Plans have been outlined on how the Government plans to work with the construction sector in order to make sure public sector works are delivered quicker, better and greener.
As high-rise buildings are becoming a more prevalent sight on UK horizons, it is important to recognise the additional challenges that engineers face as buildings get taller.
At the beginning of 2020, BIM was showing a lot of promise that went unfulfilled due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic. Construction was not the only industry to suffer, COVID-19 will have a long-lasting impact on the majority of industries.
The UK Government has taken action to combat the ‘dishonest practice’ by some manufacturers following the ongoing Grenfell Inquiry. The housing secretary, Robert Jenrick, has today announced that residents will be protected through the establishment of a national regulator which will ensure that the materials used to build homes are safer.
We are used to change in the digital age, but few of us could have predicted the changes and upheaval that the global pandemic has brought. The pandemic has completely changed how many of us live and work and some of these changes may be permanent.
Design innovation plays a crucial role in helping electric radiators heat homes, properties and environments efficiently for true comfort. Electric radiators need design innovation to ensure they are sustainable, efficient and functional.
In the Autumn of 2020, the Grenfell Enquiry began to cross-examine the companies who manufactured the products used to clad the tower. These included the representatives from the insulation and cladding manufacturers.
