Palmers Solicitors, which has offices in Basildon, Thurrock and South Woodham Ferrers, has held three successful seminars on the implementation of BIM in conjunction with Crown Office Chambers, building consultancy Ingleton Wood, ReviCad Limited and three Essex councils.
Budget backs BIM level three
Budget confirms funding for major transport projects
More than a third of contractors risk using unskilled labour – survey finds
Confidence amongst construction contractors is at a three year high, according to a new survey, with 48 per cent of respondents saying they feel confident about the year ahead. However, behind this upbeat outlook is a workforce under immense strain with close to half (41 per cent) saying their business was under increased pressure to fulfil contracts.
Palmers successfully fights costs case in Technology and Construction Court
Latest ONS forecast shows deeper dip in construction output in Q4
Court rules on contract amendments
Cause for optimism in engineering as sector grows despite challenges
Britain’s strong engineering industry is driving productivity, with benefits across the economy, according to new research published in EngineeringUK 2016: The State of Engineering. Engineering is 68 per cent more productive than the retail and wholesale sector, with apprentices making a significant contribution.