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CHAS & NFB renew partnership to raise standards in UK construction
CHAS and the National Federation of Builders (NFB) have renewed their commitment to promoting high operating standards within the UK construction industry
CHAS membership will also mean they are eligible to be assessed to the construction industry’s new Common Assessment...
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Oak Ridge researchers debut 3D printed ‘EMPOWER’ smart wall
Researchers from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have 3D printed a “first-of-its-kind” smart wall called ‘EMPOWER’. The prototype wall was demonstrated at the Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program’s (FEMP) virtual 2020 Energy Exchange event.
Built to highlight the...
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Scientists create 3D-printed buildings from soil
Scientists have developed a method to 3D-print greener buildings using local soil that they say has the potential to revolutionise the construction industry.
The technology is designed to be a sustainable alternative to concrete, which accounts for approximately 7% of...
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Divvy uses IoT controller for smart building parking automation
Australian tech company Divvy is deploying its Internet of Things (IoT) I/O Controller to help building managers automate car parking and property functions using smart building technology.
Divvy says its technology offers building managers the ability to control the on/off...
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Morgan Sindall has started construction on £13.5m Norwich Castle transformation
Morgan Sindall will be delivering the Norwich Castle Keep project from its office in Norwich, allowing them to deliver a local impact beyond the build.
The contractor has developed a tailored social value charter for the scheme, dedicated to local...
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BAM picked to build £30m Newcastle office block
The 70,000 sq ft building, designed by Ryder Architecture, will be set over six floors in Strawberry Lane, next to the St James’ Park football stadium.
The £30m building will house Home Group’s administrative and customer service centre staff. BAM...
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CLC launches Brexit working group to prepare construction industry
The Construction Leadership Council has launched a ‘Brexit Working Group’, to produce and signpost business guidance and information to help the industry prepare for Brexit.
The Brexit Working Group will also aim to identify critical issues facing the construction industry...
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