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What changes when digital is naturally the way construction works?

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.

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Asite joins RICS Tech Partner Programme

Asite has joined the RICS Tech Affiliate Partner Programme to increase awareness and adoption of technology in the real estate and built environment sectors.

Joint venture to create smart cities of the future

Gammon Construction is partnering with Guildhawk, a tech-led language services consultancy, to bring built environment into the future and help enhance safety through digitisation.

Germany and Russia close in on UK’s European BIM leader status

The UK still leads the way for European countries implementing BIM, but Germany and Russia are ‘snapping at its heels’, according to research.

Tilbury Douglas selects Asite’s common data environment

Tilbury Douglas has chosen the Asite Common Data Environment (CDE) to support the delivery of its construction projects across the UK.

Evolving street works in the UK through data and digital twins

Michelle Scarsbrook, commercial sector director at Sopra Steria, explores how to minimise disruption to our roads by evolving street works through data and digital twins.

Structural engineering software assists work on the Pontsteiger

SCIA Engineer’s structural engineering software assists engineers and subcontractors working on the Pontsteiger in Houthaven, Amsterdam.

Structural engineers use Nemetschek solutions for complex structures

Structural engineering and steel detailing provider, Connected Structural Group is using AEC solutions Bluebeam, SDS2, and RISA to build casinos, airports, hospitals, campuses, and other facilities.

Virtual reality brings HS2 Old Oak Common to life

As part of its innovation programme, HS2 is developing virtual reality (VR), eye-tracking and emotion-sensing technology to be used to develop how passengers will navigate their way around the new HS2 station at Old Oak Common.

It’s time for fresh ideas on construction product data, not old hat

Darren Lester, founder and CEO of SpecifiedBy, explores the shortfalls of the proposed new Code for Construction Product Information and offers a constructive look to find more productive ways to move forward.

Report: Information management in construction can aid UK’s recovery

Every £1 invested in information management (IM) in the construction sector could secure up to £6 of labour time savings and boost government efforts to reach net zero carbon targets, according to a new report.

Planning for a crisis: The importance of a construction cybersecurity plan

Tamara Higham, marketing executive at Viewpoint, discusses the importance of integrating a cybersecurity plan into your construction business.

Joint venture to modernise UK energy metadata

Arup, Hippo Digital and Icebreaker One have been commissioned by the government to lead the next phase of its Energy Data Visibility Project (EDVP) to organise and improve access to the UK’s metadata.

Bentley Systems acquires utility pole systems software

Bentley Systems has acquired SPIDA Software, developers of specialised software for the design, analysis and management of utility pole systems.

Viewpoint collaborates with process transformation specialists

The collaboration with process transformation specialists RED Jam will enable customers to gain additional value from Viewpoint Field View™.

Facial recognition introduced on UK’s first National Robotarium site

Robertson Construction has introduced facial recognition technology on its National Robotarium project in Edinburgh to support contactless site entry for the workforce.

Graitec launches 2022 fabrication management information system

Graitec has released Advance Workshop 2022, a purpose-built fabrication management information system to give steel and rebar fabricators control over every stage of production.

FARO acquires HoloBuilder to expand digital twin suite

3D measurement technology provider, FARO Technologies has expanded its digital twin product suite with the acquisition of HoloBuilder.

How cloud-based ERP technology is changing the construction industry

With the ever-evolving world of technology, cloud-based ERP such as EasyBuild, has seen a massive uptake by organisations. So why is this the case?

Graitec releases latest AEC document management software

Graitec has released its 2022 version of Opentree, a world-class document management software for architects, engineers and companies requiring compliant workflows.

HS2 opens its Innovation Accelerator programme to five SMEs

HS2 Ltd launched the search for five SMEs and start-ups to become part of its Innovation Accelerator programme, in partnership with Connected Places Catapult and Bruntwood SciTech.

Graitec launches Advance PowerPack 2022

Graitec has released the Advance PowerPack 2022, a set of user-centric daily tools that enhances your productivity when using Autodesk solutions.

Bruntwood SciTech to partner on £1.5bn ID Manchester scheme

The University of Manchester has announced Bruntwood SciTech as its preferred bidder to deliver the new £1.5bn innovation district – ID Manchester.

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