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CIBSE, Introba and Amazon have announced new guidance to calculate embodied carbon of warehouse equipment in logistics centres

New guidance on calculating embodied carbon in warehouse equipment launched by...

CIBSE, Introba and Amazon have announced new guidance to calculate embodied carbon of warehouse equipment in logistics centres.
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Plans for £100m Liverpool Baltic station revealed

New images of the Liverpool Baltic station scheme have been unveiled ahead of a public consultation in June and July.

Collaborative nature of Archicad model brings city campus to life

Tasked with creating a state-of-the-art city centre campus for further and higher education, Bond Bryan and Simpson Haugh delivered a distinctive and inspirational learning environment for the Manchester College and UCEN using an Archicad model.
Hiring ex-offenders and former army personnel taps into a recruitment pool of at least 12 million, says NFDC and NDTG's Duncan Rudall

Why hiring ex-offenders and former army personnel could be key to...

Hiring ex-offenders and former army personnel taps into a recruitment pool of at least 12 million, says NFDC and NDTG's Duncan Rudall.
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The Modular Building Institute: The voice of commercial modular construction

Founded in 1983, the Modular Building Institute (MBI) is the international non-profit trade association serving modular construction.
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£82m Cornwall Supported Housing strategy unveiled at UKREiiF

Senior representatives from Cornwall Council, Cornwall Trade and Investment, and Treveth will be attending the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) to announce its Supported Housing strategy valued at £82m over five years.
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Streamline your workflows with Newforma email management solutions

Streamlined communication via email management is crucial for successful construction projects, ensuring they stay on track, meet deadlines and adhere to budgets.
From simple digital procurement platforms to sophisticated BIM programs, innovative technologies are changing the face of the industry

Digital procurement: How and why the construction industry must overcome barriers...

Digital solutions have the power to transform the construction industry. From simple digital procurement platforms that make purchasing quick and easy to sophisticated BIM programs that are optimising project planning and design, innovative technologies are changing the face of the industry.
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Fixing dangerous homes in England could save over £1.5bn in health...

New research from the Centre for Ageing Better has found that the NHS could save nearly £600m annually by fixing dangerous homes where the head of the household is aged 55 or older.
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UKGBC urges £64bn retrofit programme to revitalise Britain’s homes and economy

The UKGBC has called for the next UK government to upgrade Britain's homes, offices, and public spaces through a £64bn programme of national government investment.
The Loch Ness pumped hydro project could reduce the carbon footprint of the energy grid by 10% and save £2bn in running costs

Proposed Loch Ness pumped hydro project could save £2bn in electricity...

GEE's Loch Ness pumped hydro project could reduce the carbon footprint of the energy grid by 10% and save £2bn in electricity grid running costs.
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Using a performance digital twin to decarbonise our centres of science...

Britain’s universities are renowned for their research – but many of the buildings where academics work are inefficient and not fit for the future. A partnership between the University of Liverpool and global climate tech company IES has employed a performance digital twin to create a smarter campus.
Will AI prove to be a labour-saving, efficiency-boosting imitator of human intelligence for geospatial mapping or an alarming interference?

The future of the UK’s geospatial mapping: AI or alarming interference?

AI is here, and it is learning. The question is, will it prove to be a labour-saving, efficiency-boosting imitator of human intelligence for the UK’s geospatial mapping or an alarming interference?
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£557m awarded to boost public sector decarbonisation

Schools, pools, and hospitals will be supported to make energy-efficient upgrades, with a more than half-a-billion-pound government investment into public sector decarbonisation.
Spillard Safety Systems’ Human Detection System utilises cameras, AI and a green ‘thumbs up’  to prevent people being injured by plant

Cementation Skanska implements “thumbs up” AI human detection system technology

Spillard Safety Systems’ Human Detection System utilises cameras, AI and a green ‘thumbs up’  to prevent people being injured by plant.
An unrecognisable farmer crouching down in an agricultural wheat field at his sustainable farm in Embleton, North East England. He has soil in his hands and is assessing the quality of the soil that the wheat crop is growing out of. The wheat is first wheat, it will be used for low quality flour in baking and will be harvested in early September.

Biodiversity Net Gain Scheme faces long-term risk, NAO report reveals

A new NAO report has identified significant risks in Defra's Biodiversity Net Gain Scheme. The findings highlight incomplete preparations and concerns about the effectiveness of local authorities in enforcing the new requirements.
Global insulation products manufacturer Knauf Insulation will invest around €200m (£171.5m) in a new rock mineral wool factory in the UK

Knauf announces £171.5m rock mineral wool factory in the UK

Global insulation products manufacturer Knauf Insulation will invest around €200m (£171.5m) in a new rock mineral wool factory to serve the UK market.
Birmingham City Council has approved Dandara Living’s application to deliver over 1,300 new homes at Warner’s Fields in Digbeth

Dandara Living set to build 1,300 new homes in Digbeth

Birmingham City Council has approved Dandara Living’s application to deliver over 1,300 new homes at Warner’s Fields in Digbeth.
Damp buildings damaged by black mold and fungus, dampness or water. infiltration, insulation and mold problems in the wall of the house

Damp and mould-related surveys: What is a healthy building?

Why are condensation, damp and mould still issues, and how do we know if our location is healthy for all?
Smartphone app bridging the gap of structural health monitoring

Smartphone app bridging the gap of structural health monitoring

Monitoring the structural health of key infrastructure assets, such as bridges, is crucial in making maintenance and capacity decisions, and extending service life. Dr Jan Winkler of AtkinsRéalis says digital tools, combined with everyday smartphones, could prove invaluable.
Barratt shareholders voted 99.82% in favour of the Barratt Redrow merger, with Redrow's shareholders approving by 99.2% 

99% shareholder approval for Barratt Redrow merger

Barratt shareholders voted 99.82% in favour of the Barratt Redrow merger, with Redrow's shareholders approving by 99.2%.
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Enhancing fire safety: Non-combustible FOAMGLAS® inverted roof insulation

From the vibrant Elephant and Castle Town Centre in London to the cutting-edge Science and Engineering Building at Manchester Metropolitan University, experience the safety, durability, and energy efficiency of FOAMGLAS® inverted roof insulation.

New home registrations fall in first quarter of 2024

NHBC has revealed that there were 21,967 new home registrations in quarter one of 2024, down 20% on Q1 2023.
The RTPI's Member Value Project survey found a lack of qualified staff, poor work-life balance and stress were among the top challenges facing those in the planning profession

Top challenges facing planning profession revealed by RTPI

The RTPI's Member Value Project survey found a lack of qualified staff, poor work-life balance and stress were among the top challenges facing those in the planning profession.
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Revolutionising EV charging: Inside the technology behind Ratio EV’s io7 charging...

Discover how the io7 charging station by Ratio EV is transforming the landscape of electric vehicle charging, embodying a commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility in every aspect of its development.
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Newforma X PBC on-demand: Mastering action items to streamline construction project...

In the concluding part of this series of on-demand webinars, Newforma technical solutions lead Carl Storms delves into the cornerstone of project management: action items.