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Why embracing technology can save vital time wasted on administrative tasks

Payapps highlights the importance of utilising technology to more efficiently manage applications for payment and reduce the number of hours lost to paperwork and manual processes.

Central Alliance to use satellite mapping technology across South Wales coal tips

Central Alliance will work with the Welsh Government(Llywodraeth Cymru) to map and evaluate 83 coal tips in South Wales using satellite technology.

How digital platforms are streamlining the construction procurement process

Digital procurement platforms, like The Build Chain, are revolutionising the way contractors procure their materials, helping them to streamline their supply chains for more successful project outcomes.

Data sharing challenges for the construction industry and how to overcome them

Persistent data sharing challenges plague the construction industry, leading to inefficiencies and miscommunication; discover the key solutions and strategies to overcome these obstacles.

Winvic debuts remote control tower crane on Birmingham site

Winvic Construction has utilised Skyline Cockpit, a remote control tower crane, in a purpose built student accommodation(PBSA) in Birmingham.

McLaren Construction chooses OpenSpace for AI-powered 360° reality capture on UK projects

McLaren Construction has chosen OpenSpace to integrate AI-powered computer vision and analytics into its projects throughout the UK.

Geospatial innovation paves the way for offshore wind

The Crown Estate’s “Whole of Seabed” approach helps plan seabed use around England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Considered a world first, geospatial innovation helps make sense of highly complex and competing demands, driving better planning decisions.

Construction can boost its revival with a customer experience transformation

YardLink's Neeral Shah examines the perceived decline in customer service in UK construction and how the industry can turn things around.

£32m awarded by Government for AI project funding

98 AI projects are taking a share of £32m in the UKRI and Government's attempt to boost the economy and improve the lives of working people.

The Crown Estate is using GIS to make plans for the seabed

The Crown Estate has recently demonstrated their use of a Geographical Information System (GIS) as part of their 'Whole of Seabed' approach.

The role of digital materials procurement in accelerating housebuilding across the UK

As the Labour government reaffirms its commitment to building 1.5m new homes in the next five years, the Build Chain examines how digital materials procurement can help achieve this target.

Why sustainability in design can become standard practice

From a bus terminal to an Art Deco hospital, sustainability should be baked into project design, writes Marc Nezet, Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Division Officer of the Operate & Manage Division, Nemetschek Group.

JELD-WEN launches fire safety data pin for fire doors

JELD-WEN have launched a new data pin solution for their door sets that promotes fire safety, and provides easier access to information.

Award-winning building design and sustainability with Allplan

In the world of architecture, engineering, and construction, Allplan is driving innovation and excellence with tailor-made project solutions.

Construction needs to change safety thinking with automation and robots

Automation and advanced technology are reshaping construction. Yet to unlock the huge productivity shift they promise, we need to first rethink safety. It’s another example where prioritising resilience – the systemic ability to anticipate and adapt to known and unknown disruptions while maintaining core functionality - is crucial.

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.

AI in UK construction: Opportunities, challenges and the path forward

A new survey by IFS found that the UK construction industry is keen to embrace AI but faces several challenges in being ready for adoption. Kenny Ingram, VP for construction and engineering, looks at how to overcome the barriers to fully realising the huge potential of AI in UK construction.

Achieving compliance through 3D laser technology across hotel chains

Specialising in critical fire safety surveys, consultancy, passive fire installation and fire door maintenance, Trident Fire Protection provides clients with a comprehensive range of fire protection solutions, including utilising 3D laser technology.

Inflation, rising costs and difficulties accessing finance: How construction SMEs can overcome these challenges

Construction’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have faced significant challenges in recent years. Rising material costs, inflation and difficulties accessing finance have placed pressure on these businesses. However, there are solutions that offer hope for overcoming these obstacles.

Galliford Try rebrands to support expansion into EV charging and 5G

Galliford Try's rebrand will see their telecommunications business become Galliford Try Digital Infrastructure.

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