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The golden thread of information on a hospital construction project

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

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Bringing digital technology to the construction site

The Digital Cube is a collaborative workspace that brings digital technology to the coalface of construction projects.

Amey patents new technology to combat sewer flooding in the UK

New patented technology by Amey Consulting aims to combat the problem of sewer flooding in the UK.

Fuel switching decarbonisation projects secure £6.02m award

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has secured a £6.02m BEIS award to demonstrate the potential of hydrogen and plasma technology to reduce carbon emissions through fuel switching.

Project calls on SMEs to deliver innovative air quality and mobility solutions

The SIMULATE project is on the lookout for SMEs to deliver innovative solutions to combat challenges in sustainable mobility and air quality.

Automated cone laying machines to benefit road workers

Highways experts are creating technology that will allow automated vehicles to lay cones on motorways and major A roads, eliminating one of the biggest risks faced by England’s road workers.

Why your construction fleet needs an integrated dashcam solution

Dashcams are increasingly cited as the best way to improve safety for any commercial fleet of vehicles. The very presence of a dashboard camera reduces the likelihood of an accident and improves driving styles.

Ramboll re-awarded £40-50m technical advisors contract in Antarctic

Ramboll has been re-appointed as technical advisors for British Antarctic Survey (BAS), winning the next phase of work in a series of projects to improve and modernise Antarctic research stations and infrastructure.

Email hacking in the construction industry: Who is liable?

Michael Gerard of construction and engineering law firm Michael Gerard Solicitors looks at the legalities and liabilities around the issue of email fraud.

New era for 3D printing in the construction market

According to a recent study by Transparency Market Research, 3D printing in the construction market is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 33%.

Amey’s augmented reality app to fight ‘unflushables’ issue

Amey has partnered with ClicksandLinks to develop an augmented reality app to fight unflushable blockages, which will be piloted across the Severn Trent contract.

The ConTech trends expected to take 2020 by storm

Finbarr McMeel, technical director at Gilbert-Ash, takes a look at the ConTech trends expected to sweep the nation in 2020.

5 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

The construction industry is evolving and with it bringing some new trends. With a variety of trends becoming popular on construction sites, what are the ones to look out for?

Quartix and Fleet Focus team up to launch dashcam integration

Quartix Ltd has partnered with camera and vehicle safety company, Fleet Focus, to launch an integrated dashcam solution.

Edinburgh Napier and Trimble to establish AEC Technology Lab

Edinburgh Napier University has received equipment and software from Trimble to establish a state-of-the-art Technology Lab for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC).

Construction’s Digital Frontline: 2020 set to be pivotal year

Phil Brown, chief executive of Causeway Technologies, looks at how technology is being embraced across the supply chain to accelerate the digital transformation of the construction industry.

Engineers build plastic waste bricks inspired by nature

A new brick constructed using 3D printing and made from domestic plastic waste has been proven to provide 10 times better insulation than traditional bricks.

Skanksa trials innovative materials to create more durable roads

Skanska has laid graphene-enhanced asphalt on a busy road in Curbridge and an asphalt surface course containing 50% of recycled content in Essex.

Using IoT to unlock the next generation of asset tracking in construction

Derek Bryan of Verizon Connect on why the Internet of Things could represent the next step forward for construction asset tracking.

Steel Manipulator: An innovative solution for landing steel structures

Costain and Thomson Engineering have worked collaboratively to create a solution for landing steel structures that deliver improvements in safety, efficiency and the environment.

Innovative autonomous car to support highway management

The Academy of Robotics and Eurovia UK have announced plans for a national partnership to trial the use of Kar-go’s autonomous vehicle technology to support rural highway management.

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