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It’s an exciting time to be working in engineering. The UK government has set ambitious goals to achieve net zero by 2050. A crucial element to the net zero future is the government’s goal for all of the UK’s electricity to be derived from clean, renewable sources by 2035 and…

With a General Election high on this year’s agenda, it’s natural that every part of the construction supply chain is contemplating what impact an election, and the prospect of change – one way or another – might have.

Saudi Arabia’s wildly ambitious plan to build 500m tall, mirrored, 170km long parallel skyscrapers, forming a 1.5M population desert city has been curtailed to 2.4km long.

As the world economy grows and cities continue to expand, it becomes increasingly important to address health issues in the context of the urban environment. Not surprisingly, the World Health Organisation has highlighted health as a precondition of sustainable urban development and the first priority for planners. The characteristics of…

Gender pay gap data from the last financial year shows that women are not moving into senior positions at consultancies and contractors operating in the UK.

Tarmac is now offering its customers advanced artificial intelligence (AI) enhanced digital sensors to aid in optimising concrete mixes, lowering carbon emissions and reducing on-site construction time.

New legislation introduced by the UK government in February requires developers to improve the biodiversity on all sites earmarked for major proposals.

Retail supply chains don’t just ‘move goods’. They understand customer value, drive innovation, build a workforce for the future, collaborate with other industries — and they consider safety, environmental, and social needs.

As we head into spring, a number of the large engineering and construction firms are bolstering leadership positions to strengthen teams focusing on new trends.

In the construction industry, effective communication between main contractors and the teams they work with, such as subcontractors, is essential to ensure smooth project execution and high-quality outcomes.