by Steve Green | Oct 21, 2023 | News
In an era where climate change and environmental sustainability are at the forefront of global concerns, the construction industry increasingly recognises the need to adopt more environmentally friendly practices. Euphemistically speaking, whilst rubble stacking...
by Steve Green | Aug 12, 2023 | News
Grimshaw and the University of East London (UEL), along with support from Tate & Lyle Sugars, have teamed up to create a new biomaterial construction block. Called Sugarcrete, this block is formed from a by-product of sugarcane, bagasse. The sugarcane industry is...
by Steve Green | Jun 22, 2023 | News
On Saturday, June 24th 2023, the United Kingdom will come together to celebrate Armed Forces Day. This annual event provides an opportunity to show support for the men and women who make up our Armed Forces community, including current and former military personnel,...
by Steve Green | Mar 30, 2023 | News
Researchers have discovered a potential replacement for steel rebar that utilizes hemp and thermoplastics. Despite its widespread use for supporting concrete structures, steel rebar can shorten the lifespan of those structures because of its susceptibility to rust....
by Steve Green | Feb 27, 2023 | News
Whilst it may sound strange to talk about mushrooms and construction in the same sentence, the future of our structures could absolutely lie with fungus. Mycelium is a rapid-growing, root-like network of fibres that is making waves across many industries and, indeed,...
