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Inflation, rising costs and difficulties accessing finance: How construction SMEs can overcome these challenges

Construction’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have faced significant challenges in recent years. Rising material costs, inflation and difficulties accessing finance have placed pressure on these businesses. However, there are solutions that offer hope for overcoming these obstacles.

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FARO is the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement technology, it develops and markets computer-aided measurement and imaging devices and software.

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How can data overcome challenges in the construction industry?

Alex Coles, head of data insights and knowledge management at Sisk, discusses the role that data has to play in attracting new talent to the construction industry, tackling the net zero challenge and ensuring framework partners deliver the best results.

National cyber-physical ecosystem will align digital and physical infrastructures

Nearly 200 delegates gathered for the launch of a new community designed to encourage a cross-sector approach to the future development of a cyber-physical ecosystem in the UK and beyond.

Conquering the UK’s concrete crisis with 3D tech

Explore how FARO’s 3D technology can help to solve the UK’s concrete crisis caused by the widespread use of RAAC.

Drone technology in real estate: The future or pie in the sky?

Drone technology might be hitting the headlines due to their vital usage by the armed forces in global conflicts, but its potential is also fast expanding in the world of real estate. Louise Irvine, senior knowledge development lawyer at Forsters, takes a look.

Manchester City Council approves Robotics Living Lab Pavilion for Manchester Fashion Institute

Manchester City Council has given the green light for a new, low-carbon, timber and straw Robotics Living Lab Pavilion for Manchester Fashion Institute.

How data and AI is changing the way we live and work

Increasingly, data and AI are seamlessly integrated within many aspects of our daily lives. From chatting to virtual assistants to advanced algorithms rendering lifelike images, the role of technology is ubiquitous, says Gordon Johnstone, head of DataFest at The Data Lab.

The emerging role of sustainability in structural engineering

In this piece, Łukasz Jędrzejewski, product marketing manager at Graitec, explores the emerging role of sustainability in structural engineering, and the need for environmentally conscious design.

How artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the future of civil engineering

The construction sector has witnessed significant innovation in the last two decades and will continue to see key developments as we head into 2024. In this article, Will Temperley, founder of civil engineering firm Fortis Foundations lays out how artificial intelligence will reshape the future of civil engineering forever.

JJ Rhatigan utilises OpenSpace for more efficient operations

Galway-headquartered leading main contractor uses reality capture to expedite payment applications, track progress, and avoid disputes.

The role of technology in safeguarding global infrastructure and mitigating climate risks

Global infrastructure is facing pressure like never before. Growing populations, time, and the impact of global warming are putting our built environment to the test - and it’s a test it’s currently failing, explains Andrea Bartoli, chief technology officer at Worldsensing.

RLB Digital launches digital landscape guide for SMEs

RLB Digital and Nottingham Trent University have teamed up to launch a RLB Digital launches digital landscape guide for SMEs to ease their digital transition.

Amey reappointed as delivery partner for National Highways Digital Lab

Amey has been reappointed as a delivery partner to National Highway’s Digital Lab following the delivery of around £30m savings over three years.

Addressing construction challenges with KOPE’s offsite construction software

PBC Today sat down with Mark Thorley, co-founder and CEO of KOPE, to discuss the offsite construction software platform's £5.5m seed funding to further develop the platform and accelerate the industry’s shift away from traditional methods.

KOPE secures £5.5m seed funding to accelerate offsite construction

Offsite construction software company KOPE has successfully raised £5.5m in seed funding, with Socii Capital leading the investment. The funding will be utilised to further develop KOPE's purpose-built platform for offsite construction, aiming to accelerate the industry's shift away from traditional methods.

Vectorworks, Inc. named GOOD DESIGN® winner for “Design Without Limits”

vVectorwork's software's potential has been recognised with an award from the GOOD DESIGN Awards Program for its "Design Without Limits" campaign.

Vectorworks 2024 Update 3 brings PlantMaster integration

In Update 3 to the Vectorworks 2024 product line, online plant database and Vectorworks Partner Network member PlantMaster is now integrated.

How using digital can transform your construction materials procurement process

The Build Chain investigates how digitising the construction materials procurement process can benefit your business.

What if your BIM processes could be more efficient and less error-prone?

Explore the integration of Verifi3D into your BIM processes, ensuring standardized controls, real-time issue resolution, and automated clash checking for enhanced efficiency and project quality.

Impact of IoT in social housing revealed by University of Exeter research

Partnering with Aico|HomeLINK and industry partners, the University of Exeter has created a guide to best implement IoT in social housing.

Sow Space grows practice specialising in retrofit options, ecological design and Passivhaus with the help of Archicad

Simon Chung, director of Sow Space, discusses how the sustainable design practice tests different retrofit options with the help of Archicad, and is improving design efficiency with the help of the BIM software.

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