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Automation in construction is shifting

Ian De Dobbelaere, commercial project manager at Komatsu Smart Construction, offers insight into how autonomous technology is transforming productivity and why making machines more intelligent could have implications far beyond the industries they operate in.

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4D visualisation shapes bold addition to London skyline

Digital technology including 3D modelling and 4D visualisation has played a key role in the development of One Crown Place on the boundary of the City of London.

Skanska pilots industry drone flights

Skanska's pilot drones can execute missions in industrial environments, from a central control room, to potentially hundreds of miles away.

Adapting to change: How Covid-19 is fast-tracking digital construction

Matt Wiseman, divisional digital innovation manager at RMD Kwikform, highlights how, in the wake of Covid-19, digital engineering capabilities are set to become a key differentiator for contractors and engineers.

Boosting digital transformation of local authority construction projects

A new tool launched by the Construction Innovation Hub aims to help local authorities transform how they design, build and use their buildings digitally.

COINS Grand Challenge: Boosting construction innovation

The COINS Grand Challenge is a global competition that aims to give a kick-start to ideas that could transform the construction industry and built environment.

New approach vital to conquer materials shortage delays and tight margins

With increasing pressure on deadlines and margins, how can the housebuilding industry adapt its approach to mitigate the impact of these unprecedented factors? Here, Carol Massay, head of construction at The Access Group, explains the role of technology in keeping construction on track.

Graphene-enhanced concrete to revolutionise industry

Graphene specialists at The University of Manchester and Nationwide Engineering have developed graphene-enhanced concrete to revolutionise the concrete industry.

Digitisation: The future of planning

Alex Wrottesley of Landmark Information argues that digitisation and geospatial data will be essential to making the system more productive.

HS2 reveals new vacuum excavation technique for piling

HS2 has unveiled a new vacuum excavation technique for piling which is better for the environment, safer for workers and reduces construction noise.

Highlights from DCW Connect fringe series 2021

Last month Digital Construction Week hosted DCW Connect fringe series, a free virtual event for the construction industry that featured a five-week campaign of online activity focused on innovation and technology in the built environment.

A roadmap to commercialising drone technology

Robert Garbett, founder of Drone Major Group and chairman of the Drone Delivery Group, discusses the development of the Phoenix Programme and industry-led efforts to accelerate commercially viable, scalable and environmentally sound drone services for the UK.

Making a foray into AI for applications in the AEC industry

How can Artificial Intelligence change and improve the architecture, engineering and construction sector?

Researchers develop new concept for rechargeable cement batteries

Research from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden have outlined a new concept for rechargeable cement-based batteries.

Procore acquires construction intelligence company INDUS.AI

Procore Technologies has acquired INDUS.AI, makers of an artificial intelligence-powered analytics platform for the construction industry.

B+K trials app for greener and safer construction sites

Bowmer + Kirkland has been trialling an app that will help make construction journeys greener, safer and more efficient.

British tech start-up to prevent construction deaths in Philippines

Tech start-up, UtterBerry and project partner Connected Places Catapult have been chosen to make construction in the Philippines safer using innovative smart sensors.

Developing sustainable soils from construction waste

Professor Mark Fitzsimons and Dr Kate Schofield, from the University of Plymouth, explain the aims and objectives of ReCon Soil, a €2.5m project bringing together scientists, industry and educators to revolutionise how waste material from construction projects is managed.

Engineers develop printed bricks from construction waste

Engineers at Brunel University London have launched a new project to develop printed bricks from waste construction materials.

HS2 and Digital Catapult to harness latest technologies

As part of a three-year framework agreement, HS2 is linking with Digital Catapult to identify and secure the potential offered by emerging technologies such as 5G and machine learning.

Facial recognition solution to boost contactless site entry

Biosite Systems Ltd has developed a facial recognition solution to respond to increased demand for contactless site entry.

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