British built-environment design and engineering company Arup is looking to partner with start-ups to design ideas that can make cities healthier, thriving places to live. The firm’s new Innovation Challenge forms part of its Venture activities, which are designed to forge what it calls ‘innovative ecosystems’ across the private and public sector to create and implement … [Read more...] about Arup invites start-ups to collaborate to create healthier cities
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ECITB launches new skills strategy to support engineering construction industry growth
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has launched a new strategy to support growth in the engineering construction industry, pledging more than £87million to support workforce training and tackle labour shortages and skills gaps over the next three years. The strategy sets out a three-year plan – from 2023 to 2025 – to help bring talented new entrants … [Read more...] about ECITB launches new skills strategy to support engineering construction industry growth
China builds world’s largest and most powerful wind tunnel
China has built the world’s largest free-piston-powered shock tunnel, enabling it to carry out wind tunnel tests for hypersonic research at relatively low cost and potentially widening its lead over the USA in the development of hypersonic weapons. According to a report in the South China Morning Post, the Sichuan-based facility is capable of simulating extreme flight … [Read more...] about China builds world’s largest and most powerful wind tunnel
Nidus3D constructs North America’s first multistorey 3D-printed building
Canadian 3D construction printing company nidus3D has constructed the first multi-storey 3D-printed building in North America. Nidus3D used the BOD2 printer from COBOD, the world’s leading company in 3D construction printing solutions, to construct the two-storey building in Ontario. The technology has already been used to 3D print the first two- and three-storey buildings … [Read more...] about Nidus3D constructs North America’s first multistorey 3D-printed building
Arup and Matidor.com team up to fast track energy optimisation planning for building projects
GIS project-management start-up Matidor.com and global built-environment consulting firm Arup have announced that they are cocreating products to optimise energy-system planning and analysis, helping organisations to meet their climate action commitments and targets. The partnership will combine Matidor’s map-based project management capabilities with Arup’s digital and … [Read more...] about Arup and Matidor.com team up to fast track energy optimisation planning for building projects
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