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Rethinking net zero: Fabric-first prevails over the Future Homes Standard
Will Bown, managing director of SuperFOIL, examines government proposals for the Future Homes Standard, and what they mean for the country.
EDAROTH to deliver affordable housing in Bristol with offsite model
AtkinsRéalis subsidiary EDAROTH has signed a deal with Bristol City Council to design and deliver 29 affordable homes.
Reimagining legionella risk management with IoT
By harnessing the power of IoT and automation, alongside the use of low power sensory devices and powerful network connectivity, monitoring the water outlet and sentinel temperatures within the pipes of water systems can be streamlined, offering benefits for health and safety, compliance and the bottom line. Gareth Mitchell, UK partner manager, Heliot, and Richard Braid, managing director, Cistermiser explain.
Cyber-physical infrastructure: Towards a more digital built environment
Cyber-physical infrastructure aims to build on the UK’s strengths in technologies such as AI, digital twins and robotics to help create a more digital built environment and address key challenges such as tackling climate change and supporting sustainable growth. Dan Rossiter FCIAT of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists takes a look.
Materials procurement: How a new approach can transform the sustainability of...
The Build Chain explain how a new approach to materials procurement can help to reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry
New water treatment system drives down wastewater by 550,000 litres a...
A sustainability initiative has seen passive fire specialist FSi cut the amount of wastewater it generates by more than 550,000 litres a year.
National Highways advances Digital Roads with geospatial technology
National Highways, the government-owned company responsible for operating, maintaining and improving motorways and major roads, has embraced geospatial technology that, for the first time gives staff a real-time view of the network.
Stationary vs mobile scanning technologies: Two roads, one path
In this article, FARO Technologies explores stationary and mobile scanning technologies and their uses in construction projects.
New research sheds light on the health costs of deregulated housing...
The detrimental health effects of deregulated housing highlight the urgent need for comprehensive regulations and enforcement, according to a study by Bartlett UCL.
How AI-powered energy savings are essential to achieving net-zero and reducing...
With COP28 wrapping up and new research from the UKGBC and RICS warning the built environment sector is currently off track to reduce emissions in line with the net-zero 2050 target, Wondrwall explores why AI-powered energy savings are essential to solving decarbonisation challenges.
Bournemouth builder praises benefits of West Fraser panels
Bournemouth based Steve Mayes has demonstrated how easy it is to install West Fraser panels such as CaberDek and SterlingOSB Zero.
GRAHAM wins contract for £22.68m Aurs Road upgradeÂ
GRAHAM has been awarded a contract to deliver a £22.68m upgrade to Aurs Road, between Barrhead and Newton Mearns by East Renfrewshire Council.
Turner & Townsend urges industry agility following HS2 cancellation
Turner & Townsend is calling for more adaptability in the industry as construction adjusts to the northern leg HS2 cancellation.
Ed Miliband tours Keepmoat’s new build homes in Doncaster
The shadow secretary of state for energy and net zero, Ed Miliband, toured Keepmoat's Skylarks Grange development near Doncaster
Ed Miliband met with Ashley Cresswell,...
Housebuilding drags down UK construction for third consecutive month
Housebuilding fell down to 39.2 in the most recent construction PMIs, as cutbacks to residential projects and unfavourable market conditions left the industry sluggish.
Beard starts work on Nuffield College renovation in OxfordÂ
Work has begun in a three-phase, £3m project renovation project on Nuffield College, a graduate college of Oxford University.
Protect your premises with the SBD Commercial 2023 guide
Secured by Design (SBD) has launched the SBD Commercial 2023 Design Guide, tailored to help public premises reduce the risk of crime.
The Build Chain: Streamlined construction materials procurement platform
The Build Chain is a streamlined construction materials procurement platform, enabling users to submit a single enquiry form, connect with local suppliers, compare quotes in one dashboard, and make direct purchases.
Stakes are high: Going digital to build future infrastructure
Faced with rising demand and expectations, construction firms are going digital to create future infrastructure, says Mary Kay Sheahan of Bentley.
The crucial role of insulation in achieving high standards in the...
Kelly Westwood, head of construction projects for Knauf Insulation, discusses the increasing scrutiny of the housebuilding sector and how insulation can help developers build homes that live up to their performance potential.
The levelling up bill leaves a lot to be desired on...
Over the last few weeks, the government and the Lords have been at loggerheads over how the planning system should assess and enable the UK’s transition to net zero carbon emissions.
Mace Interiors selected to deliver London office development fit-out
Capital 38 and Morgan Capital have chosen Mace Interiors, the fit-out division of the global, to refurbish 21 Bloomsbury Street, a new office development in London.
Staying agile: How to adapt to economic uncertainty in construction
Economic uncertainty in construction threatens success for many firms, with rising inflation and interest rates sending costs soaring. Labour shortages and supply chain disruptions further compound the issues, but there are ways to adapt.
How can we improve the efficiency of buildings to better address...
Optimising building performance is the most urgently needed response to the energy crisis. Hariharan Natarajan, architect and energy engineer at SketchUp, explores how the industry can go about it.
NAO report reveals major delays across DLUHC projects
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC) has allocated £9.5bn across three major funds to support local government initiatives.
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.