CDM for maintenance work and self-build projects
An Association for Project Safety spokesperson defines how the CDM2015 Regulations apply in both maintenance work and self-build projects…
The HSE recently passed us some...
Cumbrian businesses join forces to create ultimate green home
Three Cumbrian businesses have worked together to create the ultimate energy efficient home…
A detached house in Kendal has achieved the second highest score for...
HyperCat announces it is joining the Industrial Internet Consortium
Two key bodies working on making the Internet of Things more interoperable have come together…
HyperCat, a consortium aimed at driving the Internet of Things...
Compact version of JCB’s backhoe digger launched
Plant equipment giant JCB has launched a compact version of its trademark backhoe digger…
Demand for a smaller version of a popular plant machine has...
Bellway will continue to develop in Scotland
Housebuilder Bellway is planning to build on the success it has had in Scotland by acquiring more land over the next 12 months…
More than...
Lenders use inaccurate models to value energy efficient homes
Mortgage lenders are undervaluing energy efficient properties by as much as £45,000…
A new report from the UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) and University College...
Empty homes: turning local effort into local impact
Over 27,000 privately owned homes in Scotland have been empty for 6 months or more. Kristen Hubert, National Manager for the Scottish Empty Homes...
Hundreds of Shropshire buildings contain asbestos
Figures released by local authorities have revealed hundreds of buildings still in use across Shropshire contain asbestos…
Schools, libraries, fire stations, and day care centres...
Cash-strapped council set to challenge planning appeal against advice
North Lanarkshire Council has been criticised over plans to challenge the approval of a new rail freight terminal, despite being told there is no...
Plans submitted to build 62 homes on former Bayer site
A developer is seeking planning permission to redevelop the former Bayer industrial complex into a residential site…
The three and a half acre site that...
Roofing firm receives fine for apprentice death
The death of a 16-year-old labourer has resulted in a hefty fine for a London based roofing company for failing to ensure health and...
From the Design Office to Building Site…
OKI’s multi-tasking printers will save time and money across the entire project lifecycle says Andrew Hall, Oki Systems UK
Choosing printers can be a big...
New sustainability rating scheme will promote healthier homes
A new quality rating scheme is set to be introduced by BRE to promote more sustainable homes across the UK…
The Building Research Establishment (BRE)...
New home registrations in Yorkshire in decline despite national growth
Despite the rest of the country experiencing an increase in the number of new home registration, Yorkshire saw a decline…
The number of new home...
How convenient are your public conveniences?
On the face of it the most accessible loos would appear to be a design disaster. All that space but with all the facilities...
LCI-UK’s Lean Construction Summit 2015
LCI-UK’s Lean Construction Summit 2015 will take place on the 29th October at Birmingham Metropolitan College
The theme of this year’s Lean Construction Summit is:
Lean...
Developing Lean Expertise – a Lean Construction Training Day
Developing Lean Expertise - a Lean Construction Training Day will be held on 28th October 2015 at Birmingham Metropolitan College (from 08.45 to 17.00)
The Lean...
Engineering firm in court over legionella failings
An international engineering firm has been fined for failing to manage the risk of potentially fatal legionella bacteria developing…
Chromalloy UK Limited, which refurbishes turbine...
Planning charges do not reflect the cost of smaller housing developments
The costs of building smaller housing developments are not taken into account when setting planning charges, according to a new report from the Federation...
South East BIM Hub announces new joint BIM champion
The South East BIM Hub has announced Sarah Rock will join John Eynon as joint BIM champion for the South East…
The Regional BIM Hubs...
Ashtead reports strong performance in equipment rentals
Tool hire group Ashtead has reported revenues are up by more than a quarter, showing a strong performance in the sector…
Tool hire group Ashtead...
Building firm sentenced over unsafe work at height
Two brothers have been fined for allowing employees at their firm to work unsafely at height…
Jason and Gary White, directors of GE White and...
Concerns raised over new apprenticeship levy
Government plans for a new apprenticeship levy could have a significant impact on the Construction Industry Training Board…
The BSRIA has raised concerns about the...
New planning rules offer protection against unauthorised occupation
New planning policy has been brought in that will give councils more power to tackle unauthorised development…
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG)...
Scottish government overrules more than half of local planning decisions
Statistics have revealed the Scottish government overrules local authorities frequently when it comes to planning permission…
The Scottish government is utilising its power to overturn...
The Curve: BIM support and advice
Chris Witte, Marketing Director Knauf Insulation, and Vice Chair BIM4M2 provides a step-by-step guide on how BIM4M2 are helping manufacturers to be fit for...