Spotlight | Building better communities with placed-based infrastructure

As we face a future where resources become limited and opinions are ever more divisive, emphasis must be placed on delivering projects that holistically serve our communities and help them to thrive. The post Spotlight | Building better communities with placed-based infrastructure appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Skanska reports record $7B order intake for Q2

CFO Pontus Winqvist remained measured in the face of a robust backlog as well as economic hurdles, telling Construction Dive, “you can't build a trend on one quarter.”

Government to mandate common data standards for single regulator

Firms submitting applications to the new Single Construction Regulator (SCR) will face legally mandated common data standards, the government has announced. In its response to its consultation on the creation of an SCR, the government said the move would support automated information exchange, improve regulatory… The post Government to mandate common data standards for single regulator appeared first on Construction News.

Question time: material truths

As porcelain surfaces, engineered materials and stone-effect finishes become increasingly convincing alternatives to natural stone, architects face tougher choices around authenticity, performance and sustainability. In our latest edition, three practices reflect on the principles, priorities and pressures influencing material specification today: does truth to materials still sit at the heart of good specification, or have […] The post Question time: material truths appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

Industry welcomes Burnham’s council housing and devolution plans but questions who will pay for it

Firms call for greater recognition of cost they face – including higher taxes implemented by current government

What common challenges do teams face with Shop Drawing Services, and how can they be avoided?

Do your steel or precast assemblies ever face delays because of drawing inaccuracies?

Do you ever face delays because design changes weren’t caught early enough?