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Construction drivers named as the safest

New data from insurance firm Aviva has revealed construction drivers are rated the safest… Insurance firm Aviva has rated construction workers as the safest drivers...

Six tips to transform your office’s energy management

Thomas Svensson, EMEA Managing Director at EnerNOC provides six key points to develop smarter energy management… Global energy markets are forever shifting in response to...

Considerate construction resource proves a success

An online resource for the construction industry to share their experiences relating to considerate practice has been heralded a success 12 months after it...

3D Geological Models – A robust platform to build upon

 In recent years BIM has focused on the built aspects of construction, however the ground conditions are arguably equally if not more important. Unexpected...
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BIM: Starting with the Design

Some say BIM is a type of software. Others say BIM is the 3D virtual model of buildings. Many say BIM is a process or...

Major housebuilder questions discounted homes scheme

Taylor Wimpey has raised questions over government plans to offer discounts to first time buyers… The government has been somewhat chipper over its plans to...

Flood clean up could boost UK construction

Storm damage repair and improving flood defences could offer a boost for UK engineering and construction… December saw the wettest weather in century, leading to...

Why structural warranty is necessary

For many people, buying a new home is the most expensive purchase they will ever make. It is no surprise then that buyers are...

Some of the country’s most run-down estates to get facelift

Prime Minister David Cameron has committed to regenerating some of the nation’s worst housing estates with safe, attractive properties… The government has promised to remove...

Laing O’Rourke puts Australian construction operations on the market

International engineering firm Laing O’Rourke has announced it plans to sell its Australian operations A change in infrastructure spending in Australia has prompted engineering firm...

CIP releases health and safety catalogue

Construction companies require useful and pragmatic tools to help them comply with their legal duties and to improve overall health and safety issues ensuring...
tax

Construction sector sees tax evasion clampdown

HMRC tax investigation yields within the construction sector saw a 17 per cent increase during the 12 months to March 2015… The construction sector has...
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Meeting the Challenge: Compliance and CDM 2015

Building Safety Group MD Paul Kimpton considers the challenges to companies complying with the recently updated Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations… CDM 2015 is...
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Thirteen year high for Birmingham office building

According to a new survey Birmingham has seen the highest level of office building in 13 years… Deloitte has revealed there has been a significant...

A thermal bridging guide for 2016

Rob Pannell, Managing Director at the Zero Carbon Hub explains how their new Thermal Bridging Guide will lead to improvements in energy efficiency standards...
london construction

London named Europe’s most expensive city to build

London might attract big prices, but it is also one of the most expensive cities in the world to build in, according to new...

Modular building firm expands after funding deal

Essex-based modular building firm has expanded due to a new funding deal with the Royal Bank of Scotland and Lombard… Four new depots and more...

Search on for HS2 construction commissioner

A construction commissioner is being sought to oversee work set to start on HS2 during 2017… One of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects is seeking...
construction growth

UK construction ends the year on a positive note

The UK’s construction sector ended the year on a high as the figures revealed growth was seen during December… The construction industry exceeded expectations during...
efficiency

Three initiatives for efficiency

Paul Wilkins, Chair of the ACAI details three recent initiatives that can improve the efficiency of what is already an effective and valued building...
houses with money

New Homes Bonus consultation underway

Reform of the New Homes Bonus regime could see payments end for planning authorities who do not have a local plan in place… Proposed changes...
LGA

LGA says penalties should be given to slow housing developers

Developers who do not finish building before planning permission expires should face penalties, says local authority representative, the Local Government Association… The pressure is on...

New research project launched to deliver better building performance

The UK Green Building Council will launch a new research project that will focus on improving how non-domestic buildings are designed, constructed, and operated… A...

Linking BIM, GSL and the future NHS Estates frameworks

Karl Redmond, BIM4HEALTH & BIM4SME representative and Director at Bowman Riley Innovate & Healthcare details how the future NHS Estates frameworks will fully support...
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Construction workers lose £3k under new tax changes

Union warns new policy changes preventing workers who are employed via umbrella companies from receiving tax relief on expenses will have a considerable impact… Plans...