Building control partnership ready to launch at Devon councils
North Devon Council and Mid Devon District Council are joining forces through a new building control partnership that will deliver services from next month
Solibri Model Checker – Imagine reliable information on demand
Solibri Model Checker allows you to perform quality control checks to your authored models utilising the industry open standard IFC before submission.
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Construction workers are among the worst culprits for using smartphones at...
New research has revealed 78 per cent of construction workers use their personal smartphone whilst working
Demolition contractor fined for failing to check asbestos removal assessment
A fine has been handed to a demolition firm after failing to follow the asbestos removal assessment conducted on the building
Construction training gets Budget shake up with new T-Level qualifications
During the Budget the Chancellor revealed new technical based qualifications would be launched to streamline construction training
Embodied carbon guidance launched by the UK-GBC at Ecobuild
The UK Green Building Council has published new embodied carbon guidance that lays out a series of recommendations, including how to approach an assessement
Sustainable drainage systems: are we missing out on the benefits?
Laura Grant, Policy Adviser at the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management outlines why sustainable drainage systems are a vital component of any...
Apprenticeship targets have been increased by the Scottish government
The Scottish government has announced it will increase its apprenticeship targets for this year, offering up to 27,000 places
BSRIA announces it will work on the EU Build2Spec project on...
BSRIA is to participate in the Horizon 2020 research project Build2Spec, which aims to reduce the gap between the design and performance of a building
Housebuilder Redrow announces 100 new apprenticeship places for 2017
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week housebuilder Redrow has revealed a hundred new apprenticeships for the year ahead
Green infrastructure design challenge launched at Ecobuild
The CIBSE and UK Climate Impacts Programme have launched a competition that focuses on green infrastructure design and the challenges this brings
Building maintenance firm collapses with 46 members of staff made redundant
A Nottingham-based building maintenance firm has gone into administration, with all members of staff losing their jobs
Small housing developments dominate London’s pipeline, but only provide one in...
More support is needed for small housing developments to ensure demand for new property in the capital is met, says new analysis
Why building control officers are vital for enforcing building regulations –...
Fast, reliable online connections depend on a responsive digital infrastructure, and in the coming months new developments will begin to have an impact.
Edinburgh build to rent village gets go ahead following £215m agreement
A new joint venture will see 525 new homes developed as part of a £215m Edinburgh build to rent scheme
Developer Moda Living and investment...
Residential Waste Collections: just like the ‘good-old days’
Mick George Ltd discuss residential waste collections and the services they offer to tackle the growing demand
Once-upon-a-time homeowners didn’t have to worry about rubbish...
Builders are more likely to be hired by householders if they...
New data has revealed 50 per cent of householders are more likely to hire builders who have apprentices on their books
Structural waterproofing session to target housebuilder audience at NHBC event
The Property Care Association is to host a structural waterproofing session at the NHBC roadshow to bring the issue to the attention of housebuilders
New build homes: 51 per cent of homeowners report faults on...
A new survey has revealed more than half of new build homes in England have experienced problems with construction, fittings and utilities
Planning application fees increase opposed by Scottish housebuilders
A proposal from the Scottish government to raise planning application fees has been challenged by housebuilders
Cyber security project aimed at protecting construction industry assets wins funding
A new cyber security project has been awarded a major research grant from the EU to help protect construction industry assets
Time to top-up accessibility training at First Group and Starbucks
Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities
Construction industry sees slight growth in February but costs continue to...
February gives a mixed picture for the construction industry with growth offset by a slowdown in new orders and rapidly rising costs
Can high-rise accommodation play a role in tackling the housing shortage?
A new study has been launched to examine if post-war high-rise public housing can help solve the chronic housing shortage
PLANTWORX 2017 confirms over 100 new exhibitors for the event
The PLANTWORX 2017 Construction Machinery Exhibition, set to be hosted in June, will showcase the latest innovation in plant equipment
Party Wall: what is covered by Permitted Development Rights?
Alex. M. Frame, President of FPWS outlines where the law stands and the considerations to make when it comes to the issue of the party wall