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Asite opens data center in the European Union

Asite has announced the opening of a new data center in the European Union – the new center will support infrastructure developments and capital projects in the region.

How will BIM evolve in 2021?

Building information modelling (BIM) is one area where 2020 promised a lot that didn’t materialise as expected, Frank Weiss, senior director of new products at Oracle Construction and Engineering explores how BIM will shift in 2021.

Balfour Beatty and MSite to digitise workforce safety

Balfour Beatty and MSite have adopted an innovative mobile phone application to improve workforce safety across 60 of its sites.

Asite becomes member of the Digital Twin Consortium

Asite is now a member of the Digital Twin Consortium, to drive the use of digital twins worldwide and demonstrate the value of twin technology.

Integrated data in construction: The ‘key to success’ in 2021 and beyond

The recent challenges brought on by Covid-19 have shown the construction industry to be willing to adopt new technologies. Social distancing measures have forced construction to adapt to digital tools faster and more comprehensively than ever before.

E-commerce warehouse space drives construction demand

The huge surge in online retail and E-commerce over the last twelve months, driven by the Covid-19 pandemic, has resulted in a similar increase in demand for warehouse space, experts say.

The Access Group acquires ERP software specialist

The Access Group has acquired ERP software specialist, EasyBuild to secure a market-leading position in the provision of software and services to the construction sector.

Is BIM the key to Britain’s net-zero future?

Charles Smith, consultant at Atkins, explores how BIM can help unlock the UK’s net-zero carbon ambitions.

Amodal joins Asite Ecosystem to unlock value in construction lifecycle

Built environment information management service provider, Amodal has joined the Asite Ecosystem to unlock greater value throughout the construction lifecycle.

HS2 trials Clean Air Gas Engine technology to cut carbon on sites

In an attempt to improve local air quality, HS2 is trailing new Clean Air Gas Engine technology to dramatically cut carbon on construction sites.

Noble Legend to advance Asite platform in East Asia

Online integrated solutions provider, Noble Legend has joined the Asite Ecosystem to advance the growth of the Asite platform in East Asia.

BricsCAD® BIM V21 keeps ‘design first’

Now in its sixth major release, BricsCAD® BIM V21 offers a design-centric approach to the architect’s segment of the building design, construction, and lifecycle management workflow.

How the construction industry can meet decarbonisation targets

Asite has launched a new research report on how the construction industry can mitigate carbon emissions through the smart retrofitting of built assets.

Software company PODFather improves HS2 logistics

An Edinburgh-based construction software supplier, PODFather, has enabled works for Phase One of HS2, with logistics and safety compliance software speeding up processes on sites across the West Midlands.

85% of built environment experts back digital golden thread

The report provides an important insight into the industry’s understanding of the golden thread and what will be needed to deliver it in practice.

The Cohesive Companies acquires Maximo solutions provider

The Cohesive Companies has announced the acquisition of SRO Solutions to extend its capabilities for marine and industrial infrastructure.

Underfloor air conditioning system wins ‘Retrofit Project of the Year’

Underfloor air conditioning specialist, AET Flexible Space, has won the ‘Retrofit Project of the Year’ at the H&V News Awards 2020.

AI software to help construction industry reduce embodied carbon

Computer scientists at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) are developing software that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help construction companies reduce the amount of embodied carbon in their projects.

Digital Twin Hub marks a successful first six months

The Centre for Digital Built Britain’s Digital Twin Hub (DT Hub) has signed up more than 700 members since it was launched in March. Find out more about this exciting, fast-growing community and how it can help you to accelerate your digital twin strategy.

Reclaiming innovation: How to manage change amid industry tech growth

Embracing the impact of new and disruptive building technology in the construction industry means also managing the organisational change that comes with it.

Immersive 4D technology to boost worksite safety on HS2

HS2 has joined forces with Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) and 3D Repo to boost worksite safety by implementing immersive 4D technology.

Building the foundations for AI in construction

The use of big data and reliance on machine learning capability are becoming standard project control tools. Niru Sundararajah, a data scientist for Aecom’s Cost Intelligence Europe team, shares his perspective on how solid foundations for data management are crucial to successful analytical outcomes using AI in construction.

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