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FARO is the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement technology, it develops and markets computer-aided measurement and imaging devices and software.

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Allplan Bridge used in Lower Saxony BIM pilot project

Engineers from Thormahlen + Peuckert successfully adopted the Allplan Bridge solution for modelling a challenging bridge design in Lower Saxony.

Removing infrastructure bottlenecks to deliver reliable power in India

Sterlite Power’s renewable energy innovation using a collaborative design workflow helps deliver reliable power to over 30 million residents in north-east India.

The diligent contractor: Managing the construction journey in 2021

With new regulatory changes on the horizon, such as the Building Safety Bill, contractors will be expected to meet new levels of compliance in line with government legislation. But how can digital adoption help contractors achieve this goal and what methods are currently available?

Information for today’s “buildings of tomorrow”

Nick Blake, BSRIA’s Principal FM Consultant discusses climate change, the coronavirus pandemic and the fourth industrial revolution are all driving changes in the industry.

Stellar Services joins the Asite Ecosystem

Stellar Services has joined the Asite Ecosystem to expand opportunities for Asite in North America and help the platform grow.

Shared immersive space to boost construction processes

Mott MacDonald has joined forces with Igloo Vision to develop a 360° shared immersive space which will help clients rehearse construction processes ahead of time.

Productivity tools for Autodesk Revit

One of last year’s hot topics was the famous open letter from the AEC industry to Autodesk criticising the lack of improvements in the latest versions of their software. In response, tech companies are emerging in the AEC industry to fill these gaps. One is giving out some of the best Revit add-ins on the market for free…

A mostly sunny outlook on cloud-based reality capture

While 2020 was no doubt a challenging year, there were some decidedly sunny breaks, says Jerry Hardy, integrated marketing director, architecture engineering and construction, FARO Technologies.

The value of Powerproject Vision: Proven in a pandemic

Powerproject Vision, a web-based portal for managing construction plans, has now been proven in use for well over a year. What a year it has been.

NPX wins Historical Railway Estate contract

NPX, a joint venture between Network Plus and XEIAD, has secured a 10-year framework with Highways England for the Historical Railway Estate Examination contract.

BIM: Coming of age in 2021

Robin Lawson, managing director of building services engineering company, Ameon, looks at BIM in 2021 and shares his hopes for the sector.

The road to digitalisation in the construction industry

Some companies may be in the slow lane while others are speeding ahead. But what is becoming clearer all the time, is that the industry now has a road map towards digital transformation and the journey is underway. Finbarr McMeel, technical director at Gilbert-Ash explains more.

NHBC launches technology assisted inspection app

NHBC has announced the roll-out of a new technology assisted inspection app to help improve construction quality.

Case study: DEWA Concentrated Solar Power Tower

SCIA Engineer assists the design and engineering of the DEWA Concentrated Solar Power Tower, part of the largest solar park on earth.

How to achieve the ‘golden thread’ of construction data

Project management solutions specialist, Viewpoint discusses how to achieve a golden thread of construction data.

Middle East developer to use Asite’s construction cloud platform

Asite’s construction cloud platform will streamline project information and enhance collaboration across the full lifecycle of Aldar Properties’ assets.

Has BIM taken over the construction industry?

Parm Bhangal, managing director at Bhangals Construction Consultants discusses BIM and how deeply it has established itself in the world of construction.

Building confidence with accurate project costing

Construction is playing a leading role in the UK’s economic recovery but in an uncertain world, accurately forecasting costs and keeping them on track can be tricky. With new opportunities on the cards, forward-thinking firms are using digital technology, including estimating software, to win more tenders and improve the profitability of projects, as Andy Day, estimating, take off & surveying software consultant from Access Construction, explains.

Construction: Digital collaboration and the new competitive advantage

Integrated Collaboration Platforms like Revizto are helping to challenge the idea that rework and waste are an inevitable part of complex construction projects.

Drone surveying a London landmark

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have been used to undertake a survey of the Lloyd’s building’s external façade in the heart of the City of London. Russell Cole, leader of façades UK at Arup, discusses this challenging project and the potential of drones in surveying dense urban areas.

Case study: Bregenz Festival stage Rigoletto

SCIA Engineer assists the design and engineering of the “head with a boom” structure for the Bregenz Festival in Austria.

Transforming systems through data and digital twins

The Planning London Datahub harnesses digital twin technology to make close to real-time planning information accessible to all 36 Greater London planning authorities. Will Squires, associate director of digital at Atkins, explains its development and the endless possibilities it could open up.

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