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Read more at: McLaughlin & Harvey achieves CHAMPION level of the Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment.

McLaughlin & Harvey achieves CHAMPION level of the Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment.

21 November 2024

CSIC is delighted to announce that McLaughlin & Harvey , a privately owned company with over 170 years of experience, specialising in construction and civil engineering, has met the criteria to achieve CHAMPION level of the Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment. McLaughlin & Harvey joins a growing...


Read more at: CSIC Research Talk by Tai-Yin Zhang Highlights how Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) is Enhancing Safety and Reliability

CSIC Research Talk by Tai-Yin Zhang Highlights how Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) is Enhancing Safety and Reliability

20 November 2024

In a recent CSIC Research Talk titled ‘Distributed Acoustic Sensing and Machine Learning for Engineering Event Detection,’ Tai-Yin Zhang unveiled the transformative potential of Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technology in engineering event monitoring. The talk focused on advancements in cable design, data acquisition...


Read more at: MX3D Printed Bridge Wins Prestigious AWS Award for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Fabrication

MX3D Printed Bridge Wins Prestigious AWS Award for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Fabrication

14 November 2024

The MX3D Printed Bridge —a pioneering 3D-printed steel structure in Amsterdam—has earned a distinguished honour, winning the American Welding Society (AWS) Award for “Outstanding Development in Fabrication.” This prestigious award, which has recognised historic engineering accomplishments such as the Hoover Dam, places the...


Read more at: Lord Robert Mair Highlights Science and Engineering in House of Lords Debate on UK Economy

Lord Robert Mair Highlights Science and Engineering in House of Lords Debate on UK Economy

11 November 2024

On 31 October, Lord Robert Mair CBE, founder of the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC) and Emeritus Professor of Engineering at the University of Cambridge, took part in a recent House of Lords debate on the contribution of science and technology to the UK economy, stressing the vital role of...


Read more at: CSIC Research Talk by Dr Carlo Olivieri Highlights Innovations in Compressed Shell Design

CSIC Research Talk by Dr Carlo Olivieri Highlights Innovations in Compressed Shell Design

6 November 2024

At the recent CSIC Research Talk Dr Carlo Olivieri, Assistant Professor of Structural Mechanics at Università Telematica Pegaso, presented pioneering advancements in the analysis and design of compressed shell structures, with a particular focus on block-based shells. In his talk, titled Airy Stress-based Approach for...


Read more at: CSIC Founder Lord Mair Highlights Higher Education Crisis and Importance of International Students in House of Lords Debate

CSIC Founder Lord Mair Highlights Higher Education Crisis and Importance of International Students in House of Lords Debate

22 October 2024

On 12 September, Lord Robert Mair CBE, founder of the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC) and Emeritus Professor of Engineering at the University of Cambridge, addressed the House of Lords on the escalating financial crisis in UK higher education. He highlighted the crucial role that international...


Read more at: CSIC Distinguished Lecture 2024: ‘Engineering the Future and the Future of Engineering’ – A Summary of Professor Mark Girolami's Talk

CSIC Distinguished Lecture 2024: ‘Engineering the Future and the Future of Engineering’ – A Summary of Professor Mark Girolami's Talk

22 October 2024

At this year’s CSIC Distinguished Lecture, Professor Mark Girolami captivated the audience with a compelling exploration of engineering’s vital role in addressing some of humanity’s most pressing challenges—environmental sustainability, healthcare and security. He emphasised the urgency of these issues, referencing...


Read more at: CSIC featured in Cambridge Report on Sustainability

CSIC featured in Cambridge Report on Sustainability

2 October 2024

The Cambridge Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC) was honoured to be featured in the University of Cambridge report titled “Building a More Sustainable World,” authored by Sarah Fell, Communications Manager (Business and Enterprise) at the University of Cambridge. The report highlights the significant...


Read more at: CSIC Director Dr Brian Sheil Awarded Five-Year EPSRC Fellowship for Digital Underground Construction

CSIC Director Dr Brian Sheil Awarded Five-Year EPSRC Fellowship for Digital Underground Construction

25 September 2024

The Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC) is delighted to announce that Dr Brian Sheil, Laing O'Rourke Associate Professor and CSIC Director, has been awarded a prestigious five-year fellowship by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Titled "Digital Underground Construction,"...


Read more at: CSIC Investigator Prof. Middleton Elected as Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering

CSIC Investigator Prof. Middleton Elected as Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering

18 September 2024

CSIC is delighted to announce that Professor Campbell Middleton, Laing O’Rourke Professor of Construction Engineering and CSIC investigator, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field. Throughout his distinguished career, Professor Middleton...


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