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Experts Warn Climate Change is Threatening the Resilience of UK Wastewater Infrastructure

Researchers from the University of Portsmouth have examined the dynamic changes in the resilience of UK wastewater treatment works, now known as Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs), and discovered that environmental stressors are increasing the potential for pollution events.

3 Aug 2022

Bilfinger UK Partners with Layher UK to Deliver Flagship ‘FlexBeam’ Underdeck System

Engineering and maintenance contractor Bilfinger UK, in collaboration with Layher UK, designed the world’s first underdeck scaffolding system using FlexBeam to provide safe access to the underside of an oil rig.

From Layher UK Ltd 22 Jul 2022

Vinci Building Appointed on 400 Million GBP Project

VINCI Building has been appointed on an early works contract and pre-construction services agreement at Sheffield Forgemasters, worth more than £70 million.

From VINCI Construction UK Limited 22 Jul 2022

Port of Amsterdam Selected Responsible Wood Construction

The Nautical Coordination Centre in Amsterdam is a wooden building that reflects the sustainable and circular ambitions of the Port of Amsterdam. The entire construction – walls, floors and roofs – is built with Metsä Wood’s engineered Kerto® LVL wood product.

From Metsä Wood 3 Jun 2022

ABB’s Next Generation Probe Helps Cement Industry Increase Safety and Sustainability in Kilns

Cement is a highly energy intensive industry, with production on the increase to meet demand and over 4.3 gt of cement produced globally in 2020.

From ABB Cement Solution 2 Jun 2022

Berkshire Engineering Firm Selected for Luxury London Residential Project

A leading Berkshire-based company, Structural Engineering Services, will be providing its expert design services to support the development of an exciting new build residential project in London.

31 May 2022

New Material Helps Reduce Buildings’ Cooling Energy Needs by More than a Third

During summertime people, make an attempt to beat the heat. However, running air conditioners can always be costly and wasteful.

19 May 2022

Sustainability and Automation: Employing Robots For Sustainable Construction

Sustainable construction typically refers to using renewable and recyclable materials when building new structures, as well as introducing new methods and technologies that help reduce energy consumption and waste. ...

By David J. Cross 19 May 2022

Ingevity Publishes Environmental Product Declaration for its Evotherm M1 Warm Mix Asphalt Technology

Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) today announced an environmental product declaration (EPD) was published for its Evotherm® M1 Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) technology. The Evotherm M1 EPD distinguishes Ingevity as the firs...

From Ingevity 13 May 2022

Researchers Point Out Wooden Buildings as an Effective Sustainable Alternative

The conflict in Ukraine and the European sanctions imposed on Russia, as a response, has a significant impact on energy and commodity prices. The confluence of supply unpredictability, high energy costs, and growing material costs has heightened the necessity of embracing sustainable, locally accessible alternatives like wood.

5 May 2022

Study Explores the Benefits of Green Roofs

In Portland, Oregon, roofs covered with roofs have become a usual sight. For stormwater management, the city is considered a leader as it incorporates green infrastructure, free street trees, green roofs, and rebates for small residential housing footprints.

4 May 2022