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Construction professionals urge increased awareness of BIM
UK construction professionals are calling for increased awareness of Building Information Modelling (BIM) methods to help the UK compete on the European and global stage.
Unite launches blueprint to tackle Carillion-style collapses
The UK’s largest union, Unite, has launched a blueprint in the hopes of tackling bandit capitalism in the UK economy and putting an end to future Carillion-style collapses.
Buildoffsite to launch Design Offsite Hub
Buildoffsite, the membership organisation, are broadening their scope of expertise as they prepare to launch the Design Offsite Hub.
Vastint joins Considerate Constructors Scheme
Real estate organisation Vastint has joined the Considerate Constructors Scheme as a Client Partner.
FMB blames Apprenticeship Levy for fall in Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship rates are plummeting because of the Apprenticeship Levy which needs to be made more flexible, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Report urges Government to tackle poor payment practices
The Government should introduce a tougher regime to tackle larger companies who treat small businesses ‘disgracefully’ by enforcing long payment terms or paying their suppliers late, according to a new report.
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.
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.
UK construction PMI reaches four-month high
Construction activity in November indicated a solid expansion of UK construction output as new work picked up and client demand rose, according to the latest construction PMI.
BIM, digital life, the universe and everything…
Experienced architect and designer, John Eynon argues why more construction companies need to get on board with digital construction.
Kier announces launch of £264m Rights Issue
Kier Group has announced that it proposes to raise gross proceeds of approximately £264m by way of a rights issue.
New prompt payment initiative to crackdown on slow paying contractors
A new prompt payment initiative to ensure all Government suppliers and subcontractors benefit from being paid on time, has been announced.
Offsite manufacturing: What’s stopping us?
Robert Meakin, partner at global law firm Clyde & Co examines how offsite manufacturing supported by BIM, 3D printing and AI has the potential to transform the way we build.
BIM and construction industry culture: Change for good
Andrew Carpenter of BIM4Housing discusses the cultural and behavioural changes necessary to accept the benefits of digital transformation and BIM in the construction industry.
Contractors face insurance premiums hike
Contractors are facing further rises in insurance premiums as the market continues to react to the fall-out from the Grenfell tragedy, according to brokers JLT Group.
Improving project outcomes through effective requirement authoring
Writing project requirements well is not as easy as you think. How do we get it right to improve outcomes? Chris Needham, BIM advisory consultant for AECOM, takes a look.
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.
Heightened pressures on the construction sector threaten workforce wellbeing
Mike Blake of Willis Towers Watson discusses the impact of digital transformation, new technologies and adopting BIM on the importance of employee wellbeing.
Heathrow airport to ‘revolutionise’ offsite construction sector
Heathrow airport expansion takes a further step towards revolutionising the UK’s offsite construction sector as 65 potential Logistics Hubs progress to the next stage.
The benefits of offsite framing – and how to maximise them
voestalpine Metsec plc's Ryan Simmonds, examines the key benefits of offsite framing, quantity, and how to make it work for a project.
Andusia Recovered Fuels Ltd sign contract with Mick George
Mick George discuss their new contract with Andusia Recovered Fuels Ltd, delivering waste to plants to generate energy and avoid UK landfill
How LR’s BIM accreditation benefited RoyalHaskoningDHV
Engineering design and project management consultancy Royal HaskoningDHV has harnessed LR’s BIM Level 2 accreditation to save time, cut costs and improve service
Kier joins Highways England’s £8.7bn regional framework
Kier has been appointed to Highways England’s six-year Regional Delivery Partnership framework to deliver work across the north of England.
Bristol housing project to provide affordable housing for young homeless
Bristol County Council has approved plans to restore an empty property into much-needed affordable housing for young homeless peopleÂ
Rising costs put pressure on the construction industry
Following a weather-related boost to construction activity in Q2 of 2018, the industry has experienced modest growth; however, a rise in costs appears to be reducing profit margins,
MoD sets out new procurement plan for major projects
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is seeking to modernise its estate and establish a broader and more diverse range of suppliers, with smaller contractors set to get a larger share of its construction budget