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How the Golden Thread of Information connected multiple stakeholders on the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital project.

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Construction project management specialists bring teams together

Construction project management specialists, Copronet, takes a look at the 'new normal' for the construction industry as a result of Covid-19.

The case for digitisation of construction has never been clearer

The construction industry is the second least digitised in the world, Copronet makes the case for digitalised construction processes in the wake of Covid-19.

Zoom construction case signals ‘shift in English courtroom history’

Barnet Council found liable for the repeated flooding of a family home in the first-ever entirely remote Technology and Construction Court trial in English legal history.

Social distancing tech to protect staff returning to work

Edinburgh-based Reactec has launched a new social distancing solution which monitors construction workers’ exposure to health risk amid Covid-19.

Interserve trails social distancing technology on NEC Nightingale

New social distancing technology, SiteZone Safety, is being used by Interserve Construction at the final phase of the development of the new NHS Nightingale Hospital Birmingham.

Success for first UK ‘beyond visual line of sight’ drone inspection

AmeyVTOL, the joint venture between Amey and VTOL technologies, has successfully trialled the first drone inspection of UK infrastructure to go beyond visual line of sight (BVLoS).

An entrepreneurial mindset in construction

Ryan Dempsey, founder and chief executive of The Compliance Workbook, shares his entrepreneurial journey.

Mitie launches thermal imaging service to combat COVID-19 spread

Mitie Security has launched a thermal imaging service to help businesses protect against the spread of COVID-19.

Social housing providers use AR to minimise COVID-19 risk

Social housing providers introduce innovative technology that supports residents, whilst reducing face-to-face contact during the coronavirus pandemic.

Housing association uses augmented reality to fix routine repairs

Kingdom Housing Association is using augmented reality technology to help tenants fix routine repairs during the coronavirus lockdown.

AECOM launches virtual consultation tool amid coronavirus crisis

AECOM has launched a web-based consultation tool that allows clients to engage with stakeholders from their computer/mobile device, driving public engagement for projects during the coronavirus pandemic.

Façade engineers to 3D print face shields for emergency services

Solar shading contractors, Solinear is using its 3D printers to produce face shields for emergency services in the battle against COVID-19.

Innovation in construction falls to lowest level since credit crunch

Innovation in construction has fallen by 14% in two years as R&D by UK industries drops to the lowest levels since the credit crunch, analysis by R&D tax relief specialist Catax has revealed.

COVID-19: Ferrovial uses 3D printing to craft protective equipment

Ferrovial is using 3D printing to craft breathing devices and create protective equipment in an effort to help ease coronavirus pressures.

Network Rail join forces with Siemens and Atkins for in-cab signalling

Network Rail has joined forces with Siemens and Atkins in a major programme to introduce in-cab signalling on the southern section of the East Coast Main Line.

Kent and Amey trial new technology to improve road networks

Kent has received a £2m grant to work with Amey to research and trial new technology which will improve the safety of the county’s road network.

Innovative exoskeleton to ease road workers physical stress

Infrastructure contractor, Colas, has launched an exoskeleton designed to give power assistance to road workers working on levelling with a rake.

New wearable technology to improve safety for construction workers

CityFibre and Callan Connect are testing hand technology that prevents Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) on a live construction site.

Consortium to deliver intelligent infrastructure across the UK

A new consortium led by Cognizant, together with Amey Consulting and Arup, aims to reduce service affecting failures on railways as part of a Network Rail programme to deliver asset management improvements.

Amey wins data science contract with Highways England

Amey Consulting has secured a new data science contract with Highways England, to deliver several data science projects which aim to demonstrate the benefits of a data-driven approach.

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