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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.

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Unlocking the future of construction procurement: the power of data-driven solutions

As the demand for faster, more efficient, and cost-effective project delivery grows, traditional procurement methods are becoming outdated and inefficient.

Driving Collaboration with Software for Civil Engineers

From more efficient feedback processes to better accuracy, Bluebeam is helping structural and civil engineers work faster – and smarter.

Finalists for Manchester Prize AI competition announced

The 10 finalists for the Manchester Prize, an AI innovation competition for UK industry, have been announced.

Digital custodianship for ageing infrastructure asset management

Tom Bartley, director of infrastructure at Mind Foundry, discusses how developing technology will impact asset management.

3D concrete printing: Shaping the future of curved walls

Several recent studies examine how 3D concrete printing elements behave under horizontal loads, and how to improve their characteristics.

Design for Regeneration: Vectorworks invites students to take part in competition

Vectorworks is inviting UK-based students or recent graduates to take part in their Regenerative Design competition.

Unlock your building materials procurement potential

Procurement is one of the most overlooked areas when it comes to improving construction performance. While most subcontractors and house builders focus on labour, materials, and timelines—few stop to assess whether their buying process itself is helping or hurting them.

AI in construction: Are we closer than we think to a construction site that runs itself?

Throughout this year and beyond, progress tracking is evolving from a passive reporting task into a proactive risk management and decision-making tool for teams thanks to AI and other technological advancements, writes Chaitanya Naredla Krishna, CEO and co-founder of Track3D.

The Build Chain advantage: features that simplify building materials procurement for subcontractors

In construction, time is money—and nowhere is that more true than in procurement. Subcontractors across the UK are under pressure to source the right materials, at the right price, and at the right time, all while managing cash flow, supplier relationships, and compliance requirements.

Delivering comprehensive fire safety compliance with BIM

PBC Today sat down with Solibri's BIM Expert Simon Gilbert to discuss how BIM can help AEC companies build fire-safety compliant buildings.

We’re on the cusp of an AI breakthrough for building audits and surveys

Joe Forde, research lead at BRE and consortium member of the Innovate UK BuildAudIt project, unveils the results of its year-long development and what it means for the built environment.

How to implement a successful digital twin for the AECO industry

Digital twins offer transformative potential for the AECO industry; however, two main problems are hindering their successful delivery: the sector’s disconnected work processes and the disagreement between building owners and AECO professionals over their value, writes Taylor Cupp, vice-president of Hexagon’s Building Solutions.

Digital-first procurement: Why software is now essential for construction efficiency

The construction sector has been undergoing a steady digital shift - but one area still lagging behind is procurement.

What is the potential of self-healing concrete?

A new study into the potential of self-healing concrete, its benefits, and challenges slowing down adoption.

Smart Cities Summit North America: A call for purpose-driven innovation in the built environment

As the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector accelerates into a digitally connected future, a  pivotal question is emerging: How do we ensure technology delivers meaningful impact for people and place?

Beyond visualisation: Why the future of 4D planning is active

It’s time to turn 4D from a misused asset into a vital element of planning and production control, writes David Hernandez, managing director of Elecosoft

The changing face of cost estimating

Chris Curling, enterprise sales manager, EMEA at Bluebeam, explores how tech can improve cost efficiency and cost management during projects.

Value and Use Cases of Digital Twins

Digital twins have rapidly gained attention as a fascinating technology that creates virtual replicas of physical objects or systems, continuously updated with real-time data. But beyond the buzz, what is the value of digital twins across a building’s lifecycle and for the various industry segments?

UK is European leader in digital twin adoption

A new report from Rockwell Automation has found the United Kingdom to be a European leader in both AI and digital twin adoption.

Homebuilding micro-factory robots may cut costs and time

Automated Architecture has secured funding from several sources to boost production of their homebuilding robots.

It’s time to bridge the BIM-to-field gap

Field management software like Re-flow links BIM and on-site teams, providing a single, efficient solution for real-time updates.

Bridging the gap between BIM and smart buildings

The Digital Building Council’s BIM to Smart initiative aims to bridge the gap between building information modelling and smart building technology. Project lead John Clarke discusses the project ahead of the DBC’s BIM to Smart panel at Digital Construction Week.

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