These plants are the source of reliable electricity for citizens that need it across the world, and maintaining that energy is incredibly important for economic growth in places like Asia, China, India and Africa, as well as being vital for resilience against the climate impacts these areas are already facing..

It is common practice to solve the problem by enclosing timber for increased fire protection.Unfortunately, this generates additional carbon emissions and waste.. Another issue with glulam and CLT is the debonding of layers during a fire.

The glue can start evaporating at a relatively low temperature causing engineered timber to fall apart even before it burns.If the timber only chars, it might remain stable but may not be suitable for compartmentation as smoke can break through at joints.. Our response is to:.- Use engineered timber in lower buildings with a decreased risk of vertical propagation.. - Involve specialist contractors and fire specialists from early stages to ensure the material’s structural integrity in the event of fire and robust co-ordination between disciplines.. - Engage early with statutory bodies, supply chain, and timber contractors.. - Consider the use of sacrificial layers of timber to protect the rest of the structure and potentially result in self extinguishment.. - Use timber fire treatment such as intumescent paint to prevent the spread of fire and reduce the amount of smoke produced, taking account of the impact on recyclability.. - As a last resort, consider full fire bonding if there is a risk of debonding of layers.

This scenario is appropriate in multistorey residential buildings.. Other general concerns when using CLT include:.- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s).

- Shortage of construction expertise.

- MEP co-ordination.Advanced nuclear technologies:.

Kirsty Gogan discusses the potential of advanced nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors and advanced heat sources, to significantly contribute to decarbonising the global energy sector.These technologies can be more compact and manufactured in factories, offering a scalable and financially feasible solution compared to traditional large-scale nuclear projects.. 2.

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