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Considering embodied carbon of buildings to enhance sustainable design
Johanna Pirinen, SVP of Sustainability at Stora Enso, explores why shifting the focus to the embodied carbon of buildings is vital in helping the construction industry to decarbonise and make more sustainable design choices.
Future Homes and Buildings Standards “needs more clarity”
Tassos Kougionis, director of sustainability and ESG at McBains, highlights seven areas of the Future Homes and Buildings Standards where guidance needs more clarity.
The crucial role of smart IT in the construction industry’s ESG...
Rob Smith, CTO at Creative ITC, explains the often-underestimated impact of enterprise technology on climate change and outlines how construction businesses can stay ahead of the ESG curve.
Ensure compliance with Sold Secure’s SS504 Specification for Smart Locks
Sold Secure's new SS504 – Specification for Smart Locks in use within Domestic and Similar Buildings standard ensure that physical, technical and connectivity security are thoroughly tested against both IoT security and physical attack.
Costain chooses BREEAM excellent rated building for new HQ, the Can...
Costain has announced that the company headquarters will relocate to 70 St Mary Axe, a new office build known colloquially as the Can of Ham.
Safeguarding digital infrastructure: Cybersecurity for smart cities
Capterra’s Eduardo Garcia delves into the vital role of cybersecurity for smart cities, providing strategies for fortifying urban environments against evolving threats.
Optimising existing buildings holds the key to handling record heat
Richard Tibenham, business development manager at IES, explores strategies for optimising our existing buildings in a warming world, from designing climate-resilient structures to using digital twins. Discover innovative solutions and their link to corporate responsibility in a changing ESG landscape.
Hertfordshire Building Control shines at LABC Awards
Hertfordshire Building Control (HBC) has achieved remarkable success at the LABC Awards, securing the prestigious title of Local Authority Building Control Team of the Year.
How can enhanced connectivity ensure our buildings are digitally fit for...
Edmund Wilkinson, head of sales for in-building solutions at Cellnex UK, explores how enhanced connectivity is crucial for ensuring our buildings meet the expectations of an increasingly digital workforce.
Smart technology integration: paving the way for sustainable and healthy built...
Build Warranty explores how smart technology integration can embed better wellbeing in our built environments.
How can we improve the efficiency of buildings to better address...
Optimising building performance is the most urgently needed response to the energy crisis. Hariharan Natarajan, architect and energy engineer at SketchUp, explores how the industry can go about it.
Extreme temperatures and vulnerable people: Why technology should be integrated into...
UK housing providers must integrate tech into construction for resilient, responsive care as the country faces extreme temperatures.
Smart Infrastructure: Can’t measure, can’t improve?
The Cambridge Centre for Smart Infrastructure & Construction Distinguished Lecture by Professor Lord Robert Mair reflected on the past 13 years of the CSIC’s work. Dr Fiorella Dell’Olio looks at some of the highlights.
The rise of smart home technology in UK developments
Build Warranty explores the growing presence of smart home technology in UK homes and how it offers increased efficiency, accessibility and comfort.
Amey to help deliver a net zero prison estate with SMART...
Amey will assist the Ministry of Justice to ensure a net zero prison estate through SMART meter installation on 36 sites.
How digital twin technology can help contractors navigate building safety regulations
After the Grenfell Tower Fire of 2017, construction companies have had to adhere to the 2022 Building Safety Act. David Varela, senior client partner, Enterprise Real Time 3D, Unity, explores how digital twin technology can help contractors navigate regulations.
Samsung survey reveals phenomenal demand for smart homes
Samsung has shared findings from a research survey, in partnership with Google, on public interest in smart homes in the UK.
Modular construction in Ukraine surges amidst rebuilding drive
Modular construction in Ukraine has taken off in order to rebuild the country. John McMullen, marketing director, Modular Building Institute explores the task at hand.
Why organisational strategy is crucial in delivering net zero buildings
Dr Kwadwo Oti-Sarpong of the Cambridge Centre for Smart Infrastructure & Construction examines the organisational strategies deployed in delivering net zero buildings using manufacturing approaches and digital technologies.
Can technology help create sustainable building designs?
How can the increasing range of technology being deployed in construction help to unlock more sustainable design and meet the climate challenge? May Winfield, global director of commercial, legal and digital risks at Buro Happold, takes a look.
Retrofitting commercial buildings using digital twins
Retrofitting rates need to triple to meet the goals outlined in the Paris Agreement. To increase the pace of retrofitting to this level, technology such as digital twins will need to be utilised.
Sustainable Housing: Building a Greener Future for the UK – Brought...
From cutting-edge technologies to innovative building materials, sustainable homes are gaining momentum, and the benefits are abundant.
Smart technology: The drive towards cleaner, greener smart city environments
Steven Kenny of Axis Communications looks at how smart technology within smart city environments can utilise data to improve sustainability and ultimately help the planet.
Government scrap plans for smart motorways amid safety and cost concerns
Smart motorways, including 11 already paused from the Road Investment Strategy (2020 to 2025) and three from the third Road Investment Strategy (2025 to 2030), will be removed from government road-building plans.
Building a cybersecurity foundation to protect construction firms from ransomware attacks
Construction firms are increasingly targets of cyber and ransomware attacks that lead to costly project delays and the exposure of sensitive information. J. Paul Haynes, P.Eng., President and COO, eSentire explores how firms can use cybersecurity to protect themselves from ransomware attacks.
Building Safety Act: Key questions answered
At Premier Guarantee's latest InSite conference, a panel of experts discussed the Building Safety Act, and how best to prepare for the changes ahead.