BIM at Clerkenwell Design Week

On the 23rd May, Sean McCormick, Senior BIM Consultant for BRE will be speaking at Clerkenwell Design Week, where visitors will hear first hand about technology and the digital world are helping the construction industry to grow forwards. Sean will talk through several elements, including: The evolution of the Information Age and how it has … Continue reading “BIM at Clerkenwell Design Week”

BRE rallies sector to act collaboratively now to deliver the Construction 2025 strategy

Construction 2025 is the joint strategy from government and industry for the future of the UK construction sector. Construction 2025 sets out challenging industry targets that include: 50% reduction in trade gap; 33% lower costs; 50% lower emissions; 50% faster delivery. BRE, in collaboration with public and private industry partners, takes seriously its obligations to … Continue reading “BRE rallies sector to act collaboratively now to deliver the Construction 2025 strategy”

RPS are cutting costs and improving efficiency with recent BIM certification

Paul Oakley, BIM Director at BRE caught up with Mark Costello, Director at RPS in Ireland about the company’s recently awarded BRE Global BIM Business Systems Certification which demonstrates a company’s compliance with the requirements of BIM Level 2. He explains how BIM is making a positive impact on their internal processes as well as … Continue reading “RPS are cutting costs and improving efficiency with recent BIM certification”

SES Engineering Services become the first M&E contractor to receive a BIM certification

Photo by Peter White. From left to right: Guy Hammersley, BIM Director at BRE, Martin Howe, National BIM Manager at SES Paul Oakley, BIM Director at BRE caught up with Martin Howe, National BIM Manager at SES, about the company’s recently awarded BRE Global BIM Business Systems Certification at Ecobuild, which demonstrates a company’s compliance with the … Continue reading “SES Engineering Services become the first M&E contractor to receive a BIM certification”

SmartWaste, Mace and sustainability: An interview with Andrew Kinsey

Andrew Kinsey, Head of Sustainability for Construction at Mace since 2012, has been using SmartWaste for several years. He talked to us about his experiences with this tool and how it has benefited Mace’s construction processes. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what drew you to sustainability? “My personal interest in sustainability … Continue reading “SmartWaste, Mace and sustainability: An interview with Andrew Kinsey”