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BiodiversityS2, E7: Jane Findlay: When We Damage Nature We Damage Our Own Health
S2, E7: Jane Findlay: When We Damage Nature We Damage Our Own Health Jane Findlay is the Immediate Past President of the Landscape Institute of the UK, and the director of Fira Landscape Limited. She has a wealth of experience in not only landscape architecture but also how it works in healthcare settings and therefore, […]
Jackie De Burca · 3/30/2023
BiodiversityS2, E6: Biodiversity in the Built Environment Roundtable Part 2
S2, E6: Biodiversity in the Built Environment Roundtable Part 2 Learn from some top experts on biodiversity during Part 2, of the Biodiversity in the Built Environment Roundtable. Gain perspective on this topic that is not only vital to understand from an industry perspective but also from a climate change angle. Led by Claire Wansbury, […]
Jackie De Burca · 3/29/2023
BiodiversityS2, E5: Biodiversity in the Built Environment Roundtable Part 1
S2, E5: Biodiversity in the Built Environment Roundtable Part 1 Learn from some top experts on biodiversity during Part 1, of the Biodiversity in the Built Environment Roundtable. Gain perspective on this topic that is not only vital to understand from an industry perspective but also from a climate change angle. Led by Claire Wansbury, […]
Jackie De Burca · 3/14/2023
PodcastsS2, E4: Henry McDonald Podcast Tribute
S2, E4: Henry McDonald Podcast Tribute Today, Tuesday 28th February 2023, our beloved and esteemed colleague, Henry McDonald has been laid to rest. This episode is a tribute to Henry, with excerpts of a small selection of some of his excellent interviews for Constructive Voices. Additionally, a few guests and colleagues pay tribute to him. […]
Jackie De Burca · 2/28/2023
PodcastsS2, E3: Henry McDonald Podcast About The Houses Of Parliament UK
S2, E3: Henry McDonald Podcast About The Houses Of Parliament UK Henry McDonald talks to two top authorities about the precarious state of the British Houses of Parliament: Ian Paisley Jnr. and the Observer Architecture Critic, Rowan Moore. This podcast episode is one of many examples of Henry’s superb broadcasting work. These excellent interviews were […]
Jackie De Burca · 2/21/2023
BiodiversityS2, E2: Can Venture Capital Help Biodiversity In The Built Environment With Margarita Skarkou
S2, Episode 2: Can Venture Capital Help Biodiversity in the Built Environment with Margarita Skarkou? Plus Fintan Damer of Mott MacDonald Talks About the Importance of Education As part of the Biodiversity in the Built Environment month, we investigate the urgently needed good that venture capital can do in an interview with Margarita Skarkou of […]
Margarita Skarkou · 1/24/2023
BiodiversityS2, E1: Biodiversity in the Built Environment with World Meteorological Organisation Climate & Sustainability Influencer, Roberta Boscolo
S2, E1: Biodiversity in the Built Environment with World Meteorological Organisation Climate & Sustainability Influencer, Roberta Boscolo Welcome to Season Two of Constructive Voices and our first ever themed month: Biodiversity in the Built Environment. LISTEN NOW January 2023 will offer you expert insight into Biodiversity in the Built Environment. We have lined up a […]
Jackie De Burca · 1/12/2023
BiodiversityThe biodiversity built environment challenge for housebuilders and developers UK
The biodiversity built environment challenge for housebuilders and developers UK By the end of the year 2023, the vast majority of new development schemes will be required to provide a 10% net gain in biodiversity, which has the potential to add cost and complexity for housebuilders and developers. By Ross Jarvis, Michelmores Developers will be […]
Jackie De Burca · 1/11/2023
BiodiversityBiodiversity explained-facts, myths and the race to protect it
Biodiversity explained by MJ Altman for the UN Foundation Biodiversity — that is, the interconnectedness of all forms of life on our planet — is in jeopardy as ecosystems and habitats degrade and disappear. On the heels of a landmark global agreement to protect our lands, ocean, and waters, discover what biodiversity really means and […]
Jackie De Burca · 1/11/2023
BiodiversityWhat the ozone layer news can teach us about reversing climate change and biodiversity loss
What the ozone layer news can teach us about reversing climate change and biodiversity loss An article in The Guardian entitled, Earth’s ozone layer on course to be healed within decades, was one of the many topics that we discussed with Climate Change & Sustainability Influencer, Roberta Boscolo. Boscolo is the Climate & Energy Lead […]
Jackie De Burca · 1/11/2023
Construction NewsSamsung teams up with Latvian firm to develop factories making modular building parts
<p>South Korea’s Samsung C&T has partnered with Latvian manufacturer Forta Pro to develop factories making prefabricated building parts. Forta Pro has two factories employing 400 people in the cities of…</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/samsung-teams-up-with-latvian-firm-to-develop-factories-making-modular-building-parts/">Samsung teams up with Latvian firm to develop factories making modular building parts</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.globalconstructionreview.com">Global Construction Review</a>.</p>
admin · 1/5/2023
Belarus Built EnvironmentBelarus sets five-year deadline to finish uncompleted construction projects
<p>Belarus’ Architecture and Construction Ministry has announced plans to set a five-year deadline to complete all unfinished construction projects. The announcement was broadcast by Ruslan Parkhamovich, the architecture and construction…</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/belarus-sets-five-year-deadline-to-finish-uncompleted-construction-projects/">Belarus sets five-year deadline to finish uncompleted construction projects</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.globalconstructionreview.com">Global Construction Review</a>.</p>
admin · 1/4/2023
Construction News18 starchitects to compete for “once in a generation” Florida arts centre
<p>An 18-strong shortlist has been announced for the design of the Sarasota Performing Arts Centre in Florida. The companies selected include Adjaye Associates, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Foster + Partners,…</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/18-starchitects-to-compete-for-once-in-a-generation-florida-arts-centre/">18 starchitects to compete for “once in a generation” Florida arts centre</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.globalconstructionreview.com">Global Construction Review</a>.</p>
admin · 1/3/2023
ArchitectureDavid Baker Architects accelerates housing for homeless in San Francisco with modular construction
David Baker Architects accelerates housing for homeless in San Francisco with modular construction Bay Area studio David Baker Architects has completed 145 units of social housing using modular construction and a weathering steel facade in San Francisco, California. The 63,000-square foot (5,850 metre) project – called Tahanan, the Tagalog word for “coming home” – was […]
admin · 12/28/2022
Bahrain Built EnvironmentWhat you cared about most: See the most-read GCR stories of 2022
<p>As GCR readers in many countries prepare for Christmas and New Year holidays, we offer a list of our most-read stories of 2022 as a way of reflecting on another…</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/what-you-cared-about-most-see-the-most-read-gcr-stories-of-2022/">What you cared about most: See the most-read GCR stories of 2022</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.globalconstructionreview.com">Global Construction Review</a>.</p>
admin · 12/21/2022
Constructive Voices NewsConstruction Product Availability Statement
Construction Product Availability: 21 December 2022 Statement from John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association,
admin · 12/21/2022
Construction NewsBlushed with success: New York’s Museum of Sex comes to Miami
<p>New York’s Museum of Sex will open a branch in Miami in spring 2023, designed by Norwegian architect Snøhetta. The New York museum has hosted 40 exhibitions on the cultural…</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/blushed-with-success-new-yorks-museum-of-sex-comes-to-miami/">Blushed with success: New York’s Museum of Sex comes to Miami</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.globalconstructionreview.com">Global Construction Review</a>.</p>
admin · 12/20/2022
Construction NewsIndia’s Shapoorji Pallonji to build first of 21 Saudi fun parks
<p>Saudi Arabia’s state entertainment developer Saudi Entertainment Ventures (“Seven”) has picked Indian contractor Shapoorji Pallonji to build the first of 21 planned fun parks in the country to kickstart an…</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/indias-shapoorji-pallonji-to-build-first-of-21-saudi-fun-parks/">India’s Shapoorji Pallonji to build first of 21 Saudi fun parks</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.globalconstructionreview.com">Global Construction Review</a>.</p>
admin · 12/20/2022
Albania Built EnvironmentTeams shortlisted to design Albania’s Unesco site centre
<p>Four teams led by architects from Japan, Finland, France and UK have been shortlisted to design a visitor centre for Butrint National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site on Albania’s…</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/teams-shortlisted-to-design-albanias-unesco-site-centre/">Teams shortlisted to design Albania’s Unesco site centre</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.globalconstructionreview.com">Global Construction Review</a>.</p>
admin · 12/20/2022
Net ZeroEpisode 48: A Look At The Highlights Of 2022
Episode 48: A Look At The Highlights Of 2022 As some of our loyal listeners know, 2022 was the very first full year of Constructive Voices. And what a year it was! From Ireland to Australia, and from Brighton Beach to the United States of America, 2022 has been an amazing year thanks to the […]
Jackie De Burca · 12/20/2022
Construction NewsConstruction charity braced for Christmas surge in use of its new mental health text service
Construction charity braced for Christmas surge in use of its new mental health text service National construction charity Band of Builders (BoB) is gearing up for an increase in use of its new mental health text service during the festive period – following new figures that indicate that 5,583 people died by suicide in Britain […]
admin · 12/19/2022