Build Magazine December 2015

Build Magazine 2 Editor’s Letter Welcome to the December Issue of Build. Is listed real estate in Europe the new investor’s gold mine? Gillian Tiltman outlines why she things the answer is most definitely yes. As risk analysis continues to be a contentious issue in the construction industry Richard Wade at Blake Morgan provides us with a unique insight into this issue and explores what consumers need to be aware of. BIM is an exciting new innovation in the construc- tion industry, but as Kenny Ingram explores, it is not the only digital revolution happening in the industry. As the skills shortage continues to grip the industry we explore the options and look into just why this issue exists despite the high levels of pay the indus- try is currently experiencing as firms desperately strive to hire and retain skilled workers. We also take a look at a new installation in London which seeks to highlight the intrinsic link between architecture and art. As sustainable energy becomes increasingly popu- lar with clients we run a series of articles exploring energy use within the construction industry itself and how this is affected by both regulation and firms working within the market. We hope you enjoy this issue.