Features

Compliant construction: BIM and fire door safety


Ensuring a building’s fire doors are installed correctly, and how Building Information Modelling (BIM) holds the key to ensuring compliance. 

Updating the NHS Maintenance estate standard


Amit Vadgama, principal building surveyor at Pick Everard, discusses the everyday NHS maintenance that is contributing positively to our communities, amid infrastructure spending concerns and hospital building delays.

Why leading homebuilder companies have a responsibility to help secure supply chains against cyber threats


Cyber threats increasingly target supply chains across homebuilder businesses in the construction sector and a 2023 survey stated that concern is growing.

Building Britain: Ibstock ready to play their part in getting Britain building again


After Labour’s landslide win in July’s General Election, incumbent Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves set out an ambitious programme of activity.

Chancellor unveils a new era for economic growth


The new Chancellor has promised to take immediate action to fix the foundations of the economy.

Be wary of Artificial Intelligence


AI is now prevalent across all industries, construction included

Biodiversity Net Gain Now in Force – What Does It Mean for You?


The UK has significantly advanced by implementing Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in the ongoing effort to balance development with conservation.

Industry reaction to government change


With Labour to form the next government with a landslide victory, we take a look at industry reaction from around the construction sector.

Why the construction industry needs to be more collaborative with property managers 


Leading Property Manager explains: Why the construction industry needs to be more collaborative with property managers 

New void former promises to save time and complexity  


Traditional methods of erecting building structures often involve complex processes that can be labour intensive and time consuming. However, an innovative piece of apparatus designed and developed in the UK is promising to reduce complexity and save time. Before work can start on erecting building