The challenge of firestopping in modern construction

As the construction industry advances, its methods change as well. However, fire test standards often lag behind, creating difficulties for stakeholders when it comes to applying tested details to modern applications. Here, Quelfire explores examples of gaps between testing and reality, and highlights the importance… The post The challenge of firestopping in modern construction appeared first on Construction News.

Campfield, Manchester: inside a working landmark

Andrew Bamford, Architect Director at Project 3 Architects, explains how Manchester’s Campfield was carefully transformed to support modern working life while preserving its industrial heritage  Architecturally, historic industrial buildings are easy to admire, but often much harder to turn into places that work as modern workplaces. The real challenge is to restore their usefulness without […] The post Campfield, Manchester: inside a working landmark appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

Cagne to attempt challenge of High Court’s pro-Gatwick second runway ruling

A campaign and environment group has stated it will be pursuing a challenge in the Court of Appeal against the recent High Court judgment to uphold the government’s decision to approve Gatwick Airport’s proposed second runway. The post Cagne to attempt challenge of High Court’s pro-Gatwick second runway ruling appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

HS2 loses Court of Appeal challenge over Bromford Tunnel extension planning

North Warwickshire Borough Council has won an appeal against the judicial review findings of Justice Dove in the High Court, relating to changes made to the HS2 scheme at Water Orton, in North Warwickshire. The post HS2 loses Court of Appeal challenge over Bromford Tunnel extension planning appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

CIOB launches 5k challenge to boost wellbeing and support members

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched a new 5k Run and Walk initiative aimed at bringing construction professionals together to promote wellbeing and raise funds for CIOB Assist. The post CIOB launches 5k challenge to boost wellbeing and support members appeared first on Construction Management.

Tackling the challenge of decarbonizing steelmaking - A McKinsey & Company article

The transition toward clean energy and decarbonization of the fuel mix is one of the most burning topics in heavy industry. The steel industry is one of the top three contributors to CO2 emissions, and more than 70 percent of greenhouse- gas emissions i

What is the biggest challenge you face when converting point cloud data into accurate BIM models?

What’s the biggest challenge your team faces when implementing BIM across large-scale projects?