Climate action: we can put a block on brick21 June 2021IntelligenceMasonry is still the default construction method, but it needn’t beMasonry is still the default construction method, but it needn’t beRegion: United KingdomMore: Steve WebbWebb Yates EngineersRosie MounseyClimate actionClimate emergencySustainable architectureDesign construction & technologyMaterialsBrickEmbodied carbon
Clive Betts MP on planning: housing, beauty and the green belt21 June 2021IntelligenceHow complicated is it to simplify planning?How complicated is it to simplify planning?Region: United KingdomMore: Places planning & communityHousing, Communities & Local Government CommitteeClive BettsThe Future of the Planning System in EnglandHousingGreen beltPolicy
Invest in nothing happening: how to avoid disputes18 June 2021IntelligenceIdentify, collaborate, mitigate. Network Rail’s DAPs show the wayIdentify, collaborate, mitigate. Network Rail’s DAPs show the wayRegion: United KingdomMore: Procurement & contractsLegal regulatory & statutory complianceProbyn Miers | HKAPaul CacchioliDispute resolutionBusiness clients & servicesNetwork Rail
Industry faces a titanic struggle for skills18 June 2021IntelligenceWho wants a job in construction? And who will train them?Who wants a job in construction? And who will train them?Region: United KingdomMore: Engineering Construction Industry Training BoardCITBSkills and trainingSkills shortageBrian GreenEconomic outlookBrexitCovid-19Business clients & services
Snøhetta pioneering development of net-zero concrete18 June 2021ProductsThe Norwegian-based practice will use the material on a pilot construction projectThe Norwegian-based practice will use the material on a pilot construction projectRegion: United KingdomMore: SnøhettaNorwayConcreteNet zero carbonWasteBuilding materialsSustainabilitySustainable architectureDesign construction & technology
Brad Walls photographs a Synchronised Splash17 June 2021CultureAerial view of synchronised swimmers references Hockney, Koolhaas and SuperstudioAerial view of synchronised swimmers references Hockney, Koolhaas and SuperstudioRegion: Rest of the worldMore: Sydney EmeraldsAustraliaRem KoolhasSuperstudioDavid HockneySport & leisureDronesWater GeomaidsBrad Walls
Calabrian borghi restoration shows a green and practical way to revive small towns17 June 2021CultureSquid Revolution restores la dolce vita to Italian borghiSquid Revolution restores la dolce vita to Italian borghiRegion: EuropeMore: ItalyMarina EngelLearning by DoingSquid RevolutionRivoluzione delle SeppieDesign construction & technologyPlaces planning & communityLondon Metropolitan University
Library’s 3D printed sculpture is the colour purple16 June 2021ProductsHigh tech meets low tech in Volkan Alkanoglu’s Purple STEAM art pavilionHigh tech meets low tech in Volkan Alkanoglu’s Purple STEAM art pavilionRegion: Rest of the worldMore: Volkan Alkanoglu3D printingUSANorth CarolinaPurple STEAMDesign construction & technologyLibrarySculpture
Battle of the house-building robots16 June 2021IntelligenceFour house-building robots put through their pacesFour house-building robots put through their pacesRegion: Rest of the worldMore: Building robots3D printingBrickworkStephen CousinsCOBODFBRConstruction AutomationIconHousebuildersAutomationDesign construction & technologySustainable architecture
In association with HäfeleSliding folding pivoting: Discover door gear for architectural applications15 June 2021ProductsHäfele fittings enable architects to close off, open up and save spaceHäfele fittings enable architects to close off, open up and save spaceRegion: United KingdomMore: HäfeleSliding door gearArchitectural sliding doorsSpecificationInterior designSpace saving
In association with Ideal StandardFlush with options: The ProSys wall-hung system15 June 2021ProductsIdeal Standard wall-hung range features innovative touchless technologyIdeal Standard wall-hung range features innovative touchless technologyRegion: United KingdomMore: Ideal StandardBathroom designSanitarywareTouchless technologyHygiene and safetyInterior design
In association with SanipexSanipex Group supports designers from concept to project delivery15 June 2021ProductsSanipex Group collections are backed up by robust supply chainsSanipex Group collections are backed up by robust supply chainsRegion: United KingdomMore: Sanipex GroupBathroom designSanitarywareBathroom collectionsInterior designSpecification