Egis launches Philippines water centre

France’s Egis has set up a centre in the Philippines specialising in water management challenges caused by climate change and urbanisation. The Egis Production Centre Philippines (EPCP) will have 20… The post Egis launches Philippines water centre appeared first on Global Construction Review.

How bamboo can help decouple urbanisation from carbon emissions

The Institution of Structural Engineers has published a design manual espousing the use of bamboo in construction around the world. GCR caught up with the lead author, Dr. David Trujillo,… The post How bamboo can help decouple urbanisation from carbon emissions appeared first on Global Construction Review.

World Bank funds $250m for Uzbekistan infrastructure

The World Bank has announced a $250m financing package to improve municipal infrastructure and services in Uzbekistan. The country is experiencing rapid, uncoordinated urbanisation amid ageing utility and social infrastructure,… The post World Bank funds $250m for Uzbekistan infrastructure appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Staines-on-Thames: A case study of groundwater flooding exacerbated by rapid urbanisation

Staines-on-Thames and Staines Moor site of special scientific interest (SSSI) are suffering from high levels of surface water flooding brought on by rapid urbanisation, NCE has heard. The post Staines-on-Thames: A case study of groundwater flooding exacerbated by rapid urbanisation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

China’s Leadership in Construction: Lessons for the UK and the Future of Structural Warranty Insurance

China’s construction industry has firmly established itself as a global leader, driven by rapid urbanisation, large-scale infrastructure projects, and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies. The UK construction sector can take significant inspiration from China’s practices, especially in areas such as innovation, sustainability, and structural warranty insurance The post China’s Leadership in Construction: Lessons for the UK and the Future of Structural Warranty Insurance appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

DW Planet A - Why our buildings suck, and how to change them, 22042022

Constructing buildings is awful for the environment. With 60% of the world population set to live in cities by 2030, how can we make buildings…not suck? DW Planet A look at: - the Emissions Gap Report 2020 from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) - an 'Energy Plus' apartment in Frankfurt (Aktiv-Stadthaus), and - a CRCRL house in Berlin based on the Circular Economy concept Can architecture and the construction industry change from a linear economy to a circular economy?

The Economist - Transforming cities with technology

Cities are growing faster than at any time in history, straining services and infrastructure. Technology-driven advances are at the forefront of solving this age-old problem