Construction careers campaign could help tackle rising youth unemployment, says CIOB

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called for a national campaign promoting construction careers after a major review warned that the number of young people not in education, employment or training (Neet) could continue to rise. The post Construction careers campaign could help tackle rising youth unemployment, says CIOB appeared first on Construction Management.

Sydney’s west to gain TAFE Construction Centre of Excellence

NSW Minister Steve Whan and Federal Minister Andrew Giles joined students at the Institute of Applied Technology – Construction at TAFE NSW Kingswood. ( NSW Government)The Australian and NSW governments have committed $11 million to a new TAFE Construction Centre of Excellence in Sydney’s west, … The post Sydney’s west to gain TAFE Construction Centre of Excellence appeared first on Inside Construction.

CIOB reports membership growth and expanding industry influence

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has reported strong membership growth, expanding digital services and increasing influence across the built environment sector as it delivered against the ambitions set out in its 2023-2028 corporate plan. The post CIOB reports membership growth and expanding industry influence appeared first on Construction Management.

Digital permitting, AI tools top of mind for NIBS panelists

During the National Institute of Building Sciences Building Innovation conference, speakers pointed to how digital tools can improve timelines and reviews.

Mace wins £250m Norwich lab expansion job

Mace has secured a £250m contract for a major laboratory expansion at the John Innes Centre scientific research institute in Norwich. The contractor beat Bovis to secure the Main Laboratory Building (MLB) scheme. The project is being developed by the John Innes Centre and The… The post Mace wins £250m Norwich lab expansion job appeared first on Construction News.

Understanding BIM LOD, Levels, and LOI

The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry has witnessed a profound evolution, marked by the widespread integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM). This innovative approach transcends traditional design methodologies, offering a comprehensive solution that amalgamates visual representation, data integration, and collaborative capabilities. Central to the BIM framework are three pivotal concepts: BIM Level of Development (LOD), BIM Levels, and BIM Level of Information.