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‘World first’ hydrogen combustion engine from JCB approved for commercial use

Eleven authorities across Europe have given licensing and approval for JCB's hydrogen combustion engine (HCE), currently in development, to be used in commercial machines.

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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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Heightened pressures on the construction sector threaten workforce wellbeing

Mike Blake of Willis Towers Watson discusses the impact of digital transformation, new technologies and adopting BIM on the importance of employee wellbeing.

Smart start for smart buildings

Gary Thompson of Siemens Financial Services explores “Smart buildings as a Service’ and solutions that harness the savings from reduced energy consumption.

Boost your BIM knowledge – without leaving the office

A new e-learning platform from the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre aims to help more business leaders start their BIM journey – without having to get out of their chair. BIM technical consultant Colin Hastie explains.

Could drone technology help stop Corniche-type tragedies?

Pae Natwilai, founder of drone mapping and reporting company Trik, explains how the technology can be harnessed

Colmore Tang chooses winner for ConstrucTech initiative

Contractor Colmore Tang has selected the winner in its hunt for a start-up technology that it could collaborate with to help improve the construction industry.

Software developer launches BIM-ready tool for bridge planners

Software developer Sofistik has launched what it claims is the first solution on the market that integrates with Autodesk Revit and allows users to generate parametric bridge models.

Industrialising project delivery using BIM methodologies

To stimulate the economic development of Kunming City and the surrounding region, Yunnan Yunling Engineering Cost Consultation (YYECC) was charged to create a rapid transportation system in the city’s southeastern section.

How LR’s BIM accreditation benefited RoyalHaskoningDHV

Engineering design and project management consultancy Royal HaskoningDHV has harnessed LR’s BIM Level 2 accreditation to save time, cut costs and improve service

Is your BIM fully optimised for your business?

There is growing and quite understandable hype concerning BIM, and how it is helping to transform both the UK residential and commercial building sectors?

Next in BIM: City Information Modelling (CIM)

BIM has radically changed the way we think about building design in terms of collaboration and visualisation. Can City Information Modelling do the same for urban planning?

Premier Mechanical uses Bluebeam Revu to compete with large firms

Bluebeam Revu has helped Premier Mechanical to rise above the competition and win more work.

Bentley Systems acquires machine learning and IoT specialists

Bentley Systems has announced it has entered an agreement to acquire Quebec City-based AIworx, Inc., provider of machine learning and internet of things (IoT) technologies and services.

Bluebeam enhances global growth with new German subsidiary

Bluebeam, Inc., has announced the formation of a German subsidiary to better serve customers and strategically advance its overall investment and presence across the region

BIM methodologies help Beijing Water increase water distribution

The South-to-North Water Diversion Project is a major foundational strategic project to alleviate the severe shortage of water resources in northern China, especially in the capital of Beijing.

Structural engineers reach for the cloud

Cloud services and machine learning can help engineers boost productivity, performance and predictability. Raoul Karp and Kaustubh Page of Bentley Systems explain how.

Site Digital Twin: Physical vs digital worksites

A site digital twin could help to avoid duplication of data across platforms and ensure project information is up-to-date.

BIM workflows lower cost of Zhengzhou-Xixia Expressway project

The CNY 10.5 bn (~£1.17bn) Yaoshan-Luanchuan section of the Zhengzhou-Xixia Expressway is 78.8-kilometres long and is a bi-directional and four-lane expressway, which includes 88 bridges, four interchanges, two interoperability hubs, and two super-long tunnels.

Artificial Intelligence in construction

Professor Peter Debney of Oasys Software looks at how Artificial Intelligence is impacting the construction industry

Product data: The right road ahead 

Alex Small, BIM & digital platforms manager at Tata Steel explores confusion around BIM information and how to bring it to the market.

Transforming quality with clear visibility and BIM data

BIM data can provide crucial insights into a building’s components, encouraging more robust specification and ultimately a better quality finish.

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