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New AI tool predicts building emissions from simple descriptions

A first-of-its kind AI tool that predicts the carbon footprint of buildings from simple text descriptions at the earliest stages of design, when the potential for savings is greatest, has been unveiled by the University of Bath.

Proposed changes to ISO19650 BIM standard unveiled

Proposed revisions to the ISO 19650 1-3 standard governing the management of information in Building Information Modelling have been unveiled by BSI and nima.

PAS 2080: how the issue of capturing carbon field data may have found its solution

As we all know, carbon management is growing in prominence, and we’re entering an era when clients expect job-level carbon evidence integrated into everyday work – and clear reporting to prove it.

Building asset health supported by an Asset Information Management Strategy: A practical framework for the water sector

A new framework aims to provide the water sector with unified, practical guidance on what good asset information looks like and how companies can strengthen their data to support asset health and performance.

The triple squeeze on the built environment in 2026

Greg Davies, CEO of Tendra Technical Services, examines the impacts of technological advances and innovations in the Built Environment in 2026.

Trimble extends availability of ProjectSight into the European construction industry

Leading project management solution ProjectSight has now been localised for UK, Ireland and Benelux to bring AI-enabled efficiency to contractors of all sizes.

Drone squad to help authorities tackle construction waste crime

The Environment Agency (EA) has recruited human pilots to operate 33 drones equipped with laser mapping to locate and identify sites of illegally-dumped construction waste.

Improving workflow efficiency through reality capture

Faro Insight shares a success story in construction reality capture with Wulverhorst, a Dutch construction and contracting firm.

9 software steps for developing the best possible safety culture

For reasons that range from frustrating to understandable, sometimes the hardest part of managing site operations is working with people.

Vectorworks acquires Morpholio, adding leading mobile design apps to its product line

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., part of the Nemetschek Group, is thrilled to announce it has acquired Morpholio, developer of the award-winning Morpholio Trace, Morpholio Board, and Morpholio Journal apps for iPad and iPhone.

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.

What 2026 holds for the road-marking sector: RSMA Conference insights

The RSMA Annual Conference & Dinner took place on 5 February – a milestone year marking the association’s 50th anniversary.

Vectorworks takes best of show at ISE 2026 for LED Video Wall Tool

Vectorworks, Inc. has earned a Best of Show Award at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2026) in the Digital Signage category for its LED Video Wall Tool, released in Vectorworks 2026.

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.

The shift to UK‑aligned sustainability reporting – what subcontractors need to prepare for

Re-flow explores what subcontractors need to prepare for as new standards come into effect on sustainability reporting.

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.

Meet the Sustainability Dashboard: your ticket to live design insights

The Sustainability Dashboard, released with Vectorworks 2026, gives you instant, real-time insight into your project’s environmental performance so you can make confident decisions as your project progresses.

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.

How SOCOTEC’s CDM services can give your project a competitive advantage

In the complex world of construction, safety isn’t just about hard hats and safety barriers on-site – it begins much earlier, during the design phase.

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.

Reducing costs and unplanned downtime in temporary traffic-light management

Temporary traffic lights keep the network moving during works, but they also create avoidable operational cost and downtime, and the risk of service level breaches.

Digital twin reveals where buildings emit the most carbon

A university research project has developed a comprehensive, design-stage methodology for accurately identifying and prioritising carbon emission reduction strategies across the entire building life cycle by integrating BIM with life cycle assessment.

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