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New homes on derelict land at a five-year low
The proportion of new homes built on vacant land has fallen by 10%, bringing it to its lowest level over the past five years, according to data by CPRE.
2019 BIM survey reveals greater digitisation in construction
NBS has revealed the results of its 2019 BIM survey which show that BIM awareness and adoption has grown from 10% in 2011 to around 70% in 2019.
Case study: Wates breathes new life into V&A Museum
Wates Group’s construction of a £28m underground gallery and main entrance to London’s V&A Museum presented enormous challenges – but also brought huge rewards.
A new framework for fire safety in construction
With fire safety at the top of the agenda, PBC Today talks to LHC head of repairs and maintenance Colin Scoines about the development of a new framework.
The rise of the Digital Twin in the AEC industry
Ali Nicholl, head of communication at Iotic, discusses the meteoric rise of digital twin technology and how it can help the AEC market.
Pre-panelised systems stay ahead of the residential game
Ben Gallimore, technical manager at voestalpine Metsec, looks at pre-panelised framing systems, which offer fast, efficient construction without sacrificing quality.
Housebuilding props up UK construction sector in April
UK construction output marginally expanded in April driven by the quickest rise in housebuilding so far in 2019, according to the latest construction PMI.
How digital twins benefit the AEC industry
Richard Shennan, digital business development director at Mott MacDonald takes a look at how digital twins offer a whole host of benefits for the AEC industry.
Case study: Bringing stakeholders together through BIM
Matt Woodhall, associate and lead for the Birmingham office of built environment consultancy Curtins, reveals how a forward-thinking approach to BIM can bring stakeholders together.
Advancing BIM: Digital Twins
Brian Robins,VP, Product and Industry Marketing at Bentley Systems, Inc. discusses digital twins and their advancement beyond BIM
Digital twins will transform infrastructure design and management
Digital Twins are transforming the nature of design and construction management, Adam Klatzkin of Bentley Systems discusses the change.
Prefabrication: The key to unlocking affordable housing?
Given the current housing crisis and the declining number of skilled workers available to work on large-scale construction projects, an investment in modular housing could offer a cheaper and quicker alternative to traditionally-built homes.
Freelance construction workers earnings up 8.1%
Weekly earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector continued to grow last month, according to latest figures released by Hudson Contract.
CDBB to launch the Digital Twin Hub
The Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB) has set out how the Information Management Framework for the built environment will be delivered, which will enable the development of the National Digital Twin (NDT).
Adam Street appointed as Jacobs’ VP for digital solutions
Jacobs has appointed Adam Street as vice president for digital solutions, responsible for its digital offering and growth strategy across its business in the UK and Europe.
Balfour Beatty benefits from drones on M6 smart motorway
This article takes a look at how Balfour Beatty is reaping the benefits of using drones on Smart Motorways in England, with support from UAV specialists Heliguy.
Kier Property wins £200m Camberley town regeneration
Kier Property has been selected by Surrey Heath Borough Council for the £200m mixed-use regeneration of Camberley Town Centre.
Partner sought for new £200m riverside quarter in South Tyneside
A £200m riverside quarter is set to take a major step forward as South Tyneside Council seeks a development partner.
Future of drones in landscape architecture
As drones take off in construction, Dr Paul Cureton of the ImaginationLancaster design lab at Lancaster University looks at the adoption of – and challenges facing – UAVs in the landscape sector.
Contractor management: A new 360-degree approach to improving site productivity
Irish company Initiafy offers an integrated digital platform that reduces the number of on-site hours.
Peabody secures former Holloway prison site to build 1,000 homes
Peabody housing association has acquired the former Holloway Women’s Prison site in London to build more than 600 social rented and affordable homes.
Digitising airport construction
Raymond Millar from The McAvoy Group, looks at how offsite construction and latest digital technology can expand passenger boarding facilities.
Heritage and innovation combines to deliver unique new build
BIM played a key role in blending a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse with state-of-the-art office space at the award-winning 66 Queen Square.
Building with BIM: Erskine House, Belfast
BIM has played a key role in shaping GRAHAM Construction’s Erskine House project in Belfast from pre-construction to final fit-out and beyond, helping to build lasting relationships.
Industry 4.0: Disaster or new beginning for construction workers?
Technology looks set to revolutionise construction, streamlining processes and improving quality, but is it ultimately a threat or opportunity for construction workers?
The ISO 19650 series has finally arrived
Paul Shillcock, co-author of PAS 1192-2, discusses the development of the new standards and the benefits they offer.