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ArchitectureResilient Cities: How Can Cities Adapt for Climate Change Effects?
Globally we are seeing the catastrophic effects of climate change. With more frequent, more severe and previously unforeseen events, such as wildfires, hurricanes, flooding and drought, the need for resilient cities, and in particular infrastructure to be redesigned and/or rebuilt for climate resilience, could not be more apparent. What is a Resilient City? According to […]
Tara Flanagan · 3/4/2022
PodcastsEpisode 26: Spot The Robot With Trimble's Top Expert & Balfour Beatty Case Study
In Episode 26 of the Constructive Voices podcast, Henry Mc Donald speaks to David Burczyk, Construction Robotics Lead at Trimble Connected Construction, and Mark Crawford, Business Manager at Balfour Beatty, to speak about their exciting collaboration, Spot the Robot, who could be our future new co-worker on construction sites. Robotics platforms such as Spot have […]
Tara Flanagan · 3/1/2022
Net ZeroEpisode 25 International Women's Day Special With Award-Winning Author Farah Naz
In Episode 25 of the Constructive Voices podcast, Henry McDonald speaks to Farah Naz, award-winning climate change strategist, in our International Women’s Day special. Farah provides her professional and personal experience, with global insights, into where we stand in relation to the gender gap in the construction, engineering and architecture industries. Farah and Henry discuss […]
Farah Naz · 3/1/2022
Construction NewsBig Red leads Merseyside regeneration project
Work has commenced on the redevelopment of a former HSBC building on Eccleston street in Prescot, Merseyside, that forms part of a wider £3.1m heritage-led regeneration project. Huddersfield headquartered construction firm Big Red is taking on the contract, led by Senior Contract Manager, Dan Clark, which will see the 100-year-old building converted into eight apartments […]
admin · 2/24/2022
Construction NewsNew study reveals poor building material supply chains are main barrier to construction achieving net zero
A new report, ‘Sustainable by design’, by engineering consultancy, Patrick Parsons, based on research with 100 senior executives of UK construction firms, reveals that despite the majority (85%) believing the industry is doing enough to reach net zero by 2050, there are significant barriers to achieving this target. Over two-thirds (68%) of respondents said that […]
admin · 2/23/2022
Construction NewsUK safety expert Arco advises on standing out safely this winter
As the winter weather continues, fog and heavy rain can make it difficult to see outdoor workers and sadly, the consequences can be devastating. The second most common cause of workplace death is being struck by a moving vehicle. Ensuring all workers are in the correct hi-vis clothing is an essential measure to help mitigate the risks. […]
admin · 2/21/2022
Construction NewsNew-look training provider Astutis branches out with global vision
Health and Safety training specialist Astutis Ltd is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a significant expansion and rebrand of its services to reflect the dramatic changes in the workplace across the world as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Astutis, one of the fastest-growing training providers in the UK, says launching newly-enhanced products and technological […]
admin · 2/21/2022
Construction NewsQuick Reach – On the expansion trail
Keen to take advantage of the Tees Valley becoming the first region in the country to achieve Freeport status, last October Quick Reach made its first foray into the North-East with the development of a 1,600 sq m depot in Teesside that includes an accredited training centre and offices. When the powered access specialists opened […]
admin · 2/21/2022
PodcastsEpisode 24: The Silent Challenge of the Industry and How To Deal With It
Henry Mc Donald interviews Charlie Winton, founder of OK+ Positive, to discuss the silent challenge that is alarmingly prominent throughout the Construction Industry – Mental Health. With the industry facing challenges like skilled labour shortages and rising material costs, mental health is often overlooked in construction. Henry and Charlie explore the stigma around mental health […]
Tara Flanagan · 2/18/2022
BiodiversityBiodiversity Roundtable With Claire Wansbury, Award-Winning Ecologist & Associate Director at Atkins
Biodiversity Roundtable Led By Claire Wansbury, Award-Winning Ecologist & Associate Director at Atkins Ltd., a SNC Lavalin Company 31st January 2023 Led By Claire Wansbury, our Roundtable included a superb panel of experts. The Roundtable was timed to focus on the outcomes of COP15 in December 2022, specifically how these relate to the built environment […]
Jackie De Burca · 2/17/2022
Construction NewsKubota discusses challenges facing the construction industry
The construction industry is likely to face a number of challenges in the coming months, with changes to legislation expected and disruptions to materials and supply chains rife in 2021 set to continue, Geoff Smith, Dealer Manager at Kubota UK, explains. Industry data tells us while commercial construction was slightly hampered in 2021, overall construction […]
admin · 2/16/2022
Construction NewsKeith Builders Merchants Ltd – Experience proves influential
During his 30-plus years of working in the construction sector it is safe to say that Jeff Smith, Managing Director of Scotland’s Keith Builders Merchants Ltd (KBM), has pretty much seen it all, particularly as he now has experience of tackling the challenges associated with a global pandemic. That he’s been nominated as one of […]
admin · 2/15/2022
Construction NewsSt Andrews Timber & Building Supplies – 20 years of influence
This year marks St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies’ 20th anniversary and the Edinburgh-based company could have even more to celebrate after its Managing Director, Ronnie Robinson, was nominated as a Top 100 Merchant Influencer by the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF). “I feel humbled and honoured to be nominated for such a prestigious industry award,” […]
admin · 2/15/2022
Construction NewsPre-qualification window opens for expanded £4bn national civil engineering frameworks
SCAPE, one of the UK’s leading public sector procurement authorities, has outlined the timetable for its £4bn civil engineering frameworks, with contractors from across the UK now able to respond to a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) to submit their interest to bid. Following a period of extensive market engagement, involving more than 170 contractors, firms will […]
admin · 2/15/2022
Construction NewsQuattro Group – Experience pays dividends
With in excess of 30 years of operation under its belt, Quattro Group has amassed a wealth of experience that has not only served it well over the past three decades, but has also been particularly useful in helping tackle more recent challenges, such as the pandemic and the materials shortage. Construction Industry News caught […]
admin · 2/14/2022
Construction NewsA guide to welding electrodes from Eng-Weld
An electrode is essentially a coated metal wire. It should generally be made out of materials similar in nature and composition to the metal being welded, and there are a variety of factors that go into selecting the right electrode for your particular project. While Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) or ‘stick’ electrodes are […]
admin · 2/14/2022
Construction NewsWill you #BreakTheBias in AEC for International Women’s Day?
International Women’s Day, 8th March, is an opportunity to reinforce the fact that everyone has a role to play in forging a more gender-balanced world. Since the first IWD gathering in 1911, IWD has celebrated the achievements of women, called for gender parity, raised awareness against bias and take action for equality. The theme for […]
Tara Flanagan · 2/10/2022
Construction NewsTriton wins contract to deliver major logistics scheme
Triton Construction has secured a contract to deliver a major new, 76,000 industrial scheme for last mile logistics real estate company, Mileway. The speculative development includes four units offering space from 2,723 sq ft up to 36,383 sq ft at the well-established Norquest Industrial Estate in Birtsall, West Yorkshire. Mileway is the largest owner and […]
admin · 2/10/2022
Construction NewsScaling climate change mitigation: Where do net zero buildings fit in?
<p>UKGBC’s Project Co-ordinator Anna Biggs maps out how the ambitions of the Paris Agreement cascade down to net zero carbon buildings and provides important clarity on which commitments are right for you. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/scaling-climate-change-mitigation-where-do-net-zero-buildings-fit-in/">Scaling climate change mitigation: Where do net zero buildings fit in?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 2/7/2022
Construction NewsNew research project to strip carbon and plastic from our homes
<p>The University of Liverpool’s Changing Streams Research Centre is part of  a pioneering research and development project aimed at building carbon zero, plastic-free and fuel-efficient homes in Liverpool. They are joining forces with the not-for-profit environmental company, Changing Streams CIC and Your Housing Group, one of the UK’s largest housing providers, to design and build six prototype houses that they […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org/new-research-project-to-strip-carbon-and-plastic-from-our-homes/">New research project to strip carbon and plastic from our homes</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org">Changing Streams</a>.</p>
admin · 2/4/2022
PodcastsEpisode 23: Brian Berry, the Chief Executive of the FMB Talks Retrofitting
Henry McDonald interviews Brian Berry, the Chief Executive of the FMB, to explore the future of Retrofitting UK homes. Retrofitting your home involves taking energy upgrade measures to improve the energy efficiency of the building, reducing both to your energy bills and your carbon emissions. Henry discusses what we can do to make our homes […]
Jackie De Burca · 2/4/2022