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What to expect in data centre construction projects
Get insights into data centre construction projects, from site assessments to sustainability, and discover how to ensure seamless execution and future-proofing strategies.
Plan for 2m sq ft Hertfordshire data centre campus submitted
Plans for a 2m sq ft Hertfordshire data centre campus have been submitted, set to be one of the largest in Europe.
Lincolnshire council approves new data centre campus, Humber Tech Park
A local council has said yes to the huge Humber Tech Park, near South Killingholme, Lincolnshire, anticipated to be a leader in AI.
Skanska awarded £158m data centre project
Skanska will build a £158m data centre for global data provider Telehouse in the Docklands area of London.
Sisk appoints Andy Cook to lead data centre delivery
John Sisk & Son has appointed Andy Cook to lead the operational delivery for data centres throughout the UK.
Developing a digital control centre for construction data
The AEC Production Control Room initiative aims to transform project delivery by bringing together multiple datasets from multiple systems into a digital control centre to enable smarter insights and collaboration.
Overcoming firestopping challenges at the RUH Dyson Cancer Centre
Building the RUH Dyson Cancer Centre posed unique firestopping challenges. Learn how Quelfire worked closely with the main contractor and firestopping experts to navigate these issues, ensuring the highest safety standards.
Using a performance digital twin to decarbonise our centres of science...
Britain’s universities are renowned for their research – but many of the buildings where academics work are inefficient and not fit for the future. A partnership between the University of Liverpool and global climate tech company IES has employed a performance digital twin to create a smarter campus.
Planning and project management software ensures Taunton Diagnostics Centre is future-fit
The Kier Group used Asta Powerproject planning and project management software to orchestrate the complex fit-out of a new diagnostics centre in Somerset.
Making retrofit a reality with geospatial data
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to retrofit, but knocking down and starting again isn’t an option. BIM is now proving its value in repurposing existing buildings through the use of geospatial data, says Diarmuid Murphy, director of property at Murphy Geospatial.
What to consider when planning for town and city centre living
Emma Callaghan, senior planner with planning and development consultancy Lichfields, reflects on the environmental factors people consider when choosing whether to live in town and city centres.
Improving BIM data management in the cloud
Clear structures are crucial to realising the full potential of BIM data management, says Matthew Smith, BSc (Hons)/MCIAT, AEC technical manager and BIM adoption specialist at Graitec.
What is the role of location data across the property sector?
Location data, services, and applications are driving technological developments across the planning, building and construction sectors. Holly West from the Geospatial Commission explores its work to showcase the opportunities of this data to transform the property sector.
£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.
The democratisation of digital data in construction
After nearly half a century in the industry, David Emery of the Supply Chain Sustainability School looks at the evolution of digital models and the innovations that are driving the democratisation of digital data in construction.
How can smart cities share data to create a safer environment?
As the world shifts towards urbanisation and crime rates increase, smart cities need to evaluate how to improve the quality of life for their residents amidst increasing demand for services and resources, explains Nick Chorley, director of EMEA public safety, Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division
Ethical use of data in the built environment
Data in the built environment can change lives for the better – but only if it’s trusted and used ethically, says Brian Hills, CEO of The Data Lab.
Leveraging the power of data to boost profit margins
Analysis of the UK’s top 100 construction companies over the past decade shows turnover tops £70bn but profits margins remain weak. Data provides an opportunity to change this, say Mark Coates and Matt Cox of Bentley Systems.
Second Secured Environments award won by the Aon Centre
Aon plc's global headquarters, the Aon Centre in the Leadenhall Building in London, have achieved their second Secured Environments award.
Elephant and Castle shopping centre redevelopment awards structural monitoring contract
SOCOTEC has secured the structural monitoring contract for the Elephant and Castle shopping centre redevelopment, which will create 979 homes.
Data-driven insights can support construction’s ongoing journey to net zero
The construction industry has a pivotal role in tackling global warming by reducing carbon emissions across the lifecycle of the built environment and achieving net zero. Dr Omar Abo Madyan, research associate at the Centre for Smart Infrastructure & Construction, calls for the use of data-driven insights for resource-efficient decision-making.
A new biology-pharmacy-chemistry centre of excellence at the Université Paris-Sud on...
The Université Paris-Sud signed a public-private partnership (PPP) contract with the project group Platon Saclay for the concept, realisation and operation of a future scientific centre of excellence for biology, pharmacy and chemistry.
Advanced design for advanced medicine: New Stuttgart Cancer Centre
With the new Stuttgart Cancer Centre – The Eva Mayr-Stihl Tumor Centre - Stuttgart Hospital will have a new facility, in which interdisciplinary efforts are being made to fight cancer. This new purpose-built building was planned with BIM.
Database solutions are the answer to housebuilding specifications and standards
Managing housebuilding specifications and standards can be a huge challenge. The level of detail required to specify those expectations for a single new build house is considerable. In this article, Elecosoft explain why database solutions are the answer.
How net zero town centres will help to decarbonise the wider...
Start local, think global — delivering net-zero town centres is the essential first step in helping people decarbonise their wider community, explains Andrea Arnall, director of planning at Turley.
Creating a new £4bn urban centre in London
How a common data environment is ensuring all project data is accessible within three clicks for the highly ambitious Canada Water project, a new £4bn urban centre in London.