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PROFILE: Innovation in Vectorworks BIM
Read Axiom Architects story on getting started with BIM…
THE PRACTICE
Since Axiom Architects was founded in 1986, the practice has grown from its origins in...
How smart buildings are helping the built environment reduce its carbon...
Stacey Lucas, president of the BCIA, discusses the ways smart buildings can help lower the built environment's carbon output.
Trimble’s Estimation MEP: a more accurate estimation solution for your project
Estimation MEP is Trimble’s next-generation estimating solution offering all-in-one takeoff & estimating functionality with built-in collaboration tools for smaller M&E consultants in the UK.
Co-op Live’s collapsing components show the vital importance of fixings
When it comes to engineering, something as small as fixings can often be the most vital part of the biggest projects, as Dr Alastair Soane, principal consultant of CROSS-UK, and Fellow of Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) explains.
London’s most extreme urban heat island 4.5°C hotter than rural areas,...
Arup compared extreme urban heat islands in six major cities, finding that a quarter of a million vulnerable Londoners live in the "hot spots".
Rye, Winchelsea & District Memorial Hospital achieves first net-zero hospital status
The Rye, Winchelsea & District Memorial Hospital in East Sussex has been confirmed as the UK’s first carbon-neutral community hospital.
Adapting the built environment: How proper building insulation can tackle the...
In this article, Keith Anderson, technical development and regulatory affairs director for Kingspan Insulation Australia explores how adapting the built environment with building insulation can help to tackle the UK's warming climate.
BS 5422:2023 revisions welcomed by TICA
The newly published BS 5422:2023 updates standards for thermal insulating materials operating between -40ºc and +700ºc.
Working in a heatwave: What are your rights?
There are no laws specifying when the temperature is too hot to work; however, employers have a duty of care to ensure adequate safety when working in a heatwave, or they can face a lawsuit.
Top performing CaberMDF Pro and Pro MR from West Fraser
Both CaberMDF Pro and CaberMDF Pro MR from timber product specialist, West Fraser, are premium-grade Medium Density Fibreboards developed for interior joinery.
LHC to launch five public sector frameworks to support net zero...
LHC is launching five public sector frameworks covering retrofit, energy efficiency, asset safety, and compliance works in 2023 to support public sector organisations on the journey to carbon net zero and building compliance.
Extreme heat in homes: How can our buildings and their occupants...
In this article, Tom Garrigan, technical director at BSRIA explains how climate change and extreme heat in homes are changing the way that buildings need to perform in the future.
TfL introduces cooling panel solution to reduce Tube Network temperatures
Transport for London (TfL) is trailing a new cooling panel solution on a disused platform at Holborn Station, to test its suitability for reducing Tube Network temperatures.
Mariana Gonzalez appointed by Galliford Try to lead on asset optimisation
Mariana Gonzalez has been appointed by Galliford Try as the new head of Process Solutions- a key area of Galliford Try’s Sustainable Growth Strategy- to lead on asset optimisation.
Skanska reaches construction milestone at The Earnshaw Building
Skanska announced that the company has reached a construction milestone at The Earnshaw Building project earlier this month.
BAM FM appointed to NHS Shared Business Services Hard FM framework
BAM FM has been appointed by NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) to its Hard Facilities Management framework agreement (Hard FM).
Combatting limescale during the construction of commercial buildings with water conditioners
Halcyan Water Conditioners explains to PBC Today the benefits of installing chemical and salt-free water conditioners in combatting limescale during the construction or refit of commercial buildings and dwellings.
BAM bags £110m refurbishment of landmark Covent Garden building
Seaforth has appointed BAM to deliver the £110m refurbishment of Space House, a landmark Grade II listed Covent Garden building.
Net zero for existing buildings: Fabric First investigation
How can greenhouse gas emissions from the built environment be neutralised in order to meet the UK’s net zero ambitions?
Gatwick commits to equal opportunities for women in STEM
Gatwick has committed to providing roles for women in STEM, the airport has recruited two male and two female engineering apprentices for its 2021 cohort.
Premier Modular secures major facilities contracts for HS2
Awarded by Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture (SCS JV), Premier Modular has been contracted to provide project offices and welfare facilities for 15 sites that form part of the first phase of HS2.
Builder insulates his own extension with ‘clean and easy’ Actis
A Northamptonshire builder who loves the cleanliness and ease of use of Actis Hybrid has completed a conversion and extension at his own home using two products from the insulation system.
‘Mechanical ventilation cuts Covid risk by half’ compared to open windows
According to ventilation specialists, S&P UK, building ventilation systems reduce the spread of airborne diseases by half compared to natural ventilation for schools, offices, and hospitality venues
New building services jobs board to help match recruits
BESA is partnering with PRS Recruitment to deliver a new online jobs board to help members attract new recruits and match skilled people with the right job.
Willmott Dixon lands £15.9m leisure contract in Nottingham
Willmott Dixon has been awarded a £15.9m contract to develop a new leisure centre in Bingham, Nottingham, on behalf of Rushcliffe Borough Council.
Energy modelling for low carbon buildingsÂ
Hollis has seen a significant increase in the number of developers requesting advice on ESG implementation, this is likely to continue as we see governments introducing post-pandemic green recovery plans. Richard Masters and Katherine Beisler at Hollis explain more.