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WorldEIB Approves €330m for 225 kV Power Line connecting Guinea and Mali
By Diana Wachira on 8th July 2021 The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing funds for the construction of renewable energy infrastructure in West Africa. The funding is for a new 225 kV interconnector power line between Guinea and Mali. The signing ceremony for this financing contract took place in April this year at the Kaolum Hotel […]
admin · 7/15/2021
SustainabilityABB wins contract to support Sydney Water infrastructure project
ABB has been awarded a contract for a range of drive and motor products and services as part of Sydney Water’s Prospect South to Macarthur (ProMac) water and wastewater infrastructure project. With Greater Sydney’s population expected to reach ~8 million by 2036, the city’s existing water network will be stretched beyond capacity. Via the ProMac […]
admin · 7/15/2021
PassivhausCan a Passivhaus change your life? Residents at Wootton Wawen tell us
I have asthma and am sensitive to my environment so I have been thinking about what life might be like if I were to live in a Passivhaus. Right now I frequently have to use my inhaler and am also suffering from skin problems. I believe these are all related to my very sensitive system […]
Jackie De Burca · 7/15/2021
Construction NewsMC Construction scales the heights at new I’m a Celebrity…jungle challenge
A £7m indoor attraction based on the blockbuster ITV show I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! will open at MediaCityUK later this month following a 32-week project by principal contractor MC Construction. The Salford company carried out enabling and fit-out works at the venue and managed all directly-appointed contractors, including those responsible for […]
admin · 7/15/2021
Renewable EnergyPredicting power generation from wind and solar
Machine-learning technology is being used to accurately predict energy generation from wind and solar for integration with the national grid, as part of a collaboration between Monash University’s Grid Innovation Hub, Worley and Palisade Energy. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)-funded project aims to provide wind and solar power generators with more accurate and reliable […]
admin · 7/14/2021
Construction NewsConcerns over HGV driver shortages raised by construction trade body
HGV driver shortages transport issues are hitting suppliers to the construction trade, as builders’ merchants work to get supplies into their stores and deliver orders to customers. Members of the national trade body the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), have reported widespread disruption and delays, with a shortfall in drivers able to transport goods across the […]
admin · 7/14/2021
EconomyEpisode Eight: Understand Mixed Reality and its Commercial Uses Easily with Architect, James Lee Burgess
20th July 2021: Release Date Understand Mixed Reality and its Commercial Uses Easily with Architect, James Lee Burgess. Pete The Builder Discusses the Huge Challenge of the Rising Costs of Materials Architect, James Lee Burgess, explains what is Mixed Reality in an accessible way. If you are hoping to understand MR this is an easy […]
Jackie De Burca · 7/13/2021
Sustainability500 Collins Street achieves Platinum WELL Certification
A well-recognised Melbourne CBD office tower has achieved WELL Certification at the Platinum level, positioning it as an industry leader in the advancement of health and wellbeing in older buildings. The tower, located at 500 Collins Street, is reported to be the first existing building in Australia to achieve the accolade. WELL Certification is […]
admin · 7/13/2021
CitiesBristol & Bath Regional Capital make it onto NatWest's Top 100 UK Social Enterprises 2021
In a stunning web presentation over at The Pioneer Post, Top 100 UK social enterprises revealed: NatWest SE100 2021. The top 100 includes British social enterprises that range from sustainable neighbourhoods to food that fights loneliness, to clothing brands and community cafés. Constructive Voices is covering those that relate to construction, place, community and sustainability […]
Jackie De Burca · 7/9/2021
No Longer a Dream: Silicon Valley Takes On the Flying Car
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Jackie De Burca · 7/7/2021
No Longer a Dream: Silicon Valley Takes On the Flying Car
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Jackie De Burca · 7/7/2021
PodcastsEpisode Seven: From The Rumble in the Jungle to Coventry City of Culture 2021: Henry McDonald Interviews Coventry 2021's Creative Director, Chenine Bhathena
From The Rumble in the Jungle to Coventry City of Culture 2021: Henry McDonald Interviews Coventry 2021’s Creative Director, Chenine Bhathena and Pete The Builder talks about the impact of such events on localities and the construction industry If you are Irish of a certain age, you will remember when the Pope visited Ireland in […]
Jackie De Burca · 7/6/2021
CitiesConstruction, investment and art in Coventry with Chenine Bhathena, Coventry 2021's Creative Director
In an interview for the Constructive Voices Podcast, I asked Chenine Bhathena, the Creative Director of Coventry 2021 about the big building projects that are an integral part of Coventry City of Culture 2021. According to Chenine Bhathena, “There are a number of aspects in terms of the kind of, I suppose, the capital buildings […]
Henry McDonald · 7/5/2021
CitiesFamous Liverpool expert explains why Liverpool should not lose its UNESCO World Heritage status
The famous Liverpool expert and watcher, Professor Michael Parkinson CBE spoke to me recently for Episode Five and since then we had this quick catch up chat because of Liverpool’s threatened UNESCO status. Prof. Parkinson is the author of more than one hundred books, articles and major reports. In 1985, he wrote ‘Liverpool on the […]
Henry McDonald · 7/2/2021
Artificial Intelligence ConstructionConstructive Voices: The Podcast Platform For The Gulf’s Construction Industry
The Gulf construction industry, similar to other parts of the world was impacted in 2020 by the global COVID-19 pandemic, with the added challenge of low oil prices, but now the sector in this region is expected to bounce back this year. It is evident that industry players are helping the construction sector to recover […]
Sangeeta Waldron · 6/30/2021
Artificial Intelligence ConstructionHow Artificial Intelligence Is Changing The US Construction Industry
Recognizing that the US construction industry is an important cog in the wheel to help boost the recovery of the economy post-COVID and that podcasts are surging in popularity globally, a new podcast platform, Constructive Voices has cleverly combined the two to bring the latest construction industry stories from around the world. All the podcasts […]
Sangeeta Waldron · 6/30/2021
EnvironmentIreland's favourite TV builder, Peter Finn, talks about The Green Scene in Ireland
Climate change has undoubtedly been one of the most pressing matters in recent years. And whether you’re an ordinary citizen or a top conglomerate, every single positive action matters. In this episode of Constructive Voices, Pete the Builder talks to Steve Randall and talks about Ireland’s Green Scene- specifically, the green revolution that has taken […]
Jackie De Burca · 6/28/2021
PodcastsEpisode Six: Learn How Artificial Intelligence Can Save You Lots Of Time And Money
24th June 2021: Learn How Artificial Intelligence Can Save You Lots Of Time And Money. Ireland’s Favourite TV Builder, Pete, Checks Out The Construction Scene In America. This cutting-edge episode of Constructive Voice is looking at Artificial Intelligence (AI); technology that is being adopted by different sectors, from auto manufacturing to consumer products, including one of […]
Jackie De Burca · 6/23/2021
TechnologyThe Biosite System – how we approach access control
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admin · 6/18/2021
Latest AnnouncementsNew Podcast Platform, Constructive Voices: Pushing The Boundaries In The Construction Industry
New Podcast Platform, Constructive Voices: Pushing The Boundaries In The Construction Industry News provided by Serendipity PR & Media Ltd on Tuesday 15th Jun 2021 on Pressat New Podcast Platform, Constructive Voices For The Construction Industry A new and exciting podcast platform, Constructive Voices aimed specifically for the construction industry launched earlier this year in April 2021. […]
Sangeeta Waldron · 6/15/2021
TeamHenry McDonald
Henry McDonald left us far too young on 19th February 2023. Henry was central in shaping Constructive Voices, with his brilliant interviewing technique, creative input and journalistic ideas and contacts. As well as being an immensely talented writer, journalist and broadcaster, Henry was a very kind and sensitive human being. I met Henry on Twitter […]
Jackie De Burca · 6/11/2021