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Pioneering low-carbon Wendover Dean Viaduct works underway

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Pioneering low-carbon Wendover Dean Viaduct works underway

Work has begun on the 450 metre long Wendover Dean Viaduct, the first major railway bridge in the UK to be built with a double composite structure.

Part of HS2, Britain’s long awaited high-speed railway line, Wendover Dean Viaduct uses significantly less carbon-intensive concrete and steel in comparison to a more traditional design.

The double composite approach was inspired by

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Construction Contractors

The working from home dilema

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The working from home dilema

To help ensure Government buildings are at full capacity, Cabinet Office minister Jacob Rees-Mogg urged civil servants to return to the office earlier this year. Given that COVID-19 related restrictions were removed in February, a full-scale return has already taken place across many sectors, despite the reluctance of some employees that have grown accustomed to flexible working.

Whilst it may

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New office retrofit demonstrator showcases timber kit of

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New office retrofit demonstrator showcases timber kit of

Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has unveiled a new modular demonstrator that showcases how a timber kit of parts can help to retrofit offices.

Specialist timber manufacturer Ecosystems Technologies has created a prototype to encourage adoption of modular building among the Scottish business community.

The work forms part of the NearHome project, supported by Transport Scotland. NearHome is a

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Construction Contractors

Digital Construction Summit: register now

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Digital Construction Summit: register now

The key annual event for digital decision-makers in the built environment sector, the Digital Construction Summit, is taking place on September 13-15.

The Summit tackles key industry issues:

  • implementing best practice to meet the requirements of the golden thread;
  • the evolution of BIM to information management;
  • achieving net zero;
  • technology’s role in generating productivity gains; and
  • ensuring the maximum impact
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Can you remove PPE in hot weather?

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Can you remove PPE in hot weather?
PPE in hot weather can be particularly uncomfortable for construction workers.

Alex Minett looks at the rules around hot weather, PPE, and what employers can do to keep their workers safe from the heat on site.

The record-breaking temperatures this summer have made for some uncomfortable working conditions. For people whose jobs necessitate wearing PPE it has been even tougher.

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