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Construction firms put off taking on apprentices

According to new research a third of construction firms are put off taking on apprentices because of the red tape involved… Apprentices are the lifeblood...

BIM and the necessity to participate

Raj Chawla, Vice Chair at BIM4SME analyses the challenges, issues, and benefits that the SME community face in the BIM process, arguing that to...
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50 years of Architectural Technology

As the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists celebrates its 50th anniversary, Graham Paterson MCIAT and Tahar Kouider MCIAT summarise how the organisation is embracing...

Planning and Building Control Today Northern Ireland – Issue 5

Welcome to the September edition of Planning and Building Control Today – Northern Ireland. There is widespread feeling that the UK’s housing shortage can only be properly addressed with...

Planning and Building Control Today Scotland – Issue 5

Welcome to the September edition of Planning and Building Control Today – Scotland. In this edition, we take a look at the housing crisis affecting...
Concerns raised over new apprenticeship levy

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...
BIM4SME has released a report aimed at outlining the aims of organisation and the progress made within the SME community…

Second annual report released by BIM4SME

BIM4SME has released a report aimed at outlining the aims of organisation and the progress made within the SME community A new report has been...
The role of the Internet of Things in achieving a Digital Built Britain

The role of the Internet of Things in achieving a Digital...

Justin Anderson, CEO of Flexeye, talks about the vital role of the Internet of Things, including the HyperCat standard, in delivering the vision and...
One in four contractors report a fall in profit margins

One in four contractors report a fall in profit margins

According to the latest Construction Trade Survey one in four contractors have reported profit margins, on balance, fell during the second quarter of this...
Health and safety paperwork causes fear, anxiety or irritation

Health and safety paperwork causes fear, anxiety or irritation

Chair of the Health and Safety Executive said paperwork has become a bugbear for those undertaking risk assessments and does not fall in line...
Construction levels increase across the UK

Construction levels increase across the UK

A survey has revealed workloads in the construction industry increased across all sectors in the second quarter of 2015... According to the latest market survey...
Skills shortage threatens construction recovery

Skills shortage threatens construction recovery

A new survey of small and medium-sized construction firms has revealed many struggle to hire skilled workers, placing the sector at risk... A poll carried...
Scottish BIM survey launched

Scottish BIM survey launched

The Scottish BIM Task Group is set to conduct a survey, which will help develop the next stage of the BIM strategy in the...
Digitising Built Britain and BIM: Efficiency for the SME

The necessity to participate in BIM

Raj Chawla, Vice Chair at BIM4SME analyses the challenges, issues, and benefits that the SME community face in the BIM process, arguing that to...

The RICS BIM4SME Awards 2015

The first RICS BIM4SME Awards ceremony took place last night at the Westminster Boating Base venue in London, celebrating the best of BIM in...

“BIM, Digital Life and the Third Industrial Revolution”

“It is not the strongest species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the ones most responsive to change.” Charles Darwin Do you remember the...

The 2014 BIM message

As we enter another busy year for BIM processes, PBC Today outlines some of the key messages from 2014 by David Philp. 2014 was undoubtedly...

Warm Up Bristol: City-wide energy efficiency

A part of Bristol’s status as 2015 European Green Capital involves becoming the UK’s most energy efficient major city. Here, the Council outline their...
BIM4FitOut – Tools of trade

BIM4FitOut – Tools of trade

Mark Norton, Chair of BIM4FitOut and ISG’s Head of BIM for Fitout and Engineering Services describes the latest tools on offer to encourage and...
Warm Up Bristol: City-wide energy efficiency

Warm Up Bristol: City-wide energy efficiency

A part of Bristol’s status as 2015 European Green Capital involves becoming the UK’s most energy efficient major city. Here, the Council outline their...
BIM – a digitised construction world

BIM – a digitised construction world

Peter Caplehorn, chair of BSI’s Strategic Committee for Construction and Deputy Chief Executive of the Construction Products Association shares his thoughts on BIM.
BIM can aid collaboration

MACE details how BIM can aid collaboration

Collaboration is a key element in the successful execution of a BIM project and can help to share information across teams. David Philp, Head of BIM at Mace and the UK BIM Task Group details how BIM can aid collaboration.
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Bringing the simplicity and opportunity of BIM to all

BIM enables us to work together more easily, in a modern digital environment.
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BIM: From design to demolition

UWE Bristol launches new MSc in BIM to help meet stricter public construction protocol.

APBC Northern Ireland 1

Welcome to the first edition of Planning and Building Control Today – Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland’s planning system is undoubtedly experiencing significant changes with...
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BIM Focus

Welcome to our Planning and Building Control Today supplement focussing on BIM. BIM is surely the buzzword of the moment in the construction sector,...