Pages tagged with: environmental-building
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City partners set to launch second season of Future Plymouth 2030 webinars
The University is a partner in the Future Plymouth 2030 webinar series that returns with a second season of events focused on building a sustainable city
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Living walls can reduce heat lost from buildings by over 30%, study shows
Research by the University of Plymouth has shown that retrofitting an existing masonry cavity walled building with a green or living wall can reduce the amount of heat lost through its structure by more than 30%
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Construction begins on innovative CobBauge research building
The University of Plymouth's CobBauge project is constructing a building on campus made from the re-engineered material.
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Sustainable construction project wins major European award
CobBauge, an EU-funded sustainable construction project between partners in England and France, was named the best sustainability project at the European Commission's RegioStars event.
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BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
University of Plymouth course: BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying. Applying quantity surveying principles and technology to building design and construction.
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BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management
The BSc Construction Project Management course at the University of Plymouth prepares you to become a CIOB-qualified construction management professional, including project management, construction site management and cost management.
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BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
The BSc (Hons) Building Surveying course at the University of Plymouth prepares you to become a RICS-qualified building surveying professional, dealing with the inspection, maintenance and refurbishment of existing buildings.
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BSc (Hons) Architectural Engineering
University of Plymouth's BSc Architectural Engineering prepares you for a successful career in architectural engineering, design management, building services engineering and applying technology principles to the design and construction of buildings.
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Built environment
The University of Plymouth built environment courses offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities
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Construction graduate part of research labs development
University of Plymouth news: A Construction Management graduate who left the University of Plymouth with a first is now assistant site management at our flagship Derriford Research Facility development.
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Research project to investigate whether thermal imaging can promote the early identification of defects in construction projects
The University has been awarded nearly £200,000 to research the role that thermal imaging cameras can play in the construction process and improving the energy performance of new builds and refurbishments.
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Research brings traditional sustainable building material into 21st century
An international research project aiming to update an ancient, sustainable building material has succeeded in bringing it into line with modern thermal standards.
