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Time for contractors to get up-to-speed with BIM
Increasing the understanding of the basics of BIM in the building services sector could enable a stronger supply chain, as Bill Wright, Head of Energy Solutions at the ECA outlines.
Study finds construction skills shortage at breaking point
A new study has revealed the shortage of skilled workers is having a serious impact on the ability of the sector to carry out...
Material costs are being pushed up by the plummeting pound
The Federation of Master Builders has raised concerns about the fall of the pound pushing up the costs of construction materials…
A weakening currency following...
FMB says new Housing Minister must build on positive legacy
Gavin Barwell, the new Housing and Planning Minister must build upon the legacy left behind by his predecessor...
Last week saw a shift around of...
FIEC says BIM needs to be supported
The president of the European Construction Industry Federation says BIM is not just an add-on for the construction sector…
Speaking at the European Construction Industry...
The RICS BIM4SME Awards 2016
BIM4SME have announced the launch of the RICS BIM4SME Awards 2016 mini-site. The site showcases last year’s winners and provides details for this year’s...
EFA to publish new school building framework
A new school building framework is set to be published, with some 30 places available…
The Education Funding Agency has announced plans to publish a...
Small construction firms will vote on EU based on personal beliefs
A new poll has revealed that more than 80 per cent of small construction firm bosses will base their vote in the referendum on...
Skills shortage boosts salaries
Small building firms have reported an increase in salaries due to the skills shortage…
A new survey has revealed salaries for small building firms are...
The future of low energy homes
BSRIA highlight a recent event hosted on low energy homes and discuss what the future holds for the sector...Â
BSRIA recently staged an event on...
Practical ‘BIM’ for the SME builder sector
Joanna Mulgrew, Marketing & Product Development Director, HBXL Building Software outlines how SMEs can embrace BIM...Â
BIM has been around for quite some time shaping some of...
European construction OEMs forecast to see growth
European manufacturers of construction equipment are expected to see growth until 2020, according to a new survey…
A survey of more than 75 OEMs has...
BIM Level 2: The countdown
Nick Tune, CEO of coBuilder UK defines the meaning of BIM Level 2 as we meet the April deadline and justifies the importance of...
The SME house builder: A solution to the housing crises
Chief Executive Brian Berry at the Federation of Master Builders argues the case of SME house builders who could, and should, play a crucial...
It’s time to fire up your BIM engagement
Ian Moore, CEO of The Fire Industry Association considers why BIM is changing the game plan for businesses in the fire industry…
BIM (Building Information...
Nearly 60 per cent of SME construction bosses start as apprentices
Research has revealed over half of all SME construction owners started their career as an apprentice…
More than half of SME bosses run their own...
Survey reveals industry view on skills shortage
A new survey carried out by the BRE Academy has revealed an insight into what the industry thinks of the shortage of skilled workers…
BRE...
BIM4SME launches a new digital2all initiative
A new strategy has been launched, aimed at future proofing the sector, while expanding the benefits of BIM for SMEs
In response to plans set...
The specialist contractor – BIM ready?
Joe Cilia, Technical Manager at FIS considers whether specialist contractors are ready for the government’s mandating of level 2 BIM on centrally procured projects by April 2016
Councils fail to use mandated procurement route
Councils are wasting thousands of pounds by failing to use government mandated procurement standards…
New research from the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has warned councils...
Public land to be sold for new homes
The government has published details of some 600 acres of public land that can be used to develop new housing estates across the country…
The...
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...
Supporting the UK insulation industry
The National Insulation Association (NIA) detail the key outcomes from their recent Annual Conference including how to restore consumer confidence in the insulation industry…
Thursday...
Supporting the UK insulation industry
The National Insulation Association (NIA) detail the key outcomes from their recent Annual Conference including how to restore consumer confidence in the insulation industry…
Thursday...
The specialist contractor – BIM ready?
Joe Cilia, Technical Manager at FIS considers whether specialist contractors are ready for the government’s mandating of level 2 BIM on centrally procured projects...
The specialist contractor – BIM ready?
Joe Cilia, Technical Manager at FIS considers whether specialist contractors are ready for the government’s mandating of level 2 BIM on centrally procured projects...