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CREAGH Concrete has played a key role in the delivery of Granary Quay, the third phase of the Dandara riverside masterplan in Glasgow Harbour. The stylish rental development, comprising 342 new homes on the banks of the River Clyde, has helped revitalise an empty area of land and introduced a vibrant way of living to […]
Like Ikea furniture, mass timber buildings are assembled out of prefabricated pieces. The Origine condo in Quebec City went up an estimated 25 percent faster than a conventional building. CREDIT: CECOBOIS At the University of Toronto, just across the street from the football stadium, workers are putting up a 14-story building with space for […]
Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of England Commercial property owners grappling with the one-two punch of falling asset values and demands for increased energy efficiency must recognize that some of their holdings may not continue to be money-makers. Commercial buildings too old and drafty to survive the regulatory push to net-zero risk becoming […]
Construction employers have just two weeks remaining to engage with CITB during its consultation period for the 2026-29 proposals. The consultation period will conclude on October 24 – here is a reminder and recap of the Consensus process. This period of engagement with the industry is an opportunity for employers across England, […]
Labour’s manifesto included several key points in respect of housebuilding and the provision of affordable housing, including a pledge to build 1.5 million new homes. Whilst promising a ‘brownfield first’ approach, Labour also pledged to prioritise the release of lower quality grey belt land for development, including areas like car parks. Brownfield land is land […]
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 […]
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