The 30 buildings to be visited in consideration for the RIBA International Prize includes nominated projects from China to Colombia, Ireland and Azerbaijan. A full list of the buildings is available below The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announces the buildings to be visited this summer in contention for
Concrete services, supplies and equipment covering nearly 180 product groups are appearing at the 2016 UK Concrete Show at Birmingham’s NEC this month. Here’s a snapshot of what’s coming up According to Paul Shelley, the Concrete Show’s sales director, this year’s show has built on the success of last year’s
The Institution of Civil Engineers has added early contractor involvement (ECI) clauses to its New Engineering Contract (NEC) suite. The addition of the ECI clauses, which apply to contractors taking part in the design development and construction planning stage of a project, recognises the growing trend of early project collaboration,
Trade shows and exhibitions are a fantastic way of networking with like-minded professionals and customers, as well as generating leads. They’re the perfect way of cementing your brand within the industry, attracting new business and helping you to build new partnerships. Further to this, attending industry events allows you to
Architectural cladding specialist Pura Facades has been appointed as the sole UK distributor of VetaBric, the latest entrant to the fast-growing brick slip panel market. The lightweight panel alternative to traditional bricks can accurately reproduce the aesthetic of the majority of brick brands. It is also available in a new,
Work is underway on 82 units of affordable housing, part of a £10 million development in Chiltern Close, Llanishen, Cardiff, funded by Wales & West Housing and delivered by JG Hale Construction. Scheduled to be completed in autumn 2019, the scheme is unusual in that all five blocks involve large
Aberdeen Standard Investment’s AIPUT fund (Airport Industrial and Property Unit Trust) has commissioned a new report that highlights the scale of progress and future potential for the adoption of automated transport and logistics technology at the UK’s airports, including London’s Heathrow, where AIPUT holds 2 million sq ft of buildings
The £11.7 million contract to create a new learning hub for Coventry University has been won by Willmott Dixon, who will renovate the former 72,000 m2 BT building on Mile Lane into the standards required for education in the 21st century. The finished facility will feature teaching rooms, IT suites,
The 30 buildings to be visited in consideration for the RIBA International Prize includes nominated projects from China to Colombia, Ireland and Azerbaijan. A full list of the buildings is available below The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announces the buildings to be visited this summer in contention for RIBA’s first global architecture award, The RIBA International Prize Entries were submitted from 50 countries, the judges have selected projects to visit in over 20 countries Billie Tsien, founding partner of award winning architecture practice, Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners, joins the Grand Jury for the Prize led by Lord Rogers of Riverside The winner of the first RIBA International Prize will be announced in December 2016 For more details please contact riba@flint-pr.com The RIBA is delighted to announce the 30 buildings it has selected to be visited by the RIBA awards committee this summer under consideration for the inaugural RIBA International Prize. These will be whittled down to 20 of the best buildings, after which six finalists will be chosen and visited by the Grand Jury this autumn. Setting a new global standard for architectural achievement, the prize will be judged by an expert panel led by world-renowned architect, Richard Rogers. From hundreds of entries, the 30 buildings selected range in size and budget. Projects range from large urban infrastructure schemes to private residential projects; cultural destinations to civic spaces; academic buildings to places of worship. The RIBA International Prize will be awarded to the most significant and inspirational building of the year. The winning building will demonstrate visionary, innovative thinking and excellence of execution, whilst making a distinct contribution to its users and to its physical context. Unlike any previous RIBA award for architecture, the RIBA International Prize is open to any qualified architect in the world. Billie Tsien, founding partner of Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners based in New York City joins the Grand Jury adjudicating the Prize, chaired by Richard Rogers. Fellow jurors are Kunlé Adeyemi, founder and principal of NLÉ, Marilyn Jordan Taylor FAIA, the dean of architecture at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Fine Arts and Philip Gumuchdjian, founder of Gumuchdjian Architects and Chair of RIBA Awards. Speaking today, RIBA President, Jane Duncan commented: “We have been delighted with the response to our inaugural RIBA International Prize, which has brought a huge range of exceptional entries from all around the globe. It will be fascinating to see insights from the judges and entrants into the power and value of great architecture, wherever you are in the world.” Billie Tsien, Founding Partner of TWBTA speaking on joining the jury said: “It is a huge honour and responsibility to consider work for premiation. Of importance to me personally is the opportunity to recognize work of integrity, both aesthetically and in the value system under which it is made.” The list of buildings to be considered include the following: Building Location Architect Building Type Angdong Hospital Baojing County, China Rural Urban Framework Civic Arquipelago Contemporary Arts Centre Ribeira Grande, The Azores Menos é Mais, Arquitectos Associados João Mendes Ribeiro Arquitecto, Lda. Restoration / Conservation Buenos Aires Ciudad Casa de Gobierno Buenos Aires, Argentina Foster + Partners Berdichevsky Cherny Arquitectos & StudioMinond UPE DG MDU GCBA Offices Culture House Rozet Arnhem, Netherlands Neutelings Riedijk Architects Education DLR Lexicon Dún Laoghaire Co, Dublin, Ireland Carr Cotter Naessens Civic Europaallee Baufeld E Zurich, Switzerland Caruso St John Architects Bosshard Vaquer Architekten Offices European Hansemuseum Lübeck, Germany Studio Andreas Heller Architects & Designers Restoration / Conservation Farming Kindergarten Bien Hoa City, Vietnam Vo Trong Nghia Architects Education Fine Arts Museum of Asturias Oviedo, Spain Francisco Mangado – Mangado y Asociados Restoration / Conservation Fulton Centre New York, USA Grimshaw HDR Page Ayres Cowley Architects Transport Heydar Aliyev Centre Baku, Azerbaijan Zaha Hadid Architects DiA Holding Culture Invisible House Hampton Australia Peter Stutchbury Architecture Private House Jockey Club Innovation Tower Hung Hom, Hong Kong Zaha Hadid Architects Education Museo Jumex Mexico City, Mexico David Chipperfield Architects Taller Abierto de Arquitectura y Urbanismo (TAAU) Culture Office Building Moganshan Road Hangshou, China Gesellschaft von Architekten mbH Offices Oita Prefecture Art Museum Oita, Japan Shigeru Ban Architects Culture PARKROYAL on Pickering Singapore WOHA Architects Pte. Ltd. Residential / Hotel Public Library of Constitucion Constitucion, Chile Sebastian Irarrazaval Arquitectos Civic Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies Doha, Qatar Mangera Yvars Architects Ltd Education Rundeskogen Stravanger, Norway dRMM Architects / Helen and Hard Architects
Concrete services, supplies and equipment covering nearly 180 product groups are appearing at the 2016 UK Concrete Show at Birmingham’s NEC this month. Here’s a snapshot of what’s coming up According to Paul Shelley, the Concrete Show’s sales director, this year’s show has built on the success of last year’s to deliver “a complete showcase of just about everything to do with concrete”. The range of products on show includes admixtures, batching plants, BIM software, cement storage, reinforcement, concrete repair, diamond drilling and cutting, formwork and floor sealing products, pumps, polishing equipment, precast products and truck mixers. Many of the biggest names in concrete are exhibiting, according to the organisers, plus over 35 completely new exhibitors from countries as far afield as China, Sweden, Turkey and the UAE. Here’s a flavour of some of the products and services on show: Manchester-based Burnus is exhibiting its range of steel and glass reinforcing fibres, together with other reinforcement products including rebar and rebar tying systems. Swedish hydrodemolition specialist Aquajet Systems is showing what it claims is the world’s smallest hydrodemolition robot. The company also has details of its new water treatment unit which it plans to launch this year. Huntsman, a worldwide supplier of concrete colouring systems based on Teesside, recently acquired US company Rockwood and now offers a much wider range of pigments, many of which are on display at the show. UK specialist Fibre Technologies International is focusing on its high-zirconia, alkali-resistant, glass reinforcing fibre products. It is also displaying examples of other products including acrylic polymers, rheology modifiers and rubber moulds designed for making glass-reinforced concrete elements. OMAG, a medium-sized, employee-owned company from Germany, is exhibiting its range of mixing and batching plants designed specifically for the precast and concrete block industry. Northumberland-based Advance Group is giving live demonstrations of concrete polishing throughout the show. The company also specialises in the repair and refurbishment of industrial floors, slip resistance testing and anti-slip treatments for concrete slabs and other hard surfaces. Two Chinese exhibitors – Wuhan Laser Diamond and Xiamen Murat Tool – are exhibiting for the first time. As its name implies, Wuhan manufactures a range of laser-welded diamond cutting tools and diamond wire for use with a wide range of concrete cutting and drilling equipment. Xiamen specialises in the production of tools and accessories for polishing and grinding machines, including polishing pads and cutting and grinding wheels. US manufacturer Construction Forms has been producing concrete pumping systems and accessories for over 40 years. The company is represented at the show by Cwmbran-based Conforms Europe. Turkish firm HAZ Metal AS is also represented by its UK arm – Haz International. Located in Iskenderun, in the southern part of Turkey, HAZ designs and manufactures fixing systems for façade cladding, with products such as anchors, framing channels, cast-in channels, support and restraint brackets and anchor bolts. Swedish manufacturer Combiform and its UK distributor Floor Levelling Systems are introducing the Combiform Floor Levelling System, which fulfils the functions of a form system, screed rail, dowel bar holder and construction joint. Among the concrete pumping companies present at the show is Reilly Concrete Pumping which offers a service in Scotland and northern England from depots in Cumbria, Aberdeen, Bathgate, Thirsk, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Leeds, Manchester, Scarborough and Stoke-on-Trent. Since its launch in 1984, Rentajet has become one of the UK’s best-known water jetting specialists. The company is exhibiting a range of services including hydrodemolition and abrasive water jet cold cutting. Watco UK is appearing at the UK Concrete Show with a wide range of epoxy resin coatings, concrete repair materials and anti-slip products for floors, steps and ramps. Bridgend Extrusion produces the K-Form cast-in 100% recycled uPVC shuttering system. With an integral joint system and a removable top strip, K-Form’s easy-to-use concrete shuttering system is designed specially for the road construction sector. Italian exhibitor MCF Systems is displaying examples from its range of planetary, single-shaft and twin-shaft mixers, along with fixed, semi-mobile and mobile batching plants. Accessories including conveyor belts of all sizes and types, cement silos, truck mixers and concrete pumps. • The UK Concrete Show takes place in Hall 5 at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, on Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th February. This article was published on 9 Jul 2016 (last updated on 18 Oct 2016). Source link
The Institution of Civil Engineers has added early contractor involvement (ECI) clauses to its New Engineering Contract (NEC) suite. The addition of the ECI clauses, which apply to contractors taking part in the design development and construction planning stage of a project, recognises the growing trend of early project collaboration, the publishers said. Previously, design development and construction planning stage on NEC projects has generally been contracted separately from the main detailed design and construction stage. NEC has now published a standard additional clause to enable a single NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) to be used for both stages. The clauses are available as a free download from www.neccontract.com. Peter Higgins, NEC consultant and leader of the drafting team for the clauses, said: “This will allow the contractor to be appointed under a two-stage ECC contract before details of what is to be constructed have been fully developed and priced. “Two approaches to ECI are covered by the new clauses. The employer can engage the contractor to assist their consultant in designing the project, as well as to design specific elements. Following agreement of prices for the construction stage, the employer then instructs the contractor to deliver the works, including any outstanding design, under standard ECC Option C (target contract with activity schedule) terms. “Alternatively, the employer can appoint the contractor to carry out the design with assistance from their consultant. The employer then instructs the contractor to deliver the works under standard ECC Option C or E (cost reimbursable contract) terms. If using Option E, the contractor can also be incentivised to provide a cost-effective design by sharing in the savings on the employer’s budget, which includes other relevant costs incurred by the employer.” This article was published on 8 Dec 2015 (last updated on 8 Dec 2015). Source link
Trade shows and exhibitions are a fantastic way of networking with like-minded professionals and customers, as well as generating leads. They’re the perfect way of cementing your brand within the industry, attracting new business and helping you to build new partnerships. Further to this, attending industry events allows you to keep up to date with the latest trends, new regulations and other changes in the area. To make the most of these events, we recommend creating a bank of promotional industry materials for you to distribute. Brochures and business cards are great, but creating something unique to you, such as a custom created USB device from the likes of USBMakers.com and pre-loading it with data is the perfect way to display your knowledge and professionalism. If you’ve not been to any events so far this year, do not fear, as there are still lots of great events coming up. Here are some to consider: ARCOM Conference Date: 3rd-5th September Where: Belfast The theme for this event is ‘A productive relationship: Balancing fragmentation and integration’. It’ll cover various topic, including BIM, infrastructure development, offsite construction and health and safety. Constructing the future Date: 18th September Where: London Run by The City & Guilds Group and the Work Foundation, this networking event will bring together representatives from the CBI and TUC, with the discussions focusing on the future challenges facing the construction sector and the ways in which skills development and government policy such as the National Retraining Scheme needs to respond. Annual Conference and Housing Exhibition Date: 19th-20th September Where: London This event is incredibly popular and one not to miss. It’ll bring together thousands of housing professionals with top-level speakers from within the housing industry. London Design Fair Date: 20th-23rd September Where: London London Design Fair hosts the largest collection of international exhibitors, designers, brands, features and exhibitions including Tent London & Super Brands London in one place. It’s ideal for those wanting to showcase their furniture, lighting, textiles, digital media, architecture and graphics. London Homebuilding & Renovating Show Date: 21st-23rd Sep 2018 Where: London This show is aimed at consumers who are looking at undertaking self-build or renovating projects. Kent Construction Expo Date: 4th October Where: Maidstone This event attracts over 3,500 visitors and perfect for those in the south-east. UK Construction Week Date: 9th-11th October Where: Birmingham This is THE biggest gathering of Contractors, Consultants, Architects, Manufacturers, Project Managers, SME’s and Developers. It consists of nine shows under one roof, Build Show, Building Tech Live 2018, Civils Expo, Energy 2018, HVAC 2018, Plant & Machinery Live, Surface & Materials Show, Timber Expo and Grand Designs Live. London Build 2018 Date: 23rd-24th October Where: London Only have time for one event this year? Then make it this one! This event attracts over 300 exhibitors over 8 exhibition zones and usually brings in 30,000 attendees. All CPD and conferences are free to attend and cover topics such as BIM & Digital Construction, Sustainability, Fire Safety, Interiors and much more. Scotland Build 2018 Date: 21st-22nd November Where: Glasgow Just as with the London Build Show, the Scotland Build show brings together some of the industry’s greatest minds. There will be over 200 exhibitors and over 10,000 attendees. This is one not to miss. There are more events still to be announced, but this list is sure to get you started.
Architectural cladding specialist Pura Facades has been appointed as the sole UK distributor of VetaBric, the latest entrant to the fast-growing brick slip panel market. The lightweight panel alternative to traditional bricks can accurately reproduce the aesthetic of the majority of brick brands. It is also available in a new, ultra-thin, pre- mortared joint, which gives a distinctive, sleek and modern look to the facade. Weighing just 12.5kg per m2, VetaBric panels offer a lightweight alternative to brickwork and can be erected safely by trained construction site workers. While architects love the creative possibilities that VetaBric can bring to projects, contractors appreciate the speed at which the panels are hung – up to a third quicker than traditional bricklaying according to Pura’s commercial director James Butler. Commenting on the UK launch of VetaBric, he said: “Given the dearth of skilled labour and long lead times of bricks in the UK, solutions such as VetaBric are becoming much more popular with developers, architects and contractors. And despite being only 25mm thick, we’re finding the product to be dense and rigid – therefore very robust once installed on site. “A project we were recently involved with – a residential development in Thornton Heath, South London – shows how effective brick slip can be. The project was finished on time and within budget, thanks in some measure to the adoption of VetaBric.” Manufactured off-site, VetaBric supports the UK’s move towards modular construction methods. It can be fixed onto a wide range of substrates including masonry, lightweight steel or timber frames – all using the extensive range of fixings provided by Pura. Manufactured in Lille, northern France, VetaBric provides a joint free solution to facades, as any visible fixings are hidden by mortar applied once the panel is installed. To find out more about VetaBric, go to www.purafacades.co.uk.
Work is underway on 82 units of affordable housing, part of a £10 million development in Chiltern Close, Llanishen, Cardiff, funded by Wales & West Housing and delivered by JG Hale Construction. Scheduled to be completed in autumn 2019, the scheme is unusual in that all five blocks involve large sections of the homes, such as windows, floors and roof cassettes, all being manufactured offsite. By using this technique homes can be built in a much more cost effective way, often with a healthier carbon footprint than developments that employ traditional building methods. Moreover, the homes will use a revolutionary insulation product called TrisoWarm Hybrid Insulated Panel, whereby the whole panel is insulated within a factory environment. Developed by Hale, the product, which received approval from the BBA (British Board of Agrément) last year, has the potential to substantially reduce heating bills and construction periods. “The biggest problem in the UK is the weather. If it’s pouring down with rain, we cannot complete externals etc. However, by using the TrisoWarm system along with offsite manufacturing, we can design and complete a house very quickly. Another factor influencing our decision on using TrisoWarm is that within the British Construction Industry there is currently a lack of bricklayers so off-site manufacturing alleviates this problem,” explained Jonathan Hale, chairman of JG Hale Group. Other benefits of the project include the employment of three or four apprentices. Hale will also deliver a number of community initiatives during the project. “This is an important development for Wales & West Housing as it supports the much-needed demand in Cardiff for high-quality affordable housing for over 55s. We are looking forward to working with JG Hale to develop this scheme and seeing the benefits the ‘TrisoWarm’ system will bring to improve the overall build quality and keep heating bills down for our residents,” said Grant Prosser, Wales & West Housing Development manager. The Chiltern Close scheme has been funded by Wales & West Housing in partnership with the Welsh Government and City of Cardiff Council.
Aberdeen Standard Investment’s AIPUT fund (Airport Industrial and Property Unit Trust) has commissioned a new report that highlights the scale of progress and future potential for the adoption of automated transport and logistics technology at the UK’s airports, including London’s Heathrow, where AIPUT holds 2 million sq ft of buildings dedicated to supporting the airport’s freight and logistics service providers. The report has been jointly produced by specialist UK aviation real estate consultancy ChappellKing and Dornier Consulting International GmbH and it explores the potential efficiency gains from automation across a plethora of airport-related functions, such as cargo-handling and logistics operations, as well as passenger transportation to and within airports. “Autonomous technology promises enormous benefits to airports and the service companies that support them, transforming the way airports work and improving efficiency and safety, both for passengers and other airport users,” said Nick Smith, AIPUT Fund Manager. “At Gatwick, for example, 90% of the airport’s airside vehicles are stationary at any one time, which is both hugely inefficient and demands a vast amount of space. A much smaller pool of electric-powered autonomous vehicles would drastically cut costs, free up land, reduce emissions, and improve safety. In Düsseldorf, a newly-developed robotic car parking system has demonstrated a 60% reduction in required parking space compared to human drivers.” A number of UK airports have already welcomed trials of a variety of autonomous technological applications. Heathrow was the first to complete a number of trials of automated air-side vehicles, in collaboration with IAG Cargo and Oxbotica. Meanwhile, Gatwick became the first airport in the world to trials the use of autonomous vehicles to shuttle staff across the airfield, demonstrating that autonomous vehicles can operate safely in highly-complex airfield environments. “Airports and airport real estate providers need to be ready for the introduction of automated technology as soon as operational and safety regulations permit. AIPUT intends to stay ahead of the curve by embracing automation, working with our tenants and partners to build autonomous technology into our site masterplans; which we believe will adapt and future-proof our UK estate assets, ensuring that our clients’ buildings and facilities will be able to accommodate and benefit fully from the rapid development of autonomous technology,” added Nick. The UK Government has recently announced its support toward the industry by offering a £22.4 million funding under the Industrial Strategy for off-road self-driving, which is believed to revolutionise productivity in a range of sectors, including mining, ports and airports. AIPUT will be ensuring that it is at the forefront of planning for and providing the cutting edge facilities that greater automation will require.
The £11.7 million contract to create a new learning hub for Coventry University has been won by Willmott Dixon, who will renovate the former 72,000 m2 BT building on Mile Lane into the standards required for education in the 21st century. The finished facility will feature teaching rooms, IT suites, engineering and science labs, a moot court and a cafe, as well as extensive breakout areas for social learning to make teaching more flexible. Overall, the campus will be offering a range of academic qualifications, including honours degree courses, foundation years, access to higher education diplomas, higher national certificates and higher national diplomas. “We are very excited to announce the plans for our new state-of-the-art campus, which reflects the considerable investment, modern technology and innovation, and will enhance our student experience, propelling us forward for years to come,” said a spokesperson from Coventry University. “The new campus is ideally situated adjacent to Coventry University’s Technology Park, which is already host to a variety of Coventry University activity as well as a number of exciting start-up businesses. It is also close to the railway station and includes good parking facilities.” This project is part of a wider £33 million campus transformation by CU Coventry to accommodate up to 3,000 students. The work on site is expected to be completed in early 2019. “We are delighted to be working with Coventry University again to help create another state-of-the-art campus for generations of students to enjoy,” said Peter Owen, Managing Director for Willmott Dixon in Midlands. Willmott Dixon is a privately-owned contracting and interior fit-out group, dedicated to leaving a positive legacy in its communities and environment. In 2018 the company was one of only six other companies to receive a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the promoting opportunity through social mobility category. The team at Willmott Dixon creates value for customers, stakeholders and communities by working in a sustainable and responsible way to shape the built environment and make a positive impact to society’s well-being.
