About Nathan Stephenson
A first year Civil Engineering student at the University of Bristol with a keen interest in design, technology and innovation.
Student In 2014 I won an Arkwright engineering scholarship, through sponsorship, this allowed me to pursue my interests, in design, further while I was a pupil at secondary school. Since then i have been buliding up a portfolio of product designs I have been developing.
Since starting university i have been able to expand my horizons, with regard to design and aesthetics.
Featured articles and news
Guidance for listed building alterations
IHBC resource offers improved consistency.
New laws to ‘retain and explain’ historic statues.
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.
Quality Management in Construction
CIOB offers digital guide to proactive methods of working.
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.
Government takes steps to revise building safety legislation.
Biocement building blocks from bacteria
Product can be 'grown' into bricks or used as a self-healing building material.
CLC offers guidance on contract claims and disputes
Anticipating COVID-19's continuing construction disruptions.