Unfortunately careers advice at my school was not strong on construction or civil engineering. This meant I had to research different courses for myself as I wasn’t sure
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As someone who has experienced first-hand the devastation that an earthquake can cause, a structural engineer would always be interested in learning about how buildings can be designed to better withstand these natural disasters.
When a quake hits, it is not only the shaking of the ground that can cause damage and destruction, objects inside
For any electrical contractor, sustainable technology has become a central theme for many contracts, and it will continue to be front and center.
Adjacent to most sustainable technology is new ways to create batteries and energy storage. Specifically, lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology is advancing. One challenge is streamlining the design of Li-ion batteries with ideal materials, which are often in
Graphisoft, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software solutions developer for architecture and engineering, announced today that it has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement with AV-Tech Group to acquire Abvent’s Archicad business units in France and French-speaking Switzerland. The acquisition is another milestone in Graphisoft’s journey as a leading global player in the AEC industry by investing in the
Klondyke Garden Centre in Polmont, Falkirk, reopened in 2021 after a major refurbishment. It included a large extension, additional retail space and a new 300-seat restaurant with separate coffee bar.
Wanting an environmentally friendly and reliable heating system, Klondyke was keen to avoid the use of chemical inhibitors for the heating system. Inhibitors are generally used to prevent rust and
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A vaulted ceiling is a self-supporting arch that is built under and above a roof, beneath and above a wall in architectural or construction terms. Vaulted ceilings will offer your property an unparalleled appearance that will capture attention and give your area that “wow factor.”
Vaulted ceilings are also known as high ceilings, elevated ceilings,
