AI and machine learning have a lot to contribute to the modern construction site, whether that is with respect to safety standards or efficiency. Improving site security and providing options to better manage risks are just two ways in which integrating this technology can help...
Thanks to the recent COP26, the focus on a carbon-free future has been intense this November. The UN Climate Change Conference created headlines for many different reasons and got people talking about the potential for a greener future than we have today. This is something...
With all eyes on COP26 this November there has been an emphasis on what every industry can do to help reach net carbon zero goals. The construction sector has the potential to make a big difference to the figures, as it currently accounts for roughly...
40% of global carbon emissions come from building and construction. Given that buildings are such a vital part of the way that we live and work, the demand for construction isn’t likely to drop any time soon. Which makes it incredibly important for companies across...
Carbon-neutral construction is a goal that could change the way that the world works in terms of being able to meet current climate commitments - and create a much greener, brighter future. From the National Grid to residential house builders and developers there is a...
COP26 has been hitting the headlines this month, especially as the impact of climate change has felt incredibly pertinent in the wake of COVID-19. The climate summit is one of the most important gatherings of the year and, as it is being held in Glasgow,...
Change is a constant in any industry but over the past few years, there have been a lot of seismic shifts where the construction world is concerned. This has been focused on technology and working practices - such as looking for more sustainable materials or...
For most modern concrete buildings, it’s not failures in the concrete due to age that tend to trigger the end of useful life but the reality that no other use can be found for it. However, concrete is an incredibly versatile material and if it’s...
There are lots of perks to working in the construction sector but it’s also an industry that can come with a lot of pressure to perform and some long hours and challenging tasks. Work-related stress and mental health issues can be common, affecting a large...
Construction has faced many challenges throughout the pandemic and, during 2020, concerns were mostly about how the industry would survive the impact of lockdowns and supply chain struggles. However, as we near the end of 2021 it’s clear that the construction sector has staged a...
3D printing in construction is a very innovative way to solve some of the major problems that every business in the industry faces today. It not only helps to reduce cost and time commitments but also offers a much more sustainable alternative to other methods...
Martin Hewitt travelling with arctic guide Louis Rudd are attempting to walk unsupported and unassisted to the South Pole and then climb Mt Vinson, in a world first attempt at the Adaptive Grand Slam and to inspire others with lifelong injuries and disabilities to achieve...