2D drawings – Out of date working practices
Creating 2D drawings from 3D designs is now the most efficient way of working, Martin Young of Cassidy Forsythe discusses the reasons
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New build homes are out of reach for 80 per cent...
Research has revealed that some 80 per cent of working families are unable to afford to buy new build homes, even with government help schemes
Costain sees profit boom as infrastructure spending grows
Contractor Costain has reported a growth in profits as it focuses its attention on infrastructure and utilising technology-based solutions
CIOB joins Build UK to deliver a joined-up construction sector
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has become a member of Build UK, creating greater unity in the construction sector
Health and safety failings behind a floor collapse at Balfour Beatty...
A fine has been handed to Balfour Beatty for health and safety failings after a floor collapsed at a housing development site, injuring a worker
CDM 2015 to remain unchanged following review into cutting housebuilding red...
The government will the leave the CDM Regulation 2015 unchanged following a review into the housebuilding sector
Digitising Construction conference to be held in London to highlight BIM...
A jointly hosted conference on Digitising Construction is to be hosted in London to discuss the practicalities of BIM adoption
Hyundai launches two new plant equipment machines
Plant equipment manufacturer Hyundai has added two new construction machines with the launch of a new wheeled loader and mini excavator
Construction sector can solve some of the major challenges facing government
A new report, set to launch this afternoon, will outline how the construction sector can solve some of the current problems in the UK
London construction will be crippled by a Hard Brexit, says Mayor...
A Hard Brexit could leave the London construction market “high and dry”, as nearly one in four builders hired are from the EU
House completions grow four per cent as profits hit £775m, says...
Housebuilder Persimmon has revealed it saw a profit growth as the number of house completions also rose four per cent
Homes developer is handed a fine after ignoring the advice of...
A homes developer has received a fine for exposing its workers to danger after failing to heed warnings given by a HSE Inspector
Housebuilders can keep track of offsite construction developments via a new...
The NHBC has launched a new website that enables housebuilders to track developments in modern methods of construction
Jail sentences handed out to construction workers who committed tax fraud
Nine construction workers have been given jail sentences after attempting to commit £300,000 worth of organised tax fraud
Housing improvement programme in Wrexham gets £56.4m funding
A record £56.4m investment will be used for a housing improvement programme to bring Wrexham council housing up to standard
Serious injuries sustained by four workers leads to fine for London...
A London-based construction firm has received a £450,000 fine after four workers sustained serious injuries while working at height
Construction managers are struggling to hire EU workers as Brexit fears...
The number of EU workers seeking jobs in the UK has fallen since the Brexit vote, with construction managers seeing increasingly less applications
Housing starts hit a nine-year high, but is it enough to...
New government data has revealed the number of housing starts rose again last year, pushing figures to the highest level seen since 2007
Fire and security apprenticeship launched during major industry event
A new fire and security apprenticeship has been launched this week, with the aim of equipping the next generation with the necessary skills
Facilities management department at the University of Bradford labelled an ‘inspiration’
The University of Bradford’s facilities management department has been heralded an inspiration after winning its fourth award
Asbestos Management: The man behind the mask
2017 saw the launch of Mick George Environmental, a dedicated division within the overarching business, that now specialises in all areas of Asbestos Management,...
Copper could help improve hygiene during the project design and construction...
Guidelines on indoor hygiene for new build and renovation projects have been issued, with copper at the forefront as an effective antimicrobial material
BIM4 Highways Group launched to help implement BIM Level 2 in...
A new industry group BIM4 Highways has been launched to help understand both the benefits and challenges of using BIM on projects
Barratt Developments sees profits rise as home completions fall
Profits jump for housing firm Barratt Developments in the six months to 31 December 2016, but the total number of completions fall
Homes and Communities Agency board appoints four new members
The Homes and Communities Agency has gained four new members as it continues to deliver new homes
Passivhaus building projects invited to submit entries for UK awards
Innovative Passivhaus building projects are to be recognised and celebrated during an awards ceremony set to be hosted later this year