Embodied carbon vs Operational Carbon – By Holly Peirson Graduate Structural Engineer. It has long been speculated that to limit our effect on climate change and thus, avoid reaching the ‘point of no return’ for protecting some regions and vulnerable ecosystems, we must collectively ensure that global warming does not exceed the pre-industrial average by … Continued
Watched on by over 350 guests representing the county’s construction industry, the RIBA Suffolk Design and Craftsmanship Awards have been presented at the annual SJCC (Suffolk Joint Construction Committee) supper held at Trinity Park. The awards aim to recognise both the best architecture in the county and the Suffolk based teams who have delivered them, … Continued
By Darren Noller, Senior Structural Engineer, Superstructures “We now all recognize that we live in a world with limited resources and as a structural engineering business, we are very focused on ways in which we can reduce the use of carbon within our designs. With sustainability coming to the fore, the efficiency of a design … Continued
Chartered Structural Engineer, Simon Howes, has received a ‘Commendation Award for Structural Excellence’ for the role he played in the construction of the new Health and Wellbeing Building on the University of Suffolk campus in Ipswich. Simon, who works at structural engineering and design business, Superstructures, based in Queen Street in Ipswich, was recognised … Continued
Topping out takes place on The Landing Hotel at London Biggin Hill Airport London – 17 August 2022: Construction of London Biggin Hill Airport’s new hotel The Landing has reached a significant milestone with a topping out ceremony held on site. This stage celebrates the building becoming watertight, and work now moving inside the new … Continued
Ensuring sustainability is the foundation of structural designs By Bram Groeneveld, Structural Engineer, Superstructures “The UK government has set the ambitious target of the UK becoming net zero by 2050, and as important as the construction industry is to our economy, we must be aware that it is a major contributor to carbon emissions throughout … Continued
A major milestone in an important Bury St Edmunds town centre redevelopment, has been celebrated as the project begins its countdown to completion. West Suffolk Council is behind the redevelopment of the former Post Office. The building work being carried out by Barnes Construction, is scheduled for completion this summer. Once finished, it will: protect … Continued
Construction progressing well at new London Biggin Hill Hotel, The Landing The general manager and members of the construction team have gathered together at London Biggin Hill Airport, to see first-hand how building work is progressing on its new on-site, 4-star boutique hotel, The Landing. When completed at the end of 2022, the 56-bedroom … Continued
As part of ongoing investment in Felixstowe’s South Seafront, the development of a new iconic café is entering the final phase. Barnes Constructions started work on the landmark building in August last year and are now entering the final phases of the development, estimated to be completed late this summer. Once completed, the café will … Continued
According to Government figures, construction generates almost £90 billion annually to the UK economy and employs around 2.9 million people, the equivalent of about 10% of all jobs in the UK. The industry faces several challenges as it looks to the future, but arguably the most urgent is plugging the skills gap. … Continued
