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George Clarke - EcoFix challenge

George Clarke announces winners of the EcoFix Challenge

Architect and TV presenter George Clarke has announced the winners of EcoFix, a design challenge by MOBIE (Ministry of Building Innovation and Education).
Detmold Open-Air Museum

New sustainable architecture at the Detmold Open-Air Museum

Detmold Open-Air Museum, a hub of cultural and architectural heritage, is set to undergo a transformation with the construction of a new entrance and exhibition building.
female technician programs a robot arm with a digital tablet

How will construction robotics change the industry?

In this article, we explore how construction robotics will transform the industry by examining its various applications, such as 3D printing solutions, autonomous machinery, and advanced earthmoving capabilities, along with discussing opportunities for automation.
Female construction engineer is using digital tablet on the construction site, representing an environmental assessment

Why earlier environmental assessment is key to delivering projects in a...

In this article, Viral Desai, practice director for Planning, Environmental Consenting and Communities at Atkins, and Paul Morgalla, associate director for Environment at Atkins explore why a 'left-shift' approach to environmental assessment is crucial to tackling climate change.
Leeds City Centre - Leeds Media Centre

£1.8m redevelopment transforms Leeds Media Centre

The major redevelopment of Leeds Media Centre has been successfully completed, creating extra business space and new opportunities for entrepreneurs in the city.
Older construction worker - retirement crisis

1 in 5 Builders are aged over 50, leading to retirement...

The building industry is on the verge of a retirement crisis, as one out of every five builders is over the age of 50.
Editorial PORT TALBOT, UK - JANUARY 04, 2020: The houses of Port Talbot and the emissions of the TATA Steel works that provides employment for the townsfolk. Image represents Climate Change Committee report findings on net zero transition

UK has failed on net zero transition progress so far, Climate...

The scathing Climate Change Committee report to Parliament has found that the UK's net zero transition is not on track to reach current targets, with new fossil fuel projects actively detrimental to reaching targets.
Architect drawing blueprints, architectural project in progress. Construction engineering

Empowering women in construction: Afsheen Ul Haq’s journey as a forensic...

Women are progressively advancing in the construction field, occupying various positions throughout the industry, ranging from project managers to architects. Built, the Bluebeam Blog, interviewed Afsheen Ul Haq, who holds the position of forensic and risk planning manager at BAM, to learn about her journey into the sector and the obstacles faced by women in this industry.
A new remote concrete inspection device,known as "ALICS" could save asset owners up to £1m a day through detecting faults

New remote concrete inspection device to revolutionise industry

A new remote concrete inspection device, known as "ALICS", could save asset owners up to £1m a day through detecting faults.
Data scientists. Man programmer using laptop analyzing and development at various information on futuristic virtual interface screen. Algorithm. marketing and deep learning of artificial intelligence

The power of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership in streamlining construction cost...

A Knowledge Transfer Partnership between the University of Nottingham and construction consultancy Gleeds is bringing the power of AI to streamline the process for cost estimation.
Young facilities management worker writing checklist on site

Pursuing a career in facilities management

Inspiring new generations to pursue a career in facilities management will help tackle the skills shortage, says Steve McGregor, DMA Group.
Construction Innovation Hub

The legacy of the Construction Innovation Hub

As the Construction Innovation Hub wraps up its operations, programme director Keith Waller looks back on the impact of the Transforming Construction Challenge and urges government and industry to continue pushing for a better-built environment.
Blockchain structure to represent AI in construction - 3d rendered image.

What is the potential of AI in construction?

AI has become a buzzword after some of the world’s most advanced AI technology has been made free for anyone to use. But we still don’t have a full picture of what AI in construction means or how we should leverage its potential.
construction workers - construction activity

Construction activity continues to grow in the UK, according to April...

Construction activity continues to grow unevenly as commercial building soars, but house bbuilding struggles.
Anthony Mulraney appointed as director of the Hive Group's new Oxford office, specialising in education, heritage and commercial projects

Hive Group leaps into education development sector with appointment of Anthony...

Anthony Mulraney appointed as director of the Hive Group's new Oxford office, specialising in education, heritage and commercial projects.
Richard Lochhead will lead the Construction Leadership Forum, whilst Dame Carolyn McCall joins the government's Levelling Up Advisory Council

New Scottish Chair for CLF and ITV executive joins Levelling Up...

Minister for small business, innovation and trade Richard Lochhead has become Chair of the Construction Leadership Forum (CLF), whilst Dame Carolyn McCall, chief executive of ITV plc joins the government's Levelling Up Advisory Council.
construction net zero targets

BIM Academy partners with BRS to meet construction net zero targets

BIM Academy and Building Research Solutions (BRS) have announced a new partnership to support environmental change and help the industry to meet and deliver construction net zero targets.
construction skills gap

Industry ‘faces stagnation’ if it does not plug the construction skills...

A whitepaper published by The Future of Construction, a collaboration between Pagabo and The 55 Group, has revealed that industry leaders believe that the sector faces stagnation if it does not plug the construction skills gap and collaborate.
Willmott Dixon will oversee new teaching and engineering facilities at Oxford Brookes University

Willmott Dixon will oversee new teaching and engineering facilities at Oxford...

Willmott Dixon has been appointed to deliver £60m teaching and engineering facilities at Oxford Brookes University.
Heathrow H7 Framework

Mace appointed to three major lots on Heathrow H7 Framework

Mace has been appointed as the delivery partner on three major infrastructure projects on the Heathrow H7 Framework, covering all four terminals, and the Asset Replacement Programme in terminals 3, 4 and 5.
aec industry

3 AEC industry trends to watch for in 2023

There are many buzzwords in the AEC industry. Having recently joined ALLPLAN, Eduardo Lazzarotto, our new SVP of product and strategy, shares which trends he thinks will have the biggest impact on the AEC industry in general, on AEC project delivery lifecycle and on Allplan in particular.
Recent appointments include a new Arcadis Northern Cities executive, a new managing director at Kier Places and RECOM Passive Fire Protection debuting a new management team

Leadership appointments for Arcadis, Kier Places and RECOM Passive Fire Protection

A flurry of recent appointments include a new Arcadis Northern Cities executive, a new managing director at Kier Places in Jamie McKechnie and RECOM Passive Fire Protection debuting a new management team after a division expansion.
Embedding climate change resilience won’t happen without town planners - and the application of data-informed strategies to build a sustainable future

Why the town planner is key to embedding climate change resilience

Embedding climate resilience won’t happen, argues Atkins Associate Directors Viral Desai and Catalina Galego Lopez, without our town planners - the people that bring economics, data-informed strategies and the environment together to build a sustainable future for tomorrow.
EDF has used enterprise GIS from Esri UK to create a geospatial portal for Hinkley Point C, coordinating 8,000 workers across the 450-acre site

GIS portal from Esri UK helps coordinate 8,000 workers on Hinkley...

EDF has used enterprise GIS from Esri UK to create a geospatial portal for Hinkley Point C (HPC) nuclear power station, coordinating 8,000 workers across the 450-acre site.
CQIC Charter

CQIC Charter to drive quality, sustainability, and collaboration across the Scottish...

Launched under the Scottish Construction Accord, the CQIC Charter aims to transform a sector that makes a significant contribution towards Scotland’s society, economy, and environment.
Construction worker wearin construction technology hardhat

From disruption to reinvention: How can construction technology rebuild the industry?

From an ageing workforce to a skills shortage, the construction industry is facing a perfect storm of challenges. In this article, Kenny Ingram, VP Construction and Engineering, IFS, explores how construction technology can rebuild the industry.