Collaboration is key, but not always integrated to projects, new research finds

More than 80% of the built environment sector agrees that collaboration is an important factor in the successful delivery of a project. And yet, 70% still rely on traditional contract frameworks. The post Collaboration is key, but not always integrated to projects, new research finds appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Can a Single Data System Look at All Contractor Risk?

Large, complex construction projects overwhelm traditional reporting—creating what I call the scale paradox.

DNOs should move from ‘reactive’ to ‘preventative’ resilience approach, says report

The UK’s electricity grid is increasingly vulnerable to “the escalating threat” of extreme weather events and increasing demand for electricity, and distribution network operators (DNOs) must “reconsider traditional resilience paradigms”, a report from Imperial College London has said. The post DNOs should move from ‘reactive’ to ‘preventative’ resilience approach, says report appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Case study: York Minster Centre of Excellence by Tonkin Liu

The Architects’ Journal Case study: York Minster Centre of Excellence by Tonkin Liu Recently shortlisted for an RIBA Yorkshire award, this pair of heritage craft buildings combine traditional stonemasonry with advanced digital fabrication The post Case study: York Minster Centre of Excellence by Tonkin Liu appeared first on The Architects’ Journal AJ Contributor

Case study: York Minster Centre of Excellence by Tonkin Liu

The Architects’ Journal Case study: York Minster Centre of Excellence by Tonkin Liu Recently shortlisted for a RIBA Yorkshire award, this pair of heritage craft buildings at York Minster, designed by Tonkin Liu, bring together traditional stonemasonry with advanced digital fabrication The post Case study: York Minster Centre of Excellence by Tonkin Liu appeared first on The Architects’ Journal AJ Contributor

Metroun - What is a Lump Sum (Fixed Price) contract? 17052023

What is a Lump Sum (or Fixed Price) contract? Metroun provide and explanation and highlight the pros and cons

Metroun - The JCT Traditional Procurement Route, 09092020

There are 3 procurement routes that can be taken under the JCT Contracts; Traditional, Design & Build, and Management. In this video Metroun explain the traditional procurement method and all the pro’s and con’s that go along with it

8 Pros and Cons of Non-Fungible Tokens and How They Compare to Traditional Investments

Blockchain-based databases like non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are revolutionizing how we do business, manage financial transactions and invest.

Geopolymer Technologies Ltd Presentation UK

An informative presentation, covering aspects of traditional portland cements and new geopolymer technologies. Comparing the two and their environmental impact.