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New research reveals how BIM is tackling road construction delays and planning failures

A groundbreaking international study has revealed how BIM is helping to solve persistent scheduling and planning problems in road construction projects, offering a clear path to improved delivery, reduced disruption, and cost certainty.

Cyber insurance: Minimising business interruptions from third-party service failures

In today’s interconnected world, businesses in the design professional sector—including mechanical and electrical design engineers, architects, surveyors, project managers, and BIM specialists—rely heavily on seamless connectivity to access critical information, collaborate on projects, and meet deadlines.

Digital Construction Week 2025 reveals big names for the Main Stage line-up

Digital Construction Week (DCW), the UK’s leading event for innovation and technology in the built environment, returns to Excel London on 4-5 June 2025. This year’s Main Stage line-up brings together influential voices from across the construction and infrastructure landscape, showcasing industry-shaping projects, bold ideas, and powerful personal stories.

Infrastructure boom at risk: new data warns of budget creep, inefficiencies and costly rework in the construction sector

While investment in infrastructure, data centers, and public projects are booming, the construction industry is being increasingly threatened by mounting inefficiencies, spiraling budgets, and costly rework-challenges driven by outdated practices and disconnected technologies that hinder collaboration.

Nemetschek Group expands into Saudi Arabia to advance digital transformation in the construction and media industries

The Nemetschek Group, a leading global provider of software solutions for the AEC/O (Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Operations) and media industries, today announced the launch of its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Traffex returns to Coventry’s CBS Arena on 21–22 May, bringing together highways professionals to discuss the challenges shaping the future of the industry – from decarbonisation to road safety and technology.

Take advantage of new policy and future-proof at Utility Week Live

Utility Week Live returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 20–21 May. This year’s theme, Lead the Change, focuses on the UK’s ambitious green energy plans and the policy decisions reshaping the built environment.

Building bold: The digital engineering challenge at Maggie’s cancer centre

Featuring complex geometry, with nearly all edge columns of the curved façade raking in two directions, the construction of the new Maggie’s cancer centre at The Royal Free Hospital demanded an integrated approach.

New UAV-BIM Framework Delivers Unmatched Accuracy in Façade Inspection and Digital Twin Integration

A research team from the University of Auckland has unveiled a breakthrough framework for automated registration of UAV imagery to BIM models.

How green procurement in the construction industry is developing and evolving

Green procurement within construction is undergoing significant development and evolution as sustainability becomes an increasingly prominent consideration in project planning and execution.

Construction robots learn smarter and faster through virtual reality and imitation, study finds

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have unveiled a method that enables construction robots to learn tasks more efficiently.

New Digital Twin architecture set to transform construction site management

Technical University of Munich and Technion – Israel Institute of Technology are producing a Digital Twin architecture platform.

Supply chain evolution: exploring digital tools transforming construction materials procurement

In construction, efficient procurement is fundamental to project success. Traditionally, this process has been labour intensive, time consuming, and sometimes prone to errors.

Success story: how Planning Management Limited transformed procurement with The Build Chain

For subcontractors, procurement is a constant balancing act—managing supplier availability, controlling costs, and keeping projects on schedule can be a real challenge.

How good is your construction materials procurement process?

In the fast-paced world of construction, where timelines are tight, budgets are crucial, and quality is non-negotiable, efficient procurement is the backbone of success. Yet, many buyers operate with outdated processes or lack clear visibility into how their systems stack up.

Nemetschek Group: Very strong start to the year 2025 with high double-digit revenue growth of +26.3% in the first quarter

The Nemetschek Group, a global provider of software solutions for the construction and media industries, started the financial year 2025 successfully with very strong revenue growth of 26.3% (currency-adjusted: 25.0%) to EUR 282.8m.

CECA report: Embrace Artificial Intelligence in construction

A new CECA report is promoting the use of Artificial Intelligence in construction, with care taken for legislation and risk management.

How to use key modeling commands in Vectorworks software

Vectorworks software offers many powerful tools, giving you the flexibility to approach a design task in a variety of ways. With so many options, how do you determine the best workflow for your needs?

Contractors, do you know that you can also manage your current supply chain with The Build Chain?

Sub contractors - buyers - have all your building materials supply chain in one place to easily manage- with The Build Chain.

Digital Construction Awards 2025 shortlist announced

The shortlist for every category in the Digital Construction Awards 2025 has been revealed ahead of the ceremony later this year.

Reimagining sacred space with Vectorworks: St. John’s Episcopal Church’s plan for a resilient future

After a burst pipe forced parishioners out of St John’s Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas, Vectorworks software was key to understanding the building.

[VIDEO] Autonomous digger passes site tests, will be deployed at Manchester Airport

An autonomous excavator passed trials with flying colours at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Sheffield, in collaboration with Gravis Robotics.

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