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The construction industry’s first artificial intelligence (AI) concrete strength prediction engine, used in the London City Airport expansion, is to be used across more live projects. Built by Converge in collaboration with BAM Nuttall, the engine monitors and predicts material performance. Within hours of concrete being poured, the engine can predict the time a critical strength […]
A shocking investigation undertaken by BBC Watchdog Live recently revealed that a number of new build homes built by developers Persimmon and Bellway Homes are not adequately fire safe. Joe Bradbury of buildingspecifier.com investigates: The Grenfell tragedy Fire safety has become the hot topic of debate over the last few years, and rightfully […]
MTX provide award winning operating theatre to Guy’s Hospital.
What hope for the skills shortage if the apprenticeship schemes fail?
The Government-commissioned review into HS2 has been accused of being ‘misleading and dishonest’ by its deputy chairman who launched a scathing attack on its report. Lord Berkeley said he has “serious problems with its lack of balance” and declared that he “cannot support its conclusions or recommendations”. A leaked draft of a report produced by […]
The leading trade body representing builders has called on the construction sector and any future government, to act now if they are to meet the 2050 zero carbon target. With construction directly influencing 47% of UK carbon emissions and 61% of UK waste, the sector is a critical part of the radical change needed. The […]
Delivers above average coefficient of performance to help reduce a building’s energy consumption and reduce operational costs Perfect for hybrid DHW systems that help meet new carbon targets Quick and easy to install and then maintain Hot water and heating specialist Adveco, in partnership with Italian heating manufacturer Cosmogas, introduces the FPi range of commercial-grade […]
Moves to reduce plastic packaging to protect the environment are starting to increase demand for aluminium packaging, the European head of Novelis [NVLX.UL], the world’s largest producer of rolled aluminium products, said. Rolls of aluminum coil are seen at Novelis aluminum factory in Pindamonhangaba, Brazil, June 19, 2015. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker/File Photo Aluminium demand will also […]
NORTECH PROUD TO SUPPORT TEEN INVENTOR’S ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM People and vehicle access control specialist Nortech is heading into the end of the year on a high, with complying with the latest ISO 9001 standard, a busy year at exhibitions and getting involved with a local teen pioneer among its 2019 highlights. Nortech’s Managing Director […]
Housing minister Esther McVey has named Mark Farmer as a champion for modern methods of construction as part of a major government drive to encourage the use of new housebuilding techniques. Farmer has 30 years’ experience in construction and is tasked with advising ministers on how to increase the use of methods such as off-site […]
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