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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
Construction NewsMansfield Sand – Overcoming the odds with record year
In early 2019, when Construction Industry News last spoke with Richard Abraham, Managing Director of Mansfield Sand, Covid-19 was unheard of and the disruption it was set to cause was still not known. Thankfully the company has not only successfully navigated its way through the pandemic, but has also managed a record year of sales, […]
admin · 9/17/2021
ArchitectureGio Ponti's towering Denver Art Museum is updated and expanded
A rounded, glazed welcome centre is among the enhancements made by US firms Machado Silvetti Architects and Fentress Architects to the Gio Ponti-designed Denver Art Museum, which opened in 1971. The museum sits within the heart of Denver, in a district known as the Golden Triangle. After being partly closed for years, the museum will […]
admin · 9/16/2021
Construction NewsTwo more visionary leaders elected to UKGBC’s Board of Trustees at today’s AGM
<p>UKGBC confirms appointment of Chris Oglesby and Estelle Bailey to its Board of Trustees.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/two-more-visionary-leaders-elected-to-ukgbcs-board-of-trustees-at-todays-agm/">Two more visionary leaders elected to UKGBC’s Board of Trustees at today’s AGM</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 9/16/2021
SustainabilityHeliostat technology shifts sunlight to the streets below
The glittering golden jewel that crowns Billbergia’s 39-storey tower at Rhodes Central in Sydney’s Inner West is much more than an eye-catching architectural feature. The 27-m-high structure that crowns the building is a piece of world-leading technology that could place Australia firmly at the forefront of solar-related innovation. The heliostat — from ‘helios’ meaning ‘sun’ […]
admin · 9/16/2021
ArchitectureConcrete home by HK Associates looks onto the Arizona desert
American practice HK Associates has completed a geometric concrete home on a desert site at the base of the Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Deep cuts in the cuboid form of Ventana House create a series of shaded terraces and covered balconies for the home, which the local practice has designed to be a “window […]
admin · 9/15/2021
UK NewsThe construction industry needs to respond to the climate challenges that are already happening now
Today’s Women for Sustainability guest is Anna Malhari of Mack-Cali Realty Corporation. Anna Malhari believes that in light of the IPCC report, that the construction and real estate industries need to really start paying attention. Not just when it comes to developing buildings with a lower carbon footprint, but also ensuring these are as resilient […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/15/2021
Construction NewsLatest episode of the Constructive Voices podcast discusses how the construction industry can attract workers with Kevin McLoughlin MBE
In episode 12 of the Constructive Voices podcast, Henry McDonald talks to Kevin McLoughlin MBE about how construction can attract workers into the industry. Meanwhile, Peter Finn, Ireland’s favourite TV builder, chats with Steve Randall about how getting into construction is a great way to travel and work abroad in other countries. This episode of Constructive […]
admin · 9/15/2021
Construction NewsWorldGBC Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment expands scope to include embodied carbon
<p>Today, WorldGBC announces an update to the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment (the Commitment), expanding its scope to recognise enhanced leadership action in tackling embodied carbon emissions from the building and construction […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/worldgbc-net-zero-carbon-buildings-commitment-expands-scope-to-include-embodied-carbon/">WorldGBC Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment expands scope to include embodied carbon</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 9/15/2021
ArchitectureODA designs Manhattan tower that increases size as it ascends
American office ODA has released renderings of a residential building with cantilevered upper storeys, scheduled to be built on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Called Era, the 20-storey apartment building will have 57 units, each with two to five bedrooms, and cover 136,639 square feet (126,94 square metres). Era is set to be built on Manhattan’s […]
admin · 9/14/2021
Construction NewsBuilders urged to join in charity ‘Big Brew’ to tackle construction’s mental health crisis
Tradesman and tradeswomen are being urged to get involved with the ‘Big Brew’ – a new national campaign to highlight the mental health crisis in the construction sector that will start on 1st October. It aims to encourage tradespeople to connect and talk over a cuppa in a bid to remove the taboo around mental […]
admin · 9/14/2021
Construction NewsCarbon Numbers clinches BCIA Smart Buildings Award
Carbon Numbers, a leading Building Management Systems supplier and energy reduction specialist, has been announced as the winner of the Smart Buildings Award at the 2021 BCIA (Building Controls Industry Association) Awards. The BCIA Awards claims to be ‘the biggest and best awards in the controls and BEMS industry’ and aims to recognise ‘innovation, product development, project […]
admin · 9/14/2021
ArchitectureS9 Architecture creates gridded facade for 111 Varick tower in Manhattan
American firm S9 Architecture has completed a tall residential building in a post-industrial New York neighbourhood, incorporating design elements that “pay homage to the past”. The 111 Varick tower is located at Hudson Square, a once-industrial district that has morphed over the decades. The 30-storey tower was built atop the former site of a parking […]
admin · 9/13/2021