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Climate and weather prediction analytics & AI in construction
In this ebook, Metswift looks at how emerging, rapidly advancing technology such as Artificial Intelligence, can be harnessed to take the pain out of weather prediction for the construction industry.
Helping you design weather and climate resilient buildings
The benefits of taking account of weather and climate data at the design stage of a building project extend through the building lifecycle. It can reduce costs, time, energy and effort throughout the life of your asset.
Flooding action plan launched to protect Scotland from extreme weather
Living With Flooding sets out advice to stop or mitigate flooding and says minor adaptions, such as installing a flood guard and raising the height of electrical sockets, can prevent damage or reduce the amount of time spent in temporary accommodation.
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.
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.
The Met Office – Weather services for building project managers
Relevant weather and climate information is vital for health and safety and operational efficiency on the UK’s building projects.
Remaining dry during stormy weather
Dry fix solutions have been around for decades but it is only in recent years that demand for the product has reached sky high. Mark Parsons, Technical Director at Russell Roof Tiles takes a look at why dry fix has seen such significant growth recently within the construction industry
Making the political weather
Julian Francis, Director of Policy and External Affairs, ACE discusses the aftermath of the elections last week and what the results mean for those...
Wet weather puts a dampener on end of year starts
New figures have revealed the impact of the wet weather on the number of projects started at the end of last year…
Significant rainfall in...
Smartphone app bridging the gap of structural health monitoring
Monitoring the structural health of key infrastructure assets, such as bridges, is crucial in making maintenance and capacity decisions, and extending service life. Dr Jan Winkler of AtkinsRéalis says digital tools, combined with everyday smartphones, could prove invaluable.
Swift Joinery renews membership with Secured by Design
Specialist timber window and door manufacturer, Swift Joinery, have renewed their membership with Secured by Design (SBD).
Heavy rainfall blamed as UK construction output dips 1.9% in February
Unfavourable weather conditions dampened the UK construction output in February 2024, as heavy rainfall led to a 1.9% decline in output.
Building the future: Using AI in structural engineering
With the recent news of the Chancellor doubling funding for the UK’s AI sector, many businesses will be pausing to consider how they can harness the tool to improve processes within the structural engineering sector.
Two new HS2 viaducts in West Midlands gain planning approval
The two new HS2 viaducts are the project's final 'Key Design Element' structures in the West Midlands, marking the next phase of construction.
MMC: How construction technologies are improving outcomes
As the demands for sustainability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness soar, the role of innovative construction technologies has never been more necessary, explains Colin Evison, head of innovation at BAM UK & Ireland.
New build mould: Landlords, liability and designing healthy homes
Mould occurs naturally and the spores that cause it are surrounding us every day. So why in 2024 is new build mould becoming a challenge for the sector? Andrew D Thompson FRICS, a postgraduate researcher at Anglia Ruskin University undertaking a professional doctorate looking at housing fitness for human habitation, takes a look.
Sir Robert McAlpine to build £50m NESST centre
Northumbria University has appointed Sir Robert McAlpine to build the new world-leading North East Space Skills and Technology (NESST) Centre in Newcastle.
Considering embodied carbon of buildings to enhance sustainable design
Johanna Pirinen, SVP of Sustainability at Stora Enso, explores why shifting the focus to the embodied carbon of buildings is vital in helping the construction industry to decarbonise and make more sustainable design choices.
Make taking site inventory easy with Vectorworks’ mobile scanning
Vectorwork's Alex Altieri looks at how mobile scanning with the Nomad app is an excellent alternative to drones, creating an accurate model of your site with swift and comprehensive scanning.
Modest recovery keeps construction activity afloat
February PMI data pointed to improved demand conditions across UK construction, bringing a marginal increase to output and activity.
Unlocking the power of on-site energy generation
Steven Hardman, CEO, Conrad Energy, investigates how on-site energy generation can help businesses reduce reliance on their local grid and boost their own energy efficiencies.
Has ISO answered, “what is a digital twin?”
The new BS ISO/IEC 30173 standard aims to formalise the key elements of a digital twin. Dan Rossiter FCIAT, built environment sector lead at the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists examines the standard’s definitions.
Perfectly prepared with SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus
West Fraser has released a new ready-primed version of SterlingOSB Zero board, PrimedPlus, as well as a downloadable factsheet for specifiers.
ThermaSkirt heating system shines in Barratt’s Energy House 2.0
Barratt's Energy House 2.0, in collaboration with Salford University, showcases the exceptional performance of the ThermaSkirt Heating System, marking a significant leap in the quest for eco-friendly and innovative heating systems.
Optimising existing buildings holds the key to handling record heat
Richard Tibenham, business development manager at IES, explores strategies for optimising our existing buildings in a warming world, from designing climate-resilient structures to using digital twins. Discover innovative solutions and their link to corporate responsibility in a changing ESG landscape.
Sustainable construction sees first shoots of success, but more key steps...
In a promising turn for the construction industry, the first signs of success in sustainable construction practices have emerged. However, experts caution that further crucial measures are imperative to propel the industry into a thriving future focused on circular economies and carbon reduction.