Design and build technologies for sports stadiums and arenas
Russ Dalton, AECOM’s BIM director for the Americas, traces the development of technology behind some high-profile sporting projects, including the Barclays Center and Marlins Ballpark.
Construction SMEs must embrace digital transformation, says report
According to a recent report by Zen Internet, SMEs within the UK construction sector risk being left behind if they do not embrace the...
Is it too soon for 5G in digital construction?
A number of infrastructural and operational challenges must be overcome before 5G can become a business reality for UK companies, says Nick Sacke of Comms365.
Engineering firm Jacobs to hire 2,400 employees across the UK
Jacobs Engineering Group has announced plans to hire around 2,400 extra employees in the UK over the next few years, mainly through its new London Office at the Cottons Centre.
Metframe’s pre-panelised system helps deliver new student block
Metframe’s pre-panelised system helped deliver a new student block combining a flexible modern interior with an attractive traditional exterior in just 13 weeks.
Sir Robert McAlpine to deliver £260m Gateshead Quayside arena
Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed to deliver the ‘game-changing’ £260m waterfront conference and events destination, Gateshead Quayside arena.
Lendlease and LCR tops out on pavilion in Stratford
International Quarter London (IQL), a joint venture between Lendlease and LCR, has ‘topped out’ on the pavilion at the heart of the 22-acre development in Stratford.
NBS Chorus and Graphisoft launch new BIM software
NBS and Graphisoft, the BIM software solution provider, have partnered to develop an add-on for Graphisoft ArchiCAD to enable direct linkage with NBS Chorus.
Housebuilding in West Midlands doubles in eight years
Over the last eight years, nearly 17,000 new homes were built in the West Midlands, meaning housebuilding for the region has more than doubled.
SkillBuild 2019 construction trainee winners announced
Nearly 80 construction trainees were praised at the 2019 Skillbuild Final last week for the Construction Industry Training Board, held at the NEC in Birmingham.
Build2Perform focuses on actions to meet UK emission targets
The opening day of Build2Perform Live featured practical actions to help the UK accelerate its progress to meeting its 2050 emission targets.
Amey to trial the world’s first autonomous pickup truck
Amey Australia’s regional autonomous trial has been unveiled which will see Amey operate the world’s first retrofitted autonomous pickup truck.
New skills and construction training academy opens in Sheffield
The Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Tony Downing, has opened a new skills academy that will offer construction training for the unemployed.
Willmott Dixon praised for diversity and inclusion
Willmott Dixon has come 3rd in the Financial Times (FT’s) inaugural list of European leaders for workplace diversity and inclusion, featuring prominently in the FT’s Diversity Leaders supplement.
BDS Architecture director held accountable for misusing ‘architect’ title
Mr Timothy Foster and his company, BDS Architecture Ltd in Derby were each convicted of four charges of the criminal offence of misusing the title ‘architect’.
£100m boost for Sunderland City Centre regeneration
Legal & General has announced its support for the Sunderland regeneration project, after agreeing a £100m deal with Sunderland City Council.
Brighton & Hove Council reveal plans to regenerate Black Rock site
Brighton & Hove Council has announced plans to regenerate the Black Rock site in Kemp Town, which has been derelict for more than 40 years.
Engineers build plastic waste bricks inspired by nature
A new brick constructed using 3D printing and made from domestic plastic waste has been proven to provide 10 times better insulation than traditional bricks.
Zaha Hadid to transform Southbank Tower lobby
Zaha Hadid Architects has launched its first UK residential project which will transform the lobby at Southbank Tower in London.
The new era of data sharing in construction is around the...
Gareth Parkes, knowledge manager at Sir Robert McAlpine, discusses the urgent need for the construction industry to improve how it uses data.
Artificial intelligence meets downtime factoring in construction
James Banasik, MetSwift’s CEO, explains how and why machine learning is revolutionising not just downtime management but how short- and long-term forecasting can fluidly integrate responsive weather prediction.
Timber engineering company appoints new technical director
Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE) has promoted Oli James to technical director, in his new role, Mr. James will be overseeing Cambridge and Ilkeston Roofs.
Placemaking can reduce unequal access to healthcare, says Mace
Placemaking interventions can help reduce the impact of unequal access to healthcare in areas across the country, reducing overall inequality, a new report from Mace has stated.
Kier begins work on £35m School of Digital Arts in Manchester
Kier has started construction work on MMU’s five-storey School of Digital Arts (SODA) – a 5,200m² £35m investment into digital storytelling.
Plans submitted for £70m MediaCityUK apartment development
A planning application has been submitted to Salford City Council for a 280-apartment development at the centre of MediaCityUK.
TfL gives £1bn Silvertown tunnel scheme the green light
Transport for London (TfL) has reached financial close on the Silvertown tunnel project with the RiverLinx consortium, to design, build, finance and maintain the £1bn tunnel connecting Royal Docks and Greenwich.