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The future built environment: The legal implications of drones
What will our future cities look like and what issues do we need to consider now? Navpreet Atwal, partner at law firm Bootle Hadfield, looks at the legal implications of the increasing use of unmanned aircraft systems.
World of Modular preview: Sharing materials and applications expertise
In this preview for the World of Modular event, we take a look at CEO of structural design firm Innovative Structural Engineering, Shawn Lothrop’s presentation.
World of Modular preview: Modular Skyscrapers
Michael Hough, founder and principal at MJH Structural Engineers in Dublin explores the world of modular skyscrapers.
When is building control required?
Structural warranty specialists, Premier Guarantee provides an insight into building control requirements on construction projects.
Green light for first residential phase at Kirkstall Forge
Leeds City Council has given the go-ahead for CEG’s plans to deliver the first phase of residential development at the £400m Kirkstall Forge.
Case study: Special build for special school
The latest addition to Ty Gwyn Special School may look like a normal school building, but it is packed with interesting features and was delivered using modern methods of construction.
Covid-19, ventilation, SAGE and CIBSE
With the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine programme, businesses might be tempted to relax measures to control the spread of the virus. But, until a majority of the population has been vaccinated, it is critical workplaces maintain good levels of ventilation to help mitigate against airborne transmission of coronavirus, says Hywel Davies, technical director of the CIBSE
Ella’s Law: Buildings must become clean air “safe havens”
The pandemic has transformed our understanding about the key role played by ventilation in reducing the transmission of all harmful airborne contaminants and should have a profound impact on the way we design and manage indoor spaces from now on, says Nathan Wood.
Falkirk agrees £332m five-year housing spend
Falkirk Council has committed £332m to its housing stock over the next five years which will deliver improvements to existing homes and the creation of new homes.
JCT case study: Wroughton Academy, Norfolk
The site of Wroughton Academy in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, was for many years shared by separate junior and infant schools. Having come under the same management recently, a project was commissioned to create a cross-laminated timber (CLT) structure to link the two buildings. A JCT Intermediate Building Contract with contractor’s design was the form of choice.
SFS – Fastening solutions in the building envelope
SFS is a global market leader for mechanical fastening systems and precision formed components for the building envelope.
How the arrival of 5G will impact on smart cities and...
5G technology will allow vast amounts of data to be transferred and analysed, offering significant opportunities for smart(er) cities and commercial real estate. Professor Richard Kingston, professor of urban planning at the University of Manchester, examines what is in store.
Ensuring the co-existence of BNG and successful infrastructure projects
David West, associate ecologist at Tetra Tech, explores the need to ensure a harmonious co-existence of Biodiversity Net Gain and infrastructure projects.
Climate change and coastal flood: Yes, they are related
The possibility of extreme coastal flood events could increase from the current rate of once every 100 years to every year by 2050, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Providing secondary glazing services to Northern Powerhouse cities
Significant inward investment into new building and regeneration projects in the North West is driving demand for specific solutions that can keep all types of buildings quieter and warmer, according to Mike Latham from Commercial Sales at Granada Secondary Glazing.
Modernising repurposed heritage buildings with Selectaglaze secondary glazing
Selectaglaze secondary glazing can help listed buildings meet modern standards for thermal, acoustic and security performance without sacrificing their original elegance.
How modular construction can realise Build to Rent’s potential
Offsite and modular construction will support the rise of Build-to-Rent, says Nick Cowley, managing director of Euramax.
No horsing around when it comes to secondary glazing an office
Rodney Melville and Partners appointed Selectaglaze to install secondary glazing at the Grade I Listed Belton House stable block in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Willmott Dixon lands £38.8m Birmingham office refurb
Willmott Dixon Interiors has been appointed by CBRE Global Investors to deliver the £38.8m full refurbishment of a landmark Birmingham office block.
RED Systems uses Field View to track workers’ health and safety
RED Systems is using Viewpoint’s Field View solution to track the health and safety of its workers during the pandemic.
Selectaglaze installs secondary glazing at Harris Manchester College
Selectaglaze were chosen to install secondary glazing to improve Harris Manchester College, a faculty of the University of Oxford.
Green light for 15 new airspace homes in London
A four-storey airspace development has been given the green light by Southwark Council, which will set a new blueprint for sustainable urban development in London.
Actis cutting tool ‘makes life ten times easier’
David Ball, site manager at Barnstaple-based Anderson and Evans says the discovery of the Actis specialist cutting tool has been transformative.
SaaS platform increases AEC firms’ business agility
Enterprise desktop cloud company, Workspot, announced that Torti Gallas + Partners has successfully deployed its cloud desktop SaaS platform and workstation solutions.
Proof of concept: Digital twins take off at Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight has explored the unlimited potential of 3D laser scanning with Datum Tech Solutions. Sean O’Keefe takes a look.
House by Urban Splash appoints new director of architecture
House by Urban Splash has announced the appointment of Tom Jarman as its new director of architecture, strengthening its 'Live Well by Design' philosophy