Vico Office: realising the benefits for BIM implementation
Implementing Vico Office has enabled Baxall Construction to further its enthusiasm for BIM innovation, realising the opportunities to improve project delivery
New survey launched to report on the home buying experience
A new survey into the home buying experience has been launched to examine customer satisfaction after purchasing a new property
Winning with Dynamo
On 18th October, Autodesk Technical Sales Specialist and Dynamo expert Dieter Vermeulen presented Winning with Dynamo, a 60-minute online introduction to this ground-breaking technology....
FenestraPro Premium for Revit Рfa̤ade performance software
Rachel Waite, Business Development Manager, Fenestra Pro introduces the new FenestraPro Premium for Revit innovative façade performance software
BIM Show Live is calling on industry professionals to speak at...
A call for papers has been made by the BIM Show Live, inviting industry leaders to submit proposals to take on speaker slots at the event
Future of construction skills to be examined by parliamentary group
The parliamentary group for the built environment is to examine the impact of the UK leaving the EU on construction skills in the future
The Farmer Report: could modernisation solve the housing crisis?
The shortage of properties in the UK is a significant problem. Tom Shaw, Director of Ramboll addresses some of the measures that could help tackle the growing housing crisis
Review of the Construction Industry Training Board launched
The Construction Industry Training Board is among the UK training boards set to be reviewed by the government to test its efficiency
Scottish planning system is lagging behind the rest of the UK
According to a new report the planning system in Scotland is lagging behind the rest of the UK, making fewer decisions per resident
New database launched to support women working in BIM
Women working in BIM will be supported by a new database that aims to support the sector while acting as a learning resource
A new...
 Cyber crime in the supply chain – the insider threat
Cyber crime is a major threat to any business, large or small, so action to protect against it should be high on the board agenda. Andrew Taylor, CEO of BronzeyeIBRM explains where the main threats originate and how to protect yourself
Women believe their gender holds them back in their career
Gender is still believed to be barrier for some women in developing their career, according to a new survey from RICS
The Construction Manager’s BIM Handbook provides practical advice
A new BIM handbook has been published by BIM champion John Eyon, aimed at offering practical advice to construction managers, as well as providing an insight into BIM
BIM Level 2 Roadmap to be presented at Digital Construction Week
A BIM Level 2 Roadmap will be presented during Digital Construction week, outlining how the field can continue to develop and grow
Supplementing BIM with 3D PDF technology
It is now possible to supplement BIM with 3D PDF technology thanks to Bluebeam. Adrian Slatter of Design Software Solutions explains how the technology...
Payment delays cause small construction firms cash flow problems
Small construction firms are suffering severe cash flow problems due to delays in payments from property developers
Majority of Britons still aspire to become homeowners
A new survey has revealed the majority of British people want to become homeowners and the reasons behind this are not predominately financial
£1.5m fine for CDM client and contractors for safety failings
A CDM client and two contractors have been fined in excess of £1.5m after safety failings led to the death of one man and left another with serious injuries
BIM Open Mic night to be held in Manchester next month
An open mic night is to be held in Manchester in November to discuss the challenges and benefits surrounding BIM
BIMXtra: as easy as ordering a pizza on your phone
BIM is fast becoming a word many are tired of. While it represents the enabler to describe the digital transformation of construction, it is also a misused and abused term to describe a variety of expectations for the user, which leads to frustration and disappointment.
Built by Bots: AI and the Building Industry
Building Control could soon be dealing with a whole new ball game if technological advances using drones and robotic bulldozers continue at their current...
College granted £200,000 funding to develop construction skills
A college in Kent has been granted a funding boost of £200,000 to expand its facilities to develop new construction skills for the local area
Tata Steel and BIMobject® sign BIM development agreement
A new BIM development agreement has been signed between Tata Steel and BIMobject® to advance data delivery
More needs to be done to recycle construction materials
The European Quality Association for Recycling has called for greater measures relating to the recycling of construction materials
CDM Differently and the architect
How can CDM Differently and the architectural process lead to a successful project outcome? Paul Bussey, Technical Consultant at Allford Hall Monaghan Morris and RIBA member, discusses what it means for architects
UK Construction Week draws attention to Northern Powerhouse potential
The potential of the Northern Powerhouse, new product launches, and experts discussions were the main features of this year’s UK Construction Week…
UK Construction Week...