The Challenge of Culture Change to Ensure Fire and Building Safety: An Architect’s View

By Matthew Cousins, RIBA   Introduction Several devastating fires in recent years have put a spotlight upon the safety and quality of buildings in the United Kingdom. Following the Grenfell Tower disaster, in 2018 Dame Judith Hackitt, the former chair of the Health and Safety Executive, challenged the construction industry to implement “culture change.”  Dame […] The post The Challenge of Culture Change to Ensure Fire and Building Safety: An Architect’s View appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Wellbeing, Health, and Safety

Health and safety is a subject that should never be far from the forefront of any business’ agenda that operates in the construction sector. The large, ambitious, and often challenging projects that businesses are working on everyday mean that designing out risks and taking precautions should always be carefully considered. In this article, Managing Director […] The post Wellbeing, Health, and Safety appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

A Score for Sustainability

By Luke Carothers The Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center at Colby College–located in Waterville, Maine–was opened in August 2020.  Awarded both LEED Platinum and SITES Gold certifications, this unique 350,000 square foot facility houses a multi-use fieldhouse with a 200-meter track and tennis courts, an ice arena, an Olympic-sized pool, a competition gymnasium for […] The post A Score for Sustainability appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Six Steps to Creating a Value Engineering Model

By Giles Munyard As the volatility in market movements within the construction industry continue, many building design and construction professionals are struggling to find the balance between cost-consciousness and innovative design. Prices continue to surge, raw materials are scarce, and staffing shortages are everywhere. But amidst this frenzy and uncertainty, there is a trusted methodology […] The post Six Steps to Creating a Value Engineering Model appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Difference between flying laser scanners and UAVs

By Pascal Strupler Over the past year, a new technology product category has emerged that’s cultivating a growing interest among UAV professionals. It’s flying imaging laser scanners that go beyond traditional UAVs for reality capture. Laser scanning has always been critical for designing and building structures, cities and environments. Yet capturing hard-to-reach places was difficult […] The post Difference between flying laser scanners and UAVs appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.