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Global Student Challenge opens for registration.
Institution of Civil Engineers, Nov 12
Former Kier Group CEO becomes ICE president.
Oxford college’s construction plans concern historians.
Eddie Weir inaugurated as president of CIAT.
12th Century Southwell Minster scanned using 3D technology.
Independent review recommends green light for HS2.
ICE invites school pupils to enter engineering competition.
CIOB responds to Q3 construction output figures.
New body for digital designers makes a positive start.
Electrical Contractors' Association, Nov 8
Business owners depressed and suicidal over late payments.
Crossrail needs another £650m and is delayed even further.
Huge losses at modular firm handed £30m of public cash.
Competition to address the grand challenges of future housing needs.
New modular frame eliminates the need for scaffolding.
Infrastructure Intelligence, Nov 6
New national railway body needed urges parliamentary rail group.
Less optimism in construction thanks to Brexit uncertainty.
BRE helps launch competition to address future housing needs.
Wolverhampton University invites info for BIM research.
Tyre-based pavement repairs itself when it rains.
New tool gives 3D analysis of bridge/tunnel issues in real time.
AI and automation radically transform drainage inspections.
Case for Pennine rail reinstatement gains momentum.
Infrastructure Intelligence, Nov 4
HS2 Oakervee review will be delayed until 2020.
Modern Methods of Construction
Mark Farmer becomes the government's MMC champion.
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The redevelopment of Leicester's sewerage system by Joseph Gordon.
United Free Church of Scotland
A standard design for manses in the Highland districts.
The Prairie School style
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Choosing the optimal bid strategy.
New Scottish guide on managing climate change risks.
Willowbrook Care Home
Adding storeys and permitted development rights.
Why the West has to join the Belt and Road initiative.
Data cables and the Construction Products Regulation.
What is the 'contra proferentem' rule?
Why international standards are so important.
A conserve-as-found approach in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.
New architecture inspired by a familiar vernacular.
Remember Archigram?
Could a parliament redesign end the Brexit deadlock?
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