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Energy modelling for low carbon buildings
Hollis has seen a significant increase in the number of developers requesting advice on ESG implementation, this is likely to continue as we see governments introducing post-pandemic green recovery plans. Richard Masters and Katherine Beisler at Hollis explain more.
Roofing supplies firm fined £20,000 after workers fall from height
A roofing supplies firm and its director have been handed fines after two workers fell from a tower scaffold, sustaining serious injuries.
New director appointed to deliver HS2 project
EKFB, the civil engineering joint venture of Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and BAM, has appointed Peter Bimson as project director.
HS2 unveils designs for Water Orton viaducts
HS2 has revealed new designs for two viaducts near the village of Water Orton in Warwickshire to create new green public spaces.
Transforming systems through data and digital twins
The Planning London Datahub harnesses digital twin technology to make close to real-time planning information accessible to all 36 Greater London planning authorities. Will Squires, associate director of digital at Atkins, explains its development and the endless possibilities it could open up.
Ella’s Law: Buildings must become clean air “safe havens”
The pandemic has transformed our understanding about the key role played by ventilation in reducing the transmission of all harmful airborne contaminants and should have a profound impact on the way we design and manage indoor spaces from now on, says Nathan Wood.
How technology improves environmental impact of the built environment
Richard Hyams, director at astudio, explores how technology can help to improve the social and environmental impact for our built environment.
Major shift needed to increase UK uptake of MMC
Architect Lukas Thiel of White London Studio compares the rise of Modern Methods of Construction in Sweden and the UK, the difference with traditional building and calls for a clear vision for their successful adoption.
Regeneration and development: Making property great again
Commercial property is a vital sector for the economy and society – but Gagan Mohindra MP argues it needs to undergo the kind of radical transformation that has swept the housing market in the last 20 years and has launched the new All-Party Parliamentary Group for Regeneration & Development to help drive this change.
Consortium wins share of £30m to develop advanced drone system
A consortium, led by specialist drone solution developer, sees.ai, has been awarded a shared of £30m to develop and test a remotely operated drone system for industrial and urban environments.
Case study: Extractor shell reinforcement (Czech Republic)
SCIA Engineer’s 2D shell elements help model the shape of the extractor shell reinforcement structure in Olomouc, Czech Republic. Discover more here.
How has 2020 changed the MMC industry
The events of 2020 have required many to reconsider their business models at an astronomical rate. Jamie Parr, director & founder of BD Solutions, explains how this has changed the way the construction industry is working and the effect this is having on the growing MMC sector.
Reducing embodied carbon through AI and machine learning
Computer scientists at the University of the West of England are developing software that uses AI and machine learning to help construction companies reduce the amount of embodied carbon in their building and infrastructure projects. Dr Lukman Akanbi explains how the project could help the UK achieve its net zero targets.
[VIDEO] SCIA AutoConverter: Demonstration
Check out for yourself how easy and time-efficiently you can go from a structural model, regardless of your CAD software, to an analysis model, thanks to SCIA AutoConverter.
The evolution of Modern Methods of Construction
An in-depth new NHBC Foundation report on how the role of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) within the housebuilding industry has evolved has just been released. The organisation’s head of standards, research and innovation, Richard Smith, talks through the key findings.
Nemetschek brand Maxon strengthens business in Japan
The Nemetschek Group has announced that its subsidiary Maxon has acquired 100% of the business segment of its Japanese distributor, TMS Corp.
Forging a stronger building industry
At the end of 2020, Federation of Master Builders members elected Jan Etchells as the organisation’s new national president, the first woman to take on the role. Here, Jan sets out the priorities for her two-year term at this challenging time for the SME building industry.
BAU online 2021 demonstrates strength of construction sector
Nemetschek Group draws a positive conclusion from construction trade fair, BAU Online 2021, as 38,000 visitors log in virtually.
David Martin promoted to head of defence in Mace’s consult business
Mace recently announced the promotion of David Martin to head of defence in its consult business, bringing over 20 years infrastructure programme delivery experience.
Rethinking healthcare design through offsite: Lessons from a pandemic
Covid-19 could reshape how patients access healthcare – and hospital design needs to reflect that. Offsite construction, 3D modelling and AR/VR could have a crucial role to play, says Christoph Ackermann of architect BDP.
[VIDEO] True automation: From structural to analysis model
Re-entering data manually to generate an analysis model is definitely a thing of the past! Reduce the risk of error from exchanging data from different systems to an absolute minimum thanks to the SCIA AutoConverter.
Construction contract issues & what to do about them
Want to avoid construction contract issues? Find out how with this simple guide by EasyBuild, and keep your projects running smoothly.
Surrey to study effects of high-rise buildings on the urban environment
The University of Surrey has been awarded £1.8m from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to investigate how increased construction of tall buildings will impact the meteorology, air quality, and climate of towns and cities in the UK.
[VIDEO] Discover SCIA Engineer
Meet and exceed the increasing structural engineering challenges. Deliver outstanding results, day after day, thanks to one of the world’s most powerful and reliable software tools for structural engineers.
Climate change and coastal flood: Yes, they are related
The possibility of extreme coastal flood events could increase from the current rate of once every 100 years to every year by 2050, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Case study: Replacement bridge over the Hracholusky reservoir
Structural engineering software specialist, SCIA Engineer assists the complex analysis of a difficult construction process on the replacement bridge over the Hracholusky Reservoir.