Building for the future: How 5G will transform construction worksites
Excitement is growing around 5G and the far-reaching impact it will have on the business world and on the construction world in particular. Burcin Kaplanoglu, executive director and innovation officer at Oracle Construction & Engineering, takes a look.
APM & Highways England support emerging project professionals
Highways England is introducing two new certificates for emerging project professionals which will align with Association for Project Management’s (APM) frameworks and standards.
JCT releases new practice note – BIM and JCT Contracts
JCT has released its latest practice note, BIM and JCT Contracts, providing up-to-date guidance for using JCT contracts on construction projects where BIM is to be used.
Five reasons BIM is no longer enough for the MEP contractor
With an ever-rising pressure to evolve beyond BIM, sticking with the status quo is not an option for MEP contractors.
Driving decarbonisation using digital twins
How can digital twins help in the race towards decarbonisation?
The advantages of using smart technology in commercial buildings
Frankie Bryon, senior sustainability surveyor at Lambert Smith Hampton, discusses why smart technology can help buildings improve on sustainability as well as introduce other benefits such as promoting health and wellbeing and enabling agile working.
Amey designs innovative demolition process for Churchill Flyovers
Amey Consulting has designed an innovative dismantling process which will see the half-century-old Churchill Flyovers in Liverpool demolished by December this year.
Artificial intelligence meets weather: Time for change
Construction weather and natural climate insight will change. Don’t get left out in the cold – BIM software can hot up via AI.
Interserve appoints Ken Hanna as a non-executive director
Interserve Group Limited has announced that Ken Hanna will join the Board as a non-executive director and chairman of its equipment services business, RMD Kwikform, from 2 September 2019.
How can FARO solutions assist the industry shift to prefabrication?
FARO's Udo Haedicke looks at the methods companies of all sizes can use to adopt prefabrication processes, what it means for people and the technology driving it.
Kier to deliver £13.9m framework at Barnsley blood centre
Kier has been appointed to deliver a £13.9m full internal fit-out at Barnsley blood centre in Capitol Park, Dodworth by NHS and Blood Transplant.
Skanska and innogy Innovation Hub partner for office building innovation
Skanska and innogy Innovation Hub have entered into an agreement on strategic cooperation regarding technology development in commercial real estate.
Innovative tech boosts geospatial and location data
A new report has highlighted how combining geospatial and location data with emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D scanners, is growing the UK economy.
Architects must help mitigate effects of climate change, says Actis
With the UK experiencing its highest-ever temperatures last week, insulation specialist Actis is reminding architects that it has a small part to play in helping mitigate the effects of climate change.
IoT and pollution: A breath of fresh air
The effects of air pollution are an increasing concern for cities around the world. Nick Sacke of Comms365 looks at how the Internet of Things can support a better understanding of the factors behind it in order to more effectively address the harm it can cause.
CIOB surveys mental health within the construction industry
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is undertaking an extensive survey into mental health within the construction industry.
Five construction technology trends of 2019
Construction technology, which traditionally has always been behind the curve has now been realised as a market with the biggest opportunity for technology growth and innovation.
Why IoT is the future for construction sites
Providing super-fast reliable broadband on a construction site from day one is more vital than ever. The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the way broadband internet and Wi-Fi is used.
The integration of weather and climate data across the construction lifecycle
Integrating accurate weather and climate data into BIM can cut costs for construction projects in the planning and development stage, as well as mitigating the longer-term climate challenges of tomorrow.
Willmott Dixon recycles single-use plastic into roads
Residents at Bristol City Council’s Ashton Rise development are set to drive on some of the UK’s greenest roads when they move in next year.
UK fatberg awareness is increasing – but action is still needed
The public is becoming more aware of how their everyday habits contribute to serious drain and sewer blockages – but more needs to be done to actually address the problem, argues Michelle Ringland from Lanes Group.
Site checking timber frames to ensure high-quality work
While modern timber frame buildings are usually factory-made, a successful project still requires every aspect of the on-site construction process to be completed to high standards of workmanship.
Social housing construction continues to defy downturn
Work on social housing construction is set to rise from 2019-2020, according to Glenigan’s construction market analysis.
Galliard Homes secures planning for £83m Newhams Yard scheme
Galliard Homes has received planning permission from Southwark Council for Newhams Yard, a new £83m mixed-used development in Bermondsey.
Actis appoint new specification manager
Actis continue to expand their team and has appointed a new regional specification manager, Jason Docherty, to work with builders and specifiers in the South East.
Invasive weeds set for flowering season
Dr Peter Fitzsimons, Invasive Weed Control Group technical manager of national trade body the Property Care Association, explains the importance of being alert to alien plant species at this time of year.