How value engineering finetuned complex piling works around York’s new railway overbridge

Tricky ground conditions around a key railway overbridge in York have necessitated no less than 5,669 piles, but careful planning and value engineering meant this tally was far smaller than it might have been. The post How value engineering finetuned complex piling works around York’s new railway overbridge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Armitt calls for cross-party approach to water infrastructure investment as drought conditions persist

Sir John Armitt has called for cross-party support for long-term water infrastructure investment, warning that England needs more water storage capacity as the country faces increasing pressure from drought and extreme weather. The post Armitt calls for cross-party approach to water infrastructure investment as drought conditions persist appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Met Office extreme weather report underlines need for homes which can cope with heat, says Actis

A Met Office report stating that the UK’s extreme weather conditions are ‘the new normal’ highlights the importance of ensuring Britain’s homes can cope with both ends of the weather spectrum, says insulation specialist Actis.

‘Operational improvements’ help lift JN Bentley’s profit by 37%

JN Bentley has posted a 37 per cent increase in pre-tax profit as “continued operational improvements” and better weather conditions boosted the civils contractor’s performance. The firm, 41st in last year’s CN100 rankings, saw its pre-tax profit rise by 37 per cent from £18.8m to £25.8m… The post ‘Operational improvements’ help lift JN Bentley’s profit by 37% appeared first on Construction News.

Rayner keeps 1.5 million-home target despite mounting challenges

Housing secretary Angela Rayner has confirmed Labour will retain its target of building 1.5 million homes this parliament, despite admitting that worsening market conditions have made it harder to achieve. In her first comments on the target since returning to her former post, she said… The post Rayner keeps 1.5 million-home target despite mounting challenges appeared first on Construction News.

Association for Project Management - Building a contract, Basic contract law for project managers, Part 2, 14092021

This second webinar deals with the issue of building a contract. It covers the components of a contract; ‘boiler plate’ & negotiated clauses; risk allocation; who should be involved and project managing a contract’s development.

How much time and rework could you save by converting existing site conditions into accurate BIM models before planning renovations or facility upgrad

How do you determine the most cost-effective foundation type for a commercial building when dealing with variable ground conditions?

What’s the most effective way to manage concrete curing in cold weather conditions to maintain strength and prevent cracking?