Technical News

Timber frame industry tackles fire safety
UK Timber Frame Association and HSE have joined forces to promote more fire resistant time frame systems
Arup to open BIM consultancy in UK
Engineering giant has been offering BIM services in Australia for 12 months
Cladding firm WWR collapses
Roofing and cladding specialist WWR has gone into administration
Crossrail contractors to use new Lafarge rail link
The cement company says the freight connection will open in February 2012
Building launches BIM conference in London
The BIM Show Live will feature key technology speakers and real-life examples of Building Information Modelling
Construction industry PMI falls to eight-month low
Improved commercial performance outweighed by weaker civil engineering work
Green Building Council launches training Task Group
The UK-GBC says it will provide leadership and co-ordination in sustainability training and education