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Views14th Jun 24
Finding a HOME for our Embodied Carbon Event
On 12th June, we set up in Manchester for an event to 130 people on Embodied Carbon Reduction, and the choice for the venue: HOME Theatre. Read why...
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ViewsViews30th May 24
Walking Towards Net Zero
Inspired by a walk along Bristol's waterfront, Stephen Beggs - Business Unit Director - reflects on how the designs we deliver today might by assessed in years to come against their carbon attributes and contributions to the city's journey to Net Zero.
Views28th May 24
It’s Time to Break the Silence Around Periods
Menstrual Health Awareness was highlighted for Curtins in 2023 through our Reverse Mentoring programme. In a conversation between Alice Temple, a Transport Planner in our London office and Alex Vogt, a Board Director, they quickly came to realise the extent of the issue and hoped by opening the discussion, we could start to make progress for a positive change. In this blog, Alice highlights why it's time to bring this topic to the forefront of actions.
Views28th Mar 24
Discover How This Calamites Fossil Links Together Welsh History
In the heart of Cardiff a fossil from a long past was uncovered, intertwining the ancient earth with the industrial heritage of Wales.
Views26th Mar 24
David Price Joins the Tech Takeaway Podcast
IT Director, David Price joins the Tech Takeaway sofa to discuss decision making as an IT leader, as part of the Gardner Systems' podcast series.
Views22nd Mar 24
Dublin team up with Engineers Ireland to Inspire Students
Our team in Dublin partnered with Engineers Ireland to take part in STEPS Engineers week, where we visited Bunscoil Syne Street and Catherine McAuleyn Primary Schools to run hands-on workshops with the students.
Views19th Jan 24
Curious Curtins: Uncovering the Secrets of Charity-Shop Bookends
Dr Samuel Grainger Ph.D. shares the fascinating backstory of two humble-looking bookends, discovered in a local charity shop.
Views27th Nov 23
What impact do our learning places have on their users?
After the Learning Places Scotland Conference, Julie Henderson - BD Manager for Scotland - reflects on the impact the spaces we design have on their users, through insight and thoughts shared by pupils and teaching staff during the two-day event.
Views8th Nov 23
Celebrating National STEM Day
Today is STEM Day and here at Curtins we pride ourselves on being STEM ambassadors, aiming to inspire the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.
Views27th Oct 23
International Mentoring Day
Rebecca King, Director of Learning and Development, highlights the good work of all those who act as a mentor on International Mentoring Day.
Views19th Oct 23
Embodied Carbon takes a lead in discussions at Education Estates
Stephen Beggs discusses how Education Estates marks a change in narrative for embodied carbon
Views22nd Sep 23
Curtins leads the discussion on Embodied Carbon in Cumbria
Experts from across Curtins shared insights and best practice on how carbon data, civil and structural engineering and the conservation of existing buildings align to deliver lower embodied carbon solutions.
