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RIBA: UK must build flood resilient homes
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (3 May) published a new report outlining what the Government needs to do to help create homes and communities that are resilient to flood damage
Report reveals how BIM benefits water projects
A new report has outlined how Building Information Modelling (BIM) is improving water projects by generating higher levels of client satisfaction, and improving critical aspects of the project design and delivery process
UK BIM Alliance: The end of the beginning!
The UK BIM Alliance was launched in October 2016 to unite the industry around the BIM Level 2 agenda, fuelled by hope, faith, the need for leadership and a voice – and a passion for a digitally transformed industry. Founding board member and engagement lead John Eynon looks back at its progress
Construction firm invests in Virtual Reality
Morrison Construction has invested in a Virtual Reality (VR) system for site inductions. In the near future, all new starters on Morrison Construction sites may have to use virtual reality goggles for their safety briefings
Getting into the DNA of product data
With the availability of concise and easily applied data consistently being identified as a stumbling block in the widespread adoption of BIM, Alex Small, BIM and digital platforms manager at Tata Steel, discusses a more streamlined approach to sharing product information
Chemically altered soil could build sustainable homes
Scientists have revealed that adding chemicals to soil could create a strong and environmentally-friendly construction material to build homes in developing countries
Prologis collaborates with supply chain to deliver social value
Prologis UK has formally demonstrated its commitment to social value by requiring all of its suppliers to sign-up to a Supply Chain Social Value Charter (SCSVC)
COBie Deliverables using Industry Foundation Class within Revit
With collaborative 3D environments becoming increasingly common on construction projects, it is important to leverage the data and information that is stored alongside the 3D geometry. Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie) is the nominated format for the digital an electronic delivery of asset data
Inquiry told offsite held back by ‘lack of trust’
A parliamentary inquiry has been told that procurement models must change and construction companies need to overcome a “lack of trust” if offsite manufacture...
NavVis launches Autodesk Revit Add-in
NavVis, a global leader in mobile indoor mapping, visualisation, and navigation, has announced a new add-in for Autodesk Revit
How drones will revolutionise the construction industry
Construction warranty specialists, CRL, have journeyed into the world of drones. CEO Steve Mansour, discusses how the sophisticated devices will revolutionise the construction industry
SFS ushers in new era of technical training and support for...
Known in the industry for providing excellent technical support for building specification professionals, designers, installers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), SFS, the market-leading fastening systems manufacturer, continues to enhance its technical support to the industry and provide collaborative support to its partners. David Wigglesworth, MD of SFS UK, explains its strategy
BSRIA staging 2018 Soft Landings Conference
BSRIA is staging its third flagship Soft Landings Conference 2018: Soft Landings – a culture for all projects, which will take place on 15 June at RICS in London
TRA releases updated roofing guidance for housebuilders
The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) has published a new roofing guidance for housebuilders. How to Build Compliant Spandrel Panels, which is endorsed by the NHBC, has been updated to include information about single-skin cladding for spandrel panels
Skydôme entrusts BIM&CO with the publication of its BIM objects
Through the BIM&CO for Manufacturers offer, BIM&CO and Skydôme, the manufacturer specialising in zenithal overhead lighting solutions, have entered into a collaboration to distribute quality BIM objects dedicated to natural lighting for all stages of the BIM process
UK could save £15bn every year by lifting construction productivity
Last December, the UK government announced its new productivity programme which is expected to deliver savings of £15bn every year. The programme is called Transforming Infrastructure Performance (TIP). Its main objective is to boost construction productivity and revolutionise the UK building sector in terms of infrastructure investment
Latest NBS Contracts and Law report reveals industry progression
The NBS has released its fourth Contracts and Law report this week, shedding light on how well the industry is progressing
CIC publishes second edition of the BIM Protocol
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has published the highly anticipated Second Edition of the BIM Protocol, to reflect the current practices and standards regarding the use of BIM
Bluebeam release redesigned Revu 2018
Bluebeam, Inc., leading developer of innovative technology solutions for the AEC industries, has announced the release of Revu 2018, featuring a new interface and enhancements designed to maximise productivity, improve predictability and fast-track new users while supporting existing workflows
Proposed centre aims to integrate smart building tech and BIM
A proposed centre for digital construction in Newcastle will aim to exploit the expertise of data scientists and bring smart building technologies and BIM into closer association
Virtual site tours: Making Virtual Reality a reality
BIM for the many and not just the few, demonstrating the immediate benefits that a site project team can use in their day to day roles. Kier’s Adam Nixon looks at the added benefits of Virtual Reality as part of his BIM rotation on the Kier graduate scheme
Southbank’s Queen Elizabeth Hall reopens
On 9 April Southbank’s Queen Elizabeth Hall is set to open its doors to the public for the first time since closing for refurbishment at the end of 2015
Joint venture inspires young people to consider a career in construction
Young people in Glasgow have benefitted from an insight into the construction industry, as regeneration specialist Urban Union funded a skills day in collaboration with New Gorbals Housing Association
Latest version of 3D Repo software enhances BIM capabilities
3D Repo has announced the release of the latest version of its cloud-based building information modelling (BIM) platform. The company said that 30 enhancements had been made to the software, including support for the most recent open standard Building Collaboration Format (BCF) and live base map integration
PCA members offered Chartered status from CABE
Members of the Property Care Association (PCA) are now able to achieve Chartered status through a collaboration with the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
CIOB and CIAT renew their Memorandum of Understanding
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) have reaffirmed their commitment to collaboration and partnership by renewing their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)