News
Building to be made with reinforced carbon fibre mesh instead of steel.
Creating comfortable climates despite extreme temperatures.
BESA produces IAQ guide published by NEPC.
Construction Enquirer, July 29
Scottish working group proposes reforms to cash retention scheme.
Report urges increased use of modular construction.
CIOB announces CMYA shortlist.
Urbanism's role in the fight against climate change.
Can flexwork apply to engineering services?
Study examines how adjustable arrangements can succeed.
Government announces plans to improve accessibility.
Report: Extreme weather will be normal; UK not prepared.
Construction equipment sales jump from 2020 levels.
CLC publishes dispute resolution guidance
Resource addresses pandemic-related NEC4 contract issues.
Students harvest bridge vibrations to generate energy.
BSA introduces central register for building safety managers.
Life after demolition.
Network Rail constructs beaver tunnel under railway.
Building safety to change significantly, according to BESA.
Infrastructure Intelligence, July 26
Policy notice explains carbon reduction tendering requirements.
Government announces global innovation strategy.
RCA students challenged to create low-cost, sustainable solutions.
Pingdemic threatens to halt construction.
Additional golden thread details issued.
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