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Sheffield’s SuDS project reduces flood risk at Manor Fields Park

The SuDS project, designed to ease pressure on Sheffield’s watercourse and sewer network, will reduce the flow of water in Manor Fields Park’s Kirkbridge Dyke when there is increased water flow.
Trials led by Kier and TerrAffix have found that a plant-based biochar can successfully remove microplastics in road runoff, which could dramatically change the environmental impact of infrastructure development

Biochar removes microplastics in road runoff in Kier and TerrAffix trial

Trials led by Kier and TerrAffix have found that a plant-based biochar can successfully remove microplastics in road runoff, which could dramatically change the environmental impact of infrastructure development.
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Addressing the urgent need for sustainable coastal management in the UK

A new report conducted by Aggregate Industries has laid bare the true cost and impact that coastal erosion is going to have on the UK. Aggregates Division managing director Lee Sleight examines the findings.
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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.
This Land's David Meek explores the challenges facing Cambridgeshire's water infrastructure and how planners can optimise designs accordingly

Water infrastructure lessons from one of the UK’s driest counties

David Meek, CEO of This Land, explores the challenges facing Cambridgeshire's water infrastructure and how planners and developers can optimise their designs accordingly.
DEFRA has appointed RSK Biocensus as a 'responsible body' to work with landowners and developers on conservation covenants

DEFRA appoints RSK Biocensus to work with landowners on conservation covenants

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has appointed RSK Biocensus as a 'responsible body' to work with landowners and developers on conservation covenants.
Digital twins are demonstrating their power in infrastructure from planning and design phases through to operations and maintenance

The big value of infrastructure digital twins is finally here

Digital twins are demonstrating their power in infrastructure from planning and design phases through to operations and maintenance, says Mike Campbell, chief product officer at Bentley.
As the UK braces for the chancellor's Spring Budget 2024, the construction industry shares their hopes and fears

Construction industry prepares for Spring Budget 2024

As the UK braces for the chancellor's Spring Budget 2024, the construction industry shares their hopes and fears.
Flooded Timber Storage in Laze village near Logatec, during a great flood as a result of icy embrace during frost in winter 2014, Slovenia, Europe. This is part of the Karsts region with Planinsko highland which is occasionally Lake too. On some placesit is more than 8 m of water.

Tysers Insurance Brokers negotiates better settlement for underinsured policyholder

Tysers Insurance Brokers warns of the dangers of underinsurance in the construction industry, as many businesses risk having to make up the shortfall if their policy does not provide sufficient cover.
car drives into verge in 3 ft of water, 43mm of rain in one day, 20th July 2007, Oxfordshire, England.

SuDS, SABS and statutes: How England can tackle its surface water...

Dave Bathurst, regional director at Rodgers Leask, explores how sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) can tackle England's surface water problem and how the latest government review into existing legislation could be the catalyst for increasing their usage in urban planning.
Conceptual image of a city hit by extreme heatwave, representing the need for optimising our existing buildings

Optimising existing buildings holds the key to handling record heat

Richard Tibenham, business development manager at IES, explores strategies for optimising our existing buildings in a warming world, from designing climate-resilient structures to using digital twins. Discover innovative solutions and their link to corporate responsibility in a changing ESG landscape.
Inside of flooded dirty abandoned ruined industrial building with water reflection, representing need for parametric flood insurance

Commercial flood risk: parametric flood insurance explained with Tysers

With commercial properties twice as likely to be at risk of flooding compared to residential properties, Tysers explains why you should consider parametric flood insurance for your businesses' wellbeing
As forecasts predict a sharp decline in temperatures, here are some key considerations you must make when working in snow or cold conditions

What you need to know when working in snow or low...

As a sharp decline in temperatures marks the early days of 2024, here are some of the key considerations you must make when working in snow or cold conditions.
Closeup of heavy raindrops at a construction site.

Action required to address humidity on construction sites following latest storms

With the start of 2024 seeing widespread flooding in the wake of Storm Henk, there is an urgent need for an approach to combat humidity on construction sites to prevent long-term damage, reports Aggreko.
Net zero, the skills shortage, RAAC, extreme weather, infrastructure opportunities and tool theft- there's plenty to watch out for in construction in 2024

2024 construction predictions: where is the industry headed?

Net zero, the skills shortage, RAAC, extreme weather, infrastructure opportunities and tool theft- there's plenty to watch out for in construction in 2024.
Cromer Pier, one of the sites in the two Norfolk coastal defence schemes

Balfour Beatty bags Norfolk coastal defence schemes 

The two coastal defence schemes, to be delivered by Balfour Beatty on behalf of North Norfolk District Council have a combined value of £19.5m.
Re-flow field management

Re-flow at Road Expo: Revolutionising field management for a sustainable future

Re-flow Field Management rounds off their year on the road with Scotland’s Road Expo. Making their debut on the 28th - 29th November at the SEC Glasgow, the team will once again be demonstrating the software’s powerful features at Stand C5.
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Regenerative design and protecting the built environment from heatwaves

To cope with a changing climate, buildings need “pre-hab”, argues Oliver Neve, management consultant at Ramboll.
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£2m A465 expansion project in South Wales nears 2-year mark

A £2m slope and ground stabilisation project now entered its 20th month as part of the A465 trunk road dualling scheme in South Wales.
phosphorous removal and flow monitoring at Yorkshire Water's Dewsbury Wastewater Treatment Works

BarhaleEnpure JV bags £18m phosphorous removal from wastewater contract

The contract involves phosphorous removal and flow monitoring at Yorkshire Water's Dewsbury Wastewater Treatment Works.
Flood alleviation

BAM delivers £6.5m low-carbon flood alleviation project in Hexham

A £6.5m low-carbon flood mitigation project in Northumberland has been completed by BAM as part of the Hexham Flood Alleviation Scheme.
Sustainable Urban Drainage Scheme - Manor Park, Sheffield

Sheffield’s Manor Fields Park to get a new Sustainable Urban Drainage...

An innovative water management system, known as the Sustainable Urban Drainage Scheme, will be installed at Sheffield's Manor Fields.
Nottingham City centre - Green Heart regeneration project

Willmott Dixon takes charge of Nottingham’s Green Heart regeneration project

Willmott Dixon will be the main contractor on the next phase of the Broad Marsh Green Heart regeneration project for Nottingham City Council.
Dawlish Sea Wall

Bam and Network Rail announce completion of £80M Dawlish Sea Wall

BAM, Network Rail and the local council in Dawlish, Devon, have celebrated the completion of the £80m Dawlish Sea Wall project, protecting the area’s rail for future generations.
Yellow bobcat on a construction site, representing the need for safeguarding construction equipment

What you need to know when it comes to safeguarding construction...

As incidents of tool theft continue to rise in the UK, Premier Guarantee outlines the key considerations and precautions you should take when safeguarding construction equipment.
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Climate change’s influence on construction insurance in the UK and the...

Climate change is reshaping the construction industry in the UK, with more frequent and intense extreme weather events posing risks to property and construction projects. In this article, Build Warranty® delve into how the construction insurance sector is proactively responding to these challenges.