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World cup and heat wave putting stadium design to the test, say experts

The World Cup is exposing the complex and often competing demands of modern stadium design, according to SimScale and Thornton Tomasetti.

The trillion-dollar opportunity hidden in plain sight

Discover how digital twins, AI, and learning systems are transforming construction productivity and unlocking a trillion-dollar built environment opportunity.

Build Warranty® launches iOS and Android Surveyor App to cut inspection admin and speed up sign-off

The launch of the Surveyor App on the platforms aims to bridge the gap between technical inspection and the paperwork that unlocks lender drawdowns and stage sign-off.

BIM software for architecture design named the popular choice winner in the design tools category

Vectorworks BIM software for architecture has been named the winner in the popular choice in the design tools category.

How AI and automation are changing financial planning in construction

With construction professionals and firms facing increasingly complex projects and operations, many are turning to automation and AI to help manage some of the administrative burden.

Ethical governance of artificial intelligence use in the UK’s architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) sector

A new project is exploring the state of practice in ethical considerations guiding AI use in the UK’s AEC sector.

NFB welcomes government’s AI planning tools to ease department pressure

“AI is perfectly placed to assess and record planning applications, particularly as we move to a rules-based system," says the NFB.

Arte Construction transforms façade remediation planning with Asta Vision

Asta Vision provides a complete audit trail and a single, trusted location for the Arte Construction team – from tender through delivery.

Professionals must upskill and adapt to lead the next decade of BIM in construction

The construction industry is shifting from BIM adoption to a broader focus on information management across the built asset lifecycle, calling for industry professionals to upskill and bridge the gap for a new era.

Bridging the Gap: Transforming digital design & construction in 2026

A series of live panel discussions and on-demand episodes aims to transform the 2026 Digital Design & Construction Report into actionable dialogue

AI planning tools to accelerate government’s 1.5m homes target

The UK government has launched two new AI planning tools to modernise England’s planning permission system The smart use of AI planning tools will speed...

The digital handshake: Mastering commissioning and post-handover accountability

Justin Kirby, facilitator of the Digital Operations Working Group, reflects on practical insights needed to deliver traditional commissioning in construction and why this is crucial to the success of the digital handshake.

Digital Construction Week 2026 welcomes over 9,000 professionals as industry looks to the future

Since launching in 2015, Digital Construction Week has grown into the UK's leading event for innovation and technology in the built environment.

BIM in 2026: Artificial intelligence and best-in-class collaboration

Adam Salt, BIM coordinator at Wavin, discusses the outlook for BIM in 2026 and why it could make gains from AI Building information modelling (BIM)...

4D in AMP8: Bridging the water sector’s digital divide

Why 4D planning in AMP8 demands a new approach to skills and culture

Cyber risk in construction: Why confidence may be the sector’s biggest vulnerability

Cyber risk is now the number one concern for business leaders worldwide, meaning cyber resilience deserves the same discipline and focus as physical safety in the construction industry, writes Alessandro Lezzi, head of cyber risks at Beazley.

Designing a truly digital hospital: What we’re learning from Monklands

The Monklands project shows that true digital transformation is about much more than models and data platforms, writes Kathleen Baird, associate director at WSP.

AI: From promises to proof points at Digital Construction Week 2026

Julian Geiger, chief AI officer at Nemetschek Group, outlines his vision for AI’s evolution ahead of Digital Construction Week 2026.

Digital planning helps tackle climate change and build public trust

New research from the Royal Town Planning Institute examines the opportunities and risks of digital planning to help relieve some of these demands on the system.

Beyond the hype: The real AI revolution in construction and engineering starts behind the scenes

Technological modernisation in the construction and engineering industry, conjures up images of humanoid robots wheeling barrows and laying bricks, and workers walking round sites using future-like smart glasses to improve safety. But while not quite as sexy, the truth is that what the industry urgently needs are AI agents to alleviate the back-office pressures of keeping major projects on time and on budget, as Kenny Ingram, VP of C&E and Chris Knight, global industry director, C&E, IFS, explain.

Precision over plausibility: AI in infrastructure demands a different standard

Julien Moutte, chief technology officer at Bentley Systems, examines AI and the trust problem in infrastructure.

How digital construction is ending demolition as the default

Advances in digital design, data-driven engineering and AI are helping the construction industry move beyond demolition-first thinking, writes Stephen Fernandez, global retrofit leader at Arup.

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