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3D laser scanning for land surveying can help map the UK’s ageing rail network

Land surveying is an essential part of maintaining and modernising British rail. Terrestrial laser scanning and mobile LiDAR, along with drones, can be the precision measurement tools that help get the system back on track.

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FARO® – 3D measurement technology

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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Digitisation and productivity: The BIM4Housing mission

Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the Structural Timber Association and chair of BIM4Housing, discusses the cross-industry group’s mission of spreading the benefits of BIM in the housebuilding industry

Digital futures: BIM in landscape design

Mike Shilton Chair of the Landscape Institute Digital Practice Group explains how the digital twin concept is being applied in landscape design

BIM as usual: A brave new world!

John Eynon imagines the data-driven built environment of tomorrow, where BIM and digital have become business as usual

Disruption warning: Construction industry figures call for digital transformation

Construction industry speakers meeting at the fifth British Information Modelling Event made a unanimous plea for change in the construction industry

The benefits and downfalls of AI in the construction industry

New research by Powertools2U has outlined the benefits and negatives of artificial intelligence and what the technology can bring to the construction industry

Redefining the digital landscape of rail and transit

Steve Cockerell, marketing director for Rail and Road at Bentley Systems, delves into the digital transformation of the infrastructure industry and how there is no future for rail and transit without digital

The Digital Estate: Driving innovation and investment

GroupBC released a white paper on the challenges of engaging owner operators with BIM Level 2 and summarises what Sainsbury’s underwent to create a Digital Estate.

Digital transformation of the construction industry: A manifesto for change

Eugenio Quintieri of the European Builders Confederation discusses the collaborative effort to develop digitalisation of the construction industry.

GDPR: There is still work to be done

From site security and supply chains to the growing use of BIM, construction companies are holding – and sharing – more information. Matt Brown of independent law firm Brabners examines the implications of the new EU General Data Protection Regulation for the industry.

Blockchain technology and BIM: Building-in proof

The blockchain could be the future of BIM, and can be leveraged today. Arnaud Gueguen of BIMCHAIN explains how

FARO launches SCENE 2018 for public safety and forensics

FARO® has announced the release of SCENE 2018, a tightly integrated software platform specifically designed to optimise the use of the FARO Focus Laser scanner product family

The art of precision: Monitoring structural and environmental change

When it comes to complex construction and infrastructure projects, the margins between success and potential disaster can be measured in millimetres. Dave Holland, engineering director at Mabey, takes a look at the importance of real-time monitoring

Six key enablers to help deliver the UK’s Industrial Strategy

Delivering the ambitions of the government’s Industrial Strategy will require a number of key enablers, underpinned by the improved and increased use of digital construction, to work together, says Barry Rust of Tata Steel

Costain to develop enhanced warning technology at level crossings

Costain has been commissioned by Network Rail to develop a new type of enhanced warning technology which will help reduce the number of incidents...

FARO – Traceable Construction

Senior Product Manager Oliver Buerkler explains FARO’s Traceable Construction concept and what it is looking to achieve

Bringing the benefits of technology to construction

Technological advances like BIM, VR/AR and even the rise of robots are bringing new opportunities and possibilities to construction

Costain wins connected vehicle technology contract

Costain has been awarded a technology contract to design, install and implement one of the UK’s first pilot connected vehicle corridors on a live road

IrisVR connects virtual reality to construction industry through first ever Navisworks integration

IrisVR, the leading immersive design review and collaboration software for the architecture, engineering, and construction industries has announced a new native Beta integration between Prospect and Autodesk Navisworks as part of their latest release.

UK geospatial sector urged to share future vision

The government has urged the UK’s geospatial sector to share their views on the future vision, as part of a call for evidence

BatiScript: Intuitive construction software to meet UK quality management needs

Script&Go’s BatiScript supports improved communication and collaboration, saving time and boosting productivity for everyone involved in quality assurance and quality control.

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