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Revolution Wind to resume construction after judge grants injunction
Dive Brief: Construction work will resume “as soon as possible” on the 700-MW Revolution Wind project offshore Rhode Island, joint owner Ørsted said Monday after a judge granted the project a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration’s August stop work order. “Revolution Wind has demonstrated likelihood of success on the merits of its underlying claims,”…
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Derby’s Friar Gate: tour the progress on regen project
CIOB is offering an exclusive site visit to Friar Gate Goods Yard in Derby City Centre next month. Hosted by M Lambe Construction, Groundworks & Civil Engineering, the tour on 9 October will explore one of Derby’s most ambitious regeneration projects and discover how a Grade II-listed landmark is being transformed into a new community. …
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On site: Digging into National Geographic’s museum build
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. WASHINGTON — The process was methodical and full of grime. A low-clearance drill rig inched forward under National Geographic’s headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C, boring 70 feet to 90 feet into the ground as staff walked by on…
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Experts to get granular on retrofit in East Midlands
Mike Siebert, gateway manager at Nottingham Trent University, will chair the session, joined by industry leaders including Steve Kemp of OpenPlan, Rebecca Reynolds of Equans UK & Ireland, Codrina Cretu of Nesta and Adam McPartland of Glancy Nicholls Architects. The half-day event combines a panel debate, audience discussion and Q&A, offering practical insights to help…
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How will digital programme management impact project delivery?
This pioneering initiative explores the intersection of digital programme management, the rise of AI capabilities, and the critical importance of a mindful, mastered data approach. Gain insights into how this work can support your organisation’s digital transformation across the complex, multi-faceted built environment. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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CIOB Apprentice of the Month: Oshia Rahmani
What was your favourite project to work on over the course of your apprenticeship? During my third placement I was working for Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, based on site at Surrey Quays station. It was my first time on site, and I was really lucky to be working with a female graduate site engineer. Over the…
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UWE Bristol: inside the UK’s largest Passivhaus development
Stuart Brown FCIOB, director – project management at JLL, shares the challenge of creating Passivhaus-certified student housing at Purdown View in Bristol. Working with Stuart and the JLL team on the Purdown View project at UWE Bristol was an absolute pleasure. The team were hugely experienced and helped the UWE project team deliver a world-class…
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UWE Bristol sets new standard for student accommodation with UK’s largest Passivhaus development
Stuart Brown FCIOB, director – project management at JLL, shares the challenge of creating Passivhaus-certified student housing at Purdown View in Bristol. Working with Stuart and the JLL team on the Purdown View project at UWE Bristol was an absolute pleasure. The team were hugely experienced and helped the UWE project team deliver a world-class…
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In pictures | Schoolchildren explore construction careers
More than 1,500 schoolchildren aged between 10 and 18 are receiving a hands-on introduction to trades such as carpentry, bricklaying and welding using virtual reality simulators. Construction & Engineering Week (23 to 25 September) aims to inspire the next generation of industry professional by delivering immersive and practical sessions. More than 50 companies from across…
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Can dehumidifiers kill houseplants? | Homebuilding
Dehumidifiers are brilliant for keeping damp and mould at bay, but while they’re great at managing humidity levels, they could be quietly working against your houseplants. Most indoor greenery prefers a little moisture in the air, and when humidity levels drop too low, plants can start to show the strain. Crispy leaf tips, yellowing foliage…