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Construction NewsBoost in major project starts keeps construction recovery on track
Glenigan, the construction industry’s leading insight and intelligence expert, has today (Monday 27th September) released the September edition of its Construction Review. The monthly report provides a detailed and comprehensive analysis of construction data, giving built environment and property professionals a unique insight into sector results, from the three months to the end of August 2021. […]
admin · 9/27/2021
ArchitectureScalloped parapet tops Byben & Skeens' whimsical studio in Los Angeles
A scalloped roofline defines this playful backyard studio that Los Angeles architects Byben & Skeens completed for a writer and filmmaker to have a “solitary space for creation”. The compact project replaces a derelict shack in the steeply terraced back yard of a new homeowner’s property in LA’s Echo Park neighbourhood. “The previous owner decorated […]
admin · 9/26/2021
ArchitectureDesert Botanical Garden in Phoenix enclosed with polycarbonate walls
American firms 180 Degrees and CoLab Studio have created an educational facility and a greenhouse in the Arizona desert with polycarbonate facades that bring soft daylight indoors. The Hazel Hare Center for Plant Science is located within the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. Local firms 180 Degrees and CoLab Studio worked with the garden to […]
admin · 9/25/2021
ArchitectureSummit One Vanderbilt prepares to open as NYC's latest observation deck
An observation deck featuring glass elevators and “levitation” boxes is due to open next month at the top of KPF‘s One Vanderbilt supertall skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan. Summit One Vanderbilt will become the latest sky-high experience offered by NYC’s skyscrapers when it welcomes its first visitors on 21 October 2021. Summit One Vanderbilt occupies four […]
admin · 9/24/2021
Construction NewsWorking towards a more sustainable construction sector
COP26 may be drawing ever closer, yet all seems to be in a state of flux and transition. The media is full of predictions of a potential return to the dark days of the 1970s, with strain on the energy infrastructure raising the possibility of a three-day week. While it would appear that a completely […]
admin · 9/24/2021
ArchitectureAl Borde integrates nature into Casa Jardin in northern Ecuador
Rammed earth walls and a glass outhouse feature in this rural Ecuadorian house by architectural studio Al Borde that is meant to challenge standards of comfort. The Casa Jardin, or Garden House, is located in Conocoto, a rural area south of Ecuador’s capital Quito. It was designed for a client, José, who studied ecology and […]
admin · 9/23/2021
ApprenticeshipsBuilding up talent – GRAHAM welcomes graduate apprentices
Construction firm GRAHAM has welcomed the ‘next generation of talent’ from its Graduate Apprenticeship Programme, which gives company employees the opportunity to gain higher education via the workplace. Under the programme, delivered as part of the GRAHAM Academy Scotland, four employees have completed their studies at Heriot Watt University – the top university in Scotland for […]
admin · 9/23/2021
ArchitectureNeutra's VDL II House hosts Built In group exhibition in Los Angeles
A house designed by famed modernist Richard Neutra is both site and muse for an exhibition that sees artists, architects and designers create works that respond directly to the architecture. Curated by Los Angeles gallery Marta with artist and writer Erik Benjamins, Built In is a site-specific group show hosted at the VDL II House. […]
admin · 9/22/2021
Net ZeroRecycled beverage cartons to be used as building materials
Australian builders will soon be able to replace plywood, particle board and plaster board with low-carbon, environmentally sustainable construction boards made from packaging waste such as used beverage cartons and coffee cups. saveBOARD Australia has received a $1.74 million grant from the federal and NSW governments towards setting up a $5 million facility that will […]
admin · 9/22/2021
Construction NewsNew code to restore confidence in building materials post-Grenfell
A code to ensure transparency over building products aimed at preventing another Grenfell Tower disaster has been launched. The Construction Products Association (CPA) has developed the code based on the principle of clear, accurate, up-to-date and accessible product information. CPA marketing integrity group chair, Adam Turk, said: “The entirety of the construction industry has contributed […]
admin · 9/22/2021
ArchitectureTen installations to see at the Chicago Architecture Biennial
The Chicago Architecture Biennial has returned to Chicago for its fourth edition with installations by Atelier Bow-Wow and Manuel Herz Architects. Here are 10 must-see projects. Curated by designer David Brown, the biennial contains contributions from over 80 participants hailing from more than 18 countries. These include numerous site-specific installations, many of which have been built […]
admin · 9/21/2021
SustainabilitySmart water solutions contribute to low-carbon agenda in the Hunter
A two-year contract extension signed between Veolia and Hunter Water is set to secure more than just high-quality water services for the region. As the country’s leading water experts, Veolia will deploy solutions involving innovative technology to deliver against enhanced wastewater targets and generate the highest-quality water the Lower Hunter has seen. While nurturing the […]
admin · 9/21/2021
Construction NewsConsultancy launches innovative asset management software the first of its kind for the construction sector
Following the success of its JB-Edocs – mobile-compatible interactive documentation – JB Associates, a construction consultancy based in the south of England, has now released JBA–360, the latest format of its Interactive Operation and Maintenance Manuals. The new product offers 3D scanning and asset management software services designed to provide architects, facilities managers, and building […]
admin · 9/21/2021
ArchitectureEarth-toned concrete covers Casa Calafia in Mexico by RED Arquitectos
Named after a mythical warrior queen, this house by RED Arquitectos features arched doorways and windows that overlook the Pacific Ocean from Mexico‘s Baja peninsula. The 200-square-metre house is located in Todos Santos, a town sat roughly midway between La Paz and Cabo San Lucas, in Baja California Sur – known for its beaches and […]
admin · 9/20/2021
ArchitectureEpisode 13: How Women Can Create Sustainable Change, Especially in Light of the IPCC Report
What’s on in Episode 13? In Episode Thirteen, Henry McDonald interviews two women who are leading lights when it comes to creating sustainable change within the construction industry, especially in light of the IPCC Report of August 2021. Check out the 1-minute trailer for Episode Thirteen https://youtu.be/7s6h3KROSHc Emma Nicholson, B.A, MSc, FCIOB, FIEMA, FWES, […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/20/2021
Construction NewsPreparations continue for the Portable Sanitation and Welfare Expo at the Warwickshire Event Centre in November
The Portable Sanitation and Welfare Expo will be taking place at the Warwickshire Event Centre on Thursday 25th November 2021. This is the UK’s largest event focused purely on the portable sanitation industry and is organised by the Portable Sanitation Europe (PSE) trade association. This event is an absolute must for any business or individual […]
admin · 9/20/2021
Construction NewsModular construction methods create high profile space
Modular building specialist, Enviro Building Solutions, has completed a project for South Gloucestershire Council located on the high profile Bristol and Bath Science Park. Worth £2.3m, this high specification, three-storey modular office development includes a total of 27 modular bays, with one elevation using structural glazing and featuring an external terrace. Bristol and Bath Science […]
admin · 9/20/2021
ArchitectureNielsen Jenkins creates backyard extension for K&T’s Place in Brisbane
Australian studio Nielsen Jenkins has used raw timber and concrete blocks to extend a home belonging to an artist and art gallery director. The project, called K&T’s Place, involved the renovation and expansion of a modest “Queenslander” cottage in the Brisbane suburb of West End, which is undergoing significant redevelopment. The goal was to provide […]
admin · 9/19/2021
ArchitectureFig House by Stemmer Rodrigues appears supported by a natural rock formation
Large stones conceal a single column supporting the upper level of this concrete house near Porto Alegre, Brazil, configured to protect the roots of a centennial fig tree. Designed by local architects Stemmer Rodrigues, the Casa Figueira – or Fig House – is a modernist-style concrete house in Eldorado do Sul, a residential community that […]
admin · 9/18/2021
ArchitectureHA+MA designs CS2 teaching facility for Los Angeles golf course
Alaskan cedar and handmade Danish bricks are among the materials used by Californian firm HA+MA to create a golf performance centre set within an undulating, grassy landscape. Nestled within a gently sloping site, the CS2 facility sits on a golf course in an undisclosed neighbourhood in central Los Angeles. The project was designed by HA+MA, […]
admin · 9/17/2021
Construction NewsNovade announces integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud to connect office and field teams
Novade, Asia’s leading field management software developer, has announced an integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud, a portfolio of software and services that combines advanced technology, a builders network, and predictive insights for construction teams. The integration breaks down data silos between office and field teams on construction projects, seamlessly connecting information across Novade and BIM […]
admin · 9/17/2021