Civil Engineering: Research Guide

Structural glass skeletons represent a groundbreaking advancement in architectural engineering, transforming glass from a purely aesthetic feature into a primary load-bearing material. These system…

What is sustainable construction?   Sustainable construction is defined as construction processes that have as limited… The post Sustainable Construction for the Sustainable Development Goals appeared first on UKGBC.

In a new working paper on planning thresholds, the Government has proposed a “stream-lined” biodiversity… The post UKGBC Responds to the Government’s new Biodiversity Net Gain Proposals appeared first on UKGBC.

Chameleon glass represents a revolutionary advancement in building materials, utilizing adaptive transparency technology to create windows that automatically adjust their opacity, tint, and thermal…

As cities face growing risks from vehicle-borne threats, blasts, and seismic shocks, one thing is clear: the future of urban protection won’t look like thick concrete walls or unsightly barriers. E…

Programmable metallurgy represents a groundbreaking leap in materials science, transforming how metals are designed and manufactured. Instead of selecting from pre-set alloy catalogs, this technolo…

UKGBC is deeply embedded within the built environment and works directly with those who adopt… The post UKGBC launches new initiative to scale sustainable solutions for the built environment appeared first on UKGBC.

Acoustic metals are redefining how we design our cities—turning buildings and public spaces into active sound filters that can cut noise pollution without sacrificing aesthetics or structural integ…

Built environment professionals to submit their responses and help shape nature-positive future. The UK Green… The post UKGBC Launches Consultation on Nature-Positive Framework Definition for the Built Environment appeared first on UKGBC.

Imagine a building that reshapes itself in real time—its skin pulsing with light, opening to let in a breeze, or sealing tight against heat, all without a single moving part in the traditional sens…

Autonomous excavators are redefining what’s possible in construction. By integrating artificial intelligence, precision sensors, and robotic control systems, these machines can perform complex eart…

As urban expansion reaches geologically unstable or previously undevelopable sites, builders need smarter, cleaner, and faster solutions to ensure foundation safety. Sonic foundation technology—usi…

The ambition to retrofit Britain’s homes is one of the country’s most urgent and far-reaching… The post Fixing the Competency Gap: Moving Beyond Qualifications in Domestic Retrofit appeared first on UKGBC.

Smart infrastructure is no longer a futuristic ideal—it’s the backbone of today’s most advanced cities. By merging physical infrastructure with digital intelligence, smart systems allow urban envir…