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New era for Scotframe as timber frame market continues to grow
It’s an exciting time of expansion and growth for offsite timber frame specialist Scotframe
Exporting Ireland: Offsite, digital and the future of Irish construction
PBC Today talks to Enterprise Ireland’s John Hunt, about the role of offsite and in improving efficiency, delivering “wow factor” and tackling the housing crisis on both sides of the Irish Sea
Health & safety on site: Mitigating risk through BIM
Is BIM/virtual simulation and modelling emerging as a valuable tool for mitigating physical risk and promoting safety on site? Kier’s Andy Radley takes a look
Fairness, Inclusion & Respect at the core of tackling construction skills...
Leading contractors and clients have signed up to the construction industry’s Commitment to Fairness, Inclusion & Respect (FIR) as a key part of its strategy to modernise image and enhance perception of the sector
Constructing Excellence calls for drastic digital transformation in construction
At its Annual Conference on 12 December, Constructing Excellence is revealing a new strategy that aims to accelerate the digital and offsite revolution (including AI, factory production, BIM and open data) in the construction sector
London’s Growth Programme
Hiro Aso and Ian Mulcahey from global architecture and design practice Gensler share their thoughts on London’s unprecedented
Supporting clean growth for the construction industry
Achieving the shift to a low carbon future without sacrificing major projects is a huge challenge facing the construction industry. Brian Worrall, Director of Corporate Affairs at Certas Energy, looks at the role of alternative fuels
Telling stories with natural stone
‘Every stone tells a story’ proclaims a poster campaign in the capital’s Tube stations to promote the ever popular Crown Jewels exhibition at the Tower of London. While those particular gems may have dazzled from the finery of assorted monarchs down the centuries, natural stone can be just as eye-catching.
Rethinking construction
Steel Framing Systems (SFS) make up a substantial part of the offsite solutions portfolio – from structural panels to complete frames, plus a variety of roofing, volumetric modular options and infill walling applications. Steve Thompson, Managing Director of EOS Facades, shares his perspective on the budget and how the industry can meet the specified target of 300,000 homes per year by 2025
BIM Regions North East gets a boost
A new programme of events for the BIM Regions North East community began this week in Newcastle with over 50 construction professionals attending
Construction Disputes & Resolution
Dispute resolution specialists Kenzie Group take a look at the key considerations and steps to take when addressing dispute resolution within construction projects
Construction sector gains £250m under Industrial Strategy
The construction sector has been chosen as one of the four key industries to receive a government boost as part of the long-awaited new Industrial Strategy published yesterday (27 November)
Construction product manufacturers tell all about BIM
For seven years, NBS has chartered the rise of BIM within the UK design community, but this week launched its first report into the views of construction product manufacturers
BIM: Don’t confuse, collaborate
With its host of new terms and technical phrases, BIM can seem daunting. Niraj Mistry, senior BIM assessor at Stroma Certification, argues that BIM collaboration is the key to cutting through confusion and reaping the benefits
BRUFMA launches new name to become insulation manufacturers association
BRUFMA (the British Rigid Urethane Foam Manufacturers Association) has unveiled its new name – Insulation Manufacturers Association
BRE and Graitec partnership resolving the BIM capability problem
BIM certification isn’t just about a badge; it’s about making BIM business as usual. Paul Oakley, BIM director at BRE Group, discusses a new partnership with Graitec designed to make that a reality
Heathrow reveals list for offsite construction logistic hubs
Heathrow Airport has produced a list of 65 potential logistic hub locations to serve as centres for offsite construction, selected from an initial 121 applications
MHA MacIntyre Hudson outlines construction industry wish list
Brendan Sharkey, head of construction and real estate at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, outlines his Autumn Budget wish list for the construction industry
BMF calls on Chancellor to back modernisation of builders merchants vehicles
The Builders Merchants’ Federation (BMF) has written to Chancellor Philip Hammond to urge him to put measures in the forthcoming budget that will support the modernisation of builders merchants’ delivery vehicles
CPA conference explores the developments in construction plant hire
Over 150 key contacts attended this year’s Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) Plant Conference which took place at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre near Coventry
Collaborate to innovate: How could you prepare for a digitalised construction...
In this article, Elizabeth Kavanagh, head of HR, innovation and research at Stride Treglown, examines the shift in our roles due to the culture change required by the move towards a digitalised construction sector and a more collaborative culture
Construction equipment sales grow by 6%
In the first three quarters of 2017, sales of construction and earthmoving equipment grew by 6% compared with the same period in 2016
Open Doors to encourage careers in construction
The Open Doors’ recently restored website is now available for Build UK members to upload their sites which they will be opening around the country as part of Open Doors 2018
HEA joins Build UK as its latest Trade Association member
Build UK has joined forces with the Highway Electrical Association (HEA), making HEA the latest Trade Association to become part of the industry’s collective voice
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
BRE announces groundbreaking BIM DataBook
BRE has created a new BIM data product library set to dramatically change the market and resolve communication issues which currently exist when exchanging BIM models