Author: Brenda Templeton

The UK government’s advisory committee on climate change has set out details of how the UK can virtually rid itself of carbon emissions 15 years sooner than currently planned. The...

How 5 chains are designing restaurants for a digital future From McDonald’s to Chipotle, brands are spending big on drive-thru, drive-in and pickup technology to grow revenue as the contactless...

A partnership between a university and a UK ground engineering contractor hopes to bring forward geotechnical innovation in the rail industry. Van Elle and Nottingham Trent University have entered a...

Parks Canada’s new artifact collection facility will be built by Pomerleau under a CA$42m (£24m) contract. Moriyama & Teshima Architects (Ottawa, Toronto) and NFOE Architects (Montreal) designed the 8,200m2 facility, which...

Tyre Stewardship Australia is working with local councils across Australia to transform the way roads are built. Together they are exploring innovative methods to increase the use of crumb rubber...

A road-building project in Leeds has almost eliminated its carbon emissions just by automatically switching appliances off when not in use. Balfour Beatty is building a 7.5km two-lane dual carriageway...

Soil Connect is a digital marketplace for excavation materials, primarily soil and aggregates. The US-based business aims to provide a better, faster and cost-effective way for construction professionals to transport...

The Federal Government is providing additional investment in energy efficiency programs for the built environment, drawing support from major sustainable infrastructure bodies. Increased government funding means programs such as the...

Patterns inspired by lobster shells can make 3D-printed concrete stronger to support more complex structures, according to new research. The natural strength of lobster shells inspired the research team.  In...