Manchester approves 2 and 3 Angel Square

Manchester approves 2 and 3 Angel Square
2&3 Angel Square will be opposite the Co-op headquarters (shown left of this CG image), built as 1 Angel Square a decade ago

The new buildings at 2 and 3 Angel Square will between them offer 440,000 sq ft of Grade A office space, designed by architects Cartwright Pickard to set “a new benchmark for sustainability, wellbeing, smart connectivity and

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Soft devices–powered by ‘stressed’ algae — glow in the

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed soft devices containing algae that glow in the dark when experiencing mechanical stress, such as being squished, stretched, twisted or bent. The devices do not require any electronics to light up, making them an ideal choice for building soft robots that explore the deep sea and other dark environments, researchers … Read More

Undergrounding Cables Could Help Coastal Regions Withstand

While excessive heat waves and monster storms remind us of the effects of global warming, a new study concludes that these effects can be mitigated.

In July 2022, scientists from Princeton University and the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, China, published the results of their study in the journal Nature. “Tropical cyclone-blackout-heatwave compound hazard resilience in a

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InEight’s focus on standardization and benchmarking in

Latest developments to InEight’s construction project management platform introduce new design management and benchmarking practices, improving consistency and standardization across projects.

InEight Inc., a global leader in construction project management software, has today announced its latest software innovations, including new process standardizations across scope, design and resource management, as well as new progress tracking features and the ability to create

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UK growth plan meets mixed reception

UK growth plan meets mixed reception
Chancellor of the exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng gets his point across in the House of Commons

Some love the sound of the promised boost to infrastructure and housing development; others fear the sugar rush will exacerbate inflation rates. One or two (but surprisingly few) were concerned about the downgrading of environmental considerations.

Highlights include the promise of specially designated investment zones

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