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Digital impact at Futurebuild 2020
Futurebuild 2020 comes to London’s ExCeL from 3-5 March, bringing together hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors from across the built environment sector. BIM Today previews this year’s show, which will have a new focus on digital construction.
Cemex launches UK’s first low carbon concrete range
Cemex has launched the UK’s first ready-mixed concrete that is a CarbonNeutral® product, part of the Vertua® low carbon concrete range, which includes the option to offset residual CO2 and provide a CarbonNeutral product.
Costain to deliver low carbon solutions to every client by 2023
Costain has launched a climate action plan to deliver low carbon solutions to every client by 2023 and to be net-zero by 2035.
Smart buildings and dealing with data overload
George Adams, director of energy and engineering at SPIE UK, looks at how to overcome information overload and extract genuine value from smart buildings.
Sir Robert McAlpine pledges new sustainability strategy
Sir Robert McAlpine have launched a new sustainability strategy for 2020-2024, setting a clear path to achieving net-zero carbon emissions, with social value delivered over its operations.
Smart energy grid to create sustainable energy districts in the UK
A revolutionary low carbon smart energy grid called GreenSCIES has been launched in the UK to transform lives, homes and businesses into sustainable energy districts.
How the built environment can reduce the risk of heart attacks...
Urban greening is becoming a fundamental part of city construction, not only to transform ugly urban eyesores but to turn them into green lifelines. Steve McIntyre, ANS Global, outlines why green choices are key to creating a healthier future.
The European Green Deal: What impact on the built environment?
The European Green Deal is a major new commitment from the EU to tackle urgent environment-related challenges on the way to a climate-neutral economy by 2050. Eugenio Quintieri of the European Builders Confederation looks at the implications for the built environment.
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.
BSRIA-LSBU innovation centre to boost building services sector
London South Bank University has launched a new joint research and innovation centre with the Building Services Research and Innovation Association (BSRIA), called the BSRIA-LSBU Innovation Centre.
Ramboll re-awarded £40-50m technical advisors contract in Antarctic
Ramboll has been re-appointed as technical advisors for British Antarctic Survey (BAS), winning the next phase of work in a series of projects to improve and modernise Antarctic research stations and infrastructure.
Embracing modular homes in Scotland
The significant opportunities that modular homes offer to the Scottish construction sector must now be fully embraced, says real estate finance specialist Addi Spiers.
Wates commits to zero waste and carbon by 2025
The Wates Group has today committed to zero waste and carbon from its operations by 2025, well ahead of the government’s own environmental targets.
Low carbon heating for new homes in Scotland by 2024
New regulations in Scotland will be developed to ensure all new homes use renewable or low carbon heating and are more energy efficient.
5 construction industry trends to watch in 2020
The construction industry is evolving and with it bringing some new trends. With a variety of trends becoming popular on construction sites, what are the ones to look out for?
The Queen’s speech: Further commitment to infrastructure
The Queen’s speech has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to infrastructure, with promises to invest in the country’s public services and construction industry.
Can Part L building regulations keep up with the sustainability agenda?
Phil Kelly, head of sustainability and building physics at Ramboll, discusses the challenge of staying ahead of the curve with sustainable building regulations, ahead of the Part L updates.
Can an historic building be a green building?
Trident Building Consultancy takes a look at the green initiatives that can be adapted to benefit a historic building and its occupant.
European cities and companies commit to net-zero buildings
Leading European cities including Helsinki, Finland and Valladolid and companies have pledged to slash carbon emissions from their buildings to net-zero.
Late payment problems in construction need solving, says BESA
David Frise, CEO of BESA has urged the government to solve the late payment problems that challenge construction supply chains.
Siemens helps Hallé orchestra cut energy use by 35%
Siemens is helping the Hallé orchestra’s new £4.3m St Peter’s extension cut costs by integrating a digital solution to reduce energy use by 35%.
Build2Perform focuses on actions to meet UK emission targets
The opening day of Build2Perform Live featured practical actions to help the UK accelerate its progress to meeting its 2050 emission targets.
Late payment epidemic must be tackled in General Election, says BESA
According to the Building Engineering Service Association (BESA), politicians must seize the opportunity to set out meaningful plans for the built environment during the General Election
Scotland needs 25,000 new homes a year to meet demand, says...
Research by Homes for Scotland (HFS) and the Fraser of Allander Institute has revealed that housing completions reached 20,000 in 2018, but a further 25,000 homes are needed each year.
First phase of Manchester City Centre to Chorlton route underway
The initial work will focus on the stretch of the cycleway between Chester Road roundabout to Stretford Road, including the creation of an innovative 'cyclops' junction at Royce Road.
New tool to improve carbon management in infrastructure
The Carbon Infrastructure Transformation Tool (CITT) Project has released a report spurring the next stages of development for a tool that could deliver changes in carbon management in infrastructure projects.