Home Search
flooding - search results
If you're not happy with the results, please do another search
Work starts at two new locations on multi-million-pound Kendal flood scheme
The Environment Agency and contractors VolkerStevin have completed work at Busher Walk and Benson and Sandes, creating embankments and flood walls as part of the Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme and will start new works in the northeast of Kendal.
Structural warranty: Reducing the risks of water ingress
This ebook from Premier Guarantee looks at how to reduce the risk of water ingress through proper design and workmanship, as well as the correct installation of building elements.
Insurance building repairs – dealing with change, uncertainty and challenge
Peter Wassell, technical director at Sedgwick, shares insight into the latest Building Repair Costs review which looks at the issues that could potentially impact the cost of building repairs over the months ahead.
What can be done to mitigate flood risk and protect properties?
Mike Piotrowski, principal hydrologist at GeoSmart Information, explores how flooding will affect construction and developments in the future and looks at what can be done to mitigate flood risk.
National Tree Map helps improve biodiversity in London
A project targeting biodiversity gain and climate change resilience in Bloomsbury, London is turning to data captured by Bluesky International’s National Tree Map to ensure proposals are built on evidence-based solutions.
A new home for the Digital Twin Hub
On 1 April, the Digital Twin Hub transitioned from the Centre for Digital Built Britain to a new home at the Connected Places Catapult as it looks to accelerate growth and develop new projects across the public and private sectors.
ROCKWOOL®
ROCKWOOL® is the UK’s leading manufacturer in sustainable, non-combustible stone wool insulation.
Exploring how best to digitise the planning process
Esri UK recently announced the winners of a competition to find local planning authorities with innovative ideas for how best to use geospatial technology to help digitse the planning process.
Terra submit planning application for affordable homes in Aston
Terra has submitted a full planning application for 40 affordable homes in Aston, West Oxfordshire to help alleviate the shortfall in affordable housing.
How are robots facilitating 3D mapping on construction sites?
Dr. Sen Wang, associate professor in Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh and Lead on RAS theme at the National Robotarium, discusses how robots can facilitate 3D mapping on construction sites and what the industry can expect in the future robotics.
A guide to waterproofing materials in construction
Michael Jones, National waterproofing manager at Peter Cox outlines a range of waterproofing materials in construction, and the benefits they can bring if used correctly.
How will changes in legislation affect sustainable development planning?
James Cook, head of planning at Blacks Solicitors, discusses the legislative and planning policy background and how recent changes, in response to COP26, are going to affect sustainable development planning in the coming years.
How social housing solutions can ease the housing crisis
Proudly working and building on over £1 billion pounds worth of homes throughout Merseyside over the last 35 years, Sutcliffe is no stranger to providing the very best civil and structural engineering services on social housing projects.
Avoid flooded futures through digital shifts
One in six UK properties are now at risk of flooding over the next 15 years. Murray Ross, head of Project Management Profession at global engineering consultancy Tetra Tech, explores how major flood defence projects must shift from passive adoption of data analytics to an active pursuit, and how investing more in people holds the key to its success.
A digital revolution is needed to make our cities climate resilient
Håvard Haukeland, co-founder of Spacemaker and senior director, Autodesk, explores how a digital revolution is needed in planning and construction to make our cities more climate resilient.
South Tyneside to receive multi-million brownfield regeneration scheme
South Tyneside is to receive a multi-million-pound brownfield regeneration scheme, which will revitalise derelict dockland into a thriving riverside quarter.
Aerial mapping the way to greener homes
Aerial mapping reveals the potential of roof spaces to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Advantage provides structural defects insurance for your peace of mind
Advantage (AHCI) is a leading structural warranty specialist with offices in Warrington, Birmingham, London and Huddersfield (with more sites due to open this year).
Scottish Water services will rise by 4.2% in 2022/23
Scottish Water has announced that the amount households pay for its water and wastewater services will rise by 4.2 % in 2022/23.
Meeting the required standards for curtain walling and rainscreen cladding
UL’s head of building envelope testing, Gailord Nepp, offers a guide for curtain walling and rainscreen cladding to housebuilders and housing associations.
Rising risk of mould growth and how to prevent it this...
Mould can impact businesses through a number of obstacles, including health, financial costs, and time out of operating. Stuart Kerr, Managing Director, Restorations UK, details how to prevent, spot and remove mould.
Preparing for power cuts in the all-electric future
Dr Jon Hiscock, CEO of Fundamentals Limited, explores the challenges of keeping the power on in the race to low carbon electricity.
Construction firm receives £174K in tax relief for fixing stormwater tanks
Oakley Industrial Services has received £174k in government tax relief after perfecting a method for fixing underground stormwater tanks.
Increasing climate resilience through connected digital twins
At COP26, the National Digital Twin launched the Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDo) project with a short film, Tomorrow Today, highlighting the essential role of infrastructure in the climate emergency along with an interactive app to explore how connected digital twins can help plan for better adaptation and resilience.
Building shock-resistant communities: Data-driven approach to adapt to climate change
How can we make the next decade count to underpin resilient, adaptable communities? Suna Taymaz, Simon Babes and Steve Gwynne of GHD take a look.
Thames Water Utilities issued £4m raw sewage pollution fine
Thames Water has been issued a £4m pollution fine for discharging an estimated half a million litres of raw sewage into the Seacourt and Hinksey streams in Oxford in 2016.