Build
#214 Delivering a Megaproject
When a major public infrastructure project is announced often a brand new organisation is set up that is tasked with delivering the project. These organisations
Space
#213 Revisited: Positioning Satellites in New Space
Just over a week ago, SpaceX successfully launched one of the largest rockets ever, a key step in humanity’s journey beyond the earth. While the
Environmental
#212 Turning beer green
The brewing industry has become a testing ground for the energy transition. Many drinkers want to drink responsibly: not just to protect their own health,
Environmental
#211 Rewilding the UK
Britains biodiversity has been declining sharply over the last 50 years. We are now one of the most nature depleted nations in the world. Despite
Environmental
#210 Revisited: Return of the Fatbergs
Last week the UK government announced plan to ban the sale of wet wipes to deal with the problem of fatbergs in sewers. This week
Build
#209 Asset Management, Resilience, and Climate Change
In a world of complex supply chains, how can owners secure their assets against risks like climate change and disease lockdowns? By using the concept
Environmental
#208 Counting Carbon Costs in the Built Environment
The first edition of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the Built Environment, published in 2017, is a professional
Environmental
#207 Revolution in the North Sea
For 50 years the North Sea has been critical to European energy. Technology and skills developed over decades enabled the extraction of oil and gas
Build
#206 The Giant Props of Gothenburg
The Swedish city of Gothenburg is celebrating its 400 year anniversary in 2023 and as part of the celebrations the city is undergoing a construction
Environmental
#205 The Green, Green, Shores of Home
In recent decades, companies have moved manufacturing to countries offering low cost labour. Today, as they aim for Net Zero, they must also consider their
Podcast
Introducing: How to Build a Railway
The Engineering Matters and Reby Media team has been working on a new podcast series in partnership with HS2. How to Build a Railway is
Environmental
#204 Creating Green Airports of the Future
Globally, the aviation industry accounts for 2.5% of all carbon emissions. The emission of other gases and particulates at altitude may make its warming impact