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3D laser scanning’s mobile moment has arrived: Is your business ready?
Mobile 3D laser scanning is emerging as a valuable tool to gather building information in greater detail while saving time and money - and improving worker safety.
2021 construction output expected to be 6.4% lower than pre-Covid levels
Despite the government putting industry at the centre of its recovery plans, the full impact of Covid-19 is expected to spell uncertainty for the construction industry.
Build, build, build: Will Boris Johnson’s “New Deal” deliver?
PBC Today takes a look at the industry’s reaction to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s “New Deal” plan to get Britain building again after Covid-19.
Driverless vehicles: Coming to a city street near you soon…
Driverless cars promised cities much, but have conspicuously failed to arrive – has something gone wrong with driverless technology?
Osborne selects GroupBC’s CDE for Highways England scheme
Contractor Osborne has chosen GroupBC’s common data environment (CDE) to help streamline the delivery of Highways England’s upgrade of the A46 Coventry junctions.
Covid-19: Can we build our way out of this (Part 2)?
Following Boris Johnson’s call to “build, build, build” to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, David Edwards of Place-Make examines reaction to the Prime Minister’s speech and asks if it will deliver sustainable, community-led results.
Crossrail project funding falls short… again
The government has released an update for the Crossrail project, confirming that Network Rail requires an extra £140m of funding as station and power upgrade work takes longer than planned.
Green light for £40m Leeds student accommodation scheme
Leeds City Council has given the go-ahead to B&B Pickard for a £40m student accommodation scheme.
Cladding remediation fund falls short of towering safety problem
Following calls for the UK government to end the “cladding nightmare” for residents of tall buildings, Fieldfisher construction partner Helen Andrews looks at how far the funding allocated to tackle the issue is likely to stretch.
A game-changer for construction’s approach to planning
Sam Stacey explains how the Transforming Construction Challenge, part of the Construction Sector Deal, excels innovation and pushes for quality planning.
How proper building maintenance reduces operational costs
Building maintenance is often overlooked but, when done properly, it can cut costs, save energy and even create a more efficient workforce, says Bryan Christiansen, founder and CEO at Limble CMMS.
Electric vehicle infrastructure and construction: Solving the riddle
Can infrastructure alone accelerate rapid growth to zero-emission vehicle adoption? Mark Richards of international law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner examines the riddle of supporting the massive shift to electric vehicles and the opportunities for the construction industry to take a leading role.
Bimplus: How the openBIM platform improves construction coordination
Ineffective communication, planning and collaboration often result in construction projects that are delivered late, over budget and to inadequate quality standards. To overcome these challenges, the construction industry must find ways of working.
‘Silver lining’ despite significant fall in construction output
Graeme Cooke of DEFSoftware discusses the fall in construction output, as the Office for National Statistics reports that construction output decreased by 40% in April compared with the previous year.
Government unveils £1bn school rebuilding programme
The prime minister has announced a transformative ten-year school rebuilding programme supported by over £1bn in funding.
100,000 affordable homes a year needed for key workers, urges report
100,000 new affordable homes are needed each year to provide housing fit for key workers who have fought Covid-19 on the frontline, according to a new report by the Local Government Association (LGA).
Collaboration is key: How Bimplus helps
Ineffective communication, planning and collaboration often result in construction projects that are delivered late, over budget and to inadequate quality standards. To overcome these challenges, the construction industry must find ways of working that allow them to deliver safe, fit-for-purpose projects faster and with fewer resources.
Construction, Covid-19 and forging a new understanding of value
Ron Lang of the Construction Innovation Hub says the sector’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic must herald a permanent shift in construction’s approach to value.
Improving Lives through BIM: Deanery School
Building Information Modelling was at the heart of the construction of the 1,600-pupil Deanery School in Swindon, built as part of the government’s Transforming Construction Strategy.
Committee demands greater transparency on HS2 project
The high-speed rail project has gone “badly off course” and the government needs to give regular, accurate and open updates on the problems the scheme is facing, says a new report.
A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon scheme opens 8 months early
Britain’s largest road project, the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon scheme, has opened for traffic eight months ahead of schedule.
Construction clients should support the supply chain as lockdown eases
UK construction clients need to keep the supply chain close as the industry prepares for an easing of lockdown restrictions, warns Turner & Townsend.
Innovative BIM for Bridges
With ALLPLAN’s BIM solution for bridges, the bridge community can fulfil BIM requirements efficiently and intuitively: modeling, structural analysis and detailing in one single solution.
Education construction spirals downward
Education construction output contracted significantly in 2018 after several years of growth. AMA Research’s new Education Construction Market Report examines the causes of the downward spiral and the outlook for this crucial sector.
Reskinning as a solution to London’s housing shortage
Reskinning existing buildings could provide affordable housing for the capital at a faster rate without the negative impacts of demolition that can undermine the benefits of new builds. Richard Hyams of architect astudio takes a look.
Leaders pledge to continue cladding remediation works during pandemic
Local leaders have pledged to ensure vital safety work to replace unsafe cladding on high-rise buildings will continue during the COVID-19 crisis.