Researchers at Heriot-Watt University have created a brick made from 90% recycled construction and demolition waste to help support the construction industry’s sustainability ambitions The K-Briq produces just a tenth of the CO2 emissions of a traditional fired brick and is now being produced commercially by spin-off company Kenoteq. Up to 85% of bricks used in Scotland are currently being imported from England or Europe. The team now has an agreement with Hamilton’s Waste &

Transport secretary, Grant Shapps, has announced a commitment to reviving the North-East rail network, outlining how new investment will boost the network and level up infrastructure across the country When visiting Horden Peterlee, a new £10.55m project set to be finished in May 2020, Grant Shapps acknowledged the importance of expanding the North-East rail network, ensuring passengers and businesses across the region have the frequent, reliable journeys they rely on. Improv

The Queen’s New Year Honours list for 2020 has arrived; here we take a look at those honoured in the AEC industry Much like the 2019 New Year Honours list, those recognised in the AEC industry for 2020 leaves a lot to be desired. With the Grenfell tragedy still sitting firmly at the fore, poor payment practices and issues with major project delays, it may come as no surprise that this year’s honours are short. Despite this, here are those within the AEC industry who made this