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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.

The construction payment process is broken. Here’s how to fix it

Construction payment infrastructure is hopelessly outdated – but the momentum is shifting, writes Mateo Zimmerman of Cemex Ventures

Leveraging AI and BIM in construction risk management: Toward a new standard in project efficiency

Several studies are highlighting that BIM construction risk management will be the most optimal route forward in building control.

Accurate reinforcement estimation with BIM: Evaluating Tekla Structures vs Autodesk Revit for column rebar QTO

A study into Revit and Tekla BIM for QTO accuracy has revealed the strengths and weaknesses of both and the advantages to be gained from them.

Restoration of Parliament and the floating solution

Restoring the Houses of Parliament is a monumental task fraught with physical, planning and even political  challenges. Petr Mitev of Chaos examines the complexity of restoring such a historical site, the role of technology and the reality of building a floating temporary home for the “mother of parliaments” on the Thames.

Why cybersecurity provides the unshakeable foundation for project success

Digital transformation and cybersecurity are two sides of the same coin – inseparable elements of sustainable business growth. When organisations prioritise innovation without equal emphasis on protection, they create foundations that cannot support their ambitions.

Using software to bridge the labour gap

See how digital tools can help AEC businesses streamline processes, maximise internal talent and deliver more efficiently.

Trimble promotes connected workflows at Digital Construction Week

Global technology company Trimble will be bringing its connected workflows and digital construction solutions to London’s ExCeL for Digital Construction Week, looking to promote confidence at every turn.

The need for speed: How M&E contractors are streamlining supply chain payments

Technology has modernised the management of applications for supply chain payments for forward-thinking M&E contractors, allowing a more streamlined and standardised process and addressing the need for speed.

IoT to the rescue: New research maps global progress toward sustainable and smarter cities

A major new study has revealed how the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming urban infrastructure and driving progress toward UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11): sustainable cities and communities.

Update your field management system: Sticking with outdated software costs more

Re-flow is an end-to-end field management system that’s helping forward-thinking companies ditch outdated processes and operate with clarity, control, and compliance.

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