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AI in UK construction: Opportunities, challenges and the path forward

A new survey by IFS found that the UK construction industry is keen to embrace AI but faces several challenges in being ready for adoption. Kenny Ingram, VP for construction and engineering, looks at how to overcome the barriers to fully realising the huge potential of AI in UK construction.

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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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Software incorporates electrical calculations with BIM

Electrical engineering specialist Trace Software International has developed elec calc BIM, software which it claims can effortlessly integrate electrical calculations into the BIM process

The Digital Estate – driving innovation and investment

In a newly released White Paper, GroupBC focuses on the challenges of creating a digital estate for those with a multitude of legacy information and summarises the process Sainsbury’s underwent when digitising their existing information

How will blockchain technology help first-time buyers

Kai Peeters, the founder and CEO of HiP, an upcoming blockchain and property platform, discusses how blockchain can unlock more buying powers for first-time buyers

GroupBC selected for G-Cloud 10 Cloud Software supplier framework

GroupBC (under the registered name Business Collaborator Ltd) has been awarded a place on the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 10 agreement for the supply of Cloud Software

Ballast Nedam to organise virtual building programme at GEO|Design+BIM

GEO| Design+BIM has announced that Ballast Nedam will be organising a programme on virtual building as Content Partner at the event

Equipment manufacturer launches BIM-compatible library

Specialists in manned elevated work platform (MEWP), JLG, have launched a new online library for products compatible with Building Information Modelling (BIM)

BIM experts make plea for digital transformation in construction

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

Revolutionising the UK’s cities: taking the first practical steps

Chris Fry, a specialist in Infrastructure & Regeneration at international design and engineering consultancy Ramboll, discusses the importance of smart city integration and takes a look at the challenges faced when updating the infrastructure of established towns and cities.

Building and maintaining a digital estate

From Zero to Hero: Establishing the structures, content and supply chain delivery approaches to support better decisions on asset optimisation

Ramboll signs global BIM partnership with Progman

Ramboll has signed a global cooperation agreement with Progman, the developer of the Building Information Modelling (BIM) software MagiCAD for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) design

Architectural firm choose BC Enterprise to support BIM processes

Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt, an award-winning architectural practice, has chosen BC Enterprise from GroupBC to enable them to adopt Building Information Modelling (BIM) Level 2 standards across their projects

BIM there, done that? – BIM and FM

Simon Lewis and Vicky McCombe from law firm Womble Bond Dickinson look at the Asset Information Model (AIM) that was introduced into the second edition of the CIC BIM protocol and the implications of using the protocol for the Facilities Management (FM) phase of a project

European Researchers create fireproof robot to improve fire safety

An expert team of European researchers has created a robot that can enter burning buildings to assess the potential risk of explosions 

Blockchain solution to transform BIM

A French technology start-up is adapting a Blockchain-based solution it claims will transform BIM into a truly collaborative and legally binding process

Bentley acquires 4D construction modelling software

Bentley Systems has extended the variety of its systems for construction projects with the acquisition of London-based Synchro Software

‘Green steel’ to disrupt building approach

Steel and mining multinational ArcelorMittal has launched a "radical and disruptive" new concept for the use of steel in construction, designed to cut costs and environmental impact of building construction

ConstrucTech attracts more than 200 applicants

The £10m ‘ConstrucTech’ technology accelerator programme launched by Colmore Tang Construction and Virgin StartUp has attracted more than 200 applications from entrepreneurs and start-up businesses

Bentley Systems to showcase 3D modelling software at ICE’s 200th Anniversary

Bentley Systems is sponsoring an interactive exhibition as part of a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), at the ICE headquarters building in London

What is BIM (Building Information Modelling)?

What is BIM? Most of us in the construction industry will be familiar with the term, but what is it and how can it...

Vegetables could make concrete stronger & environmentally friendly

Engineers at Lancaster University are working with industrial partners at Cellucomp Ltd UK to research how concrete mixtures can be strengthened and made more environmentally friendly by adding ‘nano platelets’ extracted from the fibres of root vegetables

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