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👀 👉 Do we have a Crisis in Leadership in AEC ❓ Have a look at this article by our director Ralph Montague in the latest Irish building magazine https://lnkd.in/ekEy_8hK #BIM #BIMheroes #AEC #Architecture #Engineering #Construction #DigitalTransformation #Innovation

👀 👉 Do we have a Crisis in Leadership in AEC ❓ Have a look at this article in the latest Irish building magazine https://lnkd.in/ekEy_8hK #BIM #BIMheroes #AEC #Architecture #Engineering #Construction #DigitalTransformation #Innovation

Not sure which Construction events to attend? We’ve got you covered - here’s a snapshot of upcoming 2024 UK events for your calendar… Follow us and Once For All for more updates! #Construction #Constructionevents #MarketplaceLive

Join Joseph Lstiburek as he tackles the pressing challenges of balancing energy efficiency, building durability, and indoor air quality in modern construction. In this session, Joe will share practical solutions for managing moisture-sensitive materials, insulation, and sustainability in tightly sealed buildings—all while maintaining occupant comfort and building longevity. Learn how to navigate these complexities and keep your projects efficient and trouble-free in today’s carbon-conscious construction environment. Learn more and register for the conference at smallfirmconference.com

How can the next presidential administration to help commercial buildings emerge from the current downturn better prepared for the future? IMT has joined leading building organizations to provide a detailed set of recommendations, regardless of who is in the White House. "At this critical time, federal investment to improve building performance, efficiency, and resilience can protect health and the environment, decarbonize our buildings, enhance productivity, prepare us for the future, and create jobs at every skill level,” said Alex Dews, CEO at IMT. Read the full press release below.

The Australian Institute of Architects was thrilled to collaborate with the Planning Institute of Australia, the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), and the Design Institute of Australia at a Brisbane City Council workshop focused on the ongoing evolution of the city centre. Councillor Krista Adams, Deputy Mayor Brisbane City Council opened the session with an inspiring address, while the Urban Renewal Brisbane team skillfully facilitated discussions on the next phase of the city centre's development, with a focus on leveraging the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games to: - Strengthen partnerships - Align key priorities - Create a lasting legacy for all This workshop builds upon the Green Pathways, Gold Places advocacy, emphasising the importance of collaboration in shaping a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable Brisbane. We extend our sincere thanks to Brisbane City Council for welcoming the expertise of public interest professionals as we contribute to the design of Brisbane’s future. A special acknowledgment goes to contributors Sean Cullen, Nicole Bennetts RPIA, Melanie West, Tessa Leggo, Glen Power, Dr Anna Svensdotter, Amy Degenhart, LFRAIA, and Dan Spat MDIA. Read more about the Green Pathways, Gold Places project here: https://aus.archi/yh5i

Refurbishment works have commenced on the first phase to transform the historic Leamington Spa Town Hall into a creative hub. The project, undertaken for Warwick District Council, marks a significant step in revitalising the landmark building, built in 1884, with improvements set to enhance accessibility, safety, and functionality. Read more: https://bit.ly/40rY1sK #creativehub #townhall

Pleased to see progress on Nottingham's Broad Marsh area. Back in September 2020 Green Hustle's first festival, all online in the pandemic, hosted (alongside friends at Nottingham Climate Assembly) the first public meeting on re-imagining this opportune former shopping centre site... In an assembly format, we listened to over 60 attendees' hopes and dreams for our city's future. You can watch the whole thing back here: https://lnkd.in/di64e2br Background info was provided by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust CEO Paul Wilkinson as well as two of our most pioneering and community-minded politicians, then-Deputy Leader and Carbon Neutral Nottingham 2028 champion Sally Longford and the ever-excellent Nadia Whittome MP. Ok it wasn't a terribly balanced panel, but was at a green-themed festival and 10,000 people had at that point already signed a petition calling for it to be made a green space. Early days for me, my very first experience co-designing and facilitating anything like an assembly. We also heard from a seven year old, and the brilliant Lucelia Rodrigues reflecting on what our youngest citizens wanted to see from the space from school engagement. But it was what came from our participants that was the magic, and it helped stimulate the official Big Conversation, playing a part in informing these plans. Jury is out on whether they deliver... Glad to see so many green roofs, more room given over to people and nature, even an actual marsh! And space for celebrating our heritage, which is what Nottingham people called for. (I just hope the Green Heart park doesn't get any smaller) The new NHS diagnostic centre and re-use of the broadly unloved old Broadmarsh centre's rather brutal frame is also, I think, fantastic. People power! 🏹 💚 EDITS - some good people have contradicted my initially rosey assessment, and I admit it isn't perfect. I have rebalanced a bit. I don't think we're ever all going to be totally happy AND it be viable for developers. Maybe a medium is being found here. I hope it is at least as green as the picture paints... Let's remember many people also find the idea of it being a big green space ridiculous and impractical, though I would love that too! I am proud of what we did in growing the conversation and demanding real engagement.

Issue 2 of our Better Buildings for a Better World project book is an inspiring showcase of remarkable buildings that deliver real architectural impact whilst tackling the big challenges facing the built environment today. Explore more projects like the striking Cincinnati Children’s Utility Plant, featured below, here: https://buff.ly/3VevvYO #SolatubeInternational #KingspanLightAir #KLA #Kingspan #BetterBuildingsforaBetterWorld

Tilbury Douglas wins first contract for Barbican Centre infrastructure renewal programme Tilbury Douglas has been awarded the first contract for the Barbican Centre’s £185M renewal programme to upgrade the building and its infrastructure. The #Barbican Centre’s #renewal programme is being brought forward to update facilities of the iconic central #London #theatre, #music venue and #art space so it meets the needs of 21st century #artists, #audiences and #communities. Aiming to display sensitive and #sustainableconservation and retrofit for one of the UK’s most “significant post war buildings”, an aim of the renewal programme is to repair the Barbican building to ensure it can continue to function long into the future, through an urgent programme of replacement and upgrade of key building systems. Further objectives include improving #wayfinding and #accessibility, delivering new and improved public spaces, bringing underused spaces into new creative use without adding any extra development. This includes investing in existing venues and bringing spaces that have laid dormant for years back to life. City of London also wants to make sure it is responding to the climate emergency and putting #sustainability at the heart of plans, contributing to the organisation's #netzero ambitions and investing in #environmental improvements that reduce water usage and increase #biodiversity across the site. The first Phase of works for this contract are worth £22.5M of a total £185M that the whole renewal programme has been estimated to cost. The City of London Corporation stated the award of subsequent phases of works will be subject to funding and contractor performance and that there is no guarantee that subsequent phases will be awarded under this contract. The first phase of the masterplan will address the most urgent works and is expected to include works being conducted to the concert hall auditorium, the theatre and art gallery. Duration of the contract is expected to last 10 years, although the City of London Corporation reserves a right to extend the contract by up to a further 10 years meaning the maximum length of the contract is 20 years. Tilbury Douglas managing director of engineering Ross Mather, Managing Director said: “Our engineering business has been awarded the Barbican Renewal Infrastructure Project, which continues our long-standing relationship with City of London.” In December, Buro Happold was awarded the contract to deliver the sustainability strategy for the Barbican renewal. https://lnkd.in/egXEss_7