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Structures and Construction in the Engineers Journal

‘Conciliation of Construction Industry Disputes’ by Brian Bond – a review

The recently published Conciliation of Construction Industry Disputes is a very welcome addition to the relatively small number of books about the Irish construction industry, particularly as there are no other books about conciliation, writes Ciaran Fahy.

Revealed: The real cost of building a house in Ireland

Depending on who you ask, where you are and what's included, it can cost from an estimated €318,365 to €461,000.

Engineers create cooling ceramic material for sustainable buildings

This newly designed bio-inspired ceramic material could be a game changer.

Amendments to the public works contracts: An overview

Ben Browne, junior associate at Quigg Golden, discusses the amendments to the public works contracts, which were announced on July 3, 2023.

Morocco earthquake: Why traditional earthen architecture is not at fault for the destruction communities are undergoing

In the immediate aftermath of an earthquake, it is common for local building cultures to be blamed for their own destruction, writes Louise Cooke. My research into earth buildings shows, however, how this type of structure is, in fact, designed to be resilient.

New technique simplifies the construction process for complex materials

With a new, user-friendly interface, researchers can quickly design many cellular metamaterial structures that have unique mechanical properties.

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