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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
ArchitectureBLUE Architecture adds rectangular coffee shop to red brick building in China
Beijing-based BLUE Architecture Studio has inserted a rectangular volume down the middle of an existing building in China to form a cafe that juxtaposes old and new. 1402 Coffee Shop is a cafe in the Aranya community, which is located in Changli County in China’s Hebei Province. BLUE Architecture Studio renovated an existing one-storey red […]
admin · 9/29/2021
Construction NewsWarwickshire rural housing specialists showcase their commitment to zero carbon, supporting local communities and working in partnership
Rural housing specialists Warwickshire Rural Housing Association Rural housing specialists Warwickshire Rural Housing Association, in collaboration with New Meaning Training, recently held a passive house event on their site in Bearley, to showcase their latest low-carbon, affordable homes. Stratford-on-Avon District Council members and officers were joined by other developers and housing associations, including Futures Housing […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/29/2021
Construction NewsLatest episode of the Constructive Voices podcast looks at how women can create sustainable change
In episode 13 of the Constructive Voices podcast, Henry McDonald interviews two women who are leading lights when it comes to creating sustainable change within the construction industry. Emma Nicholson, B.A, MSc, FCIOB, FIEMA, FWES, CEnv, FAPM, the Founding Director of Women in Sustainable Construction and Property; and Sumele Aruofor, Senior Strategic Marketing Manager for […]
admin · 9/29/2021
ArchitectureMinimal home by AD Architecture challenges "box-like" urban development in China
Chinese studio AD Architecture has completed a mixed-use building in Shantou, Guangdong Province, which features a geometric facade and a minimalist family home. Called Red Box, the building in Xinxi Town is designed by AD Architecture to challenge the monotony it saw in new developments in China. Breaking up its external form is a geometric […]
admin · 9/28/2021
Construction NewsIntegra Buildings named Contractor of the Year at industry Oscars
Integra Buildings has been named Contractor of the Year at the Oscars of the UK’s offsite construction industry. The annual Offsite Awards celebrate exceptional examples of innovation and expertise from businesses at the forefront of a sector that is transforming the contemporary built environment. Integra, one of the country’s leading modular building specialists, has been […]
admin · 9/28/2021
Construction NewsUKGBC responds to National Resilience Strategy call for evidence
<p>UKGBC has responded to the National Resilience Strategy call for evidence. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/ukgbc-responds-to-national-resilience-strategy-call-for-evidence/">UKGBC responds to National Resilience Strategy call for evidence</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 9/28/2021
ArchitectureRoberto Benito incorporates naked materials into Vivienda Texturas in Cordoba
Roberto Benito Arquitecto has completed a low-slung house in central Argentina that has concrete walls designed to look like geological strata. The project, called Vivienda Texturas – or Textural House – is located in San Francisco, a city in the Argentine province of Cordoba. The horizontal dwelling sits on a 1,490-square-metre corner lot in a […]
admin · 9/27/2021
Net ZeroHow quickly can we decarbonise building & construction and localise supply chains?
Australia’s building and construction sectors are facing a double challenge. The pandemic has shown the vulnerability of global supply chains and the threats posed by our dependence on imported construction materials. We’ve seen building and infrastructure projects delayed for months due to the disruption of overseas travel and trade. At the same time, the world’s […]
admin · 9/27/2021
Construction NewsEnvironmental noise monitoring, anytime, any place and anywhere
Cirrus Research plc is excited to announce the launch of its latest cloud-based noise monitoring system, Quantum Outdoor, which is a single solution for remote monitoring of noise 24/7. It uses powerful cloud software to give users control over their environmental noise impacts at their desktops. Quantum Outdoor can be easily installed around the boundary […]
admin · 9/27/2021