CIRIA updates thrust restraints guidance

CIRIA, formerly the Construction Industry Research & Information Association has published new guidance relating to pipelines.

Managing microplastics in construction: Why the industry needs to change

Joanne Kwan, senior research manager at CIRIA, discusses the issue of microplastics in construction and their effects on human health. The post Managing microplastics in construction: Why the industry needs to change appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Keeping on top of SuDS storage capacity

There’s a reason why the Ciria SuDS Manual C753 suggests that “difficult to clean” sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) attenuation systems, such as below-ground crates, should be oversized by 10%. It is because there is a risk that sediment will build up in them, reducing their… The post Keeping on top of SuDS storage capacity appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

New guidance for engineers assessing masonry arch bridges

New guidance has outlined how to assess masonry arch bridges, emphasising the importance of an "effective" inspection process. The post New guidance for engineers assessing masonry arch bridges appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

New guidance for non-destructive testing

CIRIA, formerly the Construction Industry Research & Information Association, has published new guidance for non-destructive testing of civil structures.