News
Rising concern over construction worker wellbeing
Urgent need for open communication to address mental health issues.
New engineering alliance forms
Guidance offered on COVID-19 green recovery, building safety and more.
Shell patterns of lobsters improve 3D concrete printing developments.
Construction Products Regulator
Enforcer will test and investigate product safety.
Design of 2020: pink seesaws on US-Mexico border.
Infrastructure Intelligence, Jan 19
Scottish governement announces Climate Change Plan 2018-2032.
Participants in Prompt Payment Code now have 30 days to pay suppliers.
Government holds first meeting of Build Back Better Council.
Consequences of cladding issues affecting housing market.
Consultation on public right to buy unused public property.
Guidance for listed building alterations
IHBC resource offers improved consistency.
Scotland updates guidances for in-home tradespeople.
Featured articles
Providing strength and support above the joists.
London landmark receives a high tech upgrade
Underfloor air conditioning comes to 24 St James's Square.
The principles and art of the possible. Book review.
From horse and cart to hypermarket.
Interdependent and interconnected
How elements and processes work together in a systems approach.
Looking ahead to career advancement
Tech will drive professional development in fields tied to infrastructure.
Gereja Ayam (aka the Chicken Church)
The idea for the structure emerged from the architect's dream.
Making adjustments to flues and chimneys
Changing air tightness requirements prompt testing and revisions.
Biocement building blocks from bacteria
Product can be 'grown' into bricks or used as a self-healing building material.
Availability payment arrangements involve project performance.
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