ISG has achieved an A- CPD climate performance score
Construction and engineering firm ISG has been heralded an environmental leader in the industry after being awarded a CDP climate performance score of A-
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Standardised product information confusion cleared up by industry bodies
BESA, CIBSE, and the CPA have come together to clear up mounting confusion surrounding the process of standardised product information and its use in BIM
Plans for 15,000 new homes are approved in Glasgow
Over the five years 15,000 new homes are to be built in Glasgow as the city council approves its Housing Strategy for 2017/22
Modern building standards are causing a trend of houses overheating
Houses are at risk of overheating without air conditioning installed due to requirements set out in modern building standards
Milton Keynes celebrates success as it reaches its fiftieth birthday
One of Britain’s most successful new towns Milton Keynes has reached a major milestone, celebrating its fiftieth anniversary today
 Cyber attack: is your building at risk of criminal threats?
A new survey has revealed 39 per cent of respondents do not protect smart buildings against the threat of a cyber attack
Standardised product data – the BIMHawk solution
Carl Collins, CIBSE Digital Engineering Consultant, explains how BIMHawk will speed up the development and adoption of standardised product data
Construction jobs: How can the UK make the sector more attractive?
A new survey has revealed 73 per cent of the UK feels education facilities do not do enough to raise awareness of construction jobs
Government will fail on its promise to deliver a million new...
The Labour party has accused the government of dropping their pledge to build a million new homes during this parliament and failing to be transparent
Modular construction versus traditional construction
MTX Contracts outlines the pros and cons of modular construction verses traditional building methods and how this can help the industry meet housing targets
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Sustainable procurement project aims to reduce the impact of construction
A new research project aims to reduce the impact of CO2 emissions on the environment by investigating the role of sustainable procurement in construction
Apprentices benefit from Local Authority Housing Service scheme
Wrexham Council outlines how students are benefiting from a Local Authority Housing Service apprenticeship scheme aimed at boosting job prospects
Mick George Ltd are financing your dreams
January is traditionally a time for people to engage in New Year Resolutions and looking to start a fresh in various aspects.
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CITB levy proposals have been challenged by BESA
Levy proposals from the CITB have been challenged by BESA, as the organisation questions what employers gain from it
Female engineers: Does the government need to do more?
Trimble MEP highlights why the government and industry have a responsibility to encourage more women into engineering careers
Digital transformation: Where in the BIM are you on your journey?
Do you know what step your firm has reached on the path to digital transformation? John Eynon, Consultant, Open Water Consulting explains the stages
Deadly skin cancer is a serious risk for builders, says new...
Working outside increases the chance of developing deadly skin cancer, with builders said to be in the group most at risk
Open Doors 2017 showcases the variety of construction careers available
Live construction sites and an insight into the range of job roles available in the sector will be the focus of Open Doors 2017
Generative design focuses on aesthetics and performance to create quality
Rachel Waite, Business Development Manager, FenestraPro discusses the importance of performance led generative design for AEC
Interactive online tool shows where construction workers can earn the most
A new interactive online tool created using data from 50 cities can determine whether relocating for a job would leave workers better or worse off
PLANTWORX Construction Machinery exhibition to be held in June
The third biennial PLANTWORX Construction Machinery exhibition will be hosted at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground in Leicestershire on 6-8 June 2017
Housing developer Shanly Homes fined £10k after damaging Redhill trees
A £10,000 fine has been levied at Shanly Homes after the housing developer wilfully damaged two protected trees on a site in Surrey
Energy bills should reduce for tenants following housing improvements
Wrexham Council highlights the work being undertaken to improve heating systems and reduce energy bills for tenants living in sheltered housing
CITB begins construction industry consultation on new levy
The CITB has revealed it has started to consult with the sector on a new levy that could offer firms a reduction across the board
Green belt homes increase to 360,000 to meet government housing targets
The number of homes planned on green belt in England has increased to more than 360,000, leaving campaigners concerned
Skills programme to retrain veterans in construction starts in Durham
The Combat to Construction project, a skills programme aimed at retraining veterans in trades such as bricklaying and carpentry, starts in the north east