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Revealed: the UK universities that have invested the most in building maintenance A new Freedom of Information request spotlights the UK’s leading universities for building repair and remediation works Recent figures reveal that the maintenance backlog for the Department for Education was in excess of £13.8bn in 2023-24.* The excessive costs spotlight the need […]
A team of researchers has developed a living building material composed of fungal mycelium and bacterial cells capable of self-repairing and surviving for extended periods. Unlike conventional construction materials, this bio-based composite remains viable for weeks, opening new possibilities for regenerative architecture. The scientists behind the project, based at Montana State University in the USA, […]
Quarry Hill flats scheme: Planned building of 78 affordable homes has fallen through The planned building of 78 affordable homes in the city centre has fallen through after a buyer pulled out of buying the site. The apartments would have been built on St Cecilia Street in Quarry Hill under a deal between […]
Larissa Zeichhardt and her robo-dog on patrol, Image: LAT Female construction workers often say they like their jobs because they can accomplish something tangible. And yet not many women work in the industry. New technologies could help change that. Larissa Zeichhardt employs a robotic dog at her construction company — a four-legged machine equipped with […]
By Samudrapom Dam Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a major player in construction management, helping teams plan better, manage risks smarter, and deliver projects more efficiently. As the tech evolves, AI-powered tools are no longer just “nice to have,” they’re becoming essential to staying competitive. AI’s growing role in construction is no accident. The rise […]
Steinzeug-Keramo, a leading European manufacturer for wastewater infrastructure, has announced the launch of its high-quality KERA vitrified clay pipes and fittings into the UK market. This significant expansion follows increased demand for more sustainable drainage products as well as interest from buyers looking for greater choice within the vitrified clay pipe category. To mark […]
Aptus Fasteners is building on the success of one of its most popular product lines. The business has launched the timberfix® 360 collection which features its bestselling high performance, multi-purpose woodscrew in the three new and innovative pack formats. “The introduction of the timberfix® 360 collection opens up a host of exciting commercial opportunities […]
Cistermiser Welcomes Ofwat’s £100M Water Efficiency Fund Cistermiser, one of the UK’s leading providers of water and energy saving management solutions, welcomes the launch of Ofwat’s £100 million Water Efficiency Fund as a crucial investment in securing the UK’s future water supply. The fund, designed to accelerate water-saving innovations and initiatives, represents a […]
COURTESY TMU — A rendering of the two-storey smart building set to open on TMU’s campus in 2025 A new structure is rising on the campus of Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) that will be the world’s first fully digitally integrated building and showcase technologies to mitigate the effects of climate change. The state-of-the-art Smart Campus […]
Steelmaking is set to continue in Scunthorpe following urgent action by the UK Government on Friday 11 April. The Prime Minister requested the recall of Parliament to vote on emergency legislation to prevent the blast furnaces being shut down. The move will maximise the chances of securing domestic steel production – a crucial national capability […]
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