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Sustainable homes: how can housebuilders help save the environment?

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Sustainable homes: how can housebuilders help save the environment?

The UK has a challenge on its hands. Given the country’s commitments to climate goals and that the construction industry contributes hugely to its annual CO2 output, there are improvements to be made in what…

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BIM software in 2021 – why SME’s must become ‘BIM-ready’

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BIM software in 2021 – why SME’s must become ‘BIM-ready’

Building Information Modelling (BIM) has had an enormous impact on the construction industry over the past decade. However, while BIM software is widely used at large firms, a 2019 National BIM Survey showed that almost…

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3 reasons construction administration should not be an afterthought

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3 reasons construction administration should not be an afterthought

Construction administration is a useful technique for making projects run more smoothly. It requires the architect, who knows the building design best, to remain involved in the project even after they have finished their drawings….

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How to conduct a site audit

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How to conduct a site audit

Completing a construction site audit is never an easy task. The word ‘audit’ alone brings connotations of judgement and the threat of reper

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Sustainable building design: the key principles

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Sustainable building design: the key principles

When we think of sustainable building design we usually think about goals in three main areas: environment, people and costs. Firstly, the environment goal – to reduce the consumption of natural resources such as water, energy and raw…

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Customer Spotlight: How HCIP uses PlanRadar for interior fit-outs with flair

HCIP Ltd have over 30 years of experience in the interior fit-out and refurbishment field, working on large and small projects. Based in West Yorkshire, their core team has 13 fulltime members of staff. They…

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How to boost your planning permission approval chances

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How to boost your planning permission approval chances

Have you ever had a planning permission application rejected? Around one quarter of planning permission applications in England do not get approved first time. This can be very frustrating, especially if you have invested time…

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