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Materials passports: How they lead to the complete Golden Thread of building information

As the built environment moves towards net zero and greater circularity, materials passports are a tool used to improve transparency and sustainability in buildings.

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Counting the carbon cost to transform building

The drive towards a more sustainable environment is important ecologically and economically. Rhys Tyler and David Philp of AECOM discuss how BIM and machine learning can be deployed to count the cost of carbon and transform how and what we build.

Smart heating controls: How to ensure you are protected

Pete Mills, technical operations manager for Bosch Commercial & Industrial, explains what to look out for when choosing a smart heating system control.

BIM4Water: Thriving and expanding during Covid-19

Despite the pandemic, BIM4Water has endeavoured to expand its activities and influence across a wide range or organisations.

FARO acquires Swedish 3D digital twin specialists

FARO Technologies has acquired Swedish-based Advanced Technical Solutions (ATS), which specialises in 3D digital twin solution technology.

Construction: Digital, data and…dystopia?

BIM Today columnist John Eynon talks data, conspiracy theories (and Bond villains) in a very far from post-Covid world.

From twin to BIM: The story of CUSP

The story of CUSP, a partnership between Atkins and Cardiff University to develop an advanced digital twin programme, shows how the idea of technology becomes reality. Nick Tune, digital engineering director at Atkins, discusses the journey.

IoT in housing: The time is now

Following a world-first agreement to install real-time monitors in thousands of social homes in Renfrewshire, iOpt founder and managing director Dane Ralston says it is now time for IoT adoption in housing to become the “new normal”.

BIM around the world with Women in BIM

In July, Women in BIM (WIB) hosted a webinar for the online Festival of BIM & Digital Construction, featuring a discussion on BIM Across the Regions. Here, the panellists examine the topics raised and their experience of BIM around the world.

Innovative solution to monitor subcontractor vehicles on HS2

Field service management software specialist, Totalmobile and Trimble have been awarded a contract to support transportation and logistics operations on the HS2.

Rugged technology plays pivotal role in the future of construction

New research by Samsung looks at the benefits of rugged technology in construction, revealing more than nine out of ten employees would like their company to invest in more devices in the future.

Construction experts call for ‘clean recovery’ post-Covid

Construction industry experts have called on the sector to lead a ‘clean recovery’ from Covid-19, as the pandemic injects a renewed sense of urgency into existing challenges.

How intelligent buildings can guard against terror

Adrian Timberlake, chief technical officer of Seven Technologies Group, examines the vast potential of intelligent buildings in defending nations against threats of terrorism.

Digital construction technology goes mobile at Center Parcs

John Sisk & Sons deployed Site Progress Mobile from Elecosoft to deliver woodland cabins for Center Parcs.

Drone technology to help identify defects on Kent roads

Amey is trialling drone technology in a bid to identify defects on roads in and around Kent.

Vinci to deliver Harlow Science Park expansion

Vinci Construction UK is currently on-site to deliver the 50,000 sq ft mid-tech advanced manufacturing facilities, as Harlow Science Parks expands.

HS2 launches second wave of Innovation Accelerator programme

HS2 has launched the second wave of its Innovation Accelerator programme to search for SMEs with ideas on how to accelerate building work on the railway.

Construction technology in an evolving world

Parm Bhangal, managing director of Bhangals Construction Consultants and My Build Estimate, looks at how construction technology is transforming the industry.

CIBSE joins the UK BIM Alliance affiliate programme

The UK BIM Alliance has announced a formal affiliation with the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineer (CIBSE).

Creating a robust data foundation for digital transformation

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to digital transformation – but data transformation, using trusted information to learn about products, customers and competition, should be part of any company strategy, says Peter Ruffley, chief executive of Zizo.

Stavanger Hospital uses AI to detect construction deviations in real-time

The new University Hospital in Stavanger, one of the biggest public construction projects in Scandinavia, adopted 3D scanning and AI technology to track work quality and avoid costly mistakes.

A digital approach to enabling a world-class learning estate

The Scottish Futures Trust has launched a new Standard Information Management Plan which will enhance infrastructure delivery and performance within the Scottish Government’s £1bn Learning Estate Investment Programme.

Estimators: Why automate takeoffs?

As an estimator, you know takeoffs are a major part of every project – this is where the On-Screen Takeoff function in Access ConQuest Estimating can help.

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