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The Winfield Rock Report on BIM: Help your legal advisers help...
The Winfield Rock Report, published in cooperation with the UK BIM Alliance, examines understanding of the legal and contractual issues surrounding BIM and aims to provide clarity so all parties know where they stand. Authors May Winfield and Sarah Rock discuss its key points
BRE and Measurabl announce integration of BREEAM
BRE have today (20 April) announced the launch of its integration of BREEAM, the world’s leading sustainability assessment method for master planning projects, infrastructure and buildings, with Measurabl, the most widely adopted sustainability software for real estate
Secured By Design’s future – 30 years of crime prevention
After nearly 30 years of encouraging crime prevention techniques in both the landscaping of new developments and the physical security of buildings, Secured By Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative, is poised to provide a wider range of initiatives than ever before to keep people safe
Secured By Design’s future – 30 years of crime prevention
After nearly 30 years of encouraging crime prevention techniques in both the landscaping of new developments and the physical security of buildings, Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative, is poised to provide a wider range of initiatives than ever before to keep people safe.
Industry leaders say automatic building will not speed up housing delivery
According to planning and built environment experts interviewed for a study commissioned by the RTPI, attaching automatic planning permission to housing land allocated in local plans in England would have limited impact on increasing the supply of homes
Further investigations announced for Grenfell fire doors
Following the identification of an issue with a fire door installed at Grenfell Tower, the government is undertaking further investigations to establish the full circumstances
Quantifying the benefits of offsite construction
CIRIA, working with its members, industry partners and Buildoffsite, is poised to start work on producing good practice guidance for quantifying the benefits of offsite construction. This guidance is needed now, it would seem, more than ever to encourage and accelerate its uptake into mainstream construction practices, says Kieran Tully
Avoiding uncertainty with the development of a new learning hub dedicated...
Uncertainty is a word not often used within the Modular & Portable Building Association, which is currently celebrating 80 years by launching a new specialist accreditation centre and learning hub for its membership and the wider construction industry
Testing flood resilience solutions
Aquobex has developed a testing protocol for assessing and rating the performance of different approaches to flood resilience
BRE explores how blockchain technology can benefit the built environment
A new report from BRE Trust delves into the opportunities to address challenges in the built environment industry using blockchain technology
UK firms recognised for BIM advancements in Bentley Systems’ annual Be...
Projects from London to the Cairngorms National Park were among the UK schemes represented at Bentley Systems’ annual Be Inspired Awards for BIM advancements
McAvoy wins place on modular buildings framework
The McAvoy Group has been appointed to the LHC Modular Buildings Framework, which has a combined value of more than £1bn. The LHC is one of the UK’s longest-established public sector procurement specialists
Implementing sprinkler systems for the modern age
Sprinkler technology is moving forwards and in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster, controls are rightly getting stricter. How can companies ensure their buildings and employees are protected, and their sprinkler systems are fully compliant? Paul Berry, director at Johnson Controls, takes a look
New housing strategy to reintegrate extremists
According to reports The Home Office is looking at a new strategy to reintegrate extremists who – depending on assessment – could take priority on housing waiting lists
BRE announces groundbreaking BIM DataBook
BRE has created a new BIM data product library set to dramatically change the market and resolve communication issues which currently exist when exchanging BIM models
Improved process for dementia care design with the new Iridis apps
Working with the University of Stirling, Space Architects has helped to create the first-of-its-kind Iridis apps to improve the design of homes for people living with dementia. Director Stephen Brooks explains their development
Do we need to retrofit fire sprinkler systems in social housing?
Following the Grenfell Tower disaster, there have been widespread calls to retrofit fire sprinkler systems in social housing. BAFSA supports this principle – but Chief Executive Keith MacGillivray cautions against a rush to install systems that do not meet British Standards
Tackling the need for better flood resilience solutions for properties
Steve Hodgson, Chief Executive of the Property Care Association, talks to PBC Today about the growing importance of improving flood resilience in properties
Ecological surveys inform plans for 70,000 new homes
Summer ecological surveys from the ecological consultancy EPR supports 70,000 new homes and green infrastructure schemes for Southern England
A detailed look at the return on investment of laser scanning
In an interview, Oliver Buerkler, Senior Product Manager at Faro and laser scanning expert, looks at the value proposition of laser scanning
Why we need more effective supply chain engagement for BIM
BIM advocate and consultant Tim Platts offers advice on a suitable procurement strategy and supply chain engagement plan for a successful BIM project
What can be done to prevent dwellings from overheating?
There are numerous factors that cause poor temperature control in buildings. Premier Guarantee explain what can be done to stop dwellings from overheating
Using sustainable design to achieve thermal comfort
Achieving thermal comfort through sustainable design involves the careful balancing of interdependent factors, says Eight Associates' Chris Hocknell
Overheating in buildings is a growing problem...
Construction fatalities hit record low but mesothelioma deaths increase
Figures from the Health and Safety Executive have revealed the number of construction fatalities in 2016/17 fell but asbestos-related cancers rose
Concerns about overheating homes leads to new guidance from the CIBSE
The CIBSE has released new guidance to address the causes of overheating homes as the UK looks set to have one of the hottest summers in 41 years
Prosecution for building firm after ground worker trapped by excavation collapse
A lack of health and safety measures leads to the prosecution of a building firm after an excavation collapsed on a worker