Come and meet us
Opening times
Visit the School
National Infrastructure Plan 2011
Posted on: 29 November 2011
By: mackene
No Comments »
Filed under: News
The Government has published an updated National Infrastructure Plan. This contains major commitments to improve the UK’s transport and broadband networks as well as steps to attract major new private sector investment. The plan sets out: a clear plan for the UK’s infrastructure; a new strategy for coordinating public and private investment; new investment in critical infrastructure projects; and a new focus on delivery.
Intelligent clients, intelligent suppliers. London, 25 November 2011
Posted on: 25 November 2011
By: isadm
No Comments »
Filed under: Events presentations
The Annual Convention of the Constructing Excellence movement brought together all those associated with the work of Constructing Excellence to review and discuss what makes an intelligent client, and what constitutes an intelligent response to this, which a particular emphasis on sustainable low carbon solutions. Presentations are available online.
Making the economic case for construction
Posted on: 16 November 2011
By: mackene
No Comments »
Filed under: News
The UK Contractors Group has published further research showing the contribution construction is making to the English regions, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The research, undertaken by the economic consultancy Cebr and Glenigan shows the pattern of construction activity to be variable across the UK. [loaded 16 November 2011]
Whole life carbon in construction. London, 15 November 2011
Posted on: 15 November 2011
By: isadm
No Comments »
Filed under: Events presentations
This event considered the latest developments in whole life carbon in construction. Key topics include embodied carbon, supply chain carbon, renewable materials and low carbon construction. As well as the latest developments, the conference looked at examples of how whole life carbon is being addressed in the construction sector and what organisations need to be working towards. Presentations are available online.
Construction in developing countries
Posted on: 2 November 2011
By: mackene
No Comments »
Filed under: News
Two new publication examine construction in developing countries. Contemporary issues in constructing in developing countries challenges underlying assumptions and focuses on the distinct characteristics of construction in developing countries. In so doing it considers the issues from the perspective of the developing countries themselves to present a strong contemporary picture for researchers. It forms a companion volume to New perspectives on construction in developing countries, which provides an update on the generic subjects relating to the construction industry in developing countries, and covers new concepts and issues.
The Rational House
Posted on: 2 November 2011
By: mackene
No Comments »
Filed under: News
A prototype home for urban development has been built on a site in Fulham, west London. The Rational House is designed to Code for Sustainable Homes level 4, complies with the new London Housing Design Guide and is constructed using precast concrete. The house has been originated by architect Robert Dalziel and engineer Tim Battle, directors of Rational House, to provide high density, low rise, sustainable homes with design and quality at an affordable cost. The prototype, which is being marketed through estate agent Jackson-Stops & Staff, is already generating interest and the design has been included in Barratt East London’s bid to develop a legacy site from the London 2012 Olympics in Stratford, east London.
Information technology for construction. French Riviera, 25-28 October 2011
Posted on: 31 October 2011
By: mackene
No Comments »
Filed under: Events presentations
The 28th International Conference of CIB W078 “Computer Integrated Construction” jointly organised with the 7th CIB W102 “Information and Knowledge management in Building was dedicated to the latest broad achievements in research, development, standardisation and industrial implementation of advanced Computing, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Knowledge Management (KM) in the Construction sector and the Built environment. Information is available from the event, including papers covering topics that included: Managing ICT strategies; Standards and interoperability policies in a web based organisation; Integral design and knowledge development; Management of knowledge along the building life cycle; Product/Process Modelling based on Building Information Modelling (BIM); e-Government and regulation regarding the building and construction; Knowledge management stories in building and construction covering the following areas: energy efficiency management; performance based & client driven solutions; communities of practice; collaborative workspaces and virtual teams for construction projects; ICT for energy efficient / low carbon buildings; ICT for facilities management and risk management; ICT supporting smart buildings; ICT for sustainable and smart districts and cities; assisted living and building design.
Green buildings and the future of urban development. Freiburg, 27-28 October 2011
Posted on: 31 October 2011
By: mackene
No Comments »
Filed under: Events presentations
The fourth conference of the Local Renewables Series focused on green buildings and the future of sustainable urban development”. Organised by ICLEI, the conference looked at the evolving role of renewable energy in sustainable buildings and addressed the issue of energy efficiency, both from a technological and city development point of view. Issues covered in the conference included: the political framework for sustainable construction and urban planning from a European, national and regional perspective; upgrading options for the existing building stock; best practice examples of zero emission districts across Europe; cutting-edge technologies and clever design for energy efficient solutions; district heating and cooling; financing models and mechanisms, in particular, the new Energy Efficiency Fund; and challenges in the value chain of energy efficient building. Presentations are available online, together with presentations from the previous three conferences in the series.
Guides on low impact building materials
Posted on: 26 October 2011
By: mackene
No Comments »
Filed under: News
A series of five information papers for architects, specifiers, materials suppliers and building contractors on low impact building materials is being launched on 31 October 2011. The introductory guides published by IHS BRE Press provide an overview of the benefits and limitations of using various low impact building materials in construction projects. Materials covered in the series are hemp lime, straw bale, unfired clay masonry, cross-laminated timber and natural fibre insulation. Each publication examines the key properties of the respective materials and features research carried out at the University of Bath alongside input from industry experts with commercial experience of the materials’ application in major construction projects.
Read more online
Specification survey: Summary of findings
Posted on: 26 October 2011
By: mackene
No Comments »
Filed under: News
In early 2011 NBS carried out a research project to find out how people were creating and using specifications in the UK, and how people saw specifications developing in the future. The research followed on from NBS’s research into BIM (Building Information Modelling), which confirmed that specifications were an integral part of BIM.
What’s new
What’s new and Events presentations archive
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011