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Scottish government to declare national housing emergency

The Scottish government is to declare a national housing emergency during a Labour-led debate at Holyrood.

What AEC can learn from manufacturing about digital transformation

As the two sectors continue to converge, Arvind Rao, CTO of Edge Platforms, EdgeVerve, asks what Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries can learn from manufacturing about the digital transformation.

Infrastructure plans beyond UK’s capacity to deliver, warn MPs

A PAC report has warned that the UK "will fail to meet" future infrastructure plans, due to a significant shortage of skilled professionals.

Tunnel construction to be revolutionised with robotic AI

A consortium of engineering and robotic automation industry leaders has developed the first robotic AI solution to modernise tunnel construction in a variety of sectors.

Draft guidance for Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 3 released

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has released the draft guidance for the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 3

Nemetschek Group announces new AI Innovation Hub

The AI Innovation hub aims to bundle the existing AI activities in the Group and accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the AEC/O (Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations) and media industries.

AI forecasting: Storm Ciarán and UK resilience to extreme weather events

With the increasing urgency for the UK to strengthen its resilience to extreme weather events, Dr Simon Driscoll and Dr Natalie Harvey from the University of Reading looks at the AI forecasting revolution and the mixed ability of this approach to capture a record-breaking windstorm.

CIBSE and DESNZ to make CP1 (2020) free-to-all

CP1 (2020), the recognised Code of Practice for heat networks in the UK, will be made accessible to all, free of charge.

TopHat managing director to move on after just four years in post

The modular housebuilder's tumultous year continues, as managing director of TopHat, Andrew Shepherd, will depart after four years.

Engineering construction workforce survey calls for employer input

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB)has called for employers to help provide an up-to-date and detailed snapshot of the industry and its current workforce in the 2024 Workforce Census.

How 3D visualisation can unlock circular construction

Martin Huber, CEO and co-founder of 3D modelling and spatial data company Amrax, discusses how 3D visualisation can help construction firms embed deeper circularity.

Neurodiversity-friendly design: Creating spaces where everyone can flourish

How do we put the conversation around neurodiversity-friendly design into practice? Magdalena Arent, building performance consultant at Holmes Miller, says architects must drive good design and ensure the built environment is more accommodating and welcoming to neurodivergent individuals.

UK exits recession- but construction still suffers 0.9% decrease in Q1

The UK has officially exited its latest recession- but construction output was held back by the decline in housebuilding.

Why the sector needs more clarity on the Building Safety Act

Peter Doyle, head of Health and Safety Services at Citation, spotlights some of the main challenges surrounding the Building Safety Act and explores where more clarity is needed to encourage industry-wide compliance throughout every stage of the building lifecycle.

Funded retrofit training now available to ex-service and military personnel via ELCAS

Funding for accredited retrofit training and qualifications from The Retrofit Academy has been made available through the MOD's Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service (ELCAS) scheme.

Transforming property management: Innovations and best practices for the future

As building standards evolve with new technologies, property managers navigate complex challenges. David Webb, Totalmobile managing director of Property & FM, explores what lies ahead for UK property management.

Plans revealed for dual student towers at Perryian Works in Birmingham Gun Quarter 

Sama Investments have revealed the plans for 'Perryian Works', bringing two landmark towers of up to 40 and 50 storeys to the 1 Lancaster Circus site in Birmingham.

The exposure gap: Can the brownfield boom be sustained without the talent?

Brownfield is booming, with recent government funding pushing it to the top of every local council’s built environment agenda. Howel Morris, Rodgers Leask, welcomes the current flurry of activity, but is the next generation being primed to sustain the boom? 

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