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Kier Highways begins trial of new risk assessment app
Kier Highways have begun trails on a new innovative risk assessment app 'FYLD', which conducts digital risk assessments which will save time, increase safety, and boost collaborative working practices.
[Video] New home building technology to reduce household bills
Etopia Group is rolling out a state-of-the-art new home building technology that will reduce household bills for customers by hundreds of pounds.
Why are cloud workstations critical for AEC firms?
Cloud workstations can benefit AEC firms in a number of ways, from reducing costs and simplifying IT infrastructure. Workspot cloud solution tells us more.
ACCA software releases latest version of 3D building design software, Edificius
International AEC software developer ACCA software has released a new version of Edificius, the 3D building design software, with interesting features.
Graham to deliver Glasgow’s Merchant City regeneration: Candleriggs Square
GRAHAM has commenced Glasgow's Merchant City regeneration - a £62m project to deliver residential accommodation, offices, hotels and more.
Construction professionals call on government for education rethink to combat construction...
Construction employers, decision makers, educators and students are appealing to the government to tackle the construction technology skills gap and safeguard the future of the trades industry.
What are the top five BIM trends in 2022?
In this article, we explain the top five BIM trends that are expected to take the construction industry by storm in 2022, and why Building Information Modelling adoption is the way forward in our new digital age.
How can visual intelligence help develop a more sustainable built environment?
Linda Wade, CEO of the visual digital twin platform, Spinview, explores how visual intelligence can unlock the value of buildings and infrastructure data and contribute to sustainable built environment goals.
How will virtual twins help to reshape building planning?
John Kitchingman, managing director, EuroNorth, Dassault Systèmes, explores how building designs can be reshaped to fit a post-pandemic future with the help of virtual twins
PAS 24 and Secured by Design for Building Envelope explained
PBC Today interviewed Engineering Leader of UL’s Built Environment Group Mark Swanborough about PAS 24 and Secured by Design.
[Video] First 3D printed home in US handed over by Habitat...
The first 3D printed home to be completed by Habitat for Humanity in the United States was handed over to its new owner on 21 December.
[Video] World’s deepest swimming pool opens in Dubai
The world’s deepest swimming pool, clocking in at a depth of 60m and holding 14m litres of water, has opened in Dubai.
Bam Nuttall announces new 5G construction project
Bam Nuttall has announced that the company is using new 5G network innovation technology on their SSEN Transmission Shetland project to help meet Shetland’s future energy needs.
Funding bolsters Re-flow toolset with powerful new form builder
Re-Flow's powerful new form builder, which allows construction businesses to build simple forms within seconds, has received a significant funding boost to help bolster the future of Re-flow’s toolset.
Will Watson appointed as PT Blink US director
Former Arup and Katerra engineering executive Will Watson appointed as PT Blink US director, the Australian construction and property tech company.
Queen’s Hospital opens new £7.5m state-of-the-art Jubilee ITU
Queen’s Hospital in Romford has opened new state-of-the-art ITU named ‘Jubilee ITU’ in honour of the Queen’s historic 70-year reign.
Tilbury Douglas completes construction of new-build secondary school
Tilbury Douglas has completed the construction of a new-build secondary school - Saddleworth High School - in Diggle, Oldham.
Gallagher introduces voice-operated risk assessment app
The first of its kind in the UK - a voice-operated risk assessment app called RiskTalk - has been introduced for construction businesses by Gallagher.
Best practices for cybersecurity in construction
Bryce Austin from TCE Strategy shares some of the top tips and best practices for cybersecurity in construction with Trimble Viewpoint.
Radical new methods for underground construction
Lateral thinking and technology transfer are set to revolutionise the construction of transportation and utilities tunnels, underpasses, car parks and other underground structures. Patrick Lane-Nott, director of engineering at hyperTunnel, explains how.
BIM Today March 2022
Welcome to the BIM Today March 2022 edition. This edition examines the challenge of navigating the "perfect storm" of climate change, a building safety crisis and supply chain disruption through digitalisation and MMC.
Bechtel, Westinghouse and GE Steam Power to support Poland’s carbon-free power
Bechtel and Westinghouse have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with GE Steam Power to support Poland's carbon-free power.
Re-flow – Field Management Software
Field management software from Re-flow, putting you in control and your team to work - keeping your workforce focused, updated and compliant.
‘Bot’ the Builder: Are robots the future of construction?
Mark Sugden and Chris Froud, senior associates and patent attorneys specialising in construction and robotics respectively at Withers & Rogers, explore the potential of using robots in construction.
Embracing drones for construction to achieve sustainability objectives
David Pounder, future aviation systems engineer, Connected Places Catapult, shares how embracing drones in construction can help meet sustainability objectives while increasing work efficiencies and safety measures.
Using real-time 3D tools to build without bricks
With real-time 3D tools, you can create properties that are tailored to any tenant or buyer - all before a single shovel breaks ground.