Colin Bell, digital and data director, Kier Construction, asks what happens when we stop thinking about digital as a separate initiative and make it part of how construction projects are delivered every day.
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.
The Apollo Protocol will support cross-sector digital twins that will enable each sector to be more sustainable, innovative and cost-effective. Henry Fenby-Taylor of the IET’s Built Environment Panel takes a look.
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks has announced that it will soon launch its 2023 product line, which is focused on providing time-saving tools that automate processes.
Dr Kevin Macnish, digital ethics consulting manager at Sopra Steria, explains the importance of ethical digital twins and how the UK can establish a robust and trusted National Digital Twin programme to help society.
FlowForma has developed a new workflow integration tool to construction management software Procore, which will support customers and maximise ROI for construction firms.
2022 EC3 Thorpe Medal winner Dr Sotirios Argyroudis explains the exciting opportunities and roles of digital twins, IoT and machine learning in enhancing critical infrastructure resilience and sustainability.
PT Wijaya Karya used Bentley applications on a BIM pilot project for a new Indonesian toll road, reducing the time needed for surveying by 25% and costs by 3% while providing a federated model that can assist with operations.
When a major highway improvement programme in the Tees Valley got underway in 2020, in partnership with Balfour Beatty, its ‘digital first’ approach proved to be a gamechanger for better collaboration, efficiency, and operations.
Businesses in field-based industries face a whirlwind of operational processes. Appropriate allocation of resources and labour is key to ensuring efficiency and productivity on-site but what’s the difference between the two, and how do you strike the right balance? Re-flow explains.
In the construction industry, there is a race to digitise processes. Whilst the industry is embracing new technologies at speed, with so many products available, it can be difficult for business leaders to know which to invest in. In this article, FlowForma explains the five key trends for digitisation in the construction industry.
BSI and Cobuilder have signed an agreement to allow access to machine-interpretable standards information for the British and international built environment sector.
Organisations across the globe are turning to digital transformation. The construction industry is no exception, and business leaders are seeking out new technologies to solve specific challenges. In such a competitive market, acceleration is key. Finding the right digital solutions and deploying them quickly is a priority for business leaders, FlowForma explains.
Balfour Beatty Living Places has opened an Operational Control Hub in Southampton, providing a single source of real-time visibility to monitor activities.
Real-time visualisation is the fastest and easiest way to turn building models into immersive 3D experiences. It brings together design and visualisation workflows, enhancing the design processes of AEC professionals.
Firms working on joint venture construction projects, such as HS2, have been offered first-of-its-kind cyber security advice from a collaboration of government and industry experts.
In this article, ACCA Software explains how Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a useful tool for improving infrastructure design, coordination, and construction.
New York-based civil engineering firm Sullivan Engineering onboarded FlowForma's process automation technology to save time and increase operational efficiency in their business.
Businesses in construction and rail face a whirlwind of operational processes. Appropriate allocation of resources and labour is key to ensuring efficiency and productivity onsite, but what’s the difference between the two, and how do you strike the right balance?
As digital transformation becomes a high-priority initiative to maintain competitiveness in a tough market, executives across all industries are aware of the benefits of digitisation, implementing construction software at some level across the business, FlowForma explains.
Following the recent introduction of the UK Building Safety Act, Antony Brophy, UK director of business development at Cobuilder, discusses why standardised data is essential for the construction sector.
Eighteen months on from the publication of the Construction Playbook, just how well is the industry doing in meeting the needs for increased digitisation of procurement? Julian Penna, product owner for MyPagabo, says that while the pieces of the puzzle are all there, the industry as a whole is still a few steps away from completing the jigsaw.
