Arup UKIMEA managing director on thinking differently about resilience

Engineering, design and planning specialists are increasingly required to rapidly adapt to multi-faceted challenges – from climate change impacts to rising costs and supply chain insecurity. Optimising the provision of solutions – often within large complex systems and against an environment characterised by uncertainty –… The post Arup UKIMEA managing director on thinking differently about resilience appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Choosing Hi Vis Jackets for Construction Sites: What Employers Should Check Beyond Colour

The post Choosing Hi Vis Jackets for Construction Sites: What Employers Should Check Beyond Colour appeared first on UK Construction Blog. By Mike McCarrick, HiViz Workwear High visibility jackets are a familiar part of construction workwear, particularly during the colder and darker months. But choosing the right jacket for a site team involves more than deciding whether it should be yellow or orange. The working environment, visibility class, weather exposure, garment fit and the way the […]

Ireland’s built environment joins forces to accelerate gender equality

A coalition of leading organisations from across Ireland’s built environment sector has today launched Constructing Equality Ireland. This new industry-led initiative, facilitated by Business in the Community Ireland, aims to The post Ireland’s built environment joins forces to accelerate gender equality appeared first on Construction Industry Federation.

RIBA president: ‘Bold decisions must be taken – architects’ function needs protection’

The Architects’ Journal RIBA president: ‘Bold decisions must be taken – architects’ function needs protection’ Responding to the government’s consultation on its strategy for the built environment professions, RIBA president Chris Williamson calls for repeal of the Architects Act and bold action to reserve ‘critical activities’ to those who are regulated The post RIBA president: ‘Bold decisions must be taken – architects’ function needs protection’ appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Richard Waite

Construction pass rate rises as almost a third achieve top grades

Almost a third of students sitting the Construction and Built Environment GCSE achieved the highest mark this year, as entries and pass rates for the course rose across the UK. The latest annual GCSE results released on Thursday revealed that 1,496 students sat the construction… The post Construction pass rate rises as almost a third achieve top grades appeared first on Construction News.

Part 1 - Risk and Reward

Effective, data-led Supply Chain Management for the Built Environment. Where risks and opportunities are many, but resources are few.

Final Report to Government by the Procurement / Lean Client Task Group - Published by UK Government Construction Group

The Group has focussed on four key areas: new procurement models, the „Intelligent Client‟, the effectiveness of frameworks and cross-government collaboration in procurement.

Managing challenging market conditions - Shoosmiths

John Cleaveley and Amber Wright explore the economic and market headwinds currently impacting the construction industry, with analysis of how living sector operators and developers can mitigate risk in a volatile environment.

Tideway London, TUNNEL VISION : Episode 13 - Environment and Sustainability special

With COP26 taking place in Glasgow tackling issues such as the climate emergency and the environment, Lucy looks at how Tideway is playing its part to create more sustainable infrastructure with the help of some BIG guests.

Tideway - 6A. LONDON'S SUPER SEWER: We're transporting more by river

How many blue whales, jumbo jets, and cruise liners worth of material are we moving on the River Thames as we build the Super Sewer? By using barges on the the river, we're taking hundreds of lorries off London's streets, producing less C02 and eventually creating nature reserves

What materials have you found that work in attracting young people to the Built Environment?

What are your views on tall buildings? Is there a case to reverse think the last 10 years & has the Covid-19 pandemic now brought it into sharp focus?

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