This report relates to punching shear assessments of flat slabs used as transfer slabs to support transferred columns (ie columns above the transfer slab that are misaligned with the columns below). The reporter is concerned some design engineers erroneously use the principles of uniformly loaded slabs to assess punching shear.
All eyes are on preventing falls, but the role of riser shafts in reducing fires is woefully misunderstood, say Ambar Kelly’s Alex Bardett and Nick Atkinson.
Mike Brodie, Managing Director of Chemstore UK, which provides hazardous storage solutions, offers insight into recent guidance on the safe storage of lithium-ion batteries in the UK.
CABE Head of Technical Insight Hywel Davies works to inform and influence policy, standards and guidance in the profession – here’s what that means for members.
Steve McSorley, Director at Perega, discusses the engineering challenges of a crumbling NHS estate – and what contractors may face when bringing these buildings up to date
Investment in construction is now resembling a board game, with the odds stacked against the players – but is their luck about to change? asks Peter Crush
The National House Building Council (NHBC) has backed the government’s £600m Construction Skills Package. It is also committing £100m to training programmes and encouraging people from all backgrounds to now consider a career in housebuilding.
Action Sustainability’s Operational Toolkit: Combatting Slavery in the Built Environment aims to keep modern slavery off sites and out of the construction industry supply chain
A groundbreaking project completed by Leeds Beckett University and Aggregate Industries UK is informing best practice around safety in the UK construction materials industry.
The UK construction product industry is facing a new era of regulatory and standards challenges. Huw Morris outlines everything you need to know about digital product passports.