Multiplex introduces flexible work model to promote gender equity
Multiplex has adopted a flexible working model to reduce its gender pay gap and increase the number, and influence of women working across its UK business.
Atkins to deliver ‘revolutionary’ UK-wide digital underground utilities map
Atkins has been appointed by the Geospatial Commission to create a digital map of underground pipes and cables which will ‘revolutionise’ construction and development across the country.
ICW: Your partner of choice for building warranties and building control
ICW Group, one of the UK’s leading providers of building warranties and building control services, strives to be the partner of choice, offering a fresh approach to the market with high levels of customer service.
Go-ahead for third phase of 500m Blackwall Reach regeneration
The third phase of the £500m Blackwall Reach regeneration scheme has been given the green light, which will see the delivery of 315 new homes.
Causeway acquires building products information platform
Construction technology specialist, Causeway Technologies has acquired building products information platform, SpecifiedBy.
Scaffolding company fined £160k after crane operator fatally electrocuted
A scaffolding company has been fined £160,000 after a crane operator was fatally electrocuted when the crane he was operating struck an overhead powerline.
Stop talking about AI’s potential in construction – it’s here now
Rene Morkos, CEO of ALICE Technologies and an adjunct professor at Stanford University, argues that Artificial Intelligence can contribute to the transformation of the nation's infrastructure here and now.
Green light for £300m Blackpool Central transformation
Blackpool City Council has given the go-ahead for plans to deliver the £300m Blackpool Central leisure destination.
BIM started a new chapter for KÖZTI
Leveraging solutions from the Nemetschek Group, BIM and 3D modelling have become go-to technologies for one of Hungary's oldest architects.
Sisk appoints Paul Brown as new CEO
John Sisk & Son has appointed Paul Brown as its new CEO to take over from the current CEO Steve Bowcott.
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THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN DIGITAL CONSTRUCTON
BIM started a new chapter for KÖZTI
Leveraging solutions from the Nemetschek Group, BIM and 3D modelling have become go-to technologies for one of Hungary's oldest architects.
Taming construction chaos: Report takes deep dive into benefits of CDE
On a typical construction project mistakes crop up. A report by Asite helps organisations make their own business case for a Common Data Environment (CDE).
Prefabrication is key success factor for new £4.28bn quarter in Vienna
One of the largest urban development projects in Europe relies on precast construction for efficient and sustainable building – ALLPLAN software enabled efficient precast detailing processes.
Building back better – together
Elecosoft launches collaboration cloud for improved project management.
Las Vegas digital twin to ‘set benchmark for cities around the world’
A digital twin provider and an IoT specialist have joined forces to accelerate urban transformation in Las Vegas with its first-ever digital twin.
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THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN OFFSITE & MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
Graham tops out University of York’s £130m student resi scheme
Graham has topped out at the University of York’s £130m flagship student accommodation project, which was built in only 58 weeks.
SIPs advice from some of the UK’s most experienced professional users
We hear from experienced SIPs users who nearly always buy SIPs from leading British manufacturer Hemsec - for very good reasons, as they explain.
Solve the housing crisis without risking further climate damage, warns Sir David King
Britain must solve its housing crisis without putting climate at risk, warned the UK's former chief scientific advisor, Sir David King, at an Offsite Alliance event.
A call to arms – modern methods of construction for all
There are lots of reasons not to start engaging with modern methods of construction (MMC). Too risky, too expensive, too many unknowns, too much else to do. Especially if you’re a smaller housing provider.
Kevin Sulca’s Ventanilla House wins SterlingOSB Zero/RIBAJ competition
The RIBAJ/Norbord Europe, now part of West Fraser, competition is designed to encourage architects to push the creative boundaries when considering the use of SterlingOSB Zero.
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PBC Today August 2021
Welcome to the August edition of PBC Today, which explores everything from climate risk in the built environment, carbon reduction and net zero ambitions to calls for a radical new national housing policy, how the industry can cope with material shortages and the case for incentivising MMC.
BIM Today June 2021
Welcome to the June edition of BIM Today. In this issue, we look at everything from boosting digital skills in the construction workforce to the potential of digital twins in achieving net zero carbon, the future of drone technology in the UK and the role of 4D visualisation in improving health and safety.
The ultimate guide to 3D technology in concrete construction workflows
This ebook from imaging, measurement and realisation technology specialist Faro offers the ultimate guide to using 3D technology in concrete construction workflows.
The future of housebuilding and construction
In this new ebook, the Access Group argues that the lack of supply, when combined with emerging challenges and barriers at home and internationally, mean the construction industry must now accept that the old ways of working alone are not going to solve the problem.
Premier Guarantee: Pre-plaster
This Pre-plaster ebook by Premier Guarantee gathers together Technical Updates offering additional guidance on a number of key areas.
M-AR – a solutions based, leading offsite contractor
M-AR offer offsite solutions - MMC Category 1, 2 and 3 product options that can be combined to create hybrid designs for the optimum building method.
Cobuilder – Construction Software Solutions
Your Data is your Value - Cobuilder provides cutting-edge software solutions in an IT platform for construction data management.
Digital Construction Week is back this November
Join us from 24-25 November for Europe’s leading innovation and technology event for the built environment, live and in-person at ExCeL London
What do CAD software users say about BricsCAD®?
BricsCAD® is Computer Aided Design software for people who build things. It’s the best choice for drafters, designers, architects, and engineers.
Accessibility isn’t an add-on when it comes to awards
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, marks down the judges who hand out accolades for inaccessible design.
Covid-19 and the reinvention of the construction industry
Asite has launched a research report examining how the construction industry can adapt to survive, using digital technologies in the face of Covid-19.