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€5m funding to Construct Innovate for housing research
Ireland’s Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, in cooperation with the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment, has secured and awarded €5m to Construct Innovate’s research to support affordable, better quality, safer and more sustainable housing
Use of timber in the construction industry could help Government meet...
Robert Hairstans, the director of the Centre for Advanced Timber Technologies (CATT) at the New Model Institute of Technology and Engineering (NMITE), discusses how timber in the construction industry will help achieve UK Government goals for more homes and reduced emissions.
Getting on the social value front foot ahead of February’s Procurement...
With the Procurement Act looming, the way construction firms see - and see fit to report on - social value has to change. Catherine Manning, programme director at MeasureUp and board trustee at Social Value International, explains why the sector must look beyond apprenticeships to stay apace in this emerging field
Activity-based design: The key to unlock new settlements?
Mike Axon, global director of transport at SLR, discusses the need to plan new towns around new standards to thrive. Read his insight here.
‘Transformational’ moisture management technology to tackle damp and mould
Sarah Garry, chief executive of the Property Care Association, explains the background to the Renters’ Rights Bill and explores how new moisture management technology could help provide a solution to manage the situation in line with the new requirements.
Plans submitted for large new town in East London
Plans have been submitted for a new town in East London, along the Thames bank, and backed by the London mayor, Sadiq Khan.
How BIM drives sustainable stadia developments for Olympic Games
Building life after the Olympics is about learning lessons about legacy and the role of technology in creating sustainable stadia developments, states Marc Nezet, chief strategy officer & chief division officer of the operate & manage division, Nemetschek Group.
Construct Innovate to receive additional €5m funding
Minister Burke has announced an additional €5m of funding for Construct Innovate and housing research in the face of the housing crisis.
How retrofitting can help solve the UK’s housing crisis
The team at Buro Happold examine what is needed to answer the UK's housing crisis- and how retrofitting can help make use of over one million empty homes.
Winvic debuts remote control tower crane on Birmingham site
Winvic Construction has utilised Skyline Cockpit, a remote control tower crane, in a purpose built student accommodation(PBSA) in Birmingham.
PODCAST: Pioneering hybrid modular construction system to tackle the housing crisis
Can a mix of modular construction systems and panelized solutions be the key to solving the UK's housing crisis? DJ, co-founder and COO of Sano, a UK-based team of innovators dedicated to rethinking the possibilities of housing technologies, believes they can.
Geospatial innovation paves the way for offshore wind
The Crown Estate’s “Whole of Seabed” approach helps plan seabed use around England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Considered a world first, geospatial innovation helps make sense of highly complex and competing demands, driving better planning decisions.
Outdated fire station transforms into new blue-light hub using Archicad
An outdated 1980s fire station has been transformed into a collaborative new blue light hub for Suffolk police and fire services, using a deep retrofit approach and Archicad.
The benefits of AI in construction: A vital cog in the...
While still in its infancy, AI is poised to bring new efficiencies and innovations to construction. Let’s take a deeper look at where we stand.
Gain international insights on MMC at the BOS Offsite Summit
Fareita Udoh outlines what the BOS Offsite Summit has in store, with a unique platform to hear from international offsite experts and network.
£46m infrastructure investment in TransiT Hub digital twin
UKRI have invested £46m into the TransiT Hub, a research hub devoted to decarbonising the UK public transport system.
How cement and concrete companies can contribute to a nature-positive economy
Akanksha Khatri, of the the World Economic Forum, looks at new guidance for the cement and concrete industry for a “nature-positive” economy.
Student accommodation – a housing crisis help or hindrance?
Jenny Keen, planning director at Marron, explores how the UK's growing demand for student accommodation could help- or hinder- tackling the housing crisis.
Digital twin of the Qutub Shahi Tombs protects its past and...
A digital twin of the Qutub Shahi Tombs in Hyderabad, India, gives a new lease of life to this important cultural site - identifying areas for restoration and potentially providing future tourists with a novel VR experience, explains Rajesh Dhyani, executive director of R&D, Hexagon Geosystems.
MPBA celebrates modular construction milestone – and looks to the future
Chief executive Jackie Maginnis discusses how far the industry has come in recent years and how exciting the future looks for the MPBA.
Top level experts join first-ever Advisory Board at UK Construction Week
Organisers of UK Construction Week (UKCW), the UK’s biggest event for the built environment, have announced the creation of their first-ever Advisory Board, a prestigious panel of top industry leaders.
Morgan Sindall given £32m to build Walsall waste station
Morgan Sindall have been awarded a contract by Walsall council, worth £32m, for the construction of a waste recycling and transfer station.
Modular school building cuts carbon emissions
Designed and built by McAvoy, the brand new Merstham Park School in Surrey provides 900 pupils aged 11-16 years with high-quality classrooms, play space, a dance studio and an all-weather sports pitch.
Creating vibrant places: A vision for thriving communities
Luke Hillson, design partner at design and planning consultancy Marrons, examines the findings of a new report that asks individuals, businesses, organisations and government what needs to be done to drive a placemaking-led approach to building future communities.
Re-flow Field Management empowers rail industry to meet compliance standards
The rail industry needs greater education, mentorship, and cultural change to attract young talent, say experts at Rail Live.
United in the delivery of responsible AI
AI is kicking up a storm. Marc Nezet, chief strategy officer & chief division officer of the Operate & Manage Division, Nemetschek Group, explains why the group’s introduction of an AI Innovation Hub will restore calm to the AEC/O sector.