Over 200 schools in England have experienced a ‘concrete crisis’ due to complications with collapse-prone reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), which was commonly used in UK construction projects between the 1950s and mid-1990s.
This has opened up questions about how information on the design, construction and maintenance of buildings is…
In 2021, women only made up 16.5% of engineers, and although this figure has increased year on year, the difference in numbers between men and women is still disproportionate.
I am a big advocate for a diverse and inclusive workplaces because they are not only more enjoyable places to be,…
Personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for women’s bodies being made available to all workers who need it has been debated in parliament in support of Katy Robinson’s PPE Campaign.
Robinson’s local MP Emma Hardy sponsored the adjournment debate on 12 March. Hardy discussed the matter with Minister for Disabled People, Health…
A new infrastructure minister who attends cabinet could unlock the country’s potential, according to Costain’s CEO as the engineering company announces a healthy balance sheet.
Speaking to NCE, Costain CEO Alex Vaughan commented on his lobbying of the Conservatives and Labour, his position on the carbon budget surplus, recruitment and skills…
The signing of the £1.3bn tunnels and approaches deal for the Lower Thames Crossing took infrastructure contract awards to their highest level in four years last month, according to research.
The latest Snap Analysis report from industry analysts Barbour ABI showed that £2.9bn of work was handed out in the sector…
The latest episode of the Engineers Collective is out now.
In this month’s episode of The Engineers Collective podcast from New Civil Engineer we speak to Julia Stevens, the chief executive of the Constructionarium, about how the facility is preparing budding construction workers and engineers for life on a work site.…
The civil engineering sector is employing a wide range of initiatives to support and promote women in the workplace.
EngineeringUK recently reported that only 16.5% of engineers are women and firms say they recognise the perception that the sector is male-dominated and not inclusive of women. There are a number of…
Less cement could be needed for concrete construction projects with the launch of a new technology service solution from building materials giant Cemex.
Cemex announced it had launched i-Con on 5 March which it describes as an intelligent concrete monitoring solution. Cemex UK national technical director Mike Higgins said: “Cemex i-Con…
A wide range of measures to address the climate and biodiversity emergencies have been announced in Transport for London’s (TfL) green infrastructure and biodiversity plan.
TfL said the plan “fully aligns with” its 2021 corporate environment plan. It said it’s new green infrastructure plan “captures in one place, for the first…
Working in the engineering sector, I have had the good fortune to work alongside some outstanding professionals whose gender, nationality or religious beliefs have never been a barrier to their success.
Yet, in the midst of this success and despite the progress that has been made in improving gender equality in…
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