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Delivering social value beyond bricks and mortar at Prince Charles Hospital
Lucy Davies, head of social value at Tilbury Douglas, discusses how social value is a priority for the project team delivering the £130 million refurbishment of the Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil.
Using real-time 3D tools to build without bricks
With real-time 3D tools, you can create properties that are tailored to any tenant or buyer - all before a single shovel breaks ground.
Technical construction update: Bricks, rammed earth
This technical update by Premier Guarantee provides additional guidance on the use of bricks, rammed earth.
£1m funding to commercialise construction waste bricks
Kenoteq, a spin-out from Heriot-Watt University, has secured £1m in funding to commercialise production of its revolutionary brick, the K-Briq.
Engineers develop printed bricks from construction waste
Engineers at Brunel University London have launched a new project to develop printed bricks from waste construction materials.
11% drop in bricks, blocks and precast concreteÂ
Market growth for the bricks, blocks and precast concrete sector was at a steady 13% between 2015-2019, however, AMA Research are predicting Covid-19 will...
Construction: It’s about more than bricks and mortar
Emma Dickson, chair of the Construction Scotland Industry Leadership Group’s Skills Working Group, examines the challenge of recruiting – and retaining – the next generation of construction professionals.
Engineers build plastic waste bricks inspired by nature
A new brick constructed using 3D printing and made from domestic plastic waste has been proven to provide 10 times better insulation than traditional bricks.
Biosolids bricks offer sustainable solution
A team at RMIT University in Melbourne has demonstrated that biosolids bricks could be a sustainable solution for wastewater treatment and brickmaking.
Bricks, bytes and the move to digital project working
It is well recognised that compared to other major industries, construction is slow adopting new systems and processes to support better ways of winning and delivering project work.
Wienerberger launches four new softmud bricks
Wienerberger, the global supplier of building material and infrastructure solutions, has announced the launch of four new softmud bricks
Accounting for Movement of Concrete Bricks
Premier Guarantee Technical Standards Manager, John Gilbert, highlights the measures you can take to account for movement of concrete bricks in your projects
Bricks, blocks, and precast concrete set for growth
New research expects the demand for bricks, blocks, and precast concrete to increase as confidence in UK construction returns…
Between 2012 and 2014 the bricks,...
Planning delays reduce the demand for bricks
Problems with the planning process have led to a decreased demand for bricks used in housebuilding, it has emerged…
Michelmersh Brick Holdings, the largest manufacturer...
The role of smart technology in modern construction
Mark Seaman, head of Samsung B2B Integrated Offering Team, looks at the increasing demands being placed on developers to make sure their buildings really meet the requirements of today’s occupants, and how smart technology can help.
How Britain’s construction sector could benefit from using robotics
Britain must leverage the use of robotics and automation or risk being left behind on the global construction landscape, the National Roboatrium’s Pete Felton writes.
Managing contractor and supply chain risk
In support of NHBC’s purpose to raise standards in house building Charlie Ash, sector lead – housing associations, joined a panel at the Social Housing Annual Conference in November to discuss approaches to managing contractor and supply chain risk in the wake of economic uncertainty.
Communities powered by waste: Turning landfill waste into energy assets
Dan Nienhauser, CEO of Stellar3, explores the need for innovative landfill waste management and energy generation solutions in response to urban waste challenges.
Actis helps building firm preserve part of England’s agricultural heritage
A Kent building firm has been helping preserve some of England's architectural and agricultural heritage, while ensuring the new occupants enjoy a cosier experience than its original residents - with help from insulation specialist Actis.
Group behind Cemfree and PUDLO falls into administration
DB Group, which traded under the Cemfree brand and Pudlo waterproofing products, has gone into administration.
[VIDEO] Robot bricklayers could be coming to UK with new startup
Monumental's robot bricklayers can work as fast as a human stonemason and could be the answer to the UK's brickie shortage.
Planning granted for mass timber structure neighbourhood from former Greenpeace directors
Human Nature, the company behind the planned mass timber structure neighbourhood, was founded by former Greenpeace directors Michael Manolson and Jonathan Smales.
Reframing the narrative: The real story of offsite insolvencies
The UK construction industry anticipates 6,000 insolvencies in 2023, including many offsite insolvencies. Addressing systemic issues is vital for a thriving future.
Packaging optimisation in the housebuilding sector
Discover how the Supply Chain Sustainability School and its partners have worked to address the relentless packaging challenge facing the built environment, culminating in its recent project report, Packaging Optimisation in the Housebuilding Sector.
Morgan Sindall delivers £20.7m National Highways depot project
Morgan Sindall has installed new depots that will bring together National Highways staff, traffic officers, contractors, and key partners.
Building safety legislation: everything, all at once
Zutec CMO Maria Hudson reflects on the rapid changes seen in building safety legislation in the past six years- and the next steps any company looking to stay compliant should take.