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A triple win for Trimble at the 2024 Construction Computing Awards

Trimble announced multiple wins following the Construction Computing Magazine award ceremony, also known as the Hammers. Firstly, Trimble’s Viewpoint Field View solution picked up ‘Mobile Technology of the Year’ win for the second year running.

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Fenwick Elliott addresses emergence of technology in construction

Construction and energy law firm Fenwick Elliott addresses the emergence of technology in construction and its potential impact at a recent seminar held in London.

Balfour Beatty benefits from drones on M6 smart motorway

This article takes a look at how Balfour Beatty is reaping the benefits of using drones on Smart Motorways in England, with support from UAV specialists Heliguy.

How advancing technology will affect construction workers

This article explores new forms of technology while also considering how humans are still vital to construction and how finding a good balance is essential.

Costain & Network Rail to explore automated infrastructure design

Costain has won a collaborative research and development competition grant to work with Network Rail to help develop the best approach to implementing Rail Automated Infrastructure Design (R:AID).

Sir Robert McAlpine introduces new mobile BIM tool

Sir Robert McAlpine is now implementing Dalux BIM to help construction workers understand and view architects and engineers intended design when on-site.

VR and BIM: A winning combination

Glyn Shawcross, group design manager at engineering solutions provider Boulting, explains the practicalities and benefits of VR and BIM.

Construction to reap the rewards of digitisation, CITB report shows

A new report published by CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) shows that construction can reap major rewards from digital skills and technology, but only if it takes decisive action in the next five years.

UK’s small construction companies must innovate to succeed

Construction companies that fail to innovate, will undoubtedly suffer from poor operational and financial performance. At the same time, they will lack sustainability for long-term survival and success.

Construction project success: Only human!

In all the talk of technology and digital transformation, we must never forget that it’s people who ultimately determine a project’s success – or otherwise, says John Eynon.

Future of drones in landscape architecture

As drones take off in construction, Dr Paul Cureton of the ImaginationLancaster design lab at Lancaster University looks at the adoption of – and challenges facing – UAVs in the landscape sector.

Is the AECO industry finally ready to embrace technology?

The architecture, engineering, construction and owner sector has been slow to adopt new technology – but there are signs that is changing.

Digital transformation of global real estate 

The British Property Federation has published new research, The LIQUID report, setting out how the UK can build on its successes to lead the digital transformation of global real estate.

Embracing new technology in construction

As we move forward in 2019 it is a good time to consider some of the opportunities and challenges the building, construction and infrastructure industries.

How 3D tech is mapping the future of eco-home innovation

As planning and building teams seek to improve efficiencies and cut costs on projects, Sven Van Duffelen, from 3D mobile mapping and monitoring specialist...

Researchers find new way to protect concrete from fire damage

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have discovered a new way of protecting concrete from fire damage by using materials recycled from old tyres.

Building with BIM: Erskine House, Belfast

BIM has played a key role in shaping GRAHAM Construction’s Erskine House project in Belfast from pre-construction to final fit-out and beyond, helping to build lasting relationships.

Industry 4.0: Disaster or new beginning for construction workers?

Technology looks set to revolutionise construction, streamlining processes and improving quality, but is it ultimately a threat or opportunity for construction workers?

Drones in construction: Taking off or underused?

Drones are an invaluable digital/reality capture tool for the construction and infrastructure markets – but Ian Tansey of ProDroneWorx says the latest industry survey suggests they are not being used to their full potential.

CSIS receives £11m to support innovation in Scottish construction

The Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is to receive almost £11m of core funding to support an ‘innovation revolution’ in the Scottish construction sector.

Bentley systems introduces reality app for infrastructure construction

Bentley Systems presented the Synchro XR app for visualising 4D construction digital twins with the new Microsoft HoloLens 2.

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