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data collection through BIM Models

International Measurement Standards: Providing better data collection through BIM models

Global standards and classifications that allow more consistent international use of BIM models will lead to the better collection of data for both space and cost prediction as explained here by Alan Muse, Director of Built Environment Professional Groups at the RICS

Data reveals build crisis in inner London

According to new data the number of new build sales in inner London has fallen significantly since last year A new analysis by the London...
Common Data Environment

Benchmarking a Common Data Environment (CDE)

While BIM has, to date, been synonymous with Design, the Common Data Environment (CDE), as outlined in British Standard 1192:2007, is seen as a...
BIM and the data challenge

BIM and the data challenge

In developing data solutions for BIM Maturity Level 2, we also need to have in mind the future needs of Level 3 and beyond....
uk data centres

Why the digital strategy is at risk without radical UK planning...

The UK planning system can no longer afford to overlook digital infrastructure and delivering more data centres must be a national priority, argues Sara Dutfield of Turley.
Contractors are still using spreadsheets to manage payments, despite more accurate and cost-effective automated software alternatives

Applications for payment: Seven reasons to switch from spreadsheets to automated...

Contractors and subcontractors submit, manage and certify applications for payment on a regular basis. However, many are still using spreadsheets to manage the process, despite there being other more accurate and cost-effective automated alternatives.
A BPF merger is in talks, potentially leading to a unified voice for the property market

BPF merger in talks with two other associations

The British Property Federation (BPF) is in talks with the Association of Real Estate Funds and the Investment Property Forum about merging into one group.
engineer with modern wireless connection smart technology cloud computing for helping work good productivity concept

How secure is cloud-based CMMS?

Is a cloud-based CMMS truly more secure than traditional on-premises software? Let's dive into the comparison, debunk common misconceptions and see what real users have to say.
Sustainability in Manchester will be key to its future sustainability

Arup study raises concerns about sustainability in Manchester development

A study by Arup has shown that sustainability in Manchester is a 'particular concern' and may be a shortcoming.
The new government investment strategy notably excludes construction from its list of sectors

New government industrial strategy launches- with no mention of construction

A new government industrial strategy has been launched alongside a new advisory council in time for the international investment summit.
Meta is investing in low-carbon concrete for its data centres

Meta gives cash injection to support low-carbon concrete in US

Facebook-parent company, Meta, have invested in low-carbon concrete in the US to give a cash injection and scale up production.
Barratt, Lloyds and Homes England will each contribute £50m to the new housebuilding private-public joint venture MADE Partnership

MADE Partnership: Homes England, Barratt and Lloyds form housebuilding JV

Barratt, Lloyds Banking Group and government body Homes England will each contribute £50m to the new housebuilding private-public joint venture 'MADE Partnership'.
Modular high security composite panel systems experts Securiclad, have added to their range of SBD accredited products

Securiclad expands Secured by Design accredited range

Designers and manufacturers of modular high security composite panel systems, Securiclad, have added to their range of Secured by Design (SBD) accredited products.
an abstract representation of solving problems using artificial intelligence to increase reliability and reduce losses and accidents during the transmission of electrical energy

Will power-hungry AI overwhelm the National Grid? Can electrical apprentices save...

The National Grid could struggle to supply electricity when power-hungry AI servers take a central role in society, and the UK will need many more skilled, highly qualified electrical apprentices to cope.
Eclipse Power Solutions' Charles Deacon explains why grid infrastructure must be a priority in the DEIS' industrial strategy

Grid infrastructure, skills, and supply chain should lead new industrial strategy

The new Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has already begun making bold policy gestures around its new industrial strategy. Charles Deacon, managing director at Eclipse Power Solutions, explains why grid infrastructure must be a priority.
Labour have big plans for infrastructure, housing and immigration control- but how do all three tie into the worker shortage, asks Haman Manak 

Government must address worker shortage to ‘get Britain building again’

Procurement director at Stanmore, Haman Manak, reflects the plans of the new Labour Government and the role immigration has to play in resolving the worker shortage.
The office building at 7 Millbank, London, is set to be reconstructed, with the historic façade reconstructed

Skanska signs £105m contract to rebuild Millbank office building

7 Millbank, London, is set to be dismantled and re-established, with the historic façade reconstructed in a project for Old Park Lane Management.
SELECT president Mike Stark has warned that the demand on the electrical network to power artificial intelligence may soon exceed capacity

UK’s national grid may not be able to support AI energy...

SELECT's new president, Mike Stark, has warned that the demands on the electrical network to power artificial intelligence(AI)  may soon exceed current capacity.
Declan Furey, associate at Linesight UK, looks at how we square the economics of the circular supply chain and construction material reuse

Exploring the possibility of construction material reuse

Increasing construction material reuse could reduce waste and carbon emissions dramatically – but there are a number of barriers and challenges in the way. Declan Furey, associate at Linesight UK, looks at how we square the economics of the circular supply chain.

Ratio EV charging products: Leading the way to net zero

Ratio manufactures design-led innovative and robust EV charging products that are tailor made to its customers’ needs. It continues to be a sustainable business whilst supporting the move to a net zero transport industry.
construction worker mental health

What are the latest initiatives for mental health in the construction...

With male construction workers in the UK four times more likely to die by suicide, Re-flow explores the latest initiatives on mental health in the construction industry and how businesses can support their workers.
Widespread labour shortages in Europe's construction and engineering industries have seen a particular shortage in trade skills

Trade skills shortage ‘widespread’ whilst high-tech roles soar

Widespread labour shortages in Europe's construction and engineering industries have seen a particular shortage in trade skills, whereas there are more opportunities for high-tech roles.
Electrical engineer working for the energy industry, supervising the condition of the Electrical Power Equipment in a wind turbines farm power station at night. Checking the data and the results of measurements with digital tablet. Pregnant woman engineer working on the field. Technology and Global Business.

The crucial role of smart IT in the construction industry’s ESG...

Rob Smith, CTO at Creative ITC, explains the often-underestimated impact of enterprise technology on climate change and outlines how construction businesses can stay ahead of the ESG curve.

CGT Security renew membership with Secured by Design

Manufacturers of innovative shutter systems, CGT Security, have renewed their membership with Secured by Design.
Steven Hardman explores how on-site energy generation can help businesses reduce reliance on their local grids and boost energy efficiency

Unlocking the power of on-site energy generation

Steven Hardman, CEO, Conrad Energy, investigates how on-site energy generation can help businesses reduce reliance on their local grid and boost their own energy efficiencies.
Payapps is making the submittal and approval of applications for payment faster and easier than ever before with cloud-based solutions

Payapps: The simpler, more reliable and accurate application for payment alternative...

Making the submittal and approval of applications for payment faster and easier than ever before, Payapps is a proven, cloud-based solution that helps contractors and subcontractors work better together.