Does Construction Have a Noise Problem?
Construction jobsites are dangerously loud, putting workers’ hearing at risk. Here’s why this safety issue isn’t so easily solved
Profiles of some of the leading projects in the vertical and horizontal built environments.
Ethical Property Development
Property developers deliver our homes, offices and the facilities we regularly use. However, these organizations often gain a reputation for dodgy behaviour, shoddy practices and poor quality. How can the sector ditch its tag of being unethical and embrace better working methods?
Rising Construction Prices: When Will Building Materials Go Down in the UK?
Thanks to Brexit and the covid pandemic-related supply chain issues the cost of building materials – everything from bricks to timber and steel – soared during 2020 and 2021. Just as this situation began to ease, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine piled yet more cost pressures on a number of key products. How can the industry mitigate these and meet the demand for new homes, infrastructure schemes and other projects?
Using Cryptocurrency and Blockchain to Manage Construction Cash Flows
The collapse of contracting giant Carillion offered a lesson for the construction sector. It reminded the industry of the need to carry out jobs for the right amount of money and to maintain good cash flow. It has also led to the sector looking at new technologies such as cryptocurrency to smooth out cash flow issues.
STH BNK By Beulah: Building the World’s First ‘Greenscraper’
Southbank by Beulah, or STH BNK, is set to begin construction in 2022 in Melbourne and features an extraordinary plan to add green space to the city.
What Can Be Done to Solve Cornwall’s Housing Crisis?
With a population of nearly 600,000 people, the English county of Cornwall is one of the UK’s top holiday destinations, thanks to its warm climate, beautiful countryside and stunning beaches. Located at the western end of the Cornish peninsula, which also encompasses Devon and parts of Somerset, Cornwall attracts around 4 million visitors a year…
Experience the Awe-Inspiring Design of the Shanghai Astronomy Museum
The immersive architectural structure is designed to leave visitors feeling like they’re walking among the stars—a special experience that required exceptional construction techniques
Women Played a Towering Role in Building This $1 Billion Chicago Skyscraper
Women were involved throughout construction of the 1,198-foot St. Regis Chicago, from design to project management to the trades
Helsinki Looks to the Future of Transportation with ‘Crown Bridges’ Tram Development
The rapidly growing capital of Finland hopes the light rail project completed in 2027 will complement its eco-friendly transportation culture by providing a reliable alternative to automobiles
This Trendy Hotel Chain Hopes to Make Modular Building Mainstream
CitizenM aims to bring the luxury hotel market a special distinction—many of the chain’s hotels are almost entirely modular in construction, with prefabricated rooms craned into place like a child’s building blocks
How Arcadis Is Mastering the Art of Digital Collaboration
Bluebeam is helping stakeholders work collaboratively on some of the biggest infrastructure projects globally and in Australia. Peter Harris, Digital Engineering Lead for Arcadis, shares his team’s experience with the software.
3 Things Driving Construction’s Supply Chain Problem
Pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions are wreaking havoc on the global economy, but the pain is being felt especially hard in construction
How Important Are Takeoffs in Construction?
Knowing how much material to use on a construction project is vital. A ‘takeoff’ list sets out the volumes of bricks, the lengths of steel, the amount of glass, etc., that a building is likely to require to be completed.
Brisbane Olympics 2032: A Project Guide
Stadium design concept by Urbis Brisbane, Queensland, was chosen as the host city of the 2032 Olympics, an undertaking that promises a raft of new construction in the decade ahead. Brisbane will be the smallest city by population to host the Olympics since 1952, but its new and existing venues will rival the largest hosts.…
Protecting Homes from the Threat of Hurricanes
As the battle to tackle climate change intensifies, the threat of increasing hurricane activity is forcing designers and engineers to come up with solutions to protect existing homes and deliver new ones that are better prepared for the storms to come.
