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Concrete strengthens resilience to fire and floods
Engineering resilience needn’t be rocket science. The challenge for designers is to be aware of the issues, and to think ahead, as Jenny Burridge...
Durability challenges for new and existing reinforced concrete structures
Concrete and reinforced/pre-stressed concrete is and will be the main construction material for civil engineering infrastructure, ETH Zurich explains...
PROFILE: Durability challenges for new and existing reinforced concrete structures
Concrete and reinforced/pre-stressed concrete is and will be the main construction material for civil engineering infrastructure. Much more than in the past this construction...
Concrete action on sustainable development
Concrete’s role in delivering a sustainable built environment through industry initiatives and performance benefits is increasingly recognised and utilised by design teams, here The...
Enhancing fire safety: Non-combustible FOAMGLAS® inverted roof insulation
From the vibrant Elephant and Castle Town Centre in London to the cutting-edge Science and Engineering Building at Manchester Metropolitan University, experience the safety, durability, and energy efficiency of FOAMGLAS® inverted roof insulation.
Cleartech wins 50% more jobs with enhanced digital estimations
Since ClearTech implemented Revu, it has cut waste, improved recordkeeping and communication and increased transparency. It has also won an additional 50% of projects and has gone on to complete work for clients such as Salesforce, Facebook and Amazon.
Marmox Multiboard products protecting the building envelope
Aside from dampening our spirits, the past winter has proved to be one of the wettest on record and will have reminded construction industry specifiers of the protection that render finishes can offer against driving rain.
Administration notice filed by Go Modular Technologies UK
Bespoke modular and offsite specialist Go Modular Technologies UK has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators.
Infrastructure construction management software: Overcoming challenges at 8 Bishopsgate London
PBC Today was recently invited to the opening of the new regional headquarters for Bentley Systems at 8 Bishopsgate in London, where we caught up with construction manager Leandlease and Bentley System’s Greg Demchak to discuss building design challenges and the use of Bentley’s infrastructure construction management software SYNCHRO.
Ireland: A centre of excellence for Modern Methods of Construction in...
Ireland is on the path to becoming a centre of excellence for offsite and other Modern Methods of Construction in Europe, says Paul Tierney, CEO of MMC Ireland.
Emerging trends in sustainable construction materials and how to prepare for...
The construction industry is being reshaped as new sustainable construction materials enter the market and different, more environmentally aware methods of construction emerge.
What’s new in The Building Safety Act?
The cementing of the Building Safety Act will see April 2024 marked as a significant month for UK construction, as Bal Manak, construction partner at Square One Law, explains.
AtkinsRéalis meets new biodiversity net gain legislation with geospatial approach
AtkinsRéalis has created a new solution to streamline the processes involved in biodiversity net gain management and meet the new legislation in England.
How to solve RAAC in the private sector
The failings identified with RAAC should not be seen simply as an issue for schools, hospitals and other public sector buildings. Dan Haynes, director, head of building surveying at AtkinsRéalis, says it is very much an issue for the private sector too, and should be subject to regular monitoring.
Adopting a circular economy model to fast track the built environment’s...
As population growth fuels demand for new buildings and materials, the construction industry faces a pivotal moment. Embracing a circular economy model is crucial to reducing waste and emissions while meeting future demands, explains Summit Rosenberg, associate, KOMPAS VC.
Education should be the first stop on the Timber in Construction...
Paul Cave, sales director at Koppers, discusses how a cross industry effort to grow understanding and awareness is needed to fully realise the aims of the Timber in Construction Roadmap.
MMC: How construction technologies are improving outcomes
As the demands for sustainability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness soar, the role of innovative construction technologies has never been more necessary, explains Colin Evison, head of innovation at BAM UK & Ireland.
Tackling delays and price inflation in materials procurement with digital
The Build Chain can reduce the cost of materials procurement and cut the time it takes to find and buy what is needed.
Investing in digitalisation will ease challenges for construction in 2024
The outlook for construction in 2024 is mixed and clients need to be prepared to navigate a complex market when it comes to balancing opportunities with cost, says Martin Sudweeks, UK managing director of cost management at Turner & Townsend.
Understanding contract works insurance: Essential coverage for groundwork companies
In response to heightened risks and contractual obligations, employers are increasingly requiring groundwork and civil engineering companies to secure contract works insurance.
Subsidence: New developments in identification, investigation and solutions
New guidance from the Institution of Structural Engineers examines the challenges presented by subsidence. John Patch, chair of the IStructE’s Subsidence Taskgroup explains why better cross-sector collaboration is needed to tackle this costly problem.
Farnworth town centre regeneration scheme welcomes students
Mayor Andy Burnham and Bolton Council visited to celebrate the latest phase of the Farnworth town centre regeneration scheme.
UKPN and Barhale to build micro-tunnel for HS2 Euston line
UK Power Networks has partnered with Barhale to build a micro-tunnel under the Grand Union Canal in West London for the HS2 Euston line.
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.
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.
U-Value of elements: A specification guide to insulation materials
This new guide from Hertfordshire Building Control uncovers essential guidance for specifying floor, roof, and wall elements in domestic extensions.Â