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The role of material passports in advancing circular economy in construction

Digital material passports could transform the way the construction industry manages waste and reuse. Heather Evans, national head of sustainability at RLB, explains why we need them, some of the challenges of  incorporating them and the need for standardisation.

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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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How digital materials procurement promotes sustainable practices

The Build Chain examines how digital materials procurement platforms are shaking up traditional supply chains, bringing sustainability to the forefront.

Construction materials procurement transformed with data analytics

The Build Chain discusses how advancements in data analytics are transforming materials procurement in the construction industry.

How the estimation and fabrication stages of construction can be simplified

Accurate estimates and transparent processes are essential in construction. By adopting digital tools, estimators and fabricators can ensure precision and improve communication among stakeholders, explains Trimble Viewpoint.

Re-flow: Recruitment and retention – RSMA Annual Conference addresses issues in the employee pipeline

Problems with recruitment and retention in the construction industry have been a topic of discussion for some time, with 83% of the sector reporting difficulties. It’s the kind of thing that we at Re-flow look at with sympathy, and never more so than when we hear related stories from our clients on the topic, or when we visit trade shows and listen to some of the experts.

Technology for quantity surveyors can ease administrative burdens

Payapps recently conducted a survey to better understand the dynamics of those in the quantity surveying profession. Here they explore how technology for quantity surveyors can ease administrative burdens.

Top Lean Construction tools for project planning

Lean Construction seeks to eliminate waste, maximise value, and foster continuous improvement throughout every stage of a construction project.

The use of AI in construction will empower, not overpower

The use of AI in construction is set to revolutionise the industry, but it won’t be taking over your job, says Anthony Watson, pre-construction manager at O’Brien Contractors.

Collaborative nature of Archicad model brings city campus to life

Tasked with creating a state-of-the-art city centre campus for further and higher education, Bond Bryan and Simpson Haugh delivered a distinctive and inspirational learning environment for the Manchester College and UCEN using an Archicad model.

Streamline your workflows with Newforma email management solutions

Streamlined communication via email management is crucial for successful construction projects, ensuring they stay on track, meet deadlines and adhere to budgets.

Digital procurement: How and why the construction industry must overcome barriers to adoption

Digital solutions have the power to transform the construction industry. From simple digital procurement platforms that make purchasing quick and easy to sophisticated BIM programs that are optimising project planning and design, innovative technologies are changing the face of the industry.

Using a performance digital twin to decarbonise our centres of science and innovation

Britain’s universities are renowned for their research – but many of the buildings where academics work are inefficient and not fit for the future. A partnership between the University of Liverpool and global climate tech company IES has employed a performance digital twin to create a smarter campus.

The future of the UK’s geospatial mapping: AI or alarming interference?

AI is here, and it is learning. The question is, will it prove to be a labour-saving, efficiency-boosting imitator of human intelligence for the UK’s geospatial mapping or an alarming interference?

Cementation Skanska implements “thumbs up” AI human detection system technology

Spillard Safety Systems’ Human Detection System utilises cameras, AI and a green ‘thumbs up’  to prevent people being injured by plant.

Smartphone app bridging the gap of structural health monitoring

Monitoring the structural health of key infrastructure assets, such as bridges, is crucial in making maintenance and capacity decisions, and extending service life. Dr Jan Winkler of AtkinsRéalis says digital tools, combined with everyday smartphones, could prove invaluable.

Newforma X PBC on-demand: Mastering action items to streamline construction project collaboration

In the concluding part of this series of on-demand webinars, Newforma technical solutions lead Carl Storms delves into the cornerstone of project management: action items.

What AEC can learn from manufacturing about digital transformation

As the two sectors continue to converge, Arvind Rao, CTO of Edge Platforms, EdgeVerve, asks what Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries can learn from manufacturing about the digital transformation.

Tunnel construction to be revolutionised with robotic AI

A consortium of engineering and robotic automation industry leaders has developed the first robotic AI solution to modernise tunnel construction in a variety of sectors.

Nemetschek Group announces new AI Innovation Hub

The AI Innovation hub aims to bundle the existing AI activities in the Group and accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the AEC/O (Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations) and media industries.

AI forecasting: Storm Ciarán and UK resilience to extreme weather events

With the increasing urgency for the UK to strengthen its resilience to extreme weather events, Dr Simon Driscoll and Dr Natalie Harvey from the University of Reading looks at the AI forecasting revolution and the mixed ability of this approach to capture a record-breaking windstorm.

How digital workflows can streamline the concept and design stage of construction

Missed the first webinar in our Concept to Construction series? Read on as we run through the highlights of how digital workflows can streamline the concept and design stage of construction.

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