‘Highly toxic living environment’: 3,500 Kent homes plan rejected over health fears

A proposal to develop Northfleet Harbourside, a major regeneration project on a 20ha waterfront site in Gravesend, Kent, has been refused due to the risk of “chronic exposure to toxic lead”. The post ‘Highly toxic living environment’: 3,500 Kent homes plan rejected over health fears appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Rayner rejects Ebbsfleet stadium and housing plan due to lead poisoning risk

The called-in scheme was rejected due to fears of “chronic exposure to toxic lead" from a nearby refinery, and doubts about whether proposed housing would actually be developed. The post Rayner rejects Ebbsfleet stadium and housing plan due to lead poisoning risk appeared first on Property Week.

FlatironDragados-Led Team Begins $6B New Brunswick Hydropower Rehabilitation

A deteriorating Canadian hydroelectric station threatened by decades of concrete expansion has reached a pivotal planning milestone that could lead to construction beginning in 2027.

Populous chosen as lead designer for Frankfurt concert and sports venue seating 15,000

Stadium specialist responsible for Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena and Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London

Non Destructive Digging: The Complete Guide to Safe Excavation Services in Australia

Learn why Non Destructive Digging is the preferred excavation solution for civil construction, utility installation, roadworks, and infrastructure projects throughout Australia.

Benefits of Architectural BIM for Commercial Projects in New York

Discover how Architectural BIM improves commercial construction projects in New York by enhancing design accuracy, reducing costly errors, streamlining collaboration, and accelerating project delivery while optimizing budgets and long-term building performance.

How 3D Floor Plans Improve Property Marketing and Sales

3D floor plans are no longer just a luxury add-on; they are an essential tool for modern property marketing.

Case study - Breaking competition law: construction cartel in rolled lead

Lessons learned from the CMA’s investigation into 2 of the UK’s largest suppliers of rolled lead, who broke competition law by taking part in a business cartel.

BBC - Rebuilding Notre-Dame with Lucy Worsley - The Next Chaptor

3 years after the devastating fire, Lucy Worsley has exclusive access to the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris at a key turning point of the restoration. Work to rebuild and restore the monument is being ramped up in a bid to reopen to the public in 2024. Visiting Notre-Dame aged 16 inspired Lucy to work with historical buildings; this is a once-in-a-career opportunity to witness the rebirth of an icon and meets scientists, historians & craftspeople working on the 850 year old Gothic masterpiece

Science Magazine - A look inside the restoration of Notre Dame cathedral, 20032020

Scientists lead the way in stabilising the structure, considering the delicate balance of forces between the vaults and flying buttresses, checking the impact on existing materials (such as limestone and wood), while also discovering historical insights along the way

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