Floating column-free science museum opens in Hainan

The Hainan Science Museum has opened in Haikou, the capital of China’s southern Hainan Province. Inspired by cloud formations and the local monsoon rain forests, the 46,528-sq-m structure on the… The post Floating column-free science museum opens in Hainan appeared first on Global Construction Review.

National Highways picks WSP for water quality plan

WSP has been appointed to lead work supporting National Highways' water quality plan, designed to tackle pollution in rain water flowing off of the strategic road network.

How Well Do UV-Resistant Artificial Plants Perform in the Sun and Heat?

The post How Well Do UV-Resistant Artificial Plants Perform in the Sun and Heat? appeared first on UK Construction Blog. It’s specifically what happens to artificial plants that weren’t designed for outdoor use or were marketed as outdoor-suitable without the material quality to back that claim up. Genuine UV-resistant artificial plants are manufactured with UV stabilizers compounded into the raw material, usually polyethylene or polypropylene, before the leaves are even shaped. Rain washes it away […]

Portland Upbeat on Outlook but Remains Braced for Rain

The region’s AEC market is rebounding, but firms are still cautious amid financial uncertainty and rising costs.

How to Keep Your Feet Dry on Construction Sites

The post How to Keep Your Feet Dry on Construction Sites appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Working on construction sites means dealing with the elements every single day. Rain, mud, standing water, early mornings — it’s all part of the job in the UK. For most workers, wet feet are something you just accept. It’s uncomfortable, frustrating, and constant, but it’s seen as unavoidable. That was exactly the situation behind the […]