Constructive Voices
All Articles
1707 articles
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
ArchitectureThe Integrated Data Environment for Infrastructure Construction
<p>Kelly Doyle, the COO of ProjectReady, talks at the WDBE Community Session titled “How can supersensing improve infrastructure construction” on September 22, 2021. 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/the-integrated-data-environment-for-infrastructure-construction/">The Integrated Data Environment for Infrastructure Construction</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://aec-business.com">AEC Business</a>.</p>
admin · 10/7/2021
Construction NewsSmart building will be top of its class within the North-East
A new office building currently being constructed in Newcastle city centre will be the smartest building in the North-East when it’s completed next year. One Strawberry Lane, which is being built in the St James’ area of the city, is the first building in the region to go for SmartScore certification. The accreditation is the highest […]
admin · 10/6/2021
Construction NewsAddressing the building and construction climate challenge sustainable project funding
It’s common knowledge that the building and construction industry is a major carbon emissions contributor. It faces increasing pressure to adapt its approach to respond to environmental goals. Here, Louise Stewart, CEO and Founder of ProjectPay, explores the ways in which construction can meet consumer and investor expectations. The industry faces numerous environmental compliance challenges, […]
admin · 10/6/2021
Construction NewsBritain must solve housing crisis without risking further climate damage warns Sir David King
Britain must solve its housing crisis without putting climate at risk warned the UK former Chief Scientific Advisor Sir David King at an Offsite Alliance event, part of this year’s UK Construction Week. With government targets of 300,000 houses to build a year and a current shortfall of 100,000 the Offsite Alliance has today laid […]
admin · 10/5/2021
Construction NewsEurope’s largest wooden framed building, the Gramophone Works in West London, goes green
One of Europe’s largest wooden framed buildings, the Gramophone Works in Kensal Green, West London, has been brought back to life following a £25m refurbishment programme as part of a major collaboration between main contractors Grahams and M&E specialist, Dowds Group. This historic building now offers some of greenest credentials of any work space in […]
admin · 10/5/2021
Construction NewsConstruction industry encouraged to ‘step-up’ in race to adopt greener heating solutions
After the recent revelations that UK’s home gas boilers emit twice as much CO2 as all the nation’s power stations, the construction sector is being urged to accelerate the switch to greener heating solutions such as CO2 heat pumps, which have been described as ‘the future of green heating in the UK’. The government’s target […]
admin · 10/4/2021
ArchitectureNatural materials fill Desinchá tea shop in São Paulo by SuperLimão
Trailing plants and a rope-lined staircase feature in the flagship store for a tea company designed by Brazilian studio SuperLimão. The shop serves as the first brick-and-mortar location for Desinchá, a fast-growing tea brand that was started in 2017. The company is focused on selling products that promote good health. Local firm SuperLimão was tasked […]
admin · 10/3/2021
ArchitectureTumu Studio opens up Flatirons Residence to mountain views
Chicago-based Tumu Studio has added a window wall to a home in Boulder, Colorado, so that residents can enjoy unobstructed views of the Rocky Mountain Foothills. Measuring nine metres, or 30 feet, this panoramic glazing allows residents to open up their living space to the elements. Tumu Studio created the new addition as part of […]
admin · 10/2/2021
ArchitectureCedar cottage outside Montreal by Ravi Handa maximises its compact footprint
The primary bedroom overlooks a double-height living space in this wooden cottage by Montreal-based architect Ravi Handa, making the compact home feel much larger than its size. Completed last year, the diminutive cabin was designed to maximise living space within a relatively small footprint of 1,500 square feet (139 square metres). Chalet Pic-Bois is clad […]
admin · 10/1/2021
Architecture7 beautiful 3D printed houses
Among the construction techniques that are reshaping the built environment industry, 3D printed houses is without a doubt the most impressive. We get four walls built in 24 hours, an energy-efficient house, and plans that can be customized. This feature runs you through why 3d printed houses are revolutionary, plus we show you seven examples […]
Nicolas R · 10/1/2021
Construction NewsHow technology is driving-up safety, quality and compliance within the built environment
Where once it was fair to say construction was one of the less tech-savvy sectors, the last couple of years has seen a seismic change in approach and attitude. Digital has finally been embraced and is gathering momentum. Each day we’re witnessing exciting new technologies launched, with systems and platforms helping to refine best-practice and […]
admin · 10/1/2021
Construction NewsThe Energy Transitions Commission Calls for 40% Methane Emissions cuts by 2030
London, 30 September 2021 — The Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) today published its latest report, Keeping 1.5°C Alive: Closing the Gap in the 2020s. The report identifies six sets of actions that could keep the world on a path to limit global warming to 1.5°C and which could be catalysed by commitments made at COP26. […]
admin · 9/30/2021