Built Environment News
Eight universities provide training resources online, for free
In a major new initiative, eight UK universities led by the Centre for Education in the Built Environment (CEBE) at the University of Salford have made over 2,000 hours of built environment learning materials available online, free of charge.
Austerity must not be barrier to a sustainable Manchester, debate hears
A panel of leaders in sustainability last week spoke of the opportunities for a more creative and partnership-based approach to sustainability in Greater Manchester – despite cuts to public sector services.
Greater Manchester’s biggest ever archaeological dig gets going
Greater Manchester’s biggest ever archaeological project is ready to get underway as the first sites are revealed from a series that will eventually encompass thousands of people exploring every borough in the region, as well as Blackburn with Darwen.
New bespoke BIM education for Balfour Beatty
The first of a series of unique education sessions on building information modelling (BIM) for Balfour Beatty’s managers was organised at the MediaCityUK campus of the University of Salford recently.
The history of communications explored at MediaCityUK event
From text messages to turnpikes, and from Morse code to mass media, the full range of communications will be explored at a public conference on 3 March as part of Manchester Histories Festival.
Best of the region’s construction sector sought as awards open
The University of Salford’s North West Construction Awards are now open for entries as, for the sixth year, businesses around the region are invited to showcase and promote the achievements of the sector.
Serious flaws in arts building processes, study finds
A study led by The University of Cambridge in collaboration with the University of Salford has uncovered serious flaws in the process of building for the arts.
Broadcasters kick off sports debate at Nations & Regions Media Conference
Leading figures from the world of broadcasting will debate the future of sport in the media on Tuesday 13 March when the influential Nations and Regions Media Conference hosts a special panel discussion in Salford.
University to help community excavate historic hall
University of Salford archaeologists will be helping people in Tameside to excavate the grounds of one of their historic gems, thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Driving Licence steers towards greener homes
Housing practitioners across the board are being given the opportunity to undertake a university backed online learning programme on reducing carbon in homes.
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