FARO® INSIGHT, a business of AMETEK®, Inc. is the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement technology, it develops and markets computer-aided measurement and imaging devices and software.
With the global construction sector estimated to reach an annual output of £13tn by 2030, Mick Goulding, commercial director at Cellnex UK, explores how wireless connectivity can shape the industry’s future, with 5G private networks, Open RAN and IoT playing a key role in boosting productivity and meeting increasing demand.
With the race to net zero hotting up and building design and management ever more focused on ESG-related issues, BIM and digital twin technology used together can help the industry steal a march on more sustainably designed and operated buildings, explains Devan Mistry, associate director at McBains.
In this article, Lee Biggenden, Co-Founder & COO of Nephos Technologies explores how the AEC industry can harness and analyse insight on data resources using a data governance programme.
Morgan Sindall Construction, BIMBox, University of Salford, University of Manchester and Arcas & Callisto Consulting will be part of a research project on waste management in the built environment.
Tech could clear many of the construction industry’s current stumbling blocks, but not without considerable investment and commitment to sourcing and developing the right talent. John Miles, Business Development Director at Assent Building Control, discusses the current state of technology in construction and building control.
How can businesses ensure that new construction technology is successfully implemented, and what pitfalls could companies face in the process? Here to offer advice on how firms can ensure a smooth transition, Ibrahim Imam of construction management platform PlanRadar, explains why a people-first approach should always be a top priority.
Procore Technologies has released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which highlights the company’s guiding principles, efforts and aspirations related to ESG.
Nemetschek, one of the leading software providers for the construction industry, has predicted that digitalisation will be a key enabler for construction growth in 2023.
Evercam 4D View is the latest addition to Bentley Systems' powered by iTwin program, which will help project teams to leverage engineering and design data and communicate project plans to stakeholders.
Communication and collaboration in construction are as old as the industry itself, but these processes have changed a lot over the years — at least, they have at the most effective construction firms. If your business is still using analog methods of sharing important information, you may be missing out on everyday value.
Takenaka Corporation, Japan, is using Nemetschek Group solutions to build its BIM strategies, and provide first-class architectural, engineering and construction services. Leveraging an open Building Lifecycle Intelligence approach with a Digital Twin, the company is creating impressive buildings and structures across the globe.
Construction projects are complex, challenging, and unpredictable. In this article, Elecosoft explains the ways in which construction management can aid construction projects in planning, management, and coordination.
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks has announced the winners of the 2022 Vectorworks Design Scholarship Awards, with Michelle Wanitzek taking home the coveted Richard Diehl Award.
Cities worldwide will soon have the means required to integrate smart technology to help remove cross-departmental silos fully. Digital platforms that help to manage civic services will be key to achieve smart cities, explains Matthew Britt, general manager, Smart & Sustainable Cities, Honeywell.
Anand Mecheri, CEO of Invicara, aims to alleviate the confusion around the concept of digital twins and highlight the importance of good data in construction.
On 17 November, the Apollo Protocol team launched the Apollo Forum for manufacturing and the built environment by hosting their first event at the University of Sheffield AMRC’s innovative Factory 2050, showcasing the benefits of cross-sector digital twins. Su Butcher reports on the Value Hack and explains what value there is in joining future hack sessions.
The fifth round of HS2's Innovation Accelerator will see tech start-ups working on-site with civil engineering contractors to tailor solutions for the construction industry.
The Innovate UK-funded REWIRE project has created a virtual digital twin of Warrington in north-west England to help identify where carbon and efficiency savings can be made across the town’s buildings and energy systems.
