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BAM Nuttall trial Ear Defenders
Civil engineering contractor BAM Nuttall is continuing to explore innovative construction site equipment and techniques with a trial of a dynamic hearing protection solution from health and safety technology company Eave
BIFM offers to assist Government in the wake of Carillion
BIFM engages with industry leaders on the implications of Carillion’s collapse for the facilities management industry, suggesting that the Government needs to reduce risk by changing buying patterns and reducing reliance on megaliths
NBS links UK to Canada with updated BIM Object Standard
UK manufacturers operating in Canada were given a boost from NBS this week as it updated the NBS BIM Object Standard for use across Canada and the UK
Construction Blockchain Consortium (CBC) leads blockchain technology transformation in the built...
Blockchain technology has the potential to be a transformative force in the construction industry. Here, Dr Eleni Papadonikolaki and Dr Abel Maciel discuss how...
Digital transformation: How will your digital life change in 2018?
As digital transformation gathers pace all around us, John Eynon of Open Water Consulting argues that it’s time to embrace the advance of technology...
BIM implementation in the UK: Elimination of the Final Problem
Bhushan Avsatthi, Associate Director at Hi-Tech iSolutions LLP, delves into the current BIM implementation across the UK and the struggles the industry continues to face when executing BIM level 2
The rise of BIM: Joining up the dots
The rise of BIM is bringing major changes to how the construction industry works. George Adams, Director of Energy and Engineering for SPIE UK, examines the opportunities and challenges this presents, and how we join up the dots to realise the benefits
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
Government commits £5.4m to support the built environment
The government has dedicated £5.4m to fund a centre of excellence in Cambridge to support the digital evolution in the built environment
Khan launches draft London Plan to increase housing capacity
Sadiq Khan is ready to ‘rip up’ planning rules in challenging housebuilders to develop affordable housing sites at higher densities to substantially increase capacity in London
Proposal to create “world’s first growing architecture” wins BSRIA competition
A radical proposal to create the “world’s first growing architecture”, involving tree-like buildings that absorb CO2, has won the BSRIA and Designing Buildings Wiki tomorrow’s challenges in today’s buildings competition
Online Trade Account – The first rule of Trade Club
Mick George's Online Trade Account is updating the previous Credit Account, coming with added benefits including exclusive deals
Things are changing with the new Mick George...
Internet of Pings: How connected construction can manage better than ever
Adopting new technology can be daunting but, argues Steve Mansour of CRL, the potential benefits for both builders and end users mean it is time to embrace connected construction
McAvoy wins RICS BIM4SME Award
The McAvoy Group has won a major industry award for its commitment to adopting and implementing Building Information Modelling (BIM) in its offsite construction projects
FARO® – 3D measurement technology
FARO is the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement technology, it develops and markets computer-aided measurement and imaging devices and software.
Time to talk BIM
Here, Alex Small, BIM and Digital Platforms Manager at Tata Steel, explores the discussions from the company’s recent Talk BIM webinar, including why attendees felt a lack of direction is preventing the effective delivery of BIM
Construction workers spend 130 hours a year on tea breaks
Builders in the UK rack up 130 hours per year making tea and other hot drinks, according to new research
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
BRE unites sector to deliver the Construction 2025 strategy
BRE unites with public and private industry partners to meet the Construction 2025 targets through its leadership role and via the solutions and services its develops for the industry
Secured by Design: A crime prevention programme for a safer built...
Secured by Design aims to create a safer society by incorporating a proven crime prevention programme into the built environment
BSRIA launches white paper on wearables in HVAC
BSRIA has launched its White Paper titled, ‘Trends towards wearables and wellbeing in buildings – a threat or opportunity for the HVAC industry?’
Delivering a digital transformation strategy – A review of the GDS
More than six months on from the Government’s Digital Transformation Strategy, Idox’s Steven McGinty reviews the current situation, looking at the champions of, and opposition to, the Government Digital Service
Project installs first phase of hybrid heating systems
As part of a £5.2m innovation project designed to prove the economic benefits of providing a flexible choice between fuels for heating, PassivSystems has installed hybrid heating systems in housing properties across South Wales
Digital supply chains in the AECO sector
Worldwide digital supply chains are creating a greater focus on customer satisfaction. Lars Fredenlund, Chief Executive of coBuilder, examines where the construction industry stands
Ground-breaking technology at Trent Basin helps spearhead council’s regeneration plans
The newest housing community in Nottingham is leading the way in design, energy and sustainability. Nick Ebbs, Chief Executive at Blueprint, explains why Trent Basin is earning a name for its ground-breaking, energy-saving technology
BIM-powered asset management
BIM provides accurate, timely data and significant opportunities to improve asset management and building operations. Neil Reed, director of BIMcert and a BIM consultant at Stroma Certification, takes a look