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The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has achieved a world-first by using…
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Among the Labour government’s policy priorities, the protection of Britain’s nature and…
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Costain has trialed a new system that provides quality and safety assurance…
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What greater focus on placemaking means for infrastructure design
There has often been less focus on placemaking in infrastructure design than…
Is the uptake of Nature-based Solutions advancing quickly enough?
Among the Labour government’s policy priorities, the protection of Britain’s nature and…
Challenging basement excavation for City of London’s £596M ‘justice quarter’ demands temporary works ingenuity
Build preparation for London’s new justice quarter required excavating a huge basement…
NIC’s Project Level Design Principles could maximise infrastructure benefits
The publication of National Infrastructure Commission Design Group’s Project Level Design Principles…
Debate | New approaches critical to effectively navigate the data ecosystem
Decisions are at the heart of engineering and those decisions need the…
Could drone surveys replace on-ground flood defences inspections?
In recent years, infrastructure owners such as Network Rail and National Grid…
Project team overcomes challenges of resurfacing Antarctic runway
Resurfacing a runway in Antarctica required extensive planning to overcome the challenges…
How digital tools can help reduce infrastructure projects’ carbon footprint
A digital first approach to data is critical to advancing zero carbon…
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Costain trials robot-mounted digital tunnelling quality and safety assurance system
Costain has trialed a new system that provides quality and safety assurance…
New tech promises to aid phase-out of ‘world’s most potent’ GHG from power grids
Hitachi Energy has launched new technology to phase out a potent greenhouse…
New River Medway footbridge made of fibre-reinforced polymer from old fishing nets
The Environment Agency and contractor Mackley have installed a new 16m-long footbridge…
National Highways extends trials of biogenic binders in asphalt on roads network
National Highways has extended its trials of biogenic binders on the A2…
‘Step into the future’: Taylor Woodrow details use of drones and automation in bridge inspection
Taylor Woodrow has detailed its work to use drones for bridge inspections…
12m tall robot used to maintain rail lines in Japan
A railway company in Japan has begun using a 12m tall robot…
United Utilities sets up 3D concrete printing hub in Wigan to create water assets
United Utilities has set up a 3D concrete printing hub that is…
Timber school in France first project completed using world’s largest automated coating factory
A new school in Nantes, France has become the first project to…
Innovation Showcase
Tackling the issue of water course ownership
Riparian ownership of watercourses in England and Wales is a significant part…
Innovation Showcase | Exeter University apprenticeships widen higher education options
University of Exeter is among the leading providers of degree apprenticeships.
PiPcall develops new mobile telecoms system for remote construction sites
A large majority of construction companies state that integrated mobile technologies are…
Tech Showcase: Arcadis uses data to help the water industry make crucial decisions
The growing frequency of extreme weather events is influencing UK water industry…
Hanson UK rebrands
Hanson UK has become Heidelberg Materials, aligning with its parent company which…
Hauraton’s green path to drainage
Hauraton rainwater solutions selected for a £250M warehouse development are driving environmental…
Advanced Drainage Systems UK seeks to minimise SuDs maintenance
Designers need a better understanding of the maintenance requirements of different SuDS…
Arcadis uses artificial intelligence to spot bridge defects
How do we use data to make a step change towards better…
Innovation Showcase | Track-free travelling formwork drives pace of HS2 green tunnel work
Innovative moving formwork is helping to speed construction of High Speed 2’s…
Innovation Showcase | ADS SuDs system includes pollutions removal
Designing SuDS to remove pollution from surface water must match likely levels…
Delivering community and environmental benefits through flood risk management
Cumbria in the north of England has a history of flooding. In…
Innovation Showcase | Algeco incorporates smart technology to lower energy use in site buildings
Algeco temporary buildings use smart technology to improve energy efficiency and reduce…
