Author Archives: Jackie Whitelaw

Evolution of a concrete “digital twin” combining sensors that detect curing rates with building information modelling has allowed one Hong Kong contractor to strike its pours 38% faster.

MeyGen, the world’s largest tidal stream array, is about to be expanded. This report looks closer at a scheme that is operating at the edge of human understanding.

The circular economy aims to retain materials in use as long as possible. Can infrastructure play its part?

How can the construction industry rethink its approach to projects to embrace circular economy techniques and reduce its unsustainable use of resources?

Flood management in the future means accepting that flooding will happen and putting measures in place for quick recovery.

The National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC’s) first national assessment of the nation’s infrastructure needs was published in July. 

In just four months time on a date yet to be specified in December, London will start to really appreciate the multi-billion pound investment in constructing the Elizabeth line.

It is time for water regulation to switch focus to making the sector a leading player in the circular economy.

Regulator Ofwat wants lower water bills but that could come with the risk of drought orders.

New technologies and population growth will require a rethink in road provision planning. 2050 will look very different from 2020 and probably nothing like we imagine it today.