In light of the King’s Speech at the May 2026 opening of Parliament confirming the government’s intent on water reform, David Smoker, Chair of the SuDS and Surface Water Systems Technical Group within the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group, assesses whether the reforms will go far enough.
A mechanical and engineering construction company based in Manchester has been fined after a joiner suffered life-changing injuries when he fell through a skylight opening while carrying out work on a domestic property in Altrincham.
This week, at the 2026 IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC), imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in advanced semiconductor technologies, and EV Group (EVG), leading provider of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and process solutions, present a robust and highly yielding wafer-to-wafer hybrid bonding technology at 200 nm Cu interconnect pad pitch, demonstrated on a test vehicle with routable interconnects.
Bioinspired cellulose aerogel demonstrates superior cooling performance, combining strong solar reflection and infrared emission for energy-efficient buildings.
By Akshatha Chandrashekar
28 May 2026
Researchers developed a 3D-printed concrete composite with alternating layers of mortar and polymer, enhancing mechanical properties for durable infrastructure.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
25 May 2026
The proposed framework combines machine learning and earthquake engineering to prioritize high-risk buildings, optimizing post-earthquake inspection workflows.
By Akshatha Chandrashekar
21 May 2026
Graphene enhances concrete by refining microstructure and reducing porosity, leading to improved strength and durability for advanced construction applications.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
18 May 2026
Australia's housing crisis has reached a tipping point, with community property innovator, Peter Simms, taking the extraordinary step of writing directly to the Federal Minister for Housing, Clare O'Neil, seeking urgent action and a face-to-face meeting in Canberra to present what he describes as a 'game-changing' solution.
As Australia’s construction industry faces a critical skills shortage, new research from Adelaide University shows how the industry can better support women and therefore strengthen the future workforce.
Researchers from the Department of Mechanical Engineering have shown that agricultural waste from prickly pear cactus plants could be used as a low-cost, low-carbon reinforcement for construction materials, offering a more sustainable alternative to conventional composites.
This study presents Lasso-RF-Net, a hybrid model that improves energy consumption prediction in low-energy buildings, enhancing accuracy and interpretability.
By Akshatha Chandrashekar
14 May 2026
Metakaolin's addition to self-compacting concrete enhances performance, reducing environmental impact and supporting the shift towards sustainable construction.
By Muhammad Osama
13 May 2026
A new 100 % silane water repellent with anti-sag properties is hitting the market just in time for seasonal concrete maintenance.
An alkali-activated polymer binder offers a sustainable alternative to cement, reducing carbon emissions and maintaining strength for eco-friendly construction.
By Muhammad Osama
12 May 2026
The proposed ML models effectively predict compressive strength in EAF slag concrete, addressing research gaps and promoting eco-friendly construction methods.
By Samudrapom Dam
11 May 2026