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Smartphone app bridging the gap of structural health monitoring
Monitoring the structural health of key infrastructure assets, such as bridges, is crucial in making maintenance and capacity decisions, and extending service life. Dr Jan Winkler of AtkinsRéalis says digital tools, combined with everyday smartphones, could prove invaluable.
Net zero placemaking to drive down carbon impact
A focus on people and placemaking would spark a net zero breakthrough, says Dr Stephen Hall of climate innovation charity Ashden.
Bluebeam improves efficiency for public sector construction project in Wales
Bluebeam software has played a key role in boosting efficiency on an award-winning bus station construction project in Wales.
Gove reveals government regeneration scheme for towns and city centres
Plans set out in the Levelling Up White Paper has revealed a new government regeneration scheme for derelict sites in towns and city centres, to create new homes, jobs and communities across England.
Celebrating heritage through design
Bruce Kennedy, architect director at BDP’s Glasgow studio, discusses the importance of our build heritage as cities evolve and move forward.
Balfour Beatty and its Craidd Alliance receive IS044001 accreditation
Balfour Beatty has announced that its Craidd Alliance has achieved IS044001 accreditation, the international standard for collaboration.
SNC-Lavalin secures contract to maintain Ireland’s motorway network
SNC-Lavalin has been commissioned by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), to oversee the maintenance of Ireland’s motorway and dual carriageway network.
Keltbray hires three new MD’s as part of organisational revamp
Keltbray has appointed three new managing directors, as it unveils an organisational revamp to deliver its customer focussed strategy.
Eric Wright begins Northallerton link road and overbridge
Eric Wright Civil Engineering has commenced work on the final stage of a new link road and overbridge in Northallerton on behalf of Taylor Wimpey North Yorkshire and Persimmon Homes.
TfL releases business plan to keep London moving
Transport for London (TfL) has published its five-year Business Plan draft covering 2020/21 to 2024/25 to support sustainable growth in London.
Steel Manipulator: An innovative solution for landing steel structures
Costain and Thomson Engineering have worked collaboratively to create a solution for landing steel structures that deliver improvements in safety, efficiency and the environment.
HS2 plans to connect city centres in the Midlands
Under proposals submitted to the government by Midlands Connect, there is a strong case for high speed trains to directly connect Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester and Leeds via the East Midlands Hub station at Toton.
Transport for Wales awards initial contracts for South Wales Metro
Transport for Wales has chosen Balfour Beatty, Alun Griffiths and Siemens Mobility for Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contracts as part of the South Wales Metro.
Balfour Beatty awarded £1.3bn interstate highway project
Balfour Beatty has been conditionally selected, in a joint venture, to deliver the £1.3bn interstate highway project, on behalf of the Texas Department of Transportation.
Construction contract awards down by 2.1% in April
The latest edition of the Economic & Construction Market Review from industry analysts Barbour ABI has revealed that construction contract awards decreased by 2.1% in March across Great Britain.
Willmott Dixon creates hub for next generation cleaner engines
A new hub built by Willmott Dixon will help continue Coventry’s drive as a world-leading centre for the automotive industry.
Big infrastructure projects boost UK construction
UK construction work is expected to grow over the next two years, generating significant profit due to a surge in major infrastructure projects…
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3D Geological Models – A robust platform to build upon
 In recent years BIM has focused on the built aspects of construction, however the ground conditions are arguably equally if not more important. Unexpected...
Spending Review: Infrastructure comes out streets ahead
At the heart of the government’s Spending Review today was a commitment to developing the infrastructure of the nation. Planning and Building Control Today...
Businesses can benefit from construction projects
CBI Wales has called for businesses to be ready to make the most of investment in major construction projects, in particular the electrification of...