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Biotechnology: The key to zero energy buildings

Author: Ben Bridgens
Date: 02 April, 2020

A new joint venture between Newcastle University and Northumbria University is exploring how to use biotechnology to create zero-energy buildings. Ben Bridgens of Newcastle University reports.

Change to payment terms for government suppliers likely to help the construction industry

Author: Patrick Waterhouse
Date: 27 March, 2020

The UK Cabinet Office has published two Procurement Policy Notes (PPNs) setting out information and guidance for public bodies on their relationships with providers during the COVID-19 difficulties.

Urgent action is needed to meet the Sustainable Development Goal for water

Author: Mark Hansford
Date: 24 March, 2020

Mark Hansford, ICE’s Director of Engineering Knowledge, discusses the ‘Urgent Action Water’ publication, and how our profession must act to meet the complex and pressing challenges of water.

World Water Day - The impact of trees and forests on drought

Author: Owen Davies
Date: 22 March, 2020

We need a comprehensive understanding of the impact of forests on both flooding and drought. While forests and flooding issues are increasingly recognised, forests and drought often remain overlooked. To coincide with World Water Day, Owen Da...

what action is needed to ensure the integrity of typical 1980s european structures such as these?

Improving the structural integrity of existing buildings

Author: Platonas Stylianou
Date: 09 March, 2020

Platonas Stylianou Eur. Ing, FICE, discusses the European Council of Civil Engineers' Safe, Sound & Sustainable Approach. He looks at the energy efficiency and seismic safety of the existing European building stock and the action need...

Celebrate World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development

Author: Davide Stronati
Date: 04 March, 2020

4 March marks the inaugural World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development which will be celebrated every year as a UNESCO international day, celebrating engineers and engineering.

delivering sdg's is one of the greatest challenges faced globally

Sustainability route map

Author: David Balmforth
Date: 27 February, 2020

David Balmforth, Chair of the Sustainability Route Map Steering Group, looks at how to deliver sustainable development goals through engineering.

Insights from the sustainable development goals workshop

Author: Ian Nicholson
Date: 24 February, 2020

CEEQUAL Director Ian Nicholson shares insights on the Sustainable Infrastructure Group's recent findings on how to integrate Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the infrastructure sector.

Working at height - our duty to prevent harm and protect each other

Author: Dr. Ciaran Mcaleenan
Date: 17 February, 2020

Working at height is the biggest single cause of fatal and serious injury in the construction industry. ICE’s Health, Safety & Wellbeing Panel Chair, Ciaran McAleenan discusses the duties and responsibilities of employers, contracto...

ice teamed up with software company bluebeam on an online survey looking at digital transformation in the engineering and construction (e&c) industry.

How can we speed up digital transformation in our industry?

Author: James Chambers
Date: 13 February, 2020

Technology can make our industry far more productive – but progress remains slow. A survey by ICE and Bluebeam, into barriers to digital transformation suggests many companies are struggling to adapt to emerging technologies.

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