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ALLPLAN'S Eduardo Lazzarotto, explores five AEC technology trends that are poised to make a substantial impact in 2024

Five technology trends for the AEC industry in 2024

Explore in this interview with Eduardo Lazzarotto, Chief Product & Strategy Officer at ALLPLAN, five AEC technology trends that are poised to make a substantial impact in 2024.
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Why modular construction in the commercial sector stacks up

With the recent focus on the modular construction industry, Richard Hipkiss, development director of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), considers why the outlook in mature commercial markets is on a different trajectory.
ICW Group is pleased to announce a continued expansion of its insurance service portfolio for housebuilders and developers

Expanding insurance solutions for housebuilders and developers

ICW Group is pleased to announce a continued expansion of its insurance service portfolio for housebuilders and developers.
Dan Nienhauser, CEO of Stellar3, explores the need for innovative landfill waste management and energy generation solutions in response to urban waste challenges

Communities powered by waste: Turning landfill waste into energy assets

Dan Nienhauser, CEO of Stellar3, explores the need for innovative landfill waste management and energy generation solutions in response to urban waste challenges.
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Re-flow analysis: Spring budget industry roundup

In the wake of the 2024 spring budget, national attention has sidelined key policy changes. Amidst this, the construction industry, as highlighted by Re-flow, scrutinises the budget's impact beyond the surface noise.
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BW Build Warranty®: An attractive alternative to traditional warranties

In the realm of structural warranties, BW Build Warranty® stands out as a beacon of innovation and reliability, offering a refreshing alternative to traditional providers.
COO Nicholas Cumins will become the CEO of Bentley Systems, as Greg Bentley transitions to an executive chair role

Greg Bentley to transition to executive chair at Bentley Systems

As Bentley Systems celebrates its 40th anniversary, Greg Bentley will transition to the executive chair role, with COO Nicholas Cumins promoted to CEO.
Two of the world's largest luffing tower crane will be in use at the Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant near Northwich, Cheshire

World’s largest luffing tower crane used by Marr at Northwich site

Two of the world's largest luffing tower crane will be in use at the Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant near Northwich, Cheshire.
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RTPI and Scottish Government launch new Digital Skills Portal

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Scottish Government have launched the Digital Skills Portal to improve the confidence of digital skills amongst planners.
Mayor Andy Burnham and Bolton Council visited to celebrate the latest phase of the Farnworth town centre regeneration scheme

Farnworth town centre regeneration scheme welcomes students

Mayor Andy Burnham and Bolton Council visited to celebrate the latest phase of the Farnworth town centre regeneration scheme.
Gunfire is Third Party Accredited for the installation of fire stopping systems and the installation and maintenance of fire door sets

Gunfire: Ensure your fire safety with our Third Party Accredited services

Gunfire is Third Party Accredited for the installation of fire stopping systems and the installation and maintenance of fire door sets.
Specialists from Actis came to a Barnsley College Construction Centre to give the students some hands-on thermal bridging training

Construction students benefit from Actis’ hands-on thermal bridging training

Specialists from Actis came to a construction college to give the students some hands-on thermal bridging training and experience working with Actis Hybrid products.
Launched at the Merchant Taylor's Great Hall, the Retrofit Toolkit aims to bring heritage buildings up to modern energy efficiency standards

Heritage ‘Retrofit Toolkit’ launched by City of London Corporation

Launched at an event at the Merchant Taylor's Great Hall, the Retrofit Toolkit aims to enable heritage buildings to be brought up to modern energy efficiency standards.
Widespread labour shortages in Europe's construction and engineering industries have seen a particular shortage in trade skills

Trade skills shortage ‘widespread’ whilst high-tech roles soar

Widespread labour shortages in Europe's construction and engineering industries have seen a particular shortage in trade skills, whereas there are more opportunities for high-tech roles.
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UKPN and Barhale to build micro-tunnel for HS2 Euston line

UK Power Networks has partnered with Barhale to build a micro-tunnel under the Grand Union Canal in West London for the HS2 Euston line.
Virtuscan specializes in Geometric Data Capture, using laser scanners, drones, cameras, and survey equipment to map and document structures

Virtuscan: scanning services for your structure and properties

Virtuscan specializes in Geometric Data Capture, utilising laser scanners, drones, cameras, and survey equipment to map and document properties and structures.
Concrete staircase and ramp way. Stairway designed for use of both pedestrians and disabled people or parents with prams. Human legs going downstairs

How ignoring design vision can make buildings inaccessible

Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, finds that a lack of design vision can easily result in making your own premises inaccessible.
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BRE 2024 Manifesto calls for investment in net zero, AI and...

As a general election looms, the Building Research Establishment (BRE) 2024 Manifesto calls for the next Government to commit to 'world-leading standards' for British buildings.
Construction workers placing eco insulation blocks into the frame on the outer wall of the house.

Addressing common issues in procuring sustainable materials for construction projects

Demand for sustainable alternatives to traditional construction materials is on the rise, but sourcing these materials can present various challenges.
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Considering embodied carbon of buildings to enhance sustainable design

Johanna Pirinen, SVP of Sustainability at Stora Enso, explores why shifting the focus to the embodied carbon of buildings is vital in helping the construction industry to decarbonise and make more sustainable design choices.

Largest affordable Passivhaus housing scheme completed in North West

Greenhaus brings 96 highly sustainable, affordable Passivhaus homes to Chapel Street in Salford - it is the largest Passivhaus Classic Certified development in the North West.
Tru7 Group has released footage of the M25 orbital bridge demolition, which reopened eight hours ahead of schedule 

[VIDEO] Behind-the-scenes video of M25 orbital bridge demolition released

Tru7 Group has released footage of the M25 orbital bridge demolition, which reopened eight hours ahead of schedule.
Procurement and people were on the agenda at the recent UK Infrastructure Show (UKIS), held at the NEC in Birmingham on Tuesday 12th March

Utilising technology as a way to retrain and recruit at the...

Procurement and people were on the agenda at the recent UK Infrastructure Show (UKIS), held at the NEC in Birmingham on Tuesday 12th March.
smoke rises up towards a second floor in a two two storey house . Upstairs we can see a parent carrying a small child and running from a bedroom as they have been woken by the smoke alarm which is shown in focus at the edge of the ceiling leading to the stairwell.

Landlords fined £20,000 for lack of fire safety and building regulation...

Two landlords from Cardiff have been fined over £20,000 for lack of fire safety and building regulation compliance in their properties.
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Mace partners with Norfolk County Council for civic buildings upgrade

NCC has appointed Mace for a civic buildings upgrade, where improvements will be delivered on over 100 properties across the region under the Future Ready (FR) Property Enhancement Initiative.
Automated Architecture licenses its robotic micro-factories and AI to enable home-builders to deliver low-energy timber affordable homes 

AUAR secures £2.6m to build sustainable homes using robotic micro-factories

Automated Architecture (AUAR) licenses its tech stack of robotic micro-factories and AI to enable home-builders to deliver low-energy timber affordable homes.