Intelligence

Information consultancy GIIG’s Nicola Pearson discusses the problems of specifying organisations’ data needs, procuring, receiving and assuring the information delivered by the supply chain and then using it throughout the life of the assets.

Evinox’s Helen Näslund urges heat network operators to take advantage of funding ahead of the potential regulatory efficiency cap.

From gender stereotypes and inequalities in study and STEM subjects to pay gaps and a lack of promotion, it seems that we’re failing nearly 50% of the population

Ben Davies-Nash, Senior Project Engineer for Thameswey Energy, says the prospect of zoning heat networks in the UK means no one can afford to be a spectator

To spray or not to spray? The IMA sets out the case for the use of spray foam insulation, while RPSA Chair Alan Milstein highlights the issues surveyors face with this type of insulation

CHAS’ Alex Minett discusses steps all organisations can take to prevent modern slavery within their networks

John Cranna discusses the crossover of his roles as a structural engineer and an expert witness – and why ethics are key

It’s fair to say that we are in the midst of a mental health crisis. While significant global factors have caused it (and these factors are not easily solved), we need to be honest about our health if we are to make strides to recognise and tackle it.

Kirri Porter-White, CABE Head of Competency and Learning, emphasises the critical role of CPD for progression and standards

CABE’s Building Inspector Competence Assessment Scheme has been approved as an independent provider by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and enables professionals to apply to the BSR’s Register of Building Inspectors..

Collaborative reporting for safer structures. Report 1183 Incompetent design of simple steel beams

The establishment of the Building Safety Act (2022) brings the introduction of clear accountability and statutory responsibilities for accountable persons.

Whitecode’s Managing Director Alex Hill discusses whether the UK’s energy infrastructure is equipped to handle the government’s widespread introduction of new low carbon initiatives.

There is plenty of innovation happening in the construction sector, and – subject to safety testing and certification from official bodies – these materials, products and systems could move from left field into the mainstream.

These innovations are not endorsed by CABE

Anthony Ainsworth, Chief Operating Officer at Npower Business Solutions, says energy resilience and sustainability measures should be the investment priority this year.

The UK Environment Agency has been trialling ways to work with the environment to tackle flooding in urban and country environments. So have they cracked it?

A Southern Water pilot scheme is significantly reducing sewage spills from storm overflows.

Collaborative reporting for safer structures. Report 995, Defects found in precast (prefabricated) concrete façades.

Embedding sustainability in the construction industry – with all the challenges and opportunities this brings for building engineers – was centre stage at this year’s international conference in Kuala Lumpur.

Elecosoft’s David Simpson and Mark Chapman discuss how different ways of thinking, planning and doing can streamline operations.