Heat map shows energy efficiency of Herefordshire homes
Residents in Herefordshire can discover how energy efficient their homes are via a new online heat map…
Conserving our heritage
The greatest challenge is finding ways for that building to earn its keep. Yet with the right uses and presentation, it can be a...
Global construction expected to see massive growth by 2030
Research carried out by Global Construction Perspectives has revealed global construction could grow 85 per cent by 2030…
The global construction sector is expected to...
Knowledge transformation for BIM implementation
At The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) 5th BIM conference, Nathan Baker, Director of Engineering Knowledge for ICE set out how we can transform...
Retrofit consortium wins £2.6m EU grant
Plans to bring a new zero carbon retrofit model from the Netherlands to the UK have taken a step closer as £2.6m funding is...
October saw a growing demand for construction workers
According to the latest employment report, there was an increasing demand for construction staff last month…
A new report from KPMG and REC (Recruitment and...
Office building in London hits seven-year high
A new survey has revealed building activity in central London has hit a new high, increasing 28 per cent in the past six months…
Despite...
An action plan for a sustainable Stockholm
Katarina Luhr, Vice Mayor of Environment in the City of Stockholm outlines how they strive to become a truly sustainable city for generations to...
Most considerate construction firms revealed in awards
The Considerate Constructors Scheme has given a number of awards to firms that improved the image of the construction sector…
Four construction firms have been...
A pitch-perfect roof
When looking to upgrade the thermal properties of buildings, careful thought needs to be given to the risks associated with it at rafter level.
Ladder injury sees Nottingham subcontractor prosecuted
A Nottingham subcontractor has been prosecuted after a worker fell from an unsafe ladder and sustained injuries…
Subcontractor Hardev Gutheran Singh was prosecuted after 57-year-old...
Oxford Health: Our pathway towards BIM
Claire Dalley, Director of Estates and Facilities, explains how a leading Trust is increasingly adopting excellent technology to improve its operational performance.
Fire safety regulations should be clarified
The fire sector and construction industry have called for changes to fire safety regulations to ensure greater clarity for the sector…
The language used in...
Victorian jails will be replaced by nine new prisons
Plans have been unveiled to replace nine old prisons with new fit for purpose facilities as part of the government’s plans to save money…
Building supplier doubles pre-tax profit
Building supplier John N Dunn Group reported it has seen an increase in turnover and has more than doubled its pre-tax profit…
It has seemingly been...
Positive outlook for construction in October
While the UK construction sector saw a slowdown in growth during October, the outlook remains positive…
The latest data for the Markit Construction Purchasing Managers’...
100,000 new homes needed for Scotland by 2020
Homes for Scotland has warned Holyrood needs to build at least 100,000 new homes by the end of this parliament to tackle the housing...
Contractor sentenced for ignoring enforcement notices
A building contractor who ignored enforcement notices from the Health and Safety Executive has prosecuted…
Meadowdale Homes failed to heed the warning of two Improvement...
Inspiring engineers of the future
Tamzin Caffrey, Head of Communications at EngineeringUK sheds light on what needs to be done to meet the future demand for engineers in the...
How do manufacturers support BIM?
Chris Ashworth, Chair of BIM4M2 promotional working group discusses the results of a recent survey that highlights some concerns with manufacturers in the use...
Construction workers consume more than 4,000 calories
Research has revealed the average construction worker is eating more than 1,500 calories over the recommended daily allowance…
An investigation into the eating habits of...
Managing inputs and outputs to the model
A few years ago, an international architectural studio famous for its modern glass and steel designs discovered that building information modelling threatened to break...
Scotland’s chief planner calls for a flexible approach
In a letter, the Scottish government’s chief planner has called on council planners to adopt a positive and flexible approach to private rental applications…
Scotland’s...
290 shop floor jobs under threat at JCB
A decline in demand for construction equipment has put nearly 300 jobs at risk at one of the UK’s largest suppliers…
Staffordshire-based firm JCB has...
Malcolm Group profits increase 11 per cent
Logistics and construction services company Malcolm Group has seen profits increase by around 11 per cent over the past year…
Renfrewshire-based Malcolm Group saw annual...
Addressing the UK housing shortage
When we consider the problem of the UK housing shortage, we must recognise all the constraints traditional homebuilding methods face which result in the...