Major UK Carbon Capture Pipeline Approved

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A deal to commence construction in Liverpool on infrastructure to transport captured CO2 emissions for undersea storage is touted as a vital development for lower carbon waste management.

The UK Government said that it had reached a deal with multinational energy group Eni to commerce construction on pipework to transport emissions extracted from industrial sites that includes an energy-from-waste (efW) plant in the region. These captured emissions will be buried deep at sea via the new network.

Eni, which has been appointed to operate the Transport and Storage network for the HyNet North West industrial cluster project, claimed the agreement would pave the way for the industrial-scale development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies in the country.

Hynet is one of two areas set aside to be developed as priority areas for CCS developments that are being backed with around £21bn of government investment in line with its legal targets for ensure a net zero carbon transition by 2050.

Both sites have now been granted approval for construction work to proceed, with Eni cjarged to develop supply chain contracts that are expected to create jobs employing an estimated 2,000 people to support the development to build CCS capabilities.

The UK-based Climate Change Committee (CCC), an independent watchdog that advises and scrutinises the government on its lower carbon policy and funding plans, recently backed the potential integration of CCS technologies with EfW plants to help support national decarbonisation plans.

Among the recommendations outlined in CCC’s report on the upcoming Seventh Carbon Budget was an argument for using CCS to address emissions in the management of waste that was deemed too complex or unsuitable for effective recycling.

The UK Government has meanwhile described CCS as a “proven technology” to support national aims for climate change mitigation. It also cited the views of the CCC that carbon capture and storage was a “necessity, not an option” in national plans for achieving net zero transition by 2050.

The pledge to invest in the development of two initial CCS clusters that includes the Hynet project is a component of the current Government’s ‘Plan for Change’ develooment strategy.

Encyclis, a UK-based provider of EfW operations, will be among the company’s connecting to the Liverpool Bay CCS project via its Protos Energy Recovery Facility (ERF).

Company chief executive Owen Michaelson welcomed the announcement approving the construction of the pipeline at the site that he said would enable carbon capture functions at “full commercial scale”.

He said:

“The deployment of carbon capture provides the UK with an unprecedented opportunity to address climate change, create new economic opportunities and help revitalise important industrial heartlands.”

“As the lead emitter project in the HyNet North West decarbonisation cluster, we continue to work closely with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) towards a final investment decision and financial close on the carbon capture plant that will capture CO2 from Protos ERF, which is in the final stages of its build programme. Once we have the final go-ahead from all internal and external stakeholders for our adjoining carbon capture plant, we look forward to starting construction and turning the vision of carbon capture into reality.”

Source: MRW

 

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Aerial Robots could Revolutionise the Construction Industry

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Research examines how aerial robots could revolutionise the construction industry

New research led by Imperial College London and co-authored by the University of Bristol, has revealed that aerial robotics could provide wide-ranging benefits to the safety, sustainability and scale of construction.

The research examines the emerging field of using drones for mid-air material deposition in the construction industry – a process known as Aerial Additive Manufacturing (Aerial AM).

This is looking to address pressing global housing and infrastructure challenges using aerial robots equipped with advanced manipulators that can overcome the limitations of traditional construction methods and ground-based robotic systems.

These innovations promise enhanced productivity, environmental sustainability, and access to elevated heights, hard to reach areas or hazardous locations – all while reducing waste and energy consumption.

Unlike conventional construction techniques or ground-based robotic systems, aerial robots operate within an unrestricted work envelope which allows them to build at greater heights and in challenging terrains that are otherwise inaccessible.

The paper, published today in the journal Science Robotics, introduces an autonomy framework tailored for Aerial AM, addressing critical challenges such as flight coordination, material deposition precision, and scalability in large-scale manufacturing tasks.

Dr Basaran Bahadir Kocer, co-author from the University of Bristol’s School of School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering, said:

“Despite promising advancements, the deployment of aerial robots for large-scale autonomous construction remains in its infancy. Key obstacles include material durability, localisation systems for outdoor environments, and coordination among multiple aerial units.

“Addressing these challenges is essential to unlocking the full potential of Aerial AM in real-world applications. However, early-stage demonstrations of Aerial AM have already showcased capabilities such as rapid on-demand repairs and modular assembly techniques, paving the way for broader adoption across industries.”

The new technology is being tested at the DroneHub, which is based in Switzerland at EMPA – the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials, Science and Technology which provides a platform on which flying construction machines can be tested outside the laboratory for the first time.

Successful collaboration between the University of Bristol and EMPA through fully-funded PhD studentships allows for further utilisation of this resource, in addition to infrastructures at the University of Bristol, including the Flight Lab, Bristol Robotics Lab and Aerial Robotics Group.

Source: University of Bristol

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Keyfix once again proud sponsors of Super Trowel 2025

As a company that prides itself on innovation and supporting real craftsmanship, Keyfix is proud to announce it is one of the companies sponsoring this year’s Super Trowel bricklaying competition and exhibition – for the second year in a row.  

The 2025 Super Trowel Grand Final will take place at Stoneleigh Park in Kenilworth on Wednesday 13th August, seeing 12 bricklayers from across the UK competing and showcasing their precision, creativity, and skill in a series of challenging tasks. In what is set to be a hotly-contested event – as it is every year – the contestants will be battling it out to take home the first-place prize of £15,000.

As a proud sponsor of the Super Trowel competition, Keyfix will be sponsoring the VIP lounge. This exclusive area will give guests the ideal vantage point from which to witness the hard-fought Super Trowel competition and look over all other areas of the exhibition while enjoying refreshments.

The exclusive VIP experience will also offer the ultimate networking opportunity, enabling guests to connect with other industry professionals, forge valuable partnerships, and discuss industry trends and challenges.

Alongside the annual showcase of skill and precision, Super Trowel 2025 will also include a bustling exhibition, featuring more than 60 exhibitors from across the construction industry. This highly educational and informative event will give attendees the chance to discover cutting-edge materials and tools, the latest advancements in masonry and bricklaying, and innovative new services and systems.

To keep visitors up-to-date with industry developments and the ever-changing landscape of the construction sector, exhibitors will offer stunning live demonstrations of their innovations and products – enabling guests to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of their skills and capabilities.

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Keyfix is also delighted to announce its sponsorship of this year’s Subbie Cup – a competition exclusively for the UK’s specialist brickwork subcontractors.

Running alongside the Super Trowel regional series, the Subbie Cup is open to subcontractors who meet the requirements of the Bricklayers Social Club (BSC) Subcontractor Agreement. Taking place on Friday 25th April, the Subbie Cup will see 10 elite subcontractors competing to claim the title of the UK’s Top Subbie, and a place in the Super Trowel Final that will take place at Super Trowel 2025.

Joining Keyfix in sponsoring the VIP lounge and the Subbie Cup are the company’s sister brands – IG Masonry Support and Keystone Lintels. The three businesses make up Keystone Group’s Steel Division, a one-stop-shop solution for the external cavity.

John Duffin, Managing Director at Keyfix, revealed anticipation was already building for what’s set to be yet another incredible event. He said:

“We’re absolutely thrilled to be sponsoring Super Trowel 2025, including the Subbie Cup and the VIP lounge. Last year’s event was great and I’m expecting it to be no different this time around.

“The Super Trowel contest is always an incredible event to watch. The innovation and craftsmanship on display, not just in the competition but also from the other exhibitors, is inspiring. We’re looking forward to meeting plenty of other professionals in the industry and discussing the challenges and trends facing our sector.”

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Tariff Uncertainty Slows Construction

Construction project starts continued to fall in Q1 2025, according to Glenigan’s April 2025 Construction Review, as the value of project starts dropped 4% compared to the previous three months and fell sharply by 21% year-on-year.

Fewer major (£100m-plus) projects are making it through to the construction stage and underlying (less than £100m) schemes have also underperformed both quarterly and annually.

While sectors like community and amenity have shown promise, with main contract awards growing 26% year-on-year, Glenigan says these wins haven’t yet translated into on-site momentum.

The review claims that delays in moving projects from contract award to construction start are prolonging a sluggish start to the year.

Planning approvals rose 8% compared to the previous quarter, with several sectors such as hospitality and leisure, showing solid growth.

According to Glenigan, these figures suggest that confidence is slowly returning to early-stage project planning which could support a recovery in project starts in the second half of the year.

The data provider’s review says that the introduction of new US tariffs on UK building materials adds further uncertainty.

UK goods now face a 10% tariff, rising to 25% for steel and aluminium, materials that accounted for a significant portion of the UK’s £1.01bn construction materials export market to the US in 2023.

Glenigan warns that a sharp decline in trade could cost the industry over £130m, while displaced global suppliers may shift focus to the UK and European markets, increasing the risk of oversupply and pricing volatility.

According to the review, the short-term outlook remains challenging for firms dependent on new project starts, but rising planning approvals and increased public sector investment provide some cautious optimism.

Allan Wilen, economics director at Glenigan, commented:

“The sharp drop in project starts reflects the ongoing struggles within the industry.

“While the surge in major contract awards and detailed planning approvals suggests a strengthening pipeline, real, sustained growth hinges on improved market confidence and the smooth conversion of approvals into on-site activity.”

Source: Development Finance

 

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CEA becomes IMechE Membership Partner – Supporting Engineering Excellence across the Industry 

The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) is pleased to announce that it has become an official Membership Partner of the IMechE (Institution of Mechanical Engineers). This new collaboration marks a significant milestone in the CEA’s ongoing commitment to advancing standards and investing in the future of engineering across the construction equipment sector. 
The IMechE Membership Partner scheme is designed for organisations committed to the professional development and recognition of their engineering and technical teams. By joining the scheme, the CEA supports its member companies and their employees with access to expert guidance, professional development resources, and a clearly defined path to professional registration — from apprentices to Chartered Engineers.
This partnership presents a valuable opportunity for CEA members to strengthen their engineering teams, improve retention and recruitment, and align with internationally recognised standards of engineering excellence. It also reflects the CEA’s commitment to driving a culture of innovation, learning, and continuous improvement within the UK construction equipment industry.
Through the Membership Partner programme, engineers and technical staff within member organisations will have access to tailored support from the IMechE. This includes personalised advice, workshops, webinars, and practical assistance, with many resources included as part of the partnership. Whether an individual is an apprentice, a recent graduate, or an experienced engineer, the programme provides structured and accessible support at every stage.
The programme also supports a clear pathway to Professional Registration and ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development), helping engineers maintain and improve their skills in a structured and recognised way throughout their careers.
Beyond individual benefits, the partnership allows CEA member companies to publicly demonstrate their commitment to the professional development of their workforce. It also contributes to raising the profile of engineering as a respected and attractive career choice for future generations.
“Partnering with the IMechE is about making sure our industry stays ahead,” said Viki Bell, Chief Executive of the CEA. 

“Too often, the technical expertise and innovation within our sector go under the radar – especially in small and medium-sized businesses where engineers wear many hats and make a huge impact. This partnership gives our members and their teams a clear pathway to professional recognition and support at every stage, from apprentices just starting out to senior engineers ready to become Chartered. 
It’s about giving people the tools to grow their careers and giving businesses – large and small – the confidence to invest in their teams. For the UK to remain globally competitive in construction equipment manufacturing, it is essential that we champion engineering as a profession and create opportunities for career progression. This is a practical, positive step towards that goal – and one we’re proud to lead on.”

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Public Misunderstanding of Planning System

Majority of planners say public misunderstands planning system, RTPI survey reveals

A recent survey by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and its member magazine The Planner has revealed a significant disconnect between professional planners and the public’s understanding of the planning system.

  • Fewer than 14% of planners believe the public understands the purpose of planning.
  • 96% say social and online media contribute to misinformation about planning issues in their area, up from 86% in 2023.
  • 85% feel the public views planning as a hindrance rather than a benefit.
  • Six in ten believe the public neither knows when nor how to engage with the planning process.

According to the survey, most planners feel the public holds deep-rooted misconceptions about planning, planners, and the wider system. This lack of public understanding undermines trust in planning decisions and weakens confidence in the plan-led system.

As recent years have shown, misinformation online can fuel campaigns that distort facts and mislead communities. This is especially damaging at the local level, where public involvement is essential to achieving fair and effective planning outcomes.

The RTPI is advocating for the inclusion of a clear, statutory statement defining the ‘purpose of planning’ in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. This approach was successfully implemented in the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, helping to enhance understanding and restore confidence in the planning system.

 

Victoria Hills, Chief Executive of the RTPI, said:

“This low public understanding and often negative perception of planning has serious consequences for planners and the important work they do.

“We believe the time has come to embed the purpose of planning in law. A clear legal definition would not only guide the work of planners, but also serve to educate the public and other stakeholders about what planning is truly for.”

 

Simon Wicks, Editor of The Planner, said:

“The work of planners is highly complex and multi-faceted and requires considerable time navigating between the various views of how we want to live as a society.

“There’s a danger in oversimplifying this complex role that can easily lead to misrepresentation or misunderstanding, and the frustrations of planners is evident in their responses to these questions.”

 

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Repair and Remediation of UK Universities

 

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 for more cost-efficient repair and remediation works of education buildings in the UK, particularly with the discovery of RAAC across several education institutions.

To investigate the state of building maintenance across UK universities, SFG20, the industry standard for facility management, submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to universities across the country. They received responses from 61 universities, who were asked to provide information on: total costs spent on repair and remediation works in the most recent financial year; completed repair projects; outstanding projects; and total budgets.

From the universities that responded, 904,000 maintenance projects were logged in 2023, however, as of January this year, there were still approximately 76,527 outstanding maintenance requests left to carry out. This demonstrates the sheer volume of maintenance tasks that need to be carried out to keep universities to a safe and habitual standard.

The universities that invested the most in building repair and remediation 

The University of Oxford ranked top position for the university that had invested the most into repair and remediation works across its facilities and buildings, with an overall score of 75.41.

As part of their overall ranking, the University of Oxford had one of the highest repair project completion rates of the institutions that responded, with almost 40,000 completed. In the most recent financial year, the University of Oxford spent a total of £18,500,000 on building maintenance projects. With a budget of £26.4 million, they were also the university that came most under budget, reflecting their cost-efficient allocation of resources.

The University of Oxford was closely followed by the University of York, which spent a total of £12.8 million on repair and maintenance works in the most recent financial year, approximately £3 million under budget.

Universities such as the London School of Economics (53.28), Arts University Bournemouth (53.01), and The Open University (52.73) were categorised into the bronze tier category. The Arts University Bournemouth had the lowest average spend per maintenance request of all the universities that responded to the FOI request at just £23 per request, calculated with their total spend and total maintenance requests completed.

The London School of Economics and Edinburgh Napier University, both finished the most recent financial year exactly on budget for repair and remediation works to their buildings, having spent £3.02 million and £1.11 million respectively.

Paul Bullard, Product Director at SFG20, on the issue of building maintenance in UK Universities, has said:

“Staying significantly under budget on maintenance costs and keeping a low cost per repair request are both strong indicators of a well-structured, proactive maintenance strategy – one that prioritises efficiency and minimises more serious and costly unexpected downtime.

To attract and retain the best calibre of staff and students, universities must provide outstanding learning environments, supported by high-quality leisure facilities and living conditions. Even before Covid, we saw a shift towards improving indoor air quality to enhance student focus and well-being. Now, more than ever, delivering a great experience is critical. Well-maintained facilities not only create inspiring spaces for learning but also play a vital role in university recruitment and retention.”

 

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RESEARCH: Self-Repairing Building Materials

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, say the material is produced at low temperatures and relies on living cells, making it a potentially groundbreaking solution for reducing the environmental impact of the construction industry.

With cement alone responsible for nearly 8% of global CO₂ emissions, the team believes their innovation could help pave the way for more sustainable and adaptive building systems.

“Biomineralized materials do not have high enough strength to replace concrete in all applications, but we and others are working to improve their properties so they can see greater usage,” Chelsea Heveran, PhD, an assistant professor at Montana State University and corresponding author of the study, reveals.

What the study reveals

According to Heveran, while most similar biomaterials tend to have a very short lifespan and often remain viable for only a few days or, at best, a couple of weeks, the new material developed by her team has shown significantly greater durability, maintaining its functionality for at least a month.

“This is exciting, because we would like for the cells to be able to perform other functions,” Heveran says, emphasizing that this extended lifespan opens the door to more practical, real-world applications in construction and infrastructure, where longevity is crucial

The research, led by Ethan Viles, PhD student at the university, shows that when the bacteria remain active within the material for longer periods, they can carry out multiple beneficial functions.

These include repairing structural damage autonomously and breaking down environmental contaminants, making the material not only more resilient but also capable of contributing to cleaner, more sustainable construction environments.

Heveran highlights that while materials made from once-living organisms are entering the market, those with still-living cells remain tricky to develop due to their short lifespan and simple structure.

Exploring the breakthrough

To tackle the challenge, the team used fungal mycelium from the fungus species Neurospora crassa, commonly known as orange bread mold, as a scaffold for biomineralized materials, taking inspiration from previous uses of mycelium as a scaffold in packaging and insulation products.

After a series of experiments, the scientists were surprised to discover that the fungal mycelium could be used to create materials with a wide range of complex internal architectures – a versatility that demonstrated its potential not only as a structural base but as a tool for designing intricate forms that could meet the diverse demands of modern construction and material engineering.

“We learned that fungal scaffolds are quite useful for controlling the internal architecture of the material,” Heveran concludes in a press release. “We created internal geometries that looked like cortical bone, but moving forward, we could potentially construct other geometries too.”

The researchers hope their new biomaterials will serve as a greener alternative to traditional construction materials with high carbon emissions, such as cement. They now aim to enhance the material by extending the lifespan of the living cells and developing efficient methods for large-scale production.

Source: Interesting Engineering

 

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Alternative Buyer Sought as Scheme Fails

 

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 the council and investment group Legal and General.

It would have seen an 11-storey block of socially-rented flats built near Leeds Playhouse.

But an alternative buyer is now being sought after the deal collapsed.

A Leeds City Council report said rising building costs and stricter safety regulations meant it was no longer financially viable.It said: “A development of new apartments would have a positive effect on health and well-being as the availability of good quality homes is known to impact positively on people’s welfare.”

Planning permission was previously sought for the scheme, which would have delivered 46 one-bedroom, 28 two-bed and four three bedroom flats.

A council spokesperson said an agent would be brought in to re-market the site.

They said: “Unfortunately the purchaser previously selected has struggled to bring forward a scheme to develop the site at St Cecilia Street due to funding availability but also due to changes that the Building Safety Act has had upon their proposed scheme.”

Funding for the project included a £1.4m grant agreed by the council, along with other grants and loans secured seperatley.

The council report said an eventual sale would raise cash for the local authority. It said:

“Major financial investment will be brought to the city centre.”

Source: Yorkshire Post

 

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Robodog, a Woman’s Best Friend

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 various cameras and sensors to document the daily work done at the Berlin-based business LAT.

LAT specializes in laying high-voltage cables along railway tracks, and Zeichhardt says none of her 130 employees is really keen on getting back to the office to write down what’s been done after a full shift on the construction site. But without proper documentation, the next shift wouldn’t know exactly where the cables are located, she told DW.

This is where LAT’s new robo-dog comes into play, as the high-tech mobile machine starts to roam along the tracks, records locations and transmits the data directly into a virtual 3D model of the structure, allowing human colleagues access to it.

This kind of automated data collection also helps prevent damage to the cables that eventually could lead to power outages and costly repairs if their exact location isn’t known.

A ‘sisterhood’ of entrepreneurs

Zeichhardt and her sister Arabelle Laternser took over the medium-sized family business a decade ago after their father’s sudden death. Their enthusiasm for modern technology, made them venture into digitally transforming the old-fashioned construction business.

Zeichhardt said the transformation was also partly born out of sheer necessity.

The electrical engineer by profession was pregnant when their father died, and her sister kept bringing new documents home for her to sign. Eventually, the pair grew tired of lugging around binders and decided to digitize the entire administration so they could work from anywhere.

The employees out in the field also use digital apps for documentation, tool management and work safety documents, which have since been consolidated in a construction-site database.

“Our working hours are tough,” Zeichhardt told DW, and the administrative work often needs to be done at night, on weekends or during holidays. That’s why she tries to relieve her team of paperwork wherever possible..

Construction still no job for women

The construction industry has a reputation for being dirty, loud, male-dominated and technologically conservative. Issues like high waste production and carbon emissions are persistent challenges.

The industry’s biggest problem is the shortage of skilled labor. According to the German Construction Industry Association (HDB), a quarter of skilled construction workers will retire within the next decade. However, younger workers — especially women — are few and far between in the years to come.

The construction sector, according to HDB, has the fewest female employees in Germany, at just 14%. Even years of strong economic growth in the industry, with good earning potential, have not made much of a difference.

In trades that require heavy manual work such as bricklaying, road repair and underground construction, only 2% of workers are women — a figure that has barely increased for the past two decades, HDB data show. In planning and supervising projects, however, the proportion of women is a slightly better 28%.

After all, moving from construction site to construction site, which is part of the job, is hard to reconcile with family life. An internet campaign supported by the construction industry and called WIR.KÖNNEN.BAU in German (We can construction) seeks to attract more women to construction careers and calls for more flexible hours, child care support, and remote work options.

Despite being a “small company that doesn’t invest heavily in recruitment,” Zeichhardt said LAT received a number of “impressive applications” from women and young people. She attributed this to the company’s modern image, which has already won awards for family-friendliness, and for projects with startups.

Never bothered by being ‘the only women’

Bianca Weber-Lewerenz told DW that digitization and artificial intelligence (AI) are creating new roles for women in construction.

Weber-Lewerenz herself became the first female mason in the regional German state of Baden-Württemberg in 1997, just three years after then West Germany lifted its ban on women working on construction sites.

Having learned the bricklayer trade from the ground up helps the construction engineer — who now holds a PhD — convince entire workforces that construction, women and AI are a perfect match.

“Back then, crane technology relieved us from heavy physical work. It’s the same with AI now,” she said. “When I’ve laid pipes, I take a photo and send it to the billing department. Thanks to AI image recognition, they can immediately generate an invoice because the completed section is identified.”

Such tasks — as well as taking measurements, planning and design — can be efficiently handled from a home office, she said. Though, she said, an architect or engineer must be on-site at times. “But the only question is how often and for how long.”

eber-Lewerenz said being the only woman among men never bothered her during her career. She said she remained friends with her former supervisor.

“The men were amazed to see the first female apprentice mason on a construction site. Little by little, they started trusting me with physically demanding tasks. Men respect women who can handle tough conditions outside in all weather and who have a plan.”

Weber-Lewerenz said modern tools meant that contemporary construction requires much less muscle. As a mentor within the so-called Spitzenfrauen  organization of top female leaders in Germany, she also advises female students interested in construction careers.

Making effective use of AI

Great hopes are being placed on BIM (Building Information Modeling)  — a digital platform increasingly seen on German construction sites that gives all trades involved in a project access to documentation.

Weber-Lewerenz said BIM simplified communication and “prevents a lot of chaos and conflict.”

“My focus is on identifying the tools that make sense for a company, that allow machines to take over heavy and monotonous tasks, build more efficiently, reduce material waste and protect data,” she said, adding that this can reinforce the industry’s “core values of appreciation, reliability and quality.”

In 2020, she launched a so-called Initiative for Excellence that aims to promote “sustainable, human-led AI in construction.” The initiative has made her a pioneer in linking ethics, AI, and construction, and has since gained support from the German construction industry and beyond.

 

By Mathilda Jordanova-Duda

Source: DW

 

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