain engagement for BIM
BIM advocate and consultant Tim Platts offers advice on a suitable procurement strategy and supply chain engagement plan for a successful BIM project
Diversity for BIM and how it establishes a collaborative culture
Elizabeth Kavanagh, of Stride Treglown Ltd explores the value of diversity for BIM and the role of collaboration as we move towards Digital Built Britain
Generation Rent say UK government is out of touch with their...
An independent survey of 2,000 UK adults by LetBritain reveals the British public feel the government is out of touch with the needs of Generation Rent
How the Heritage Impact Assessment process protects historic sites
The Heritage Impact Assessment process can be complex to navigate without expert help as explained by Tom Barton from property consultants’ Fisher German
BIM – is it time to change the conversation to Digital...
Carl Collins, CIBSE Digital Engineering Consultant, argues that BIM as a term has served its purpose and we should now be using Digital Engineering
Timber Trends Report tops previous years with growth forecast beyond 2018
Here, Andrew Carpenter, Chief Executive of the STA, reveals some of the findings of the recently published Timber Trends Report
Mick’s Mates Live in Action – an installation service of accredited...
Mick George Ltd discuss the progress of Mick's Mates, an installation service made up of accredited local tradesmen to fulfil a number of installation...
A fix for building envelope longevity, aesthetics and sustainability
The choice of fasteners for roofing and cladding determines how well the building envelope stands the test of time. SFS intec’s Andy Stolworthy explains
Cyber crime keeps executives at smaller firms awake at night too
BeCyberSure explain the importance of building cyber security into every business and how regulators have a role to play in keeping data safe
Good practice guide released on hydraulic pressurising activities
The CPA has launched a good practice guide on the safety aspects of pressurising hydraulic systems using an external energy source for diagnostic purposes.
Is BIM redefining the roles and working practices of the Quantity...
The role of the Quantity Surveyor is not under threat, but enhanced by the use of BIM argues Bhushan Avsatthi, Associate Director at Hi-Tech iSolutions LLP
How the UK housing market is evolving
In the wake of Brexit, Article 50 and the General Election in June 2017, the UK housing market is under great scrutiny as Mark Haskell discusses here
New guidance released on reducing unintended movement of plant
The SFPSG has released a new publication on plant safety entitled ‘Reducing Unintended Movement of Plant - Managing Exposure to Consequential Risks.’
Waste management innovation and becoming BIM compliant
BIM is bringing construction into the digital age - creating opportunities for waste management innovation across all sectors say Reconomy
Creating innovative construction solutions at Keystone
Richard Kinloch, National Specification Manager at Keystone Lintels says innovative construction solutions are the key to creating smarter products for the market
What impact will new conditions in the Neighbourhood Planning Act have?
The insertion of new conditions in the Neighbourhood Planning Act could have significant consequences for the sector. DLA Piper's Vanessa Ralph explains
The Neighbourhood Planning...
Forest Carbon partners with Kier Living to create new woodlands
Kier Living, part of the Kier Group, has launched its Greener Living campaign and partnered with Forest Carbon with a commitment to create new...
Complying with the building regulations for security
Secured by Design explains how it is working to make Building Regulations for security easier, quicker and less burdensome
Secured by Design (SBD) works closely...
Avoiding assumptions can help you avoid accessibility problems
Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities
Indoor air quality and its role in health: the inside story
Poor indoor air quality in UK homes has significant consequences for health and wellbeing. BRE looks at the issue and what can be done...
Heat reflecting membrane technology has a role to play in construction
Colin Hawkes, Managing Director at Apollo Energy Research explains how membrane technology helps control heat while reducing a building’s carbon footprint
Long-life Heat Reflecting Membranes...