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Infrastructure Bank and Green Energy Pledges will Boost UK’s Construction Industry, Says GlobalData

Moustafa Ali, Economist at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view

4 Mar 2021

New System for Manufacturing Beams that can Revolutionize Construction

Scientists from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) have developed and patented a new system for making beams, the goal of which is to revolutionize the civil engineering, construction, and architecture sectors.

2 Mar 2021

New IET Webinar Explores the Role of the Building Safety Manager in Raising Construction Standards

A free online webinar, Raising Standards, Saving Lives, hosted on Thursday 4 March 2021 by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), will take an in depth look at the new role of the Building Safety Manager.

25 Feb 2021

BESA Offers Free Membership to Apprentices

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is marking National Apprenticeship Week by offering free membership to all apprentices working in the building services sector.

From Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) 12 Feb 2021

New Process to Use Sewage Sludge to Optimize Building Materials

At South Ural State University, a team of researchers has optimized building materials with advantages for the environment.

11 Feb 2021

Morgan Sindall Construction to Harness Modern Methods of Construction on Major Hospital Upgrade

James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, has appointed Morgan Sindall Construction as the primary contractor for two major extension and refurbishment schemes totalling £3.8 million.

From Morgan Sindall 3 Feb 2021

Morgan Sindall Construction Named Main Contractor to Deliver Two New School Projects Utilising Off Site Methods

Morgan Sindall Construction continues its legacy of delivering first-class educational facilities across the Northern Home Counties after being awarded two major upgrade contracts, totalling £13.5 million.

From Morgan Sindall 20 Jan 2021

Bio-Inspired Patterns can Help Make Stronger 3D-Printed Concrete

According to a new study, bio-inspired patterns such as lobster shells, can render 3D-printed concrete more robust and thus support more creative and complex architectural structures.

20 Jan 2021

New Soffit System Delivers Fire Protection At Every Level

An advanced and lightweight prefabricated brick slip soffit system from market leader IG Masonry Support, manufactured to meet A1 fire rating regulations and suitable for applications over 18 metres, is now available.

From IG Masonry Support 20 Jan 2021

Roads Investment to Open Up Major Gas Project in the Northern Territory

The Coalition Government is taking further steps to fast track the enormous economic benefits of the Beetaloo Basin with the announcement of the Northern Territory’s Gas Industry Roads Upgrades program, funded through the Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) initiative.

15 Jan 2021