The cladding crisis: A way forward

More than three years after the Grenfell Tower fire, hundreds of thousands of people are living in high-rise properties fitted with dangerous cladding. Mark Clinton, head of the construction and engineering group at law firm Irwin Mitchell, offers a 10-point plan to point policy in the right direction. The post The cladding crisis: A way forward appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

Expansion and modernisation of UK universities

With ever-increasing competition to maintain or improve their position within the university rankings system, universities are constantly having to modernise and improve. This has involved building numerous new facilities, many of which extend below ground. The post Expansion and modernisation of UK universities appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

AHCI prepares to open new London office in 2021

Following several years of sustained growth, structural defects warranty specialist Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) is continuing to expand its sales and technical team. The post AHCI prepares to open new London office in 2021 appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

MPBA: Promoting knowledge transfer and training opportunities

Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of the Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA), explores how the organisation is playing a key role in supporting the modular building industry. The post MPBA: Promoting knowledge transfer and training opportunities appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

Modular technology and the Golden Thread

In her report Building a Safer Future, Dame Judith Hackitt highlights the need for a system-based approach with a golden thread of information running through the lifecycle of each project. Here, MPBA CEO Jackie Maginnis argues the case for modular technology in providing a comprehensive information pathway. The post Modular technology and the Golden Thread appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.