With just over a decade left on the clock, Paul Murrell, project director, nuclear & power at AtkinsRéalis discusses how a digital and data-centric approach will be fundamental in transitioning to a zero-carbon energy system. The biggest upgrade to the UK’s electricity generation and HV grid is currently underway, moving the country towards […]
The National Infrastructure Commission for Wales (NICW) has recommended ways to maximise renewable energy generation and help the country meet carbon targets. The NICW called for an “immediate review” into building regulations that would see all new housing developments fitted with solar panels and batteries to store excess energy. The extremely low cost of both […]
Leading engineered wood panel manufacturer MEDITE SMARTPLY has partnered with North Kent College to support the next generation of local carpenters and joiners. MEDITE SMARTPLY will be supporting some sixty students taking Level 1 and Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery courses: the potential apprentices and tradespeople of the future. MEDITE SMARTPLY is keen to help […]
photos by Apex Drone Photography It sits across the street from 10 Degrees, a 135-metre-tall building also designed by HTA Design that previously claimed the title of tallest modular housing scheme. HTA Design worked with developer Tide to complete the project and it was built from 1,725 volumetric modular units that were placed around […]
© Luleå University of Technology and the Application of FRCM: © University of Nottingham Researchers from the University of Nottingham are collaborating with Luleå University of Technology in Sweden for the first time, on a project that aims to improve the resilience of the world’s bridges – making them safer and more sustainable as […]
Building the Future: The Crucial Role of Structured Cabling in Modern Construction Access Points In today’s rapidly evolving world of technology and connectivity, the infrastructure that underpins our modern constructions plays a pivotal role in shaping the future. However, it’s not just large smart cities and data centers reaping the benefits. Right here in Florida, […]
Key considerations that executives must consider when specifying MMC Challenges from skills shortages around the globe, high levels of inflation and poor productivity has left the construction industry seeking new solutions and ways of working. Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is a tool that, with the right consideration and intent, could help solve these […]
Learn how crusher buckets are establishing the way for a more sustainable future in construction. Introduction A crusher bucket is a wonder of contemporary engineering and ground-breaking development in the realm of construction and excavation machinery. This ground-breaking attachment is intended to fundamentally alter how we handle crushing and recycling chores at construction sites. A […]
A historic builders’ merchant is planning to open a new design centre in Birmingham. EH Smith has lodged plans to renovate a derelict warehouse in the city’s Digbeth district to create a new hub for the construction industry. It is eyeing a site at 312-314 Bradford Street currently occupied by a 20th-century warehouse. The family-owned […]
Together has provided a £4.86m, 12-month bridging facility to St Arthur Homes to acquire 32 ultra low-carbon homes built on a 250-year-old military barracks site in Chatham, Kent. The dwellings — built by modular construction group TopHat using modern methods of construction (MMC) — are located on the hillside on the site of Kitchener Barracks, […]