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How machine learning is helping architects design more sustainable cities

Emerging technologies like visualisation and rendering software powered by AI and machine learning enable architects to assess sustainability early in the design process, writes Dan Ring of Chaos.

Construction industry outlook 2026: The trends shaping how contractors build, budget and deliver

Shanthi Rajan, CEO of Linarc, assesses the construction technology landscape as we head into the new year.

Digital Construction Week 2026 opens call for speakers

The eleventh Digital Construction Week (DCW) is now inviting industry voices to speak at the 2026 event at Excel London on 3-4 June.

National Civils Show recap: industry challenges for 2026 and beyond

The National Civils Show took place on 26–27 November in ExCeL London, where we caught up with the industry trends for 2026.

From forms to flows: How intelligent data capture can transform field operations

There’s a recently developed, more modern way of managing field operations that begins with seemingly simple form submissions and makes the most of data collection from sites.

Product of the Year award win underlines dedication of Payapps’ team

Hear more about Payapps's time at the Construction Computing Awards in London, meeting with some of the outstanding businesses and innovations from across the entire built environment.

AI goes on site: How digital tools are quietly transforming construction quality

Artificial intelligence (AI), digital portals and structured data are reshaping how quality is managed – and, crucially, how risk is understood by lenders and insurers.

Bridge Civil Engineering case study: innovating to prevent site delays

Re-Flow Field Management presents a case study of Bridge Civil Engineering being helped by Re-Flow's software and methods.

How AI is transforming the future of the built environment

Artificial Intelligence has been part of our technological landscape for years, but its capabilities are rapidly advancing. The construction industry, in particular, is witnessing unprecedented changes driven by AI, with technology being used in ways unimaginable just a year ago. Benedict Wallbank, partnerships and digital construction strategy manager at Trimble, discusses further.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust creates smart estate with digital twin

Indoor mapping is playing a central role in the modernisation of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust’s estates and facilities department.

AEC Technology Outlook 2026: Where is UK construction heading?

Bluebeam’s new AEC Technology Outlook 2026 surveys industry professionals around the world to uncover how the balance between control and innovation is shaping the next phase of transformation.

The all-seeing eye: Big Data’s strategic edge in UK T&D projects

Big Data analysis enables project teams to move from reactive problem-solving toward proactive risk prevention, writes Shubham Kadam of Burns & McDonnell.

Mental health: The hidden cost of late construction payments

Lyn Crozier, product specialist at Payapps, looks at the human impacts of late payments in the construction industry and underlines the importance of utilising technology to streamline the application for payment process to save time and money, and reduce mental strain.

Accelerating the UK’s AI readiness

In October, the Connected Places Catapult hosted a roundtable event at the House of Lords, chaired by Lord Timothy Clement-Jones CBE, to discuss how the UK can realise its ambitions to be a world leader in AI innovation.

South Korean research fellows join Birmingham City University to accelerate smart city development

Three early career researchers from South Korea are joining academics from Birmingham City University to drive next-generation urban innovation

The changing face of merchant relationships in 2025

Merchant relationships are evolving fast in 2025 — driven by tighter timelines, rising material pressures and the growing expectation that subcontractors should move quicker, smarter and with more visibility than ever before.

Deltek launches new sustainable growth formula to power next wave of UK SMB growth

Deltek has published its new report “The Growth Blueprint” which highlights how professional services firms can scale smarter, win more work and boost profitability.

The rise of integrated procurement platforms

The Build Chain examines the changing shape of procurement- and why integrated procurement platforms are more than buzzwords.

How digital tools can help social landlords meet Awaab’s Law

Ben Wallbank, digital strategy and partnerships manager EMEA at Trimble, explains why the compliance challenge is as much about data as it is about maintenance and how digital technology can help housing providers stay in line with Awaab's Law.

How AI and automation are streamlining material buying

When it comes to buying materials, the construction industry is undergoing a major shift — one led by technology. AI and automation aren’t just buzzwords; they’re transforming how subcontractors source, compare, and purchase materials.

Shifting from spreadsheet stress: Grove Mechanical Services embraces technology to streamline supply chain payments

The fast-paced nature of the mechanical and electrical (M&E) sector and the pressure to shorten project deadlines means contractors can’t afford to spend unnecessary time on administrative tasks or on back-and-forth deliberation with subcontractors over valuations and supply chain payments.

Heralding a new era of active model-based planning

White paper reveals how planning teams can visualise construction sequences and identify clashes before they become on-site problems.

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