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World’s first bio-brick created using human urine
The world’s first bio-brick grown from human urine has been unveiled by researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT)
Schiphol to discuss BIM success at GEO|Design+BIM 2018
Schiphol Airport is set to share its successful BIM stories and their experience with common standards, processes and roles at the GEO|Design+BIM event
Salford University confirms plans for Energy House 2.0
The university now has the go ahead to build Energy House 2.0, the world's first home energy research centre in Salford.
Which insurance do you need for your self-build?
Advantage Home Construction Insurance tell us which insurance policies to consider when thinking about builiding your own home.
Royal HaskoningDHV to showcase Open BIM at GEO|Design+BIM 2018
The GEO| Design+BIM event has announced that Royal HaskoningDHV will organise a programme on Open BIM successes at the event, scheduled to take place from 1-2 November 2018, in Amsterdam
GPS tracking systems adding value to construction companies
If your GPS tracking system helped you take on more work each week – and if overtime payments could be reduced by several hours – what would your return be per employee?
ECA to trial virtual reality experience at UK Construction Week
Leading engineering trade association ECA is set to host a virtual reality experience at their stand during UK Construction Week.
Government pledges £36m funding for clean energy tech in construction
The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, has announced £36m UK government funding for clean energy innovation in the construction sector
May pledges £2bn for affordable homes & calls for an end...
Theresa May has told housing associations they have £2bn worth of investment over the next 10 years in order to help ease the housing crisis
UK BIM Alliance welcomes David Glennon to its executive team
David Glennon, Head of Digital at Arcadis has joined the UK BIM Alliance Executive Team where he will take a key role in leading the Standards Group as well as promoting and supporting the work of the Alliance
RICS urges industry to embrace Modern Methods of Construction
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has released a paper urging the government and construction industry to “think outside of the bricks” and boost diversity in construction skills, by embracing Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)
Morgan Sindall appointed to deliver £60 million Leeds Skelton Lake services
Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure has been selected by Extra MSA Group to deliver the main buildings for a £60 million Motorway Service Area at Leeds Skelton Lake services off Junction 45 of the M1.
Digital futures: BIM in landscape design
Mike Shilton Chair of the Landscape Institute Digital Practice Group explains how the digital twin concept is being applied in landscape design
BRE seeks contractor for £10m Open Innovation Hub
The Building Research Establishment (BRE) is seeking a contractor to build a new advanced research centre at its campus in Garston, Watford
Redefining the digital landscape of rail and transit
Steve Cockerell, marketing director for Rail and Road at Bentley Systems, delves into the digital transformation of the infrastructure industry and how there is no future for rail and transit without digital
The Digital Estate: Driving innovation and investment
GroupBC released a white paper on the challenges of engaging owner operators with BIM Level 2 and summarises what Sainsbury’s underwent to create a Digital Estate.
Digital transformation of the construction industry: A manifesto for change
Eugenio Quintieri of the European Builders Confederation discusses the collaborative effort to develop digitalisation of the construction industry.
CSIC aims to tackle indoor air quality through innovation
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is urging Scottish construction businesses to tackle ‘sick building syndrome’ by improving the quality of air inside our buildings
Meaningful collaboration the key to transforming the UK construction industry
The UK’s housing market and the wider construction sector face multiple challenges. Kim Venau, CEO of BLP Insurance, discusses what needs to happen to effect meaningful change
Green Paper: Sector urge more funding for affordable homes
The sector has responded to the Social Housing Green Paper, urging the government to provide more investment in social housing, as the plans for new affordable homes fall short of expectations
A security-minded approach in an increasingly connected world
Alexandra Luck, a chartered engineer and member of the Register of Security Engineers & Specialists, argues there needs to be a much greater understanding of the security implications of an increasingly connected supply chain and built environment.
Sizing up the benefits of BIM Level 2
Terry Stocks, head of the UK BIM L2 Programme for the Centre for Digital Built Britain, takes an overview of the recently published BIM Benefits Methodology and Report
5 technologies that are about to change the construction industry forever
Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) aims to help you discover the technology changing the construction sector forever
What does successful collaboration look like in the construction sector?
Kim Vernau, CEO at BLP Insurance, highlights key points raised by guest speaker Alex Notay of Places for People, on the need for collaboration and innovation in the construction industry, with a particular emphasis placed on offsite construction
Majority of Brits want their new home to be environmentally sustainable
The vast majority (78%) of people consider the environmentally sustainable performance of a building important when choosing a new home, according to a recent survey by BLP Insurance
Digital Framework Task Group confirmed for infrastructure data
The government has confirmed that the Centre for Digital Built Britain will form a Digital Framework Task Group (DFTG) to coordinate the adoption of a digital framework for infrastructure data