News
CIOB submits responses to the Government's inquiry.
Developers urged to incorporate ev charging options in future projects.
Minister suggests training homeless people for construction careers.
Infrastructure Intelligence, Sept 28
EIC report makes brownfield development suggestions.
Construction labour shortage not Brexit related.
Construction sector needs dramatic change.
Financial support extended for CIOB members.
Locally sourced materials and pollution creation.
Digital inspections used to detect vegetation near active railways.
New HESPR service offers 15 minutes free heritage advice.
Architecture schools urged to include net zero in curriculum.
Providing a safe work environment
Preparing for the return of employees.
HSE has conducted +3k surprise COVID inspections.
Transparency to be part of National AI Strategy.
Places for People looks to help young women interested in construction careers.
Public sector works in Scotland threaten construction industry.
Infrastructure Intelligence, Sept 23
Report recommends power shift for infrastructure upgrades.
Dstl tests drones to identify water-related hazards.
More stringent construction dust site inspections on the way.
August skilled construction labour rates climb upwards.
Code for Construction Product Information introduced
Integrity of fire product marketing - post-Grenfell - addressed.
CTRS funds Talentview Construction career initiative.
Factors behind the impending UK energy crisis..
Band of Builders campaign supports mental health within construction.
How living site hoardings can help improve urban areas.
Scottish Hospitals Inquiry begins.
Report confirms poor data results in poor decision making.
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Duty holders are responsible for creating emergency plans.
Saint Michael’s Kirkyard - a Presbyterian Valhalla. Book review.
Facing the impact of the COVID and the internet.
The role of subframe systems in controlling heat loss
Using rainscreen walls to address energy efficiency.
Data measurement and carbon reduction efforts.
Safeguarding Cultural Heritage
Protecting heritage from disasters. Book review.
Life saving feats of engineering
Three structures forever changed people's lives for the better.
Designing and building for the future.
Fabricating mystical connections between nature and architecture.
The narrative power of video gaming technology.
Can metro mayors drive net zero initiatives?
Report examines the possibilities and limitations of localised actions.
The universal language of Archidict
This multilingual dictionary translates technical terms and concepts.
From simple, two room buildings to massive, elaborate structures.
Noise in the built environment
BSRIA publishes TG 20/2021.
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