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Incorporating climate resilience into our towns, cities and infrastructure
Sarah Winne, climate resilience specialist at Ramboll, explores the importance of incorporating climate resilience into planning the design of our homes, buildings and urban environments.
Mott MacDonald appoints new associate climate advisor
Mott MacDonald has appointed Nikki van Dijk, a chartered environmentalist, as associate climate advisor in its UK water and environment business.
Construction contract issues & what to do about them
Want to avoid construction contract issues? Find out how with this simple guide by EasyBuild, and keep your projects running smoothly.
COWI completes steelwork installation for Carrington Bridge
The project is the first UK bridge to use high strength “S460W” weathering steel. Using this stronger grade of steel enabled the COWI design team to reduce the total material quantity by 15%, resulting in a more sustainable structure.
Building amid a pandemic: MMC leads the way
Darwin Group MD explains the benefits of modern methods of construction for the healthcare and education sectors during Covid-19.
Taking action: Tackling carbon emissions from buildings
Michelle Agha-Hossein, building performance lead at the Building Services Research & Information Association (BSRIA), discusses how owners and operators can tackle the pressing issues of carbon emissions from buildings.
Computational design helps deliver Australia’s largest sustainable tower
3D BIM modelling and a digital twin are supporting the delivery of 6-8 Parramatta Square, part of one of the biggest sustainable urban revitalisation projects in Australia.
Work to commence on Southsea’s £100m coastal scheme
Portsmouth's Southsea coastal scheme is set to get underway in early September with the construction of coastal defences beginning between Long Curtain Moat and Clarence Pier.
Global greenhouse gas emissions dramatically reduced
31 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions have been reduced globally in the last nine years as a result of UK intervention, according to new climate finance data published today (19 August).
Plan the World We Need: Planning’s role in a sustainable recovery
At the end of June, the Royal Town Planning Institute launched Plan the World we Need – a campaign calling on governments to capitalise on the expertise of planners to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. RTPI chief executive Victoria Hills sets out her case.
Arup wins design contract for Toddbrook Reservoir
The Canal & River Trust charity has appointed Arup to design the permanent repair of Toddbrook Reservoir, following damage sustained to the dam’s spillway in August 2019.
Landmark launches coal report for environmental consultants
Landmark Information has introduced a Consultants Coal Mining Report through its Envirocheck service to provide environmental consultants with essential data.
Covid-19 is ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ to tackle global climate crisis
Covid-19 could be an historic turning point in tackling the global climate crisis, says the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), as it calls on ministers to seize the opportunity.
Graham completes £1.9m wastewater pumping station in Newtonards
Graham has completed a new wastewater pumping station and storm screening facilities on behalf of NI Water at Portaferry Road, Newtownards.
Green light for £110m Southsea Coastal Scheme
VolkerStevin and Boskalis Westminster joint venture, VSBW, has been appointed as the main contractor for the £100m Southsea Coastal Scheme.
Atkins wins third Ecological Services Framework
Atkins have been appointed to work with Environment Agency to restore UK rivers and wetland, and support natural flood management.
Construction Industry Council outlines ‘essential’ construction work
Chief executive of the Construction Industry Council, Graham Watts, has created a list of construction work that he believes is essential.
Planning reform: 10 takeaways from Planning for the Future
10 things you need to know about the government’s latest plans for planning from Nigel Hewitson and Ben Stansfield of Gowling WLG.
How will Budget 2020 impact the construction industry?
Today (11 March) marks the arrival of Budget 2020, as Chancellor Rishi Sunak vows to take further steps to decarbonise the economy and get Britain building.
Highway network in Sheffield gets UK’s biggest smart tech overhaul
Amey, which operates Streets Ahead is putting itself at the forefront of smart technology to deliver efficiency in the city of Sheffield via a platform provided by Smart City operator, Connexin.
Weather and climate data within BIM for safe and efficient construction
The Met Office and BIM today have been looking at the integration of weather and climate data across the construction project lifecycle. In this edition, we look at the next step of how data can be used to support the project delivery and build.
Assessing the planning system landscape in 2020
Victoria Hills, chief executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute, looks at the key planning system issues that need to be addressed in 2020.
Ofwat’s investment programme to transform the water sector
Ofwat has confirmed a major investment programme to improve services for customers and the environment in its finalised price review for 2020-25.
Environment expert Karen Alford joins BIM4Water Steering Group
Karen Alford, flood and coastal risk manager at The Environment Agency, has joined the BIM4Water Steering Group as a “nominated member”.
Helping you design weather and climate resilient buildings
The benefits of taking account of weather and climate data at the design stage of a building project extend through the building lifecycle. It can reduce costs, time, energy and effort throughout the life of your asset.
Research reveals sustainable infrastructure for Oxford-Cambridge Arc
The UK Infrastructure Transitions Research Consortium (ITRC) has developed methods to reveal a series of sustainable insights for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc – one of the UK’s largest housing and transport projects.