CDM It’s all about capability
James Ritchie, Head of Corporate Affairs at APS details the challenges the CDM sector is currently facing in terms of capability…
Those who bleat that CDM...
BIM: Connecting the content
Ian Chapman Director of The National BIM Library at NBS discusses the importance of organised and connected information for successful implementation of BIM.
Through Building...
Delivery through BIM?
Sarah Davidson, Director – Head of R&D for Gleeds examines the varying facets involved in a successful BIM delivery and the challenges that remain.
Installing new standards in homes
National House-Building Council (NHBC) sheds light on the new research guidance on MVHR, and the new standard to improve future installations.
According to analysis, the...
Planning for low-carbon cities
Stoke-on-Trent City Council outlines their involvement in the European energy efficient city project, PLEEC.
As part of the European Union’s 10-year growth strategy, Europe 2020 concentrates...
Digging in the right direction
Dr Mike Heyworth, Director of the Council for British Archaeology, details the vital contribution of expert archaeological advice to guide planning authorities.
Rarely a week...
Sustaining confidence when regenerating town centres
Alan Piper of the Alan Piper Consultancy discusses the importance of sustaining local confidence when regenerating town centres.
A smarter Europe
Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Digital Agenda, Neelie Kroes explains the need for a more digitally smart Europe.
Innovation, investments and competition...
2030 climate goals outlined by EU
The European Commission has set out its plans for climate and energy policy 2030.
Goals announced by the Commission include achieving a competitive, secure and...
All HS2 appeals dismissed
The Supreme Court has today (22 January 2014) unanimously dismissed the appeals against HS2.
Responding to the ruling Transport Minister Baroness Kramer said:
“We welcome that the...
All new construction skills centre launched
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Cabinet have approved plans to establish a construction skills centre in the borough
The specialist skills centre based in Kidbrooke...
CIL Reform: good news for housing
Marnix Elsenaar, Partner at Addleshaw Goddard explains what the changes to the CIL Regulations will mean.
Another round of changes to the CIL Regulations was...
Smart Biobanking
Senior Research Analyst for Frost & Sullivan Divyaa Ravishankar discusses the growing need for innovative products in the realm of bio-storage applications.
The concept of...
A sustainable CIL approach
Angus Saunders Principal Project Officer at Brent Council highlights how CIL can be used for sustainable growth and development.
Brent recently introduced the Community Infrastructure...
HS2 milestone reached
A major milestone for HS2 is reached as the first piece of legislation receives the go-ahead.
The High Speed Rail Preparation (paving) Act received Royal...
BIM and all it embodies
Daniel Doran, Senior Consultant at BRE (Building Research Establishment) examines the impact and new opportunities BIM offers.
The real cost of workplace bullying
Dr Lynda Shaw, a chartered psychologist discusses the effects workplace bullying has on businesses.
The crippling effects of workplace bullying, which is rife in the...
Drop in workplace major injuries
Figures published today by the Heath and Safety Executive show an 11 per cent drop in major injuries for 2012/13 compared to 2011/12.
The provisional...
Unnecessary red tape to be cut
Changes to help simplify the planning process are to be phased in as part of the Red Tape Challenge.
Unnecessary red tape that is no longer needed...
Government sets out CIL reforms
Following on from the Community Infrastructure Levy consultation, a new report sets out further Regulatory Reforms.
The Community Infrastructure Levy, introduced in 2010, allows local...
Putting the spark into Part P
Phil Buckle, Director General of the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) reviews the changes to Part P of the building regulations and their impact.
Part P...
Health and safety training provision
Over 25 years providing effective and efficient health and safety advice and training to the construction industry and others
Callsafe Services Limited has been providing...
Building for the better
Paul Wilkins, chief executive of Butler and Young Group, turns the spotlight onto the value of building control and the importance of early involvement.
The...
Connect, Engage and Involve
Claire Cope, Head of Local Engagement at Turley Associates gauges the true value of community engagement programmes.
The government’s localism agenda requires that developers lead...
Tackling the construction skills shortage ‘time bomb’
William Burton at CITB explains the importance of up-skilling the next generation of workers to meet growth in the construction sector
Asbestos – the hidden assassin
Wayne Bagnall MBE, chartered member of the Institution of Occupational Health and Safety (IOSH) specialising in asbestos, takes us back to basics and warns how to spot the hidden killer