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Newforma X PBC on-demand: Navigating AECO collaboration technology for construction

In the second part in this series of Newforma on-demand webinars, technical solutions lead Carl Storms explores AECO technology collaboration and how to use technology to your advantage.

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AI in planning departments: Friend or foe?

John Mason, associate at Carter Jonas, explores the use of AI in planning departments and its ability to review applications.

How Britain’s construction sector could benefit from using robotics

Britain must leverage the use of robotics and automation or risk being left behind on the global construction landscape, the National Roboatrium’s Pete Felton writes.

Virtuscan: scanning services for your structure and properties

Virtuscan specializes in Geometric Data Capture, utilising laser scanners, drones, cameras, and survey equipment to map and document properties and structures.

AUAR secures £2.6m to build sustainable homes using robotic micro-factories

Automated Architecture (AUAR) licenses its tech stack of robotic micro-factories and AI to enable home-builders to deliver low-energy timber affordable homes.

Startup’s latest funding round to expand AI underground mapping in UK 

Exodigo has secured over £82m of funding, which will be invested in expanding the UK team and AI underground mapping technologies.

Ethical public sector use of AI for decision-making in connected places

Public sector use of AI offers significant potential value but also brings with it significant concerns over its responsible use. A new project led by the University of Cambridge aims to put ethical considerations at the heart of decisions to use AI within digitalisation initiatives to create public value in connected places.

41% of architects now using AI, RIBA reports

New research by RIBA reveals that 41% of UK architects are already using artificial intelligence (AI) on at least the occasional project- and of those, 43% think it has made the design process more efficient.

Payapps: The simpler, more reliable and accurate application for payment alternative to spreadsheets

Making the submittal and approval of applications for payment faster and easier than ever before, Payapps is a proven, cloud-based solution that helps contractors and subcontractors work better together.

Safeguarding digital infrastructure: Cybersecurity for smart cities

Capterra’s Eduardo Garcia delves into the vital role of cybersecurity for smart cities, providing strategies for fortifying urban environments against evolving threats.

Leading innovators and collaborators to convene at Futurebuild 2024

The built environment’s most influential event for innovation and collaboration, Futurebuild, returns March 5-7 2024 at London’s ExCeL. With “take a stand for change” as this year’s key theme, Futurebuild 2024 promises to be the most transformative yet, furthering its mission of driving systemic change and taking a stand for a better built environment.

Construction technology in the Middle East set to shake-up industry

Construction technology in the Middle East is being embraced by more companies, according to a new region-wide survey. Kaarin Kalavus-Collins of Turner & Townsend takes a look at the results.

Nearly a quarter of tradespeople fell victim to cyber crime in 2023

23% of tradespeople surveyed by NFU Mutual had fallen victim to a cyber attack or cyber crime in 2023.

[VIDEO] Robot bricklayers could be coming to UK with new startup

Monumental's robot bricklayers can work as fast as a human stonemason and could be the answer to the UK's brickie shortage.

The digital future of construction materials procurement

With demands for sustainability, efficiency and cost savings on the rise, construction materials purchasing methods are evolving.

Drone technology in real estate: The future or pie in the sky?

Drone technology might be hitting the headlines due to their vital usage by the armed forces in global conflicts, but its potential is also fast expanding in the world of real estate. Louise Irvine, senior knowledge development lawyer at Forsters, takes a look.

How data and AI is changing the way we live and work

Increasingly, data and AI are seamlessly integrated within many aspects of our daily lives. From chatting to virtual assistants to advanced algorithms rendering lifelike images, the role of technology is ubiquitous, says Gordon Johnstone, head of DataFest at The Data Lab.

The role of technology in safeguarding global infrastructure and mitigating climate risks

Global infrastructure is facing pressure like never before. Growing populations, time, and the impact of global warming are putting our built environment to the test - and it’s a test it’s currently failing, explains Andrea Bartoli, chief technology officer at Worldsensing.

How using digital can transform your construction materials procurement process

The Build Chain investigates how digitising the construction materials procurement process can benefit your business.

Impact of IoT in social housing revealed by University of Exeter research

Partnering with Aico|HomeLINK and industry partners, the University of Exeter has created a guide to best implement IoT in social housing.

Nemetschek Revolutionises Digital Twins with its Horizontal and Open Platform dTwin

In October, the Nemetschek Group announced the availability of its SaaS digital twin platform, dTwin.

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