Civil Engineering: Research Guide

What is a Flood Resilient City? A flood resilient city is one that is prepared… The post How do you create a Flood Resilient City? appeared first on UKGBC.

Aerial 3D printing is transforming construction by using autonomous drones to build structures without scaffolding or ground-based equipment. This breakthrough combines precision flight control, ad…

Shape-shifting architecture represents a revolutionary advancement in building design, creating structures that physically transform in response to weather conditions, occupant needs, and environme…

Living concrete represents a revolutionary advancement in construction materials, merging biology and engineering to create self-healing components that repair damage autonomously. This breakthroug…

Today, Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out her plans for the UK economy during her Spring… The post UKGBC responds to the government’s Spring Budget 2025 appeared first on UKGBC.

Building retrofit strategies that enhance local network capacity and resilience is a crucial part of… The post Accelerating Local Retrofit: The Power of Collaboration appeared first on UKGBC.

Solar paint represents a groundbreaking advancement in renewable energy technology, turning ordinary surfaces into electricity-generating assets through specialized photovoltaic coatings. This inno…

Kinetic structures represent a groundbreaking shift in architecture and engineering, creating buildings that physically transform in response to environmental conditions, functional needs, and aest…

In a speech today, Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Party leader, said it is “impossible” for… The post UKGBC responds to Kemi Badenoch’s net zero speech appeared first on UKGBC.

Climate-adaptive design is a revolutionary approach to architecture and engineering, creating structures that actively respond to weather extremes rather than merely withstanding them. These innova…

Micro-housing is a revolutionary approach to urban living, designed to maximize functionality within minimal square footage. These innovative dwellings combine ingenious design, transformable eleme…

Hydrogen-powered construction equipment represents a groundbreaking shift in the industry’s approach to sustainability, replacing diesel engines with cutting-edge fuel cell technology that em…

We welcome the Bill that can help promote strategic planning and clean energy, while ensuring strong environmental standards for sustainable, healthy communities. The post UKGBC responds to publication of Planning and Infrastructure Bill appeared first on UKGBC.

Quantum Computing in Construction: Revolutionizing Complex Planning Quantum computing represents a groundbreaking advancement poised to transform construction planning through unprecedented computa…

AI-powered predictive maintenance represents a transformative approach to infrastructure management, utilizing advanced algorithms and sensor networks to anticipate structural issues before they oc…

3D-printed neighborhoods represent a revolutionary approach to housing construction, using large-scale additive manufacturing technology to rapidly produce durable, sustainable homes at a fraction …

The gig economy is rapidly transforming the construction industry, introducing a flexible workforce model where skilled tradespeople and laborers connect directly with contractors and clients throu…

What if, every time we built something, the communities and ecosystems around us got better?… The post Reimagining our Homes and Communities appeared first on UKGBC.

Today, the Climate Change Committee released their seventh Carbon Budget. Smith Mordak, Chief Executive Officer… The post UKGBC responds to the CCC’s 7th Carbon Budget appeared first on UKGBC.