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Back to the future: Assessing the BIM 2050 report
In 2012, a group of 18 young construction professionals pondered the question, what will the construction industry look like in 2050? One of the authors, Stefan Mordue, takes a look at how far the sector has progressed towards their predictions.
£30m Leeds student accommodation commences
Funding has been secured for GMI Construction Group to begin work on the transformation of a Chinese restaurant into student accommodation in Leeds.
Breaking down the silos
Richard Saxon CBE, architecture and construction expert, explores the silos confining the construction industry and delves into the ‘digital twin’ concept.
Insolvent claimants and adjudication – A court of appeal update
Peter Vinden, chief executive of The Vinden Partnership, takes a look at the Court of Appeal’s decision on insolvent claimants and adjudication.
The Benefits Of AI (Artificial Intelligence) In Construction
Trimble discuss the use of artificial intelligence in construction roles, making job sites more efficient and economical.
What’s wrong with retention in construction?
Retentions meet a real need and aren’t a problem in themselves – it’s how they are administered that needs fixing.
Data is king and the king is not dead
BIM is only as good as the data that underpins it. Paul Blewett of leading PropTech firm Landmark Information discusses the importance of getting it right
Fire Brigade urges developers to stop ignoring advice on sprinklers
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has said that housing developers are “consistently ignoring” its advice on fitting sprinklers.
Lovell and Vinci awarded £40m external works programme
Sandwell Council has appointed Lovell and Vinci to help deliver a £40m external works programme for council housing across the borough.
ISO releases new international standards for BIM
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 19650-1 and ISO 19650-2, the world’s first international standards for BIM.
UK BIM Alliance Executive Team gets a boost
Andy Boutle, head of BIM Regional Building at Kier, Sarah Davidson, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham and Shaun Farrell, UK Information Manager Service Lead at BuroHappold have joined the UK BIM Alliance Executive Team.
Digbeth residential scheme gets green light
The go-ahead has been given for the transformation of the highly anticipated Connaught Square scheme in Digbeth, Birmingham.
Hitachi freezes construction of £13bn Anglesey nuclear power station
Work is being suspended on a £13bn nuclear power station on Anglesey because of rising costs, the company behind the project has announced.
Creating better buildings
The latest generation of mechanical fastening solutions for the building envelope is enabling architects to create better buildings.
At risk buildings meet modern standards with secondary glazing
Buildings at risk range from those that are virtually on the point of collapse to those that are vacant, but can also be inhabited buildings.
Property Level Protection: The state of the market
Millions of homes are at risk of flooding, yet take-up of property resilience measures still faces a number of barriers. Aquobex examines the market.
Engineering-out domestic burglary
Door hinges that ‘engineer out’ crime can be a simple, cost-effective way to prevent break-ins as part of the Secured By Design approach to housing.
Housing tech: A look inside the home of the future
There’s no doubt that homes are becoming smarter and more connected to the world of internet-enabled devices, but what does this mean for the planning and construction industries?
More branded retailers occupy the UK’s listed buildings
New research has revealed that more commercial businesses across the UK are choosing to trade from listed buildings.
Network Rail reveals first CP6 contracts awards
Network Rail has announced the award of the first multi-million-pound contracts for Control Period 6 (2019-2024), worth a combined £645m.
Selectaglaze: The Secondary Glazing Specialists
Selectaglaze is the acknowledged specialist and market leader in the design, manufacture and installation of secondary window systems.
Birmingham join National Building Approval scheme to combat crime
Birmingham City Council has joined the National Building Approval scheme to incorporate crime prevention techniques into all its new social housing developments.
More than two thirds of Brits don’t know what a smart...
The latest study from ATG Access has found that 68% of the UK public do not know what a smart city is or the benefits it can bring.
Contractor awarded £16m Stonehaven flood protection scheme
Northern Ireland-based McLaughlin & Harvey has been appointed to deliver a £16m flood protection scheme for Stonehaven.
Drones in Construction: What risks in taking flight?
Drone technology has been hailed as a game-changer for the construction and engineering industries. But where do the benefits come from - and what are the risks? Senior construction solicitor May Winfield explains where the law stands on drone use.
UK projects win big at Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards
The Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards celebrated extraordinary work in the design, construction and operations of infrastructure around the world. BIM Today highlights two UK projects that took home the top prizes.