How can smart cities share data to create a safer environment?
As the world shifts towards urbanisation and crime rates increase, smart cities need to evaluate how to improve the quality of life for their residents amidst increasing demand for services and resources, explains Nick Chorley, director of EMEA public safety, Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division
A series of new construction projects in London have been announced
Three construction companies, Landsec, Barratt London and McGee have recently announced new construction projects in London. The new projects will see the development of new homes, green areas and commercial spaces in the capital.
Understanding the CPTPP and what it could do for UK construction
The UK recently signed to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership or CPTPP, but what does it mean for the construction sector?
Building a cybersecurity foundation to protect construction firms from ransomware attacks
Construction firms are increasingly targets of cyber and ransomware attacks that lead to costly project delays and the exposure of sensitive information. J. Paul Haynes, P.Eng., President and COO, eSentire explores how firms can use cybersecurity to protect themselves from ransomware attacks.
Geospatial Commission launches first digital map of the UK’s underground assets
The Geospatial Commission has launched a new digital map that will change the way underground pipes and cables and installed, maintained, and repaired.
Laing O’Rourke switch to low-carbon concrete
Laing O’Rourke has announced it is switching to low-carbon concrete on all of its new UK projects to accelerate the company’s progress towards its net-zero targets.
Designing contemporary apartments in heart of Covent Garden with Archicad
Architect maber has renovated 31a James Street in Covent Garden to create three bright and contemporary apartments in the heart of central London with Archicad and Enscape.
30% decrease in Self Build Register use could be ‘huge’ opportunity...
Suffolk Building Society has called for a collective drive to promote self build efforts after data found that planning permission approvals dropped by 23%.
Rollalong joins Homes England Delivery Partner Dynamic Purchasing System
Rollalong Ltd has joined the Homes England Delivery Partner Dynamic Purchasing System, making them the only specialist offsite manufacturer of modular homes to do so.
What are the benefits of BIM in airport construction for architects?
With BIM, you don’t just draw a design; you build and operate it. This makes these digital models critical for large-scale projects such as airports which demand meticulous planning and cross-functional collaboration. In this article, Bhushan Avsatthi, Hi-Tech Digital Solutions, explores the benefits of BIM in airport construction.
300 council construction workers strike in Dundee
More than 300 council construction workers in Dundee began striking last week (April 4), and industrial action is set to continue for three weeks.
Does the M&E delivery approach for Modular buildings mean we will...
At the ASHRAE conference for global heating, industry members discussed the advantages of the M&E delivery approach for modular buildings over the RIBA Plan of Work stages.
How construction firms can leverage AI tools like ChatGPT
Co-founder and COO of GridRaster Incm Dijam Panigrahi, explores how artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT can aid the construction industry.
FARO launches first-of-its-kind Hybrid Reality Capture to deliver faster scanning
FARO Technologies has launched a first-of-its-kind Hybrid Reality Capture to deliver faster scanning for large-volume projects in architecture, engineering, construction, and public safety applications.
GMI secures place on £1bn Pagabo Medium Works Framework
GMI Construction Group has secured a place on Pagabo's £1bn Medium Works Framework, which will enable GMI to be considered for medium-sized public sector construction projects valued up to £10m.
Revised PAS 2080 standard and supporting guidance document have been published...
PAS 2080 is a global standard for managing carbon in buildings and infrastructure concerning the whole value chain and aims to reduce carbon and cost through intelligent design and construction.
Gary Scott announced as new senior digital construction manager for Kier
Gary Scott, previously of Willmott Dixon, has been announced as the new senior digital construction manager at Kier Construction London and Southern.
Mental health in construction: Why we all need to talk about...
Despite public and workplace attitudes towards mental health improving in recent years, there is still a long way to go for male-dominated industries such as construction.
What is the ‘golden thread’ of information in construction?
Though the term ‘golden thread’ is on the lips of many this year as the Building Safety Act comes into force, the finer details of what the Building Safety Regulator expects of you may still be unclear. In this article, Premier Guarantee explores the golden thread and the expectations of the Building Safety Regulator.
Sir Robert McAlpine restructure plans will reduce workforce by 2.5%
Sir Robert McAlpine restructure plans will prioritise sectors where it has been most successful; including healthcare, commercial offices, industrial, as well as the heritage and complex schemes.
Modular house builder to deliver 140 energy-efficient homes in Milton Keynes
Leading modular house builder ilke Homes plans to deliver 140 energy-efficient homes on their recently purchased seven-acre site in Milton Keynes, as part of a wide 4,330-home masterplan.
IES and Dublin City Council use digital twin tech to optimise...
IES, a net-zero technology firm, has collaborated with Dublin City Council on a Digital Twin project which has identified how social housing renovation can be efficiently decarbonised.
Is hybrid timber construction the answer to lowering the industry’s environmental...
With sustainability at the forefront of construction projects to meet government targets and work towards a more sustainable future, hybrid timber construction may be the answer to many of the industry's problems, explains Liam Bryant, associate at Webb Yates Engineers.
2023 Vectorworks Design Scholarship Now Accepting Submissions
The 2023 Vectorworks Design Scholarship is now open for submissions, with undergraduate and graduate students of relevant disciplines invited to enter.
Study shows that 11% of building industry workers are unaware of...
According to a new study by law firm Slater and Gordon, 11% of people working in the industry, including architects, construction workers and engineers, aren’t sure what asbestos is and the risks it poses.
Laing O’Rourke, Skanska and others confirmed as DCW 2023 speakers
Speakers from Bryden Wood, Restoration & Renewal (HoP), AECOM, John Lewis & Partners and Heathrow have been confirmed for the DCW 2023 line-up.