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Construction NewsAESG expands European reach and expansion in the data centre and pharmaceutical markets with Commtech Europe acquisition
AESG, a leading global specialist consultancy, engineering and built environment advisory firm with regional headquarters in London, Dubai and Singapore, has announced its acquisition of Commtech Europe, an established provider of commissioning and technical services throughout Europe. With the rapid expansion of the data centre and pharmaceutical sectors alongside the ever-increasing complexity of building systems, […]
admin · 9/7/2021
Construction NewsOnerous construction contracts – 10 key points to be aware of
Onerous construction contracts are often entered into by contractors and subcontractors across the construction industry, leaving them out of pocket, at a high risk of cashflow problems, and even insolvency. An onerous contract is one whereby the cost of meeting the obligations agreed under the contract exceeds the payment benefits. Standard forms of construction contract […]
admin · 9/6/2021
Construction NewsNationwide Platforms chooses Elis for protective workwear and washroom services
The UK leader in powered access hire for working at height, Nationwide Platforms, has chosen Elis to supply, maintain and launder protective workwear for its engineers, as well as to provide washroom and mats services. Nationwide Platforms was already being supplied by Berendsen when it was bought by Elis. Now the company has renewed its […]
admin · 9/2/2021
ArchitectureBjarke Ingels designing "new city in America" for five million people
Danish architect Bjarke Ingels is master planning a city called Telosa for entrepreneur Marc Lore, which is set to be built “from scratch” in the US desert. Announced on Twitter by Ingels’ architecture studio BIG, Telosa would be built on an unoccupied 150,000-acre site in the western United States. “Our vision is to create a […]
admin · 9/1/2021
Construction NewsNet Zero Carbon, a huge retrofit and Salix funding: An Introduction to the Wolfson College Decarbonisation Process
<p>Bill Watts, Senior Partner at Max Fordham, writes about the Net Zero Carbon and retrofitting case study at Wolfson College, Oxford. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/max-fordham-wolfson-college-retrofit%e2%80%af/">Net Zero Carbon, a huge retrofit and Salix funding: An Introduction to the Wolfson College Decarbonisation Process </a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 9/1/2021
Construction NewsNew research and development facility approved for leading UK OEM in Gas Detection and Analysis
ION Science, a global leader in the field of gas detection and VOC (volatile organic compound) analysis and the UK’s only OEM in the sector, have recently received approval for a brand-new research and development facility at their headquarters in Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire. The new research and development centre compliments ION Science’s main building that was […]
admin · 9/1/2021
Construction NewsFive key tips for TIG welding
Here, Eng-Weld provides a useful guide into TIG welding to enable users to get the best results from the method across a wide range of different applications. What is TIG welding? The TIG welding process allows you to weld at very high quality, with precision, which is especially useful for demanding sectors such as aviation. […]
admin · 9/1/2021
ArchitectureLogan Architecture and ICON complete "first 3D-printed homes for sale in the US"
A quartet of houses designed by local firm Logan Architecture and built from 3D-printed concrete by construction tech company ICON has been completed in Austin, Texas. The East 17th Street Residences in East Austin are now on the market, which construction company ICON and developer 3strands claim is a first. “They are the first 3D-printed […]
admin · 8/31/2021
Construction NewsNow available: latest episode of the Constructive Voices podcast looking at transformational virtual pre-construction technology
In episode 11 of the Constructive Voices podcast, Henry McDonald catches up with Gavin Tonnet of utecture on city-changing urban renewal projects and transformational virtual pre-construction technology. GavinTonnet is a recognised expert and leader in the property space having created and led businesses for Mirvac, Leighton, Stockland and Japanese giant, Sekisui House. He was responsible for many […]
admin · 8/31/2021
Construction NewsSika launches total green roofing package
Market leading roofing manufacturer, Sika, has launched a complete Green Roof package, supplying both the high performance roof waterproofing system and the green roof system, all backed by its trusted technical and application support. Specifiers can now go to Sika’s roofing experts for the full spectrum of roofing technologies, from hot melt structural waterproofing and […]
admin · 8/27/2021
Construction NewsGlobal Women in Construction Virtual Event 3rd to 4th November 2021 - Registration from 8th September
We are excited to announce the first-ever Global Women in Construction Virtual Event from 3rd to 4th November 2021. Global Women in Construction Virtual Event 3rd to 4th November 2021 In partnership with CCR Magazine, we will bring you some excellent speakers and topics for the first edition of Global Women in Construction. Karalynn Cromeens, […]
Jackie De Burca · 8/26/2021
Construction NewsUKGBC opens applications for Cost-Benefit Review of Nature-Based Solutions Task Group
<p>The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today opened applications for a new Task Group to shape content for a cost-benefit review of nature-based solutions.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/ukgbc-opens-applications-for-cost-benefit-review-of-nature-based-solutions-task-group/">UKGBC opens applications for Cost Benefit Review of Nature-Based Solutions Task Group</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 8/24/2021
Construction NewsThe Importance of Retrofitting in Advancing Net Zero
<p>Architect and UKGBC Sustainability Consultant Antonia Khayatt discusses retrofitting and the Build Upon2 programme. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/the-importance-of-retrofitting-in-advancing-net-zero/">The Importance of Retrofitting in Advancing Net Zero</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 8/23/2021
CitiesGavin Tonnet talks about city-changing urban renewal projects and transformational virtual pre-construction technology
Ahead of Gavin’s interview with Henry McDonald which will be broadcast on Episode 12 on 14th September, I caught up for a quick chat with Gavin Tonnet, CEO of utecture. What city-changing urban renewal projects have you been involved in? Involved and led over USD$20b of major renewal. Some of those that really changed and […]
Jackie De Burca · 8/17/2021
Construction NewsUKGBC responds to Government Hydrogen Strategy
<p>The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today responded to the Government’s UK Hydrogen Strategy. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/ukgbc-responds-to-government-hydrogen-strategy/">UKGBC responds to Government Hydrogen Strategy</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 8/17/2021
Construction News4 Perceived Barriers to Sustainable Construction
Introduction Globally, sustainability is becoming a pressuring issue to countless organisations with consumers defiantly refusing to passively await action from companies but, conversely, impelling them to do their bit to assist the environment. In other words, a wider segment of corporates spanning an assortment of industries, are demonstrating a growing interest in sustainable construction methods, […]
Elsa Trojaola · 8/15/2021
Construction NewsConversations with Changing Streams: Sources and Uses of Plastic in Construction
<p>Catch up on the second of our monthly webinars hosted by Brendon Kenny. Were we explored the sources and uses of plastics within the construction sector with our guest speakers Chloe Bullock of Materialise Interiors, Lara Young of Costain, Professor Andrew Thomas and Daniel Evans of Reelbrands.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org/conversations-with-changing-streams-sources-and-uses-of-plastic-in-construction/">Conversations with Changing Streams: Sources and Uses of Plastic in Construction</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org">Changing Streams</a>.</p>
admin · 8/4/2021
ApprenticeshipsSkills shortage issue resolved by Creating Enterprise in North Wales
Headlines like Long COVID and Skills Shortages Means a Tough Winter for Construction Industry, and, Demand for Construction Workers close to a 20-year High, is a small sample of some of the UK articles about the skills shortage issue in the construction industry. Skills shortage is at its worst since 2007 In fact, even before […]
Jackie De Burca · 7/28/2021
Construction NewsConversations with Changing Streams – Part 1 Plastic Free July Special
<p>In June we hosted our first Conversations with Changing Streams event. This was the first in a series of webinars we will be hosting throughout the year where we will bring together leading experts in education, environment and climate to discuss the impact of plastics. These events will provide our audience with an opportunity to […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org/conversations-with-changing-streams-part-1-plastic-free-july-special/">Conversations with Changing Streams – Part 1 Plastic Free July Special</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org">Changing Streams</a>.</p>
admin · 7/20/2021
ArchitectureLong-awaited 3D-printed stainless steel bridge opens in Amsterdam
By James Parkes A 12-metre-long 3D-printed pedestrian bridge built by Dutch robotics company MX3D has opened in Amsterdam six years after the project was launched. The bridge, which was 3D-printed from stainless steel, spans across the Oudezijds Achterburgwal in Amsterdam’s Red Light District. Named MX3D Bridge, it was designed by Joris Laarman Lab in collaboration with MX3D […]
admin · 7/19/2021
Construction NewsThe implications of plastic pollution as seen by oceanographer and Changing Streams Co-Founder and Director Professor Jonathan Sharples
<p>A healthy ocean is fundamental to our existence. That is not hyperbole – life on our planet is fundamentally dependent on having a healthy ocean. When we think about what a healthy ocean provides for us, the focus is understandably on fish. Certainly, fish are a vital source of food for people, but a healthy […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org/the-implications-of-plastic-pollution-as-seen-by-oceanographer-and-changing-streams-co-founder-and-director-professor-jonathan-sharples/">The implications of plastic pollution as seen by oceanographer and Changing Streams Co-Founder and Director Professor Jonathan Sharples</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org">Changing Streams</a>.</p>
admin · 7/16/2021