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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
£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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to ensure sustainability in infrastructure: Best practice for project success
In this article, Professor Richard Fenner, of the Centre for Sustainable Development, University of Cambridge explores best practice to ensure sustainability in infrastructure and suggests approaches to consider.
SFS sustainability goals: How the construction industry is tackling climate change
James Gooder, business unit manager at SFS, explains why the construction industry needs to move with the times to hit net zero targets, alongside how forward-thinking global businesses like SFS are meeting their own sustainability goals.
How a connected digital twin can help increase climate resilience
Combining asset data into a connected digital twin can give asset owners across energy, water and telecoms networks a better understanding of the risk of extreme weather events caused by climate change, allowing them to take action.
BAM and Kier re-appointed to Collaborative Delivery Framework
The Environment Agency has reappointed BAM, Kier, Arup and more as key partners in their Collaborative Delivery Framework, which had been extended to 2027.
How a systems thinking approach boosts infrastructure’s climate resilience
Andy Sloan, MD and senior VP of COWI UK, explores how a systems thinking approach provides comprehensive and essential climate resilience in community infrastructure.
Morgan Sindall celebrates opening of new Bishop’s Waltham Fire Station
Morgan Sindall Construction is celebrating the opening of the new Bishop’s Waltham Fire Station in Hampshire, the first of three upcoming fire stations as Morgan Sindall progresses with the next step of investment for blue light facilities.
The flaws of saving humidity management for a rainy day
Tom Adlington, building services and construction sector sales manager at Aggreko UK & Ireland, explores how humidity management is becoming more and more necessary in increasingly extreme weather conditions.
How can sustainable structural timber help achieve net zero?
Sustainable structural timber offers a range of benefits related to reducing the environmental footprint of buildings and construction processes. PBC Today explore how sustainable structural timber (SST) can contribute towards achieving net zero.
Balfour Beatty secures £97m Wales coastal defence contracts
Balfour Beatty has been appointed to two coastal defence schemes in Wales, protecting coastlines in Rhyl and Prestatyn for Denbighshire County Council.