Harnessing technology to verify construction progress on-site could break down adversarial silo working and foster greater cooperation across the industry, says Robert Klaschka, founding member of the Construction Verification Initiative and principal consultant at EvrBilt.
The LEXiCON project, developed by the Construction Innovation Hub in partnership with the Construction Products Association, has taken a significant step towards a common approach to construction product information.
Lorraine McMorrow, BIM and digital construction manager at the McAvoy Group, outlines how digital construction can be used to support the green agenda, deliver successful projects responsibly and transform the reputation of the industry to become a force for good.
With 5G connections set to surge, Lone Hansen, manager of the IT Cable Group at BSRIA Worldwide Market Intelligence, looks at how to maximise the capabilities of the technology in buildings.
Tom Noctor, team lead and strategic product consultant at Procore, discusses why construction needs to find its appetite for risk mitigation, particularly in its processes, and how single platform technology can help.
Esri UK recently announced the winners of a competition to find local planning authorities with innovative ideas for how best to use geospatial technology to help digitse the planning process.
Mike Antis, global vice president Textura, Oracle Construction and Engineering, explores how firms can use new tech to simplify and standardise critical construction payment processes.
As construction project costs continue to rise, Carol Massay, head of construction at the Access Group, explores how digital systems can help businesses manage their budgets.
Rick Jones, CEO, DigitalXRAID, looks at how and why a cyberattack could cripple a construction business and discusses the threat ransomware poses to construction, why companies should heed the latest NCSC advice and how the industry can build a strong cyber defence.
Galliford Try has rebranded its Security and Active Fire business as Asset Intelligence following the acquisition of nmcn’s water and asset security businesses in October.
UK Construction Week Innovation Zone, held at London’s ExCel from 3-5 May, will showcase the sector’s green change-makers, demonstrating the latest construction innovations.
Doug Mulvihill, marketing manager, UK and Ireland, of Ringover, discusses the future of telephony and how construction companies can prepare for the PSTN switch off.
