Beat the skills shortage – save time with outsourced waste management
Uncertainty around the status of EU workers after Brexit has sharpened concerns about the construction skills shortage in Britain. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) estimates that the industry could potentially lose up to 176,000 jobs, or 8% of its workforce, depending on the details of any deal that the UK Government negotiates with Brussels.
Bamboo pavilion design unveiled by Vietnamese-based Vo Trong Nghia Architects
Designed by Vietnamese-based firm Vo Trong Nghia Architects, Ting Xi Bamboo Pavilion is situated in a suburban area, surrounded by a lush forest near the centre of Xiamen – a beautiful coastal city in China. The functional requirements primarily consist of a restaurant and a cafe lounge with 200 seats. In addition to this, the internal space is designed to be a flexible space that can host many different types of events.
Striking train station designs improve the daily commuter’s everyday trek
British Architect Will Alsop’s practice, aLL Design, in collaboration with The Spadina Group Associates (TSGA) – a joint venture of IBI Group, LEA Consulting and WSP – has designed and completed two of six stations on the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) new TYSSE (Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension).
A lesson in disabled access at Michael Tippett College
While the traditional model for SEN (Special Educational Needs) school and college provision follows the mainstream example of classroom-based learning, Head Teacher of Michael Tippett School, Marilyn Ross, has very different ideas about what the students of the recently-established Michael Tippett College in the London Borough of Lambeth actually need.
Sustainable drainage system for new housing developments
The trade association Interpave has published a new case study showing how concrete block permeable paving provides a comprehensive sustainable drainage system (SuDS) for new housing developments without additional land-take.
Powder coating choices expand creative freedom
Richard Besant, Sales Director at Powdertech (Corby), discusses how powder coatings are extending creative opportunities for architects and designers.
Material specification for quality, long-lasting roofs
When designing and building a new or refurbished property, the products that are used are of paramount importance in order to ensure that their quality is both fit for purpose and will stand the test of time – whilst providing the desired aesthetics, writes Janine Brady, Marketing Manager at SIG Roofing.
Access control management: how GSM technology holds the answer
As access control and door entry management face greater challenges to provide first-rate security as well as second-to-none accessibility and flexibility, the role of GSM technology is playing an ever-increasing role.
SAMPA Automotive’s headquarters transformed into a comfortable environment
Gönye Proje Tasarım has designed a comfortable and transparent environment with the use of modern design and different materials in harmony for SAMPA Automotive’s Headquarters which is located in Samsun – one of the biggest and most populated cities on the coast of the mid-Black Sea region of Turkey.
