Tag: built
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a new chapter for black professionals in the built environment
In an industry as vast and vital as construction, leadership should reflect the diverse talent that drives it forward. Yet, for too long, black construction professionals have been underrepresented at the highest levels, within construction professional bodies and as decision-makers within the built environment. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Girls’ summer camp launched to promote built environment
The Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Ireland will be hosting a Built Environment Summer Camp for 12 to 14-year-old girls in June. Described as the first of its kind in Ireland, the event will assist in raising awareness around careers in the construction and engineering sector, aiming to increase female participation in study and apprenticeships. …
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How We Built Our Outdoor Kitchen With RTA (Assembled In One Day, Folks)
We are wrapping up phase two of the backyard (which is admittedly a pretty large phase) and I wanted to give you an update, show you the plans, and give you a sneak peek into the new RTA outdoor kitchen (which went from a little “grill area” to full blown kitchen really fast – it’s…
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Kevin McCloud says ‘heat pumps aren’t good for poorly built, leaky houses… but neither are gas boilers’
Kevin McCloud, known for his expertise in home design and sustainability, remains a strong advocate for heat pumps as a greener alternative to traditional gas boilers. Despite their growing popularity, McCloud acknowledges that heat pumps are not a universal solution, especially for homes that are poorly constructed or lack proper insulation, but neither are gas…
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An oak frame future-proofed home built with space for all the family
Since moving into her home village in 1993 with her husband and three boys, homeowner Pauline has formed strong roots to the area. The original core of her previous oak frame cottage was made of reused 16th-century timbers from a nearby old dairy – even some recycled ship timbers. “Over the years, we added several…
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Built to Last: What Good Design Looks Like Today
In a world dominated by fleeting trends and disposable products, the concept of durability is making a strong comeback. “Built to last” isn’t just a nostalgic nod to the past—it’s a principle guiding some of the most exciting design work happening today. Good design is no longer just about beauty or function; it’s about resilience,…
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Built to Last: What Good Design Looks Like Today
In a world dominated by fleeting trends and disposable products, the concept of durability is making a strong comeback. “Built to last” isn’t just a nostalgic nod to the past—it’s a principle guiding some of the most exciting design work happening today. Good design is no longer just about beauty or function; it’s about resilience,…
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In pictures | Bespoke ground shoring built for challenging large excavation
Temporary works specialist Altrad RMD Kwikform has provided a bespoke ground shoring and formwork structure for K Rouse Civil Engineering for the construction of the Fujifilm Borealis biotech manufacturing facility in Billingham. The project involved a 10m-deep excavation in a confined industrial environment, which required a bracing system (‘GeoBrace’) with a modular hydraulic design for…
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Will the UK’s solar power boom be built on the back of slave labour?
Is the UK’s clean energy transition at risk of being powered by modern slavery? That was the stark question raised in a heated Parliamentary debate on the Great British Energy Bill, as MPs clashed over whether the government is doing enough to prevent solar panels linked to forced labour from entering the UK’s energy supply…
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Grand Designs couple struggle with ambitious ‘floating home’ built on water
In the latest episode of Grand Designs Kevin Mccloud meets a couple who have the idea to create a “floating home”. Howard and Sarah’s idea was to build a house on water, designed to adapt to rising tides and changing water levels. However, the reality of constructing such a unique structure came with several unexpected…