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🆕 The February 2024 issue of #TheStructuralEngineer is now live. This month features a focus on modern methods of construction (#MMC) as well as Tanya de Hoog's Inaugural Address, net-zero hierarchy and much more. https://ow.ly/Wgg750Qx6Ak

Do #mmc and #embodiedcarbon work well together? A simple question, but one with a complex answer... James Morton and I have been looking at this for some time and it is great to have our research published in the #TheStructuralEngineer. But this is only the start of the journey to understand this area and we'll be expanding this over the next couple of months. Key #takeaways are: 👉 Looking purely at #embodiedcarbon for MMC structures can give useful insights but it is not the whole picture for #embodiedcarbon and certainly not the whole picture for #sustainability. We have to avoid the #carbon tunnel vision. 👉 We compared 3 structural typologies for some #embodiedcarbon numbers (as we are engineers and like numbers 😊). We also conducted a #survey of industry professionals to gauge the impression of what we would find. Not surprisingly, the survey and numbers for #embodiedcarbon and #mmc were very different. Most people thought #mmc was a way to get lower #embodiedcarbon, the numbers did not always support this 👉 #mmc used in the right places, for the right reasons and with a truly #circulareconomy mindset will help to reduce our #embodiedcarbon of the #builtenvironment Many thanks to Ramboll for supporting James Morton and I to work on this. Please post comments below to help us take this research forward.

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🏗 'Modern methods of construction: a study of upfront embodied carbon' is now out... 🏗 It is great to be featured in this month's edition of '𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿' (The Institution of Structural Engineers) showcasing mine and Gavin White's study into the upfront embodied carbon associated with #mmc. We have looked at three projects that have used #mmc to make up their structural systems, these include #precastconcrete, #modularconstruction, and #engineeredtimber, and compared the embodied carbon of these structures against an RC in-situ flat slab replica of the same building. It was great to conduct this study and we hope that this furthers the conversation around how we approach our buildings in truly a sustainable fashion. Thanks to both Will Arnold and Robin Jones for the support during the writing of the study. Feel free to drop me a message if you have any questions or comments on the study! Ramboll #mmc #structuralengineering #sustainability #buildingconstruction

Redefining construction norms: pre-engineered buildings leading the way! #TeamSteelon #PEBSolution #pebsolutions #Steelon #Steelonbuildingsystems #PEB #pebbuildTeamwork

We’ve just published the fourth in our Electrification at Scale playbook series: Design & Construction. The Playbook provides detailed insights into our proven strategies, real-world case studies, and practical tips for overcoming common challenges. Get it here: https://hubs.li/Q02rJ9J_0 #ElectrifyingatScale #FleetElectrification

The future of construction is here. Modular solutions make your projects safer, quicker, and more predictable. Find out what these solutions can look like. https://bit.ly/48D2aNv #ModularConstruction

Why modular construction in the commercial sector stacks up. With the recent focus on the modular construction industry, Richard Hipkiss, development director of the The Modular and Portable Building Association, considers why the outlook in mature commercial markets is on a different trajectory. Vast investment is required to set up advanced manufacturing facilities, and... Check out the full story 👉 https://zurl.co/641j (PBC Today & BIM Today) #modularconstruction #offsite

Explore the integration of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) with traditional construction in our latest blog. This approach not only enhances energy efficiency but also streamlines building processes, marking a stride towards sustainable construction practices. Learn how we're building a greener future ➡️ https://bit.ly/3HY5rLk #theoffsiteguide #sips #structuralinsulatedpanels

Exciting Industry News Alert! 🌐 Stay ahead of the game with our latest insights and updates in the construction industry. Check out our October 2023 digital publication for the most current trends and innovations → https://mcsmag.com/ #ConstructionNews #IndustryInsights #StayInformed #ModernContractors #DigitalPublication