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What are the top six myths for architects when it comes to designing with timber? From combustibility to whether timber is less durable than other materials, industry experts debunk the most common myths. Even though timber was never implicated in the tragedy, post-Grenfell fears around its combustibility and subsequent amendments to Building Regulations dealt […]
Viki Bell, CEO of the CEA (Construction Equipment Association), said: “The announcement of a new US-UK trade deal is a significant step forward for UK industry. The removal of tariffs on British steel is a major win for the construction equipment sector, where steel remains central to manufacturing. Cutting these costs will ease pressure […]
Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) engineers have this week begun initial preparation work for the raising and renovation of Crawshaw Woods Bridge, the earliest cast-iron railway bridge to still be in place over an operational railway anywhere in the world. Constructed between 1830 and 1834, the Grade II listed bridge has spanned the reign of […]
Both European and American construction productivity has fallen since the start of the 2000s. Surprisingly, though, contractors across the EU have managed to outperform their US counterparts. We have a few answers as to why this might be the case, and what can be done to bridge the gap Without strategic initiatives aimed at boosting […]
The Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) project has achieved a significant technical milestone with the construction of a 220-metre single-track demonstrator in the city’s heart. Installed along Greyfriars Road and Queen Victoria Road, this trial represents the first time CVLR’s innovative modular track form has been embedded within a live urban corridor. The 50 %+ […]
Octopus Real Estate completes £6.9m loan to leading sustainable housebuilder Verto for ‘Zero Bills’ development Octopus Real Estate, part of Octopus Investments and a leading UK specialist real estate investor and lender, has provided a £6.9m loan facility to the sustainable housebuilder Verto, creator of the internationally acclaimed Zero Carbon Smart Home™. […]
Chris Goggin reviews the recent decision to reverse renewable investments in favour of increasing fossil fuel opportunities. BP is the latest global energy company to reduce investments in clean power projects and what this means for the direction of international and UK NetZero objectives. BP has formally announced a strategy reset of their targets […]
SFA Saniflo has gone bigger and bolder again this year at the Installer Show. Stand 4F22 will once again showcase the company’s range of pumps and macerators on one side, with the Kinedo range of shower products on the other. A huge range of products will be on display, including some stunning new additions […]
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with Oliver David Krieg during a visit to Intelligent City in Delta, B.C Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged billions of dollars in financing for makers of prefabricated homes to help end the country’s housing shortage. Experts say the plan is visionary – and laden with risks. Mr. Carney has […]
Japan’s construction market is set to grow 4.4% annually, reaching JPY 32.44 trillion in 2025, and forecasted to hit JPY 38.75 trillion by 2029. With a focus on residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors, the market offers significant opportunities in green, smart, and modular construction. Economic indicators and consumer trends, such as demand for energy-efficient, […]
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