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Construction needs to change safety thinking with automation and robots

Automation and advanced technology are reshaping construction. Yet to unlock the huge productivity shift they promise, we need to first rethink safety. It’s another example where prioritising resilience – the systemic ability to anticipate and adapt to known and unknown disruptions while maintaining core functionality - is crucial.

Levelling up quantity estimation

Bluebeam is helping contractors estimate faster, increase accuracy and stay competitive. But that’s just the beginning.

Quality control: The structural weakness in capital projects

André Gunter, head of Pre-sales and Consulting, Idox plc, explores the way construction technologies can maintain a high standard of quality control.

Streamlining operations in big infrastructure: A case study of Coast Renewable Services

As the business expanded, Dundee-based Coast Renewable Services needed field management software to match their growing needs - and Re-flow was the answer.

Trimble’s Estimation MEP: a more accurate estimation solution for your project

Estimation MEP is Trimble’s next-generation estimating solution offering all-in-one takeoff & estimating functionality with built-in collaboration tools for smaller M&E consultants in the UK.

Digital Construction Week 2024 dubbed “the best industry event of the year”

The UK’s leading annual event for innovation in the built environment, Digital Construction Week, received rave reviews and saw a 7% increase in attendee numbers in 2024.

The potential of BIM for renovation projects

It is the task of the architects and structural engineers in charge of renovating an old building to reconcile the preservation of historical character, safety, functionality and energy requirements. The use of BIM for renovation projects can ease such a complex operation.

3D laser scanning for land surveying can help map the UK’s ageing rail network

Land surveying is an essential part of maintaining and modernising British rail. Terrestrial laser scanning and mobile LiDAR, along with drones, can be the precision measurement tools that help get the system back on track.

Construction manufacturers not prioritising digitisation, says CLC

The Construction Leadership Council has published a research report stating that construction product manufacturers must put more focus on digitisation.

AI in UK construction: Opportunities, challenges and the path forward

A new survey by IFS found that the UK construction industry is keen to embrace AI but faces several challenges in being ready for adoption. Kenny Ingram, VP for construction and engineering, looks at how to overcome the barriers to fully realising the huge potential of AI in UK construction.

Achieving compliance through 3D laser technology across hotel chains

Specialising in critical fire safety surveys, consultancy, passive fire installation and fire door maintenance, Trident Fire Protection provides clients with a comprehensive range of fire protection solutions, including utilising 3D laser technology.

Inflation, rising costs and difficulties accessing finance: How construction SMEs can overcome these challenges

Construction’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have faced significant challenges in recent years. Rising material costs, inflation and difficulties accessing finance have placed pressure on these businesses. However, there are solutions that offer hope for overcoming these obstacles.

Modular school building cuts carbon emissions

Designed and built by McAvoy, the brand new Merstham Park School in Surrey provides 900 pupils aged 11-16 years with high-quality classrooms, play space, a dance studio and an all-weather sports pitch.

Elecosoft unveils live multi-user collaboration solution

Elecosoft has launched Asta Vision Live, a new solution designed to offer unprecedented real-time, on-demand collaboration within the Asta Vision platform.

3D site models in Revit format

In today's world of architecture and construction, Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools like Revit have revolutionised the design and construction process.

Energising utilities: Re-flow’s cutting-edge solutions and key takeaways from InstallerSHOW

Late June saw Re-flow visit the InstallerSHOW in the Birmingham NEC, where they delved into challenging the skills crisis with apprenticeships, delivering net zero.

Galliford Try rebrands to support expansion into EV charging and 5G

Galliford Try's rebrand will see their telecommunications business become Galliford Try Digital Infrastructure.

Consumers willing to spend more than £21,000 on a smart home

Samsung BNB Integrated Offering’s Smart Home Buyer Index 2024 revealed that 79% of people surveyed said that they want a smart home.

Latest RIBA horizon scans examine how AI could impact architecture 

The final horizon scans in the Royal Institute of British Architects's (RIBA) series looks at the growing presence and potential impact of AI in architecture.

AI in construction playbook published by CIOB

The new playbook on the use of AI in the construction industry has been published by the Chartered Institute of Building’s Digital and Innovation Advisory Panel.

AccuCities power urban planning with 3D city models

AccuCities is a London-based specialist 3D city modelling agency. Using manual photogrammetry from aerial imagery, AccuCities captures 3D models of existing as-built environments, from small site models to 3D models of entire cities.

Understand the State of the Construction Industry with Re-flow’s report

As the general election approaches, Re-flow's latest report takes a look back at the state of the construction industry so far.

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