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Construction project management sees 23% growth, contributing £33bn to UK Economy
A new APM report reveals a 20% growth in the construction project management sector over five years, contributing £33bn annually to the UK's GVA.
Construction technology strategy is key to making the UK a global...
If the UK wants to be serious about becoming a global tech powerhouse, it must place a construction technology strategy at the heart of innovation efforts, argues Haman Manak, procurement director at Stanmore.
Adopting a circular economy model to fast track the built environment’s...
As population growth fuels demand for new buildings and materials, the construction industry faces a pivotal moment. Embracing a circular economy model is crucial to reducing waste and emissions while meeting future demands, explains Summit Rosenberg, associate, KOMPAS VC.
IoT technology in construction
IoT technology in construction will be a gamechanger for the industry, but challenges must be overcome first, says Ramona Marfievici, principal IoT engineer at Digital Catapult.
How Britain’s construction sector could benefit from using robotics
Britain must leverage the use of robotics and automation or risk being left behind on the global construction landscape, the National Roboatrium’s Pete Felton writes.
Five technology trends for the AEC industry in 2024
Explore in this interview with Eduardo Lazzarotto, Chief Product & Strategy Officer at ALLPLAN, five AEC technology trends that are poised to make a substantial impact in 2024.
Communities powered by waste: Turning landfill waste into energy assets
Dan Nienhauser, CEO of Stellar3, explores the need for innovative landfill waste management and energy generation solutions in response to urban waste challenges.
BRE 2024 Manifesto calls for investment in net zero, AI and...
As a general election looms, the Building Research Establishment (BRE) 2024 Manifesto calls for the next Government to commit to 'world-leading standards' for British buildings.
Ethical public sector use of AI for decision-making in connected places
Public sector use of AI offers significant potential value but also brings with it significant concerns over its responsible use. A new project led by the University of Cambridge aims to put ethical considerations at the heart of decisions to use AI within digitalisation initiatives to create public value in connected places.
Embracing technological innovation: transforming construction workforce development
The construction sector is witnessing a shift in workforce dynamics, propelled by the seamless integration of technology. In this article, Anderselite explores how this technology can transform construction workforce development.
Industry calls for clear direction from Scottish Government on the Just...
BE-ST and the CLF have released a report calling for clear direction and action from the Scottish Government on the just transition.
IPA pipeline predicts £775bn of investment in infrastructure and construction
There are 660 projects scheduled over the next decade, according to the new National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline from Whitehall's Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA).
How artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the future of civil engineering
The construction sector has witnessed significant innovation in the last two decades and will continue to see key developments as we head into 2024. In this article, Will Temperley, founder of civil engineering firm Fortis Foundations lays out how artificial intelligence will reshape the future of civil engineering forever.
Procurement, politics and productivity in 2024: Pagabo CEO looks at the...
Simon Toplass, group CEO of Pagabo and The 55 Group, looks at the trends likely to impact procurement in 2024.
Addressing construction challenges with KOPE’s offsite construction software
PBC Today sat down with Mark Thorley, co-founder and CEO of KOPE, to discuss the offsite construction software platform's £5.5m seed funding to further develop the platform and accelerate the industry’s shift away from traditional methods.
KOPE secures £5.5m seed funding to accelerate offsite construction
Offsite construction software company KOPE has successfully raised £5.5m in seed funding, with Socii Capital leading the investment. The funding will be utilised to further develop KOPE's purpose-built platform for offsite construction, aiming to accelerate the industry's shift away from traditional methods.
Materials procurement: How a new approach can transform the sustainability of...
The Build Chain explain how a new approach to materials procurement can help to reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry
Vectorworks explores the top construction technology trends of 2024
In this article, PBC Today and Vectorworks explore the top construction technology trends expected to take 2024 by storm and delve into how Vectorworks utilises this technology to make the design process more intuitive for architects and designers.
Stationary vs mobile scanning technologies: Two roads, one path
In this article, FARO Technologies explores stationary and mobile scanning technologies and their uses in construction projects.
Reframing the narrative: The real story of offsite insolvencies
The UK construction industry anticipates 6,000 insolvencies in 2023, including many offsite insolvencies. Addressing systemic issues is vital for a thriving future.
Construction skills gap will continue to widen until image problem is...
The construction skills gap may become a crisis, with 225,000 additional workers needed in four years. Ryan Jones, managing director of SLG Agency and founder of Deconstruction, says the industry needs to work on its image.
Why architectural visualisation can be a secret weapon in the planning...
Dan Thomason, co-founder of Rendernation, discusses why embracing the latest visualisation technologies can smooth out the bumpy planning process for developers, architects, and beyond.
Embracing Building Information Modelling: How Tecklenburg achieved efficient and cost-effective construction
Those who embrace Building Information Modelling (BIM) can design and build faster, cheaper, with higher quality and more smoothly. However, the transition is definitely a challenge. The contractor Tecklenburg shows how it can be done successfully.
How can the construction industry progress towards net-zero amid challenges?
Amidst a global call for environmental accountability, the construction industry's significant carbon footprint is under scrutiny. A study from Judy Too and Obuks Ejohwomu, University of Manchester, exposes a critical gap: buildings are still not designed within sectoral carbon budgets, hindering progress towards net-zero.
What is zero trust and why do construction companies need to...
Tim Mercer, CEO of industry-leading cloud technology firm Vapour, explores how zero trust, the burgeoning access model, can help fortify cyber security strategies in the era of digital construction.
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