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Hydraulic assisted bridge

HAB is a bridge design concept which incorporates an integrated hydraulic system in order to carry more weight.

Inclusive cities

ICE publish a discussion paper looking at the role of the engineer in creating inclusive cities.

Project quality plan

A PQP describes the activities, standards, tools and processes necessary to achieve quality in a project's delivery.

Brands and sustainability

How Lidl has been actively working to reinforce their brand through sustainability.

Cladding tests

Association of British Insurers describe full-scale cladding tests as 'utterly inadequate'.

Zero carbon homes

This article examines the changing policy commitments and evolving definitions of the zero carbon home.

Graphene-reinforced concrete

Researchers believe they may have created a 'game-changing' new form of concrete using graphene.

Grouting in civil engineering

Grouting refers to the injection of materials into a soil or rock formation to change its physical characteristics.

BREEAM Wiki launched

Part of Designing Buildings Wiki, BREEAM Wiki will advance knowledge sharing for the BRE family of sustainability tools.

Iron, glass and wood underfoot

From the decorative to the utilitarian, and from the photographed to the forgotten.

Beyond BIM

New BRE book considers the progression from project-based knowledge creation to whole-life urban knowledge management.

Value

This CIOB article explores the concept of value in building design and construction.

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