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The path to adopting AI in construction

Diligent upfront planning holds the key to success, writes Daniel Hewson, data capability manager for Elecosoft.

AI has arrived: Innovation, efficiency and sustainability are being transformed across the AEC/O Industry

Artificial intelligence promises to bring unparalleled advancements and efficiencies to the AEC/O industry. Charlie Sheridan, chief data and AI officer at Nemetschek Group, explains how.

FARO Technologies releases Focus Premium Max, with scan range increases of up to 400 meters

Committed to innovation, excellence and responding to customer input, the newly updated Focus product line offers an end-to-end 3D laser scanning solution with intuitive software offerings for easy data acquisition and quick decision-making.

Insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL purchases UK firm

Insulation manufacturer Rockwool has acquired a UK firm, Wetherby Building Systems. Find out more about the acquisition here.

Use of AI in construction growing

Bluebeam investigated the use of AI in construction, and found that AI use is growing. Read more about their findings here.

Building smarter: Five essentials for the future of data centre development

With increasing demand for AI and cloud-based applications fuelling exponential growth in data centre development, Louisa Curcio of RLB looks at five essentials for ensuring smarter delivery of this essential digital infrastructure.

How to modernise your materials procurement process and remain competitive as a contractor

Although the construction industry outlook for the future continues to improve, it’s important for contractors to keep looking at new ways to remain competitive in an industry that has faced many challenges in recent years.

Costain to develop AI platform for Northumbrian AMP8 projects

Costain have partnered with WSP have been granted funding to develop an AI-powered platform for Northumbrian AMP8 projects.

Research being done into using fibre optic monitors to monitor infrastructure

Aston University researchers are exploring the possibility of utilising fibre optic monitors to monitor infrastructure and natural hazards.

CAP could save the UK construction industry billions, say Costain

Connected and Autonomous Plant (CAP) could save the construction industry billions according to the latest Costain report.

Embracing technology for sustainable materials procurement

Although the construction industry currently faces many challenges, it must not lose sight of the critical need to reduce its environmental footprint. As one of the UK’s leading sources of carbon emissions, sustainable materials procurement in this sector is needed.

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.

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