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Construction NewsHow dialing up the green revolution would give UK construction something to sink its teeth into
Ahead of the autumn budget on 27th October, Brendan Sharkey, Head of Construction and Real Estate at MHA, says that with the pandemic subsiding, the Chancellor should introduce more measures to get the construction industry to focus on sustainability. “With the pandemic subsiding and the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) approaching, the autumn […]
admin · 10/13/2021
Construction NewsTackling Emissions from Office Operations: Start with Usage
<p>Kristin Marin, CUBE programme manager, writes for UKGBC about tackling waste in our office buildings. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/tackling-emissions-from-operations-cube-competition/">Tackling Emissions from Office Operations: Start with Usage</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 10/13/2021
ArchitectureCall for Submissions: ArchDaily's 2021 New Practices
<p>From social, racial, economical inequity to virtual, immersive environments, the COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping trends and pushing societies to discuss how we will live together in the future. </p>
admin · 10/13/2021
ArchitectureConcrete and travertine form minimalist chapel in northern Mexico by WRKSHP
This minimalist chapel outside of Monterrey in northern Mexico by WRKSHP was designed with a limited palette of materials that allow natural light to define the spacious interiors. Fuego Nuevo chapel was completed earlier this year, after the firm was commissioned directly by the congregation of El Uro, on the outskirts of Monterrey. The area […]
admin · 10/12/2021
Construction NewsGovernment consider deterrents for demolishing buildings
Rather than knocking down existing buildings, experts are urging ministers to encourage developers to explore refurbishments, as making steel, concrete and bricks for new buildings generate vast carbon emissions. Business minister, Lord Callanan, told delegates at a Property Week conference that the government would be looking at this issue in its forthcoming heat and building […]
admin · 10/12/2021
Construction NewsShortages see wages pushed up in construction industry professional services roles
Professional services within the construction and real estate industry are seeing unprecedented rises in wages, which is causing a disparity between role levels and pay, explains Christine Scott, director of development and construction at real estate recruitment firm Madison Berkeley. ONS figures showed that business services within the construction industry saw the highest rise in […]
admin · 10/12/2021
ArchitectureBest Practice creates Cloud Ranch for a Washington artist
US firm Best Practice Architecture looked to vernacular architecture while designing a weekend retreat in a rural town that is becoming an arts hub. The project, called Cloud Ranch, is located in Tieton, an agricultural community in central Washington that has attracted artists in recent years. The Seattle-based artist and collector Michael Northrup decided to […]
admin · 10/11/2021
PodcastsEpisode 14: The Importance of Affordable Social Housing with Top Architect, James Mary O'Connor. Pete Talks to Steve About the Global Movement to the Countryside.
Henry Interviews Top Architect James Mary O’Connor Following one of our most important episodes to date, James Mary O’Connor, Principal-in-Charge at Moore Ruble Yudell, talks to Henry McDonald about the importance of affordable social housing and sustainability. We cannot be deciding whether I’m going to do the latest benchmark building here sustainably. I think it […]
James Mary O'Connor · 10/11/2021
Net ZeroDriving sustainability with eco-friendly asphalt
Stockland Evergreen in the south-east Melbourne suburb of Clyde is set to use more than 19,000 tonnes of Downer Group’s road surfacing material known as Reconophalt — a type of asphalt that is designed to be environmentally friendly and not exude harmful fumes. Similar in look, feel and durability to standard asphalt, the material contains […]
admin · 10/11/2021
Net ZeroNet Zero Carbon Buildings Verification Scheme – Market Analysis
<p>Join us to hear the key findings and recommendations for a Net Zero Carbon Buildings Verification Scheme from market analysis carried out within the UK property sector</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/events/net-zero-carbon-buildings-verification-scheme-market-analysis-2/">Net Zero Carbon Buildings Verification Scheme – Market Analysis</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 10/11/2021
Construction NewsFive key tips for MIG welding
When searching for the MIG welder that meets your requirements, there are a host of key factors to consider, which Eng-Weld goes through in this piece to enable you to find the best fit for you. What is MIG welding? Metal Inert Gas or MIG welding is an arc welding process that uses a continuous […]
admin · 10/11/2021
ArchitectureMax von Werz merges old and new at Baja Club Hotel in Mexico
Historic brick walls and a spiral staircase feature in a Baja Peninsula hotel that was designed by Mexican firm Max von Werz Arquitectos to embrace its seaside context. The Baja Club Hotel is located in the historic centre of La Paz, a coastal city in Mexico‘s Baja Peninsula. The 32-room property, which is owned by […]
admin · 10/10/2021
ArchitectureProduction processes are put on show inside Dengo chocolate store in São Paulo
A see-through chute carrying cacao nibs winds above the heads of customers in this São Paulo chocolate shop, which has been designed by Matheus Farah e Manoel Maia Arquitetura. The shop is set inside the four-floor Dengo Factory on Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, a major avenue in São Paulo that stretches through some of the […]
admin · 10/9/2021
TechnologyEstablishing Corporate-Level Drone and BIM Operations for Construction
<p>Jero Juujärvi, BIM Coordinator at Kreate Group gave this presentation at the WDBE Community Session titled “How can supersensing improve infrastructure construction” on September 22, 2021. The presentation was courtesy of Pointscene. The session hosts were Aarni Heiskanen (https://aec-business.com) and Paul Wilkinson (http://extranetevolution.com). The session program is at wdbe.org.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://aec-business.com/establishing-corporate-level-drone-and-bim-operations-for-construction/">Establishing Corporate-Level Drone and BIM Operations for Construction</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://aec-business.com">AEC Business</a>.</p>
admin · 10/9/2021
ArchitectureSteel mesh wraps Nike's LeBron James Innovation Center by Olson Kundig
A full-size basketball court and a 200-metre track are among the spaces found inside a large, metal-clad building designed by US firm Olson Kundig on the Nike campus in Oregon. The LeBron James Innovation Center is part of the 300-acre (121-hectare) Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. The new facility is named after the basketball […]
admin · 10/8/2021
Construction NewsWhen does the banter go too far? One in five construction employees have suffered from bullying in the last year, impacting their mental health
21% of construction employees have experienced bullying in the last year. Half of these suffered from anxiety or stress as a result, with just 6% saying they had sufficient mental health support from management and HR. The findings, from a nationwide survey ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10th October, come as poor mental […]
admin · 10/8/2021
Construction NewsMTX celebrates national award for Modular Construction Excellence
Wilmslow-based MMC healthcare building specialist, MTX, is celebrating triumph at the national Offsite Awards, winning Healthcare Project of the Year. The accolade was awarded for MTX’s Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital three-storey ward development, which reached completion in 2020. The state-of-the-art 4,300 sq m project condensed what is typically a three-year project into just one through […]
admin · 10/8/2021
Construction NewsGSE Plant Ltd – Award win at first time of asking
While GSE Plant Ltd has enjoyed strong commercial growth since its formation in 1999, the south-east-based company has perhaps been guilty of hiding its light under a bushel by not putting itself forward for any awards. This all changed recently after it was named Plant Hire Company of the Year – South East England at […]
admin · 10/8/2021
Construction NewsUKGBC responds to the Scottish Heat and Buildings Strategy
<p>The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today responded to the Scottish Heat and Buildings Strategy. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/ukgbc-responds-to-the-scottish-heat-and-buildings-strategy/">UKGBC responds to the Scottish Heat and Buildings Strategy</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 10/8/2021
Construction NewsNew £4m Tyneside specialist housing development under construction
Work on delivering a new £4m development is underway in Newburn in Tyne and Wear, specifically designed to support the independent living needs of people with learning disabilities. The scheme will provide a 15 apartment building and five bungalows – all available at affordable rents – together on a site at Park Road. Bernicia won […]
admin · 10/7/2021
Construction NewsM&J Evans – Acquisition adds to the armoury
Despite the best efforts of the pandemic, M&J Evans, the Walsall-based groundworks & civil engineering specialist, successfully completed the acquisition of Flynn Group nearly 18 months after first commencing discussions with the business. Construction Industry News recently caught up with Chris Southgate, Chief Executive, to find out how this perseverance paid off and discover the […]
admin · 10/7/2021