Category: innovation
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Coffee concrete used for base of four-storey high whale sculpture
A base made from a concrete mix using recycled coffee grounds has been used to support a 12m-high sculpture of a blue whale in London’s Canary Wharf. The Whale on the Wharf (Skyscraper) by architect Studio KCA was created from plastic waste recovered from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and has been sited in a…
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Henry Boot selected for zero-carbon aircraft tech centre
Imperial War Museums (IWM) and University of Cambridge’s Gonville & Caius College have selected Henry Boot’s development arm as their preferred development partner for Duxford AvTech. HDB will be responsible for securing planning permission, funding, developing, building and operating the zero-carbon aircraft tech centre. IWM and Gonville & Caius College announced plans in June 2024…
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Bridging Tradition and Innovation for Sustainable Growth
The key to sustainable growth lies in the delicate balance between tradition and innovation. While tradition provides a strong foundation of values, knowledge, and expertise, innovation propels industries forward, ensuring adaptability and resilience. Businesses, governments, and individuals must learn how to integrate these two forces effectively to create a future that is both sustainable and…
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How construction can deliver innovation faster
2022 to present – Leeds Beckett University: Head of engineering; Professor of construction management and innovation, 2017 to present2010-20 Director of CIB MENA2016-18 Research and innovation adviser, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry2004-16 Professor of project management and innovation, The British University in Dubai2008-10 Director of research and Innovation, Abu Dhabi International Centre for…
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On site with the UK’s first remote controlled tower crane
Contractor: WinvicCost: £80m+Form of contract: JCT Design and Build with amendmentsClient: Crown Student LivingArchitect: ECE WestworksEngineer: MeinhardtProgramme: 153 weeksCompletion: November 2025 (targeted) SubcontractorsConcrete frame and groundworks: MidwestFacade: HansenMEP: HighadmitPods: Offsite SolutionsPiling: VolkerFF&E: DeanestorRoofing: Advanced Roofing View the original article and our Inspiration here