Hybrid Reality Capture: Bridging the gap between speed and accuracy
Surveying specialists still grapple with the speed-accuracy trade-off. Not so much in terms of raw power like the Saturn V (or its modern Space Launch System upgrade) but of project completion speed, data capture, and precision measurement.
Beyond compliance: elevating fire safety in modern commercial spaces
Allan Wood, managing director of Optima Systems, examines where the commercial construction industry risks becoming complacent in fire safety compliance- and how to remedy this.
Kier partners with Heathrow to deliver noise reduction works in neighbouring...
Kier has been appointed by Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) to deliver noise reduction works over the next eight years, covering 20,000 homes in the local area.
20 traditional construction companies join £800m MMC framework
The twenty traditional construction companies have been joined by two MMC firms, where they will carry out works on social housing offsite projects.
How going digital supports decarbonising road projects
Digital workflows have a crucial role to play in decarbonising roads and highways, writes Andy Clifton, senior support engineer at Topcon.
How digital platforms are streamlining the construction procurement process
Digital procurement platforms, like The Build Chain, are revolutionising the way contractors procure their materials, helping them to streamline their supply chains for more successful project outcomes.
Vectorworks 2025 Software Suite unveiled
Vectorworks 2025, the latest comprehensive design software suite, is now available in English, with localized language versions to follow.
Over 40 firms join forces in new Environmental Industries Association (EIA)
The new Environmental Industries Association (EIA) aims to be the largest environmental trade body in the UK, with over 40 member firms across environmental technology and services sector.
Changing the narrative on suicide on World Suicide Prevention Day 2024
On 2024's World Suicide Prevention Day, the construction industry has rallied around changing the narrative on mental health.
Over 5,000 high-rise buildings in Scotland still covered with flammable cladding
Research from Diamond & Company has found that around 5,500 private and public buildings across Scotland taller than 11m (36ft) have still flammable cladding
Data sharing challenges for the construction industry and how to overcome...
Persistent data sharing challenges plague the construction industry, leading to inefficiencies and miscommunication; discover the key solutions and strategies to overcome these obstacles.
Making Ireland a world leader in MMC
Ireland can become a world leader in offsite and MMC, but needs policy support in order to digitalise and decarbonise construction, write Paul Tierney, CEO of MMC Ireland, and Pat Kirwan, chair of MMC Ireland’s Policy & Support Integration working group.
How Build Warranty’s structural warranties and expert surveyors are meeting post-Grenfell...
At Build Warranty, we have been closely monitoring the impact of the Grenfell Inquiry on the construction sector, particularly in relation to safety, accountability, and the growing demand for reputable structural warranties.
Pioneering innovation in port operations: How UMEX uses Nemetschek’s dTwin
Discover how UMEX, a leading port operator, seized the opportunity to use Nemetschek’s dTwin to create a one - stop - platform for data from its entire suite of solutions.
Glider acquires EDocuments to enhance digital information management in the built...
Glider, an innovator in information management solutions for the built environment, today announced the acquisition of EDocuments, a leading provider of O&M documentation.
Green skills gap in young people means UK will struggle to...
70% of young people surveyed for a report from Groundworks and ESS have never received any information on careers that could help fill green skills gap.
MADE Partnership: Homes England, Barratt and Lloyds form housebuilding JV
Barratt, Lloyds Banking Group and government body Homes England will each contribute £50m to the new housebuilding private-public joint venture 'MADE Partnership'.
The pressing need for industry standards in geospatial information
As geospatial information becomes critical for modern construction projects, who is measuring the measurement?
UK Construction Week 2024: see innovation and sustainability in focus
With over 20,000 visitors, 300 exhibitors, and 300 expert speakers, UK Construction Week’s will cover everything from digital advancements to sustainability.
How retrofitting can help solve the UK’s housing crisis
The team at Buro Happold examine what is needed to answer the UK's housing crisis- and how retrofitting can help make use of over one million empty homes.
We cannot rely on paper-based certification post-Grenfell, says CARES
The chief executive of the UK Certification Authority for Reinforcing Steels (CARES) has said that paper-based certification can no longer be relied on after the failings that led to Grenfell, calling for "secure, fully digital formats".
Final deck segment lowered into place in Britain’s new longest rail...
The Colne Valley Viaduct has officially become the UK's new longest rail bridge at 3.4km or 2.1 miles, after two years of construction.
Construction industry reacts to the Phase 2 Grenfell Inquiry report
The UK construction industry is reflecting on the findings of the Phase 2 Grenfell Inquiry report, which found "systemic dishonesty" from both building control professionals and manufacturers.
Can a director still be sued for negligence even once a...
2024 has seen several high profile construction firms collapse- even raising questions of negligence and culpability for some. Scott Williams, director at Clarke Williams Ltd, examines the issue.
Could AI visualisation solve Britain’s great retrofit challenge?
Martin Huber, CEO and co-founder of 3D modelling and spatial data company Metaroom by Amrax, discusses why VR and AI visualisation will be key enablers of Britain’s’ retrofit revolution.
Winvic debuts remote control tower crane on Birmingham site
Winvic Construction has utilised Skyline Cockpit, a remote control tower crane, in a purpose built student accommodation(PBSA) in Birmingham.