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Opinion: How to fix the Building Safety Regulator

The Construction Index

Compliance with the Act requires passing through three gateways: planning, detailed design and handover. It mainly focuses on structural and fire safety within design and construction of residential buildings – distinguishing high risk buildings (HRBs) of 18 metres in height or 7+ storeys high from non-HRBs.

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Clowes turns to Roe for Stud Brook expansion

The Construction Index

Units are scheduled for handover around the end of 2025, with occupiers anticipated to begin trading in the New Year. Designed primarily for trade counter operators, the new units are part of a strategic expansion of the park. Developer Clowes has appointed Roe Developments as main contractor with a 30-week build programme.

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New crane for façades specialist

The Construction Index

The handover ceremony at Liebherr GB headquarters. Left to right: Richard Everist of Liebherr, Chris McReynolds of PCE and Paul Goodall of Liebherr. PCE, formerly Precast Concrete Erection, has bought a Liebherr LTR 1150 telescopic-boomed crawler crane to bolster its on-site operations.

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New chief for Nixon Hire

The Construction Index

The handover takes effect on 1 st August 2025. New chief executive Brian Cornett Newcastle-based Nixon Hire has announced a change in leadership, with chief operating officer Brian Cornett replacing Graham Nixon as chief executive. Graham Nixon took over the family business from his father John Nixon in 2005.

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What Is a Digital Twin? 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

However, it wasn’t until 2010 that Dr. Grieves’ concept was actually called a digital twin when NASA’s John Vickers referred to it in a report. Looking at the image (below) from a recent report from RICS, Digital twins from design to handover of constructed assets , you can see the foundational elements of the digital twin.

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An Snapshot of International BIM Status and Goals

Building Information Management

Operational Asset Management – Processes and data for the commissioning, handover, operation and occupation stages. Standard: Collaborative production of architectural, engineering and construction information. Code of Practice. BS 1192:2007. Mandatory BIM for government projects. GSA; USACE. Requires IFC BIM for new buildings.

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The World’s 10 Most Expensive Buildings in 2023

OmTrak

Owned by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, Marina Bay Sands opened its doors in 2010, proudly claiming the title of the world’s most expensive standalone casino property at the time, with a staggering price tag of US$6.88 This integrated resort, with an estimated cost of $5.5 billion, including the land.