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This presentation will explore prefabricated modular construction and the use of recycled materials and how they could help to deliver some of those targets. The presenter is a leader in introducing prefabricated modular construction solutions in Australia and will discuss innovations and challenges…

Hear one of our Emerging Engineer finalists, Maxime Van Crombrugge, speak on his research focusing on the feasibility of using laterite and rice husk ash as affordable and alternative construction materials in concrete roof tiles.

Develop a new generation of construction materials that can repair themselves Resilient Materials for Life (RM4L) is a government-backed research project based at Cardiff, Bath, Bradford and Cambridge universities. The scheme is developing a range of ‘resilient’ construction materials. A resilient m…

Sustainable materials and digitalisation have been key to carbon management during the construction of a major food waste recycling facility.

In the race to net zero, the industry must decarbonise and key to this is the development and specification of products with a lower carbon footprint. Join AECOM and Heidelberg Materials for a talk on the importance of early designer and supply chain engagement to achieve low carbon materials.

The lecture reviews the construction of the Kilsby Tunnel built in the 1830s under the direction of Robert Stephenson, which faced the problem of driving through 400m of quicksand. The lecture will discuss route selection, geology, pumping and construction methods.

Canterbury Works vent shaft is being constructed as part of the High-Speed Two scheme. This presentation focuses on the design and construction of the primary and secondary lining featuring geotechnical challenges, site setup and innovations.

Dr Umair Farooq, ICE Kuwait country representative, highlights the importance of embracing the inevitable digitisation of the construction industry.

In this lecture we will look at current developments in sustainable materials for the construction sector and consider the innovations that may influence the future landscape.
 

Since 2011, PIANC has hosted seminar events at the ICE to present the latest progress in development of the BS 6349 code of practice for maritime works. This is a must attend event for those involved in the design, construction and maintenance of maritime infrastructure. 

The government’s housing white paper is critical of the construction industry - just as a major piece of research looking into materials choice in the construction industry supply chain gets underway.

ICE North Wales Branch, GSAT Group Geospatial Engineering in Construction, online