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Quality control: the structural weakness in capital projects

André Gunter, head of Pre-sales and Consulting, Idox plc, explores the way construction technologies can maintain a high standard of quality control.

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Construction industry faces growing cybersecurity risks amid digital transformation

Sector-wide, there’s an urgent call for construction businesses to implement robust measures that will prevent and protect them against cybersecurity risks, says Simon Hughes, SVP of Global Distribution at Cowbell.

United in the delivery of responsible AI

AI is kicking up a storm. Marc Nezet, chief strategy officer & chief division officer of the Operate & Manage Division, Nemetschek Group, explains why the group’s introduction of an AI Innovation Hub will restore calm to the AEC/O sector.

UK’s national grid may not be able to support AI energy demand, warns SELECT president

SELECT's new president, Mike Stark, has warned that the demands on the electrical network to power artificial intelligence(AI)  may soon exceed current capacity.

Travis Perkins’ WholeHouse platform completes first home

The first homes using Travis Perkins’ WholeHouse platform have been completed in Leicestershire.

AI in construction: Agents, co-pilots and team members

With AI developing at a rapid rate, it promises to bring dramatic changes to the construction industry. James Bowles, founder of Freeform 4D, outlines some of what to expect and how best to prepare for the future.

From concept to construction: building with connected digital workflows

Did you miss our third and final webinar in the Concept to Construction series? Read on as we break down the benefits of digital workflows…

Tap into technology to bridge the construction skills gap

As pressures facing the construction sector mount, technology has a huge role to play in tackling the widening skills and talent shortages. It’s now up to the sector to truly unlock the potential of automation to improve efficiency, productivity and accuracy, says Andy Clifton of Topcon Positioning GB.

The future of the UK’s geospatial mapping: AI or alarming interference?

AI is here, and it is learning. The question is, will it prove to be a labour-saving, efficiency-boosting imitator of human intelligence for the UK’s geospatial mapping or an alarming interference?

Cementation Skanska implements “thumbs up” AI human detection system technology

Spillard Safety Systems’ Human Detection System utilises cameras, AI and a green ‘thumbs up’  to prevent people being injured by plant.

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.

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.

Recruitment, sustainability and safety: Are construction robotics the answer?

The construction industry continues to face a myriad of challenges in 2024: recruitment gaps, sustainability concerns and an ongoing need to improve worker safety. Here, Dave Walsha, sales manager at drive system supplier EMS, explains why the adoption of robotics could provide a resolution.

Bouygues UK boosts efficiency, visibility and risk management with payment applications

In this article, discover how Bouygues UK integrated Payapps software to manage their payment applications, boosting efficiency, visibility and risk management.

Newforma X PBC on-demand: Navigating AECO collaboration technology for construction

In the second part in this series of Newforma on-demand webinars, technical solutions lead Carl Storms explores AECO technology collaboration and how to use technology to your advantage.

Construction technology strategy is key to making the UK a global tech powerhouse

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.

Using digital tools to deliver social value accountability in public sector projects

Robbie Blackhurst, founder of Black Capital Group (BCG), explores how digital tools can ensure accountability and increase the profile of social value in public sector built environment projects.

Boosting the UK’s climate resiliency through digital skills

Stephanie Baxter, head of policy at the Institution of Engineering & Technology, explores how the UK can boost its climate resiliency through digital skills.

AI in planning departments: Friend or foe?

John Mason, associate at Carter Jonas, explores the use of AI in planning departments and its ability to review applications.

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.

Virtuscan: scanning services for your structure and properties

Virtuscan specializes in Geometric Data Capture, utilising laser scanners, drones, cameras, and survey equipment to map and document properties and structures.

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