Sadiq Khan: ‘I want London to be world leader for green data centre development’

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has pledged to coordinate a city-wide response to the growing demands of data centre development, setting out an ambition for the capital to become a global leader in green data centre innovation. The post Sadiq Khan: ‘I want London to be world leader for green data centre development’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Leaked Euston Station plans reveal HS2 platform concepts and TfL’s concerns

The Architects’ Journal Leaked Euston Station plans reveal HS2 platform concepts and TfL’s concerns Leaked documents setting out Euston Station’s planned redevelopment have revealed Transport for London (TfL)’s concerns over funding shortfalls and overcrowding with the arrival of High Speed 2 (HS2) The post Leaked Euston Station plans reveal HS2 platform concepts and TfL’s concerns appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Josh Butler

Why setting climate adaptation targets is the UK’s next big step

The Climate Change Committee (CCC), the UK Government’s statutory climate advisor, is for the first time setting out a blueprint for adapting the UK to manage the risks posed by climate change. The post Why setting climate adaptation targets is the UK’s next big step appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

National Grid DSO publishes Strategic Roadmap

National Grid Distribution System Operator (DSO) has published its new Strategic Roadmap, setting out how the organisation will deliver on commitments to customers and stakeholders during the remainder of RIIO-ED2, while “supporting the transition to a smarter, more flexible energy system”, it said. The post National Grid DSO publishes Strategic Roadmap appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

UK and Scottish Governments start work on co-ordination of rail management under GBR

The UK and Scottish governments have published the basis for a formal agreement setting out how they will co‑ordinate rail responsibilities after the planned creation of Great British Railways (GBR). The post UK and Scottish Governments start work on co-ordination of rail management under GBR appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

HP - SitePrint Robot, 14092022

HP has launched a site printing robot that marks up plans on construction sites, generating significant productivity gains

Free Documentary - Giant Pop-Up Constructions - Huge Swimming Pool in One Week, 05112021

The Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas. A swimming arena is created in this glamorous glitzy venue in just one week. Just a week before, the space was equipped with all the trappings of an A lister elaborate stage performance; now it’s being turned into an indoor swimming pool.

Free Documentary - Giant Pop-Up Constructions - Russia - Skyscraper in 51 Days, 12112021

A 40-meter high, 14-story apartment complex - erected in just 51 days [... although not sure if the Fit Out and MEP services are completed within this time too?] In 2017 the government decided to tear down communist apartment blocks (infamous for shoddy construction): around 4,000 buildings from the 1950s and 1960s are being replaced with modern high-rises [Safety on this video could significantly improve, such as improved edge protection; eye protection ...]