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Printing with earth-based materials ETH Zurich researchers have developed a fast, robot-assisted printing process for earth materials that does not require cement. Entire houses can be constructed using clay or excavated earth, materials that are inexpensive, widely available, and sustainable as they do not require cement. However, traditional building methods for these materials are […]
The built environment is responsible for approximately 25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. This staggering statistic underscores the urgent need for change within our industry. At Zentia, we are working hard to reduce our impact on the environment as much as possible and help in the journey towards a better future. Our comprehensive ESG […]
Nicknamed the ‘Gotham City’ project, 40 Leadenhall Street is one of the largest buildings to have ever received planning permission in the City of London. Despite its size and complexities, issues have been rare in the skyscraper’s construction, largely accredited to the interaction of 3D platforms and workflows throughout the process. 40 Leadenhall Street […]
Chris Goggin explains how “Kaizen” and “Kanban” methodologies provide insight to the high standards of production values that globally renowned Japanese brands embed into the totality of the manufacturing practices. Japanese manufacturing is renowned for high levels of aesthetic and operational function. Many of the globe’s leading brands in electrical and combustion technology are […]
Construction activity increased at its fastest pace for nearly two-and-a-half years in September, according to a closely watched survey. S&P’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for the construction sector showed output rising at its fastest pace since April 2022 with the headline index rising to 57.2 in September. Anything above 50 indicates expansion, meaning the construction […]
The government has pledged £21.7bn of funding to develop two carbon capture sites in the North West and North East of England, which could create thousands of jobs and “reignite our industrial heartlands”. Funding for the clusters, in Liverpool and Teesside, will be made available across 25 years, with the aim of making the UK […]
Wood-burning stoves are a charming addition to any room, providing warmth during the cold winter months. As many people look to cut their bills this year, it’s likely that more people than ever will be relying on them. However, there are several rules that must be followed. Under UK regulations, all newly manufactured wood-burning […]
Integra Buildings managing director Chris Turner, left, and head of technical Richard Constable with the modular cell, which could hold the key to tackling the prisons overcrowding crisis. A Humber offsite construction firm has designed what it believes could solve the UK’s prisons overcrowding crisis. Integra Buildings has designed and manufactured a custodial cell that […]
With the recent news that ISG has entered administration, the spotlight has returned once more to the challenges and risks facing contractors and sub-contractors in the UK’s construction sector. On turnover, ISG was the sixth-biggest construction company in the UK, with a turnover of around £2.2bn. This led to the immediate loss of 2,200 jobs […]
With a curriculum designed by Holcim’s experts and partners from leading research institutions and architecture and engineering firms such as the University of Cambridge and Zaha Hadid Architects, the Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy is a free online training program aimed at upskilling built environment professionals who want to drive low-carbon, circular and regenerative design in the buildings sector. […]
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