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Climate experts help construction prepare for unpredictable weather
MetSwift’s founder and CEO James Banasik explains why weather-tech solutions and climate expertise will enable the construction industry to mitigate against seemingly unpredictable, severe...
Digital impact at Futurebuild 2020
Futurebuild 2020 comes to London’s ExCeL from 3-5 March, bringing together hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors from across the built environment sector. BIM Today previews this year’s show, which will have a new focus on digital construction.
The construction method reshaping the London 2012 Athletes’ Village
Mace Tech’s High Rise Solutions combines BIM and digital technology with an on-site, self-contained factory approach to reduce construction times while improving quality.
Sir Robert McAlpine pledges new sustainability strategy
Sir Robert McAlpine have launched a new sustainability strategy for 2020-2024, setting a clear path to achieving net-zero carbon emissions, with social value delivered over its operations.
221 new homes get the nod at Ebbsfleet Garden City
A further 221 homes have been given the go-ahead at Ebbsfleet Garden City which will see the delivery of affordable and accessible properties.
68 firms secure place on £250m Energy Efficiency Framework
Procurement specialist Fusion21 has revealed the 68 successful suppliers for its £250m national Energy Efficiency Framework.
Demolition commences on Nottingham’s Crocus Place
The Demolition of a disused factory, known locally as the Hiltons Warehouse site, has begun to make way for the construction of Crocus Place, a Grade A office development in Nottingham’s Southside.
Weather and climate data within BIM for safe and efficient construction
The Met Office and BIM today have been looking at the integration of weather and climate data across the construction project lifecycle. In this edition, we look at the next step of how data can be used to support the project delivery and build.
Can offsite construction be the answer to our green ambitions?
Construction 2025, the joint government and industry strategy, outlines some extremely ambitious targets for the UK construction sector. MEDITE SMARTPLY explores how offsite construction could be the answer to our green ambitions.
New study predicts huge growth in permanent modular construction
Most design and construction professionals using permanent modular construction experience improved productivity and project quality, according to new research.
Flexible underfloor air conditioning at One Benjamin
AET Flexible Space has provided a flexible and high-performing underfloor air conditioning system at the One Benjamin development in central London.
Taking an inclusive approach to roadside recovery
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, catches up with Costain to help them ensure their motorway recovery services are accessible.
Assessing the planning system landscape in 2020
Victoria Hills, chief executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute, looks at the key planning system issues that need to be addressed in 2020.
Environmental innovation in the construction sector
Aidan Bell, co-founder of 'sustainable construction material company Envirobuild, provides an in-depth guide to environmental innovation in the construction sector.
Digital transformation in M&E services
A new report from Mitie looks at the rise of digital transformation in M&E services. Here, Carlo Alloni, managing director of technical services, discusses the findings and the business benefits of embracing digital.
Willmott Dixon wins £20m Humberside police force development
Willmott Dixon has been chosen by Humberside Police Force and developer Wykeland Group to construct a £20m operational support building.
Scotframe and Cairnrowan: A partnership creating sustainable homes
Scotframe’s timber frame kits help Cairnrowan build design-led, bespoke sustainable homes with exceptional thermal and environmental performance.
Partnership to transform traditional GIS, BIM and CAD data
UK geospatial specialist, MGISS and Canada-based vGIS, have joined forces to transform traditional GIS, BIM and CAD data into augmented reality visualisations.
Changing of the guard in electrical safety
Lesley Rudd, who takes the reins of consumer protection charity Electrical Safety First in February, discusses her priorities in the role and those of the new government, as well as the key issues around electrical safety in building control.
Construction industry in 2019 review – and 2020 preview
Simon Lewis and Michelle Essen of WBD take a look at some of the key legal changes and industry developments for construction in 2019, and highlight a few things to expect in 2020.
Sisk begins work on London’s tallest Premier Inn hotel
John Sisk & Son has begun construction on the £151m West India Dock Road scheme which will include London’s tallest Premier Inn hotel.
Construction productivity report demonstrates MMC potential
AIMCH, the consortium set up to overhaul the housebuilding sector, has published a new research report that assesses construction productivity metrics.
The ConTech trends expected to take 2020 by storm
Finbarr McMeel, technical director at Gilbert-Ash, takes a look at the ConTech trends expected to sweep the nation in 2020.
BESA and ECA urge the government to move quickly on industry...
In light on the General Election result, Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) and Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) are urging the government to use its new parliamentary majority to deliver much-needed industry reforms.
CSIC launches Future Skills Strategy for next construction workforce
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) recently launched a Future Skills Strategy to boost innovation for the next generation in the construction industry.
Mace unveils ‘next generation’ construction method
Mace has launched a next generation construction method, High Rise Solutions (HRS), to transform the way we build in the UK.