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An outcome-led approach to data capture could revolutionise the way infrastructure assets are constructed and managed over their lifecycles, but barriers persist.

A large majority of construction companies state that integrated mobile technologies are of primary importance. Alongside the adoption of unified communication (UC) tools providing internet calling and incorporating functions like call recording, instant messaging and customer relationship management integration, there is an array of emerging mobile innovations. These mean that…

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) design is becoming ever more complex. There is a growing awareness that we must look after our water quality more carefully, backed up by policies such as the Plan for Water, published last year. Where there are risks that surface water may carry pollutants, it must…

Wavin has published a guide for civil engineers on mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) in UK housing developments.

The Social Value Act became law in 2013. It requires public sector clients to factor in economic, social and environmental wellbeing when awarding construction contracts.

Innovation is often our prerogative in design. How can we improve on what we did before with something new, something better?  But can this come to the detriment of the project as a whole? In my experience, the answer is yes, sometimes it does. And the culprit is usually poor…

With more and more focus on sustainability within construction and the whole life cycle of a building, engineers and specifiers are often looking for ways to evidence sustainability. Could Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) be the answer?

The UK reservoir sector is going through a period of transformation. After exponential expansion in the 19th and 20th centuries, major reservoir construction ceased at the end of the 20th century. No new major water supply reservoirs have been constructed for the last 30 years. In the 21st century, population-driven…

It’s time to change how we think about water within housing developments, towns and cities, reversing our dependence on using water only once.

In recent years construction industry players have intensified efforts to cut carbon emissions as they strive to hit the 2050 net zero carbon target. More attention is being paid to the amount and types of materials used in construction, with the aim of slashing embodied carbon. But to hit the…