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An FM Perspective of BIM in Healthcare
Stephen Bartlett, CEO of Invigilatis discusses how BIM is approached by FM in healthcare
The journey/vision
Given the government’s imminent deadline (end 2016) for Level 2 BIM, new...
Energiesprong – making net-zero energy housing a reality
Arno Schmickler, Programme Director, Energiesprong UK describes how the UK can achieve net-zero energy housing…
The European Commission recently announced €3.6 million grant funding to...
Mobility from BIM
Graeme Forbes, Managing Director of Clearbox highlights the benefits of real mobility in BIM solutions when recognised with the Clearbox BIMXtra mobile app OnSite...
Mobile solutions to everyday...
Behind the facade – developing BIM for aluminium
Justin Furness, Technical Director for the Council for Aluminium in Building outlines how the sector is faring in terms of BIM adoption for their...
Graphisoft and BIM: Starting with the Design
Many say BIM is a process or BIM is nothing more than the collection of all building data organised into a structure database easy to query both in a “visual” and a “numerical” way. It is safe to say that BIM involves all of the above and much more
Achieving balance between energy efficiency, comfort and ventilation
Steve Hodgson, Chief Executive of The Property Care Association argues that buildings, irrespective of when they were built and with what, need to find...
A timber frame manufacturer’s BIM learning curve
Paul Hanney, Senior Designer at Fforest Timber Engineering Ltd in Gorseinon, Swansea – one of the earliest adopters of Horizon – describes the lessons...
BIM: Starting with the Design
Some say BIM is a type of software. Others say BIM is the 3D virtual model of buildings.
Many say BIM is a process or...
Invigilatis: An FM Perspective of BIM in Healthcare
The journey/vision
Given the government’s imminent deadline (end 2016) for Level 2 BIM, new and exciting ways of working will soon be available to NHS...
Insulating liquid project boosts energy efficiency
Researchers are developing windows that provide highly efficient solar energy and heat by using insulating liquid…
The European Commission’s flagship research fund Horizon 2020 is...
The building conversions challenge
Premier Guarantee outline the challenges faced when building conversions are not as simple as once imagined...
Building conversions as we know are often difficult to...
An FM Perspective of BIM in Healthcare
Given the government’s imminent deadline (end 2016) for Level 2 BIM, new and exciting ways of working will soon be available to NHS Estates...
A timber frame manufacturer’s BIM learning curve
As the UK’s first timber frame tool built on Autodesk’s® Revit®, Wolf Systems’ Horizon software brings BIM capabilities to timber frame
Paul Hanney, Senior Designer...
Your rights to light at a glance
Tom Kibblewhite, Director for Watts Group PLC provides an explanation of the right to light and the differences with what is termed daylight and...
Your rights to light at a glance
Tom Kibblewhite, Director for Watts Group PLC provides an explanation of the right to light and the differences with what is termed daylight and...
PROFILE: Retrofit insulated render system saves a fortune in heat loss
The world’s demand for energy will only ever grow and whilst new sources of sustainable and renewable energy are secured through incentivising financial investment,...
CDM2015 & the homeowner
Louise Hosking, Director at Hosking Associates Ltd sheds light on how CDM2015 affects the homeowner and what they need to do to remain compliant…
The...
What does the Construction Products Regulation mean?
Kevin Frewin, Technical Development Manager, BSI Assurance explains what CE marking is and what it means in relation to the Construction Products Regulation…
Although manufacturers...
What does the Construction Products Regulation mean?
Kevin Frewin, Technical Development Manager, BSI Assurance explains what CE marking is and what it means in relation to the Construction Products Regulation…
Although manufacturers...
CDM2015 & the homeowner
Louise Hosking, Director at Hosking Associates Ltd sheds light on how CDM2015 affects the homeowner and what they need to do to remain compliant…
The...
London construction vehicles could see left turn ban
In an effort to reduce the number of accidents and protect cyclists, construction trucks driving through the capital may be banned from taking left...
Energy efficiency measures save Bristol museum £50k
Measures to improve energy efficiency at Bristol's harbourside museum will make savings of £50k a year...
A solar array on the rooftop of Bristol's harbourside...
Amendments to Building Regulations set to come into force in October
Amendments to Building Regulations will come into force on 1 October 2015. Planning and Building Control Today outlines what to expect...
Earlier this year the...
Planning for overheating in homes
As our climate and hot summers become more probable, the Zero Carbon Hub asks if we should we make better use of the planning...
NHBC: Building control for major builders
A recent discussion with major builders and the NHBC provided guidance and clarification surrounding the Housing Standards Review and its impact on the industry....
Firm prosecuted for roof worker fall
A firm has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive for breaching regulations after a worker fell to his death...
A Darwen firm has...