Specialist roofing contractors win place on £180m framework
More than 100 specialist roofing contractors have secured places on a new £180m framework for the public sector.
[VIDEO] The power of Revit automation for Blockwork
The power of Revit automation for Blockwork. How DiRoots helped Tecomat to optimise their workflows by about 90%.
Unlocking the power of smart buildings
Smart technology is a familiar term, but what does “smart” really mean - and how can designers, builders and engineers harness the benefits for both new and existing buildings? Francesco Anselmo, associate director at Arup, takes a look.
25 contractors secure place on £200m new build framework
EN:Procure has awarded places to 25 contractors on its EN:Procure New Build Housing framework.
Could digital twins provide the answers to achieving net zero emissions?
Dean Douglas of BIM Academy examines the development of digital twins and how they could evolve to create a cleaner, greener built environment.
The digital twin and its importance for the operational phase of...
Although digital twinning is not new, only as recently as 2017 has it become one of the top strategic technology trends. So, what exactly is a digital twin?
Construction unions sign landmark access agreement with HS2
Construction unions GMB and Unite have signed an agreement with Mace/Dragados JV for HS2's new Euston Station scheme.
Green light for £140m plasterboard plant expansion
Construction manufacturer Etex has been given the go-ahead by North Somerset Council to expand its Bristol manufacturing facility.
Driving accountability across teams, trades and disciplines
Revizto, a cloud-based integrated collaboration platform, enables all project teams to view project data, regardless of their location, even without the need for wi-fi in the field.
Why the construction industry needs to stop hiding behind “unforeseen delays”
Richard Robertson, business development director at Cadline, discusses why the construction industry needs to stop hiding behind “unforeseen delays” and show the public what proactive measures are being made.
Birmingham’s first smart-enabled building is under construction
Enterprise Wharf will be a tech-enabled environment to support the evolution of the workplace and the changing needs of employees.
Timber industry warns of major shortages in Q3 2021
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has warned of major challenges ahead for timber users in Q3 2021, as the balance between supply and demand continues to tighten.
Breedon acquires ‘mini mix’ concrete operator
Construction materials group, Breedon has acquired Express Minimix, a 'mini mix' concrete operator based out of Durham.
Boosting digital transformation of local authority construction projects
A new tool launched by the Construction Innovation Hub aims to help local authorities transform how they design, build and use their buildings digitally.
SCIA AutoConverter: True automation from structural to analysis model
Arno Dumoulin explains how he gained 50% time using SCIA’s structural analysis solution, AutoConverter. Discover more here.
COINS Grand Challenge: Boosting construction innovation
The COINS Grand Challenge is a global competition that aims to give a kick-start to ideas that could transform the construction industry and built environment.
Building materials sales continue to rise
Sales of building materials continued their upward growth trend during Q1 2021, as the boom in construction activity offers a helping hand.
Furgo to deliver digital twin of Scotland’s rail network
Geo-data specialist Furgo has been awarded a contract to survey Scotland’s rail network and provide Network Rail with a digital twin of the tracks.
Supporting digital transformation in the interiors sector
Finishes & Interior Sector (FIS) has launched the Digital Spine, a new tool to help members to follow and understand the technologies that are shaping the present and future of construction.
Researchers awarded £1.3m to develop low-carbon energy storage system
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have received £1.3m to develop a novel, low-carbon energy storage system to supply cheap, on-demand heat for people living in the UK.
No win no fee adjudication: Is the current cost of adjudication...
Is the current cost of adjudication too high? Peter Vinden, chief executive of Gateley Vinden, explores how the process has evolved over the years.
Green light for £500m urban village in Goodmayes
Weston Homes and Tesco have been given the green light to transform a 10.4-acre Tesco store and car park into a new £500m mixed-use urban village development.
Health and safety goes 4D
Despite the name, 3D Repo is championing the use of 4D in construction, whether for health and safety, planning, BIM or creating digital twins. Find out more here.
New approach vital to conquer materials shortage delays and tight margins
With increasing pressure on deadlines and margins, how can the housebuilding industry adapt its approach to mitigate the impact of these unprecedented factors? Here, Carol Massay, head of construction at The Access Group, explains the role of technology in keeping construction on track.
Benefits of using BIM: Save money, energy and carbon
Sotech examines the importance of BIM, some common mistakes that are made when using it and how it could save many industries a great amount of money, energy and carbon.
Technology mythbusting: Using Common Data Environments in construction
Andrew Martin of Egnyte challenges some of the myths that have arisen around Common Data Environments and the reliability of construction data in the cloud.