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.
Earle Arney on Why ‘Densification’ Can Be Good for Society
The world’s population is growing and cities are getting bigger. Some fear that as they grow denser, cities will become like modern-day versions of some Dickensian nightmare. But architects such as Earle Arney argue this is far from the case, and that density can lead to healthier outcomes for residents
The $140 Billion National Infrastructure Strategy to Change the Nation
The U.K. government might have launched its National Infrastructure Strategy in the middle of a pandemic, but nothing should detract from the fact that it is one of the most ambitious set of projects to boost the country’s roads, underpasses, railways and broadband networks in a generation.
Recycled Plastic Roads: Putting Waste to Good Use
Companies have discovered that when waste plastic is reprocessed it makes a great ingredient for roads, creating stretches of highway that are more robust and long-lasting than those made using traditional materials
Fighting Climate Change With Eco-Friendly House Features
The homebuilding sector is embracing technology to improve the energy efficiency of new homes and reduce carbon emissions, while owners of eco-friendly house features to make their properties more environmentally sound.
Augmented Reality in Construction: Stepping Into the Future
The construction sector has traditionally lagged behind other industries when it comes to using digital technology. But it is finally beginning to catch up with the use of augmented reality
How to Ensure and Deliver Quality in Construction
Stakeholders across the construction industry must have confidence that build quality will be an integral part of any project
The Push for Sustainable Office Space
The drive to deliver more environmentally efficient office schemes results in buildings that improve the well-being and productivity of their occupants and have a lower impact on their surroundings.
Reading Engineering Drawings
The construction industry is getting up to speed with new design technologies, but every project starts out the same way—with a drawing. What are engineering drawings and how should they be used?
Can Tall Building Design Lead To A Net-Zero Carbon Future?
The COVID-19 pandemic—particularly the social changes brought as a result of early lockdowns—have forced tall buildings to become more environmentally mindful
Collaborative Working in Construction: Software Innovation Secures Scheme’s Success
The AUS$3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf project will bring an integrated leisure and residential development to Brisbane. A massive undertaking, its construction is underpinned by information technologies, notably data-sharing.
How to Build in 2030
Government environmental targets are reinforcing the need to build more sustainably and efficiently in the next decade. A group of construction sector experts discussed the issue.
