What Features Make an Outdoor Area More Usable Year-Round?

The post What Features Make an Outdoor Area More Usable Year-Round? appeared first on UK Construction Blog. An outdoor area can look great in photos yet sit empty for much of the year. Harsh sun, sudden rain, cold evenings and limited privacy can make a patio or deck less comfortable than expected. A more usable outdoor space responds to changing conditions without losing light, airflow or connection to the garden. The right […]

£41M earthworks to increase winter resilience on North West rail routes

Network Rail has invested £41M into earthwork schemes across the North West of the UK to improve the resilience to winter conditions of routes across the region. The post £41M earthworks to increase winter resilience on North West rail routes appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Is it time to put ground conditions on the weather forecast?

We have never had more detailed information about the weather. Today’s apps provide hourly forecasts, rainfall totals, UV levels, wind speeds and changing conditions throughout the day. The post Is it time to put ground conditions on the weather forecast? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Holtec Advances Palisades Small Reactor Construction, Shelves Planned IPO

Holtec is pushing modular projects forward at Michigan site while tougher investor conditions complicate its effort to raise fresh capital for its expanding nuclear business.

What Makes a Geotechnical Firm Reliable for Construction Foundation Design?

The post What Makes a Geotechnical Firm Reliable for Construction Foundation Design? appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In large-scale infrastructure development, significant financial and technical risks often lie beneath the surface. Unidentified subsurface conditions can trigger costly design revisions, foundation-stage delays and cascading schedule impacts across dependent trades. Selecting reliable geotechnical firms capable of conducting thorough site investigations and advanced analyses helps construction businesses mitigate these risks and make informed decisions about […]

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?