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Lockdown revisited: UK construction rises to the challenge

17 Jul 20 Devastating though the Covid-19 lockdown has been, construction of the NHS Nightingale hospitals provided a showcase for industry expertise

Waste not, want not

17 Jul 20 Changes to the regulations governing the disposal of plastic packaging could spark a massive hike in the cost of some building materials. David Taylor reports

Roller coasters: The more complicated the better

15 Jul 20 The refurbishment of the UK’s tallest rollercoaster is the first of many complex projects for the industry’s youngest steelwork fabricator – at least, that’s the hope of its managing director, Jarrod Hulme. He spoke to David Taylor

Mass transport for the post-Covid world

7 Jul 20 Hyperloop is being heralded as the first new form of public transportation in more than a century. Lisa Russell looks at whether Covid-19 might accelerate its adoption

Piling firms in the doldrums

1 Jul 20 The most recent financial statements from the UK’s biggest piling specialists tell a bleak story, with turnover down and profits tumbling. David Taylor reports

Cutting the cost of toxic timber

7 May 20 The demolition industry is working towards a code of practice for the handling of potentially contaminated waste wood. Mark Smulian reports

New roads for old...

6 May 20 With asphalt recycling becoming increasingly viable, one contractor hopes to achieve 90% recycled content in its asphalt mixes. David Taylor reports

What’s in a name?

6 May 20 A-Plant is changing its name to Sunbelt. Phil Bishop looks at why companies seek to rebrand and what it achieves

UK’s biggest ever temporary water treatment exercise

5 May 20 What is believed to be the UK’s biggest-ever temporary water treatment exercise has preserved the natural environment in a remote part of the South Wales Valleys. David Taylor reports

In the loop: recycling gypsum

5 May 20 Gypsum is one of the most recyclable building materials in existence – but it seems we’ve only just woken up to the fact. David Taylor reports

Coronavirus and the JCT construction contract

5 May 20 Claims consultant Arbicon offers some timely advice.

Remote control for Bobcat

4 May 20 The UK’s first remote-control Bobcat skidsteer has been put to work on a site in north London. David Taylor reports

Uncertain outlook for demolition

4 May 20 The demolition sector has had a couple of lacklustre years – a symptom of the uncertainty over Brexit, according to many. But while Brexit is now a done deal, there are other things for the sector to worry about. David Taylor reports

Tideway’s tunnel visions

20 Apr 20 Restricted access and tidal working are among multiple challenges faced by contractors at one of Tideway’s central London sites. Helena Russell pays a visit

BIM for earthworks

16 Apr 20 Having just completed one of Europe’s biggest bulk earthmoving projects, contractor Winvic is hoping that its newly-acquired BIM Level 2 capability will make earthworks even more slick and efficient. David Taylor reports

Not just another brick in the wall

15 Apr 20 With the need to tackle climate change becoming increasingly urgent, scientists and engineers are busy developing low-carbon alternatives to traditional bricks and blocks. David Taylor reports

Blasts from the past

15 Apr 20 The John Laing Charitable Trust has teamed up with Historic England to digitise and publish online thousands of photographs recording John Laing Construction’s past triumphs. David Taylor has taken a look and selected a few striking examples

Decommissioning the capital’s cables

14 Apr 20 Oil-filled cables have been an essential part of the UK’s electrical distribution network since the early 20th century – and now it is time to decommission or remove them. Jim Simpson reports.

Got it nailed!

14 Apr 20 Specialist contractor Universal has designed a bespoke drilling rig for an especially tricky application. David Taylor reports

Hemp to the rescue!

14 Apr 20 Could the cannabis plant show us the way to a more sustainable, low-carbon construction industry? David Taylor spoke to someone who thinks it can

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