Data centre challenges in the spotlight after planning deferral

Construction experts have warned of mounting obstacles to getting data centres on site after councillors deferred a decision on a major Hertfordshire scheme amid concerns over water supply. Hertsmere Borough Council's planning committee postponed a decision on Ark Estates' proposed 131,000 square metre campus on… The post Data centre challenges in the spotlight after planning deferral appeared first on Construction News.

GBTA-Business Travel Gets Smarter, More Selective and Human

To describe the mood coming out of the recent Global Business Travel Assn. (GBTA) Convention 2026 in two words, they would be “cautiously optimistic. Business travel continues to face its share of challenges. Geopolitical uncertainty, rising transportation costs, and changing trade policies are influencing how companies think about travel. But the conversations I had with […] <p>The post GBTA-Business Travel Gets Smarter, More Selective and Human first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Business Travel Gets Smarter, More Selective and Human

To describe the mood coming out of the recent Global Business Travel Assn. (GBTA) Convention 2026 in two words, they would be “cautiously optimistic. Business travel continues to face its share of challenges. Geopolitical uncertainty, rising transportation costs, and changing trade policies are influencing how companies think about travel. But the conversations I had with […] <p>The post Business Travel Gets Smarter, More Selective and Human first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Taylor Wimpey warns of market challenges

Taylor Wimpey has issued a trading update, stating that the housing market has remained challenging, with affordability under pressure from high mortgage rates.

In practice: NVB Architects on designing for special educational needs

The Architects’ Journal In practice: NVB Architects on designing for special educational needs Practice director James McGillivray tells Fran Williams about the technical challenges of designing calm environments for learning The post In practice: NVB Architects on designing for special educational needs appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Fran Williams

Smart buildings and whole life maintenance

Ahead of a short speaking window in the Tridonic 2022 seminar I decided to start doing some research on this topic in other parts of the globe.

Riser Shafts How to avoid Failure

This educational module looks at riser shafts and the importance of eliminating risk through design. It provides an overview of riser shafts and the challenges they pose. It looks at the worst shaft fire in living memory, to ask whether the construction industry is heeding the lessons learnt from this. It explores the areas the industry must focus on, to highlight the design considerations which must be adopted to ensure risk is eliminated at a project’s earliest stages.

What Challenges Can Precast Panel Detailing Services Help Solve?

What Challenges Can Arise When Precast Panel Details Are Incomplete or Inconsistent?

What are the key challenges in converting point cloud data into a BIM model?

What challenges can arise when creating accurate As-Built BIM models, and how can they be resolved?

What challenges can be minimized through professional Pre Engineered Building detailing services?