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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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2026 will be the year local AI emerges in AEC

As AI becomes infrastructure rather than novelty, expectations will shift toward systems that support custom training, respect data boundaries, preserve authorship and operate where design decisions are actually made, writes Roderick Bates of Chaos.

3D printed house obtains Japanese government seismic approval

A cave-inspired home has become the first 2-storey 3D printed reinforced concrete house to obtain government approval under Japan’s stringent seismic design requirements.

Artificial Intelligence in UK construction: One year on

Ben Goodwin, director of policy & public affairs at the CECA, gives an overview of the state of AI in the UK construction industry.

New free ECITB drone course to make site operations safer

A new ECITB drone course will train experienced drone operators in navigating drones through complex industrial or construction sites.

UK and North America lead in embracing building data

The UK and North America are leading the way in embracing data in buildings – but maximising its use as a tangible driver of performance remains a “glass ceiling”, according to new study.

Why AI won’t fix fragmented building data – and what asset owners must do first

Asset owners are increasingly turning to AI to improve building performance, compliance and safety, yet many are finding that technology alone is not enough. This article will explore how fragmented building information undermines AI’s potential and the foundational steps asset owners must take before AI can succeed.

Study highlights the role of AI and LiDAR in advancing scaffolding safety

Advances in cloud-based artificial intelligence are introducing new approaches to scaffolding safety inspection and compliance within construction site management.

Identifying risks in construction with AI

Much of the talk around AI in construction has focused on anticipated productivity gains but arguably the greatest transformation could lie in how risk is identified, decisions are justified and responsibility is allocated, writes Mark Macaulay of Dentons.

Rewiring the real estate sector: The industry report

Property and facility managers face greater challenges than ever before. How can technology help and what is holding them back?

AI in the built environment: The future will not wait

Small and global firms pay price for inaction on AI adoption – while mid-size companies reap the rewards, writes Maryrose Lyons, founder of the AI Institute.

Spotlight on schedule: Delivering data centre construction at pace

The AI data centre rush is raising alarm over the construction supply chain’s ability to cope, writes Leon Wright of Turner & Townsend.

Entering a new season of intelligence with agentic AI, technology and collaboration

In this article, Yves Padrines, CEO of the Nemetschek Group, explores how AI, technology and collaboration are driving a new era of intelligence and transformation across the global construction industry.

AI is not about cutting-edge; it’s human-centric technology

In AI, it’s not about simply being cutting-edge; it’s about designing human-centric technology built around real people and their daily workflows, says Charles Sheridan, chief data & AI officer at Nemetschek Group.

A year in construction & engineering: On the brink of AI adoption

Kenny Ingram, VP of C&E and Chris Knight, global industry director, C&E, IFS explore why the construction industry is yet to embrace AI adoption- and the benefits it could be missing out on.

Re-flow Field Management achieves ‘G2 High Performer’ status

Re-flow have been recognised as a ‘High Performer’ in G2’s Field Service Management section – a significant milestone for the company.

Materials passports: How they lead to the complete Golden Thread of building information

As the built environment moves towards net zero and greater circularity, materials passports are a tool used to improve transparency and sustainability in buildings.

Collaboration, teamwork and 4D model construction

Major construction projects are getting harder to deliver. Programmes are more compressed, scopes are larger and more complex, the risk profile is harsher and clients expect fewer surprises. In that reality, how teams plan and work together becomes decisive, writes James Bowles.

FARO 2026: Looking back and ahead

FARO®, a business of AMETEK®, Inc recaps a successful 2025 and optimistically looks ahead in anticipation of 2026.

AI alone won’t build construction resilience

Artificial intelligence can play a vital role in construction but it cannot replace strong planning and human expertise, writes Nick Gray, chief operating officer for the UK and Europe at Currie & Brown.

Strong contractor optimism about AI’s impact on construction industry

Nearly 9 out of 10 contractors believe AI will have a meaningful impact on construction, with many predicting extensive, industry-wide transformation.

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