Designing for Climate Resilience: Building Structures to Withstand Extreme Weather
This article examines how UK construction is adapting to climate change, focusing on extreme weather resilience, the use of sustainable materials, regulatory challenges, flood and overheating mitigation, and the economic benefits of proactive climate-resilient design in both new builds and retrofitting projects.
Flood-Resilient Design: Structural Strategies for Building in Flood Zones
This article examines structural strategies for flood-resilient design in UK flood zones, covering regulatory guidance, construction methods, material selection, cost analysis, and the role of insurance schemes. It highlights practical measures for mitigating damage and adapting to increasing climate-driven flood risks.
Flood-Resilient Design: Structural Strategies for Building in Flood Zones
This article examines flood-resilient structural design in the UK, outlining risk assessments, material selection, regulatory frameworks, case studies, and the impact of climate change. It highlights key design principles, economic considerations, and emerging technologies supporting sustainable, resilient construction in flood-prone areas.
Net-Zero Construction: Structural Strategies for Low-Carbon Buildings
This article examines the UK’s shift toward net-zero carbon construction, detailing regulatory frameworks, material innovations like CLT and hempcrete, embodied carbon assessment, market growth, and the skills gap. It highlights the impact of the Future Homes Standard and strategies for sustainable, compliant building practices.
Building Green and Buying Smart: 2025 Construction Rules on Sustainability and Procurement
UK construction faces sweeping change as new sustainability laws and the Procurement Act 2023 reshape the industry. Tighter energy standards, biodiversity mandates, and a unified public procurement regime mean contractors must deliver lower-carbon, nature-positive buildings and meet new criteria for public sector work from 2024 to 2025.
Merdeka 118: Reaching New Heights in Sustainable Design
Merdeka 118 soars above Kuala Lumpur’s skyline – a crystalline megatall tower that’s officially the world’s second tallest building.
Lego Architecture: The Rise of Modular Steel Construction
Discover how modular steel construction is transforming the industry with faster builds, improved safety, and reduced waste. From high-rise towers to rapid hospital extensions, this blog explores the benefits, challenges, and future of building with “grown-up Lego blocks.”
2025 Construction Regulations: What’s New and What You Need to Know
Stay ahead of the curve with the key UK construction rule changes coming in 2025 — from new fire safety laws and CE/UKCA updates to sustainability standards and the Future Homes Standard.
Sphere of Light: Las Vegas’s MSG Sphere Redefines Immersive Entertainment
The MSG Sphere in Las Vegas is not your typical arena – it’s a 366-foot-tall orb that lights up the skyline with 580,000 square feet