Entries by Lyn

LONDON SPHERE – Re-review after planning refusal

UK Housing Secretary Gove will re-review London Sphere planning permission after Mayor’s refusal Two weeks after London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced his refusal of planning permissions for the controversial MSG Sphere development planned in East London, the UK’s housing chief has issued a rebuke that may leave some glimmer of hope for the project’s eventual realization. Several […]

Putting Nuclear at the Heart of Climate Change

Twenty two countries have signed up to the goal of tripling global nuclear energy capacity by 2050, at the UN’s COP28 climate change conference. The heads of state, or senior officials, from Bulgaria, Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Ghana,  Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Ukraine, the […]

LOCATING & FIXING POTHOLES WITH AI

A UK startup is about to commercialise what it claims is the world’s first autonomous robot able to locate and fix potholes. Robotiz3d has combined artificial intelligence (AI) with advanced robotics to automate road maintenance based on patented research developed at the University of Liverpool. The autonomous vehicle uses advanced detection and repair technologies incorporated into the […]

Collaboration on Power Transmission & Distribution projects

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hoban Group – a leading construction company based in South Korea aiming to create a differentiated offering through advanced designs, specialised products and customer-centered services. The Memorandum of Understanding will see Balfour Beatty work directly with Taihan Cable and Solution Co. Ltd, […]

MMC: PROMOTING COLLABORATION

Exploring modern methods of construction and mitigating disputes Construction has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years with the adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). These innovative approaches have revolutionised the construction process and introduced strategies to mitigate construction disputes. From modular construction to 3D printing, MMC techniques offer numerous benefits such as increased […]

HIGH SPEED – In Poland

Ayesa, a global engineering services and technology provider, announces it has secured a new contract to supervise the design and construction of a new high-speed railway line in Poland. The works are part of the Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) project – a planned transport network set to transform Poland. The CPK megaproject is one of […]

NEXT GENERATION OF NEW BUILD

The next generation of new build homes has been introduced by Castle Green Homes. Combining time-honoured style and materials with modern methods and digital technology, the homebuilder has revolutionised the way its homes are built and sold. Headquartered in St Asaph, Castle Green is currently building and selling new homes at Bridgewater View at Daresbury […]

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OCTOPUS ENERGY WIND FUND

Britain’s Octopus Energy said on Friday its renewables investing arm had launched a dedicated fund with Japan’s Tokyo Gas (9531.T) to invest 3 billion pounds ($3.7 billion) in offshore wind projects by 2030. The Octopus Energy Offshore Wind fund, set up with a 190 million pound cornerstone investment from Tokyo Gas, will invest in offshore […]

Sustainable Architecture

New technology helps create sustainable spaces New technological developments within the architecture and construction industry are allowing Gloucester-based Roberts Limbrick to create more sustainable buildings than ever. Roberts Limbrick is a practice that focuses on sustainability. It believes good environmental design can improve user experience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and whole lifecycle cost. These elements […]