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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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Is your construction IT team ready for digital transformation?

With the industry at the mercy of intense global competition for construction IT talent, Walter Hume of Rimini Street discusses the potential impacts on digital transformation.

How BIM changes physical outcomes in precast detailing

Precast detailing reinforced with BIM offers transformational advantages and an overall increase in project ROI, explains Bhushan Avsatthi, Hitech CADD Services.

Data will be key to unlocking the potential of ESG loans

Construction must embrace BIM and innovation to demonstrate credible sustainability strategies and strong environmental practices, argues Irina Leigh, production innovation architect at L&Q and workstream lead at COLAB.

Sustainability, gender equality and BIM

Rebecca De Cicco, global chair for Women in BIM and principal, digital enablement at Aurecon explains the importance of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for gender equality and BIM.

Can construction verification help to seed collaboration?

Harnessing technology to verify construction progress on-site could break down adversarial silo working and foster greater cooperation across the industry, says Robert Klaschka, founding member of the Construction Verification Initiative and principal consultant at EvrBilt.

Alleviating severe flood risk, supplying natural resources

Liaoning Water used OpenRoads and OpenBuildings to cut design error by 90% on the Dongtaizi Reservoir project, helping mitigate future severe flood risks to the area.

LEXiCON: Creating trustworthy and reliable digital construction product information

The LEXiCON project, developed by the Construction Innovation Hub in partnership with the Construction Products Association, has taken a significant step towards a common approach to construction product information.

The housing demand for simulation

Ian Risk from the Centre for Modelling & Simulation explores the critical role that simulation plays in creating digital twins and enabling the construction sector to meet the demands of our changing world.

Construction 4.0 – how will an evolution in planning tools pave the way for local authorities?

Graeme Cooke, commercial director at DEF Software, explores how Construction 4.0 will revolutionise planning tools and pave the way for local authorities.

Tackling the climate crisis through AI

Brian Hills, CEO of The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI, discusses the role of AI in tackling the climate crisis and the development of a new tool that will help housing associations and developers to make their properties more energy efficient.

3D models: Why a smarter approach is the key to better, safer homes

Helen Rogers, product director at Civica, explores how robust data and modelling can help housing providers deliver safer homes.

Accelerating smart buildings and sustainability

Sodexo, in partnership with L Marks, has selected five start-ups to take part in a 10-week programme to road-test their propositions in a bid to find innovative new solutions in the areas of smart buildings and sustainability, as well as employee experience. Julie Ennis, CEO corporate services, Sodexo UK & Ireland takes a look at the finalists.

The what, why and how of product platforms in construction

The Product Platform Rulebook publication marks a new era of collaboration and innovation for construction sector in the UK.

[Video] The state of UK BIM: ISO 19650 vs. BS1192 and the information delivery cycle

Ben Wallbank, BIM strategy and partnerships manager for Viewpoint, breaks down what ISO 19650 is, what it looks like in practice and how it compares to previous standards, in this state of UK BIM series.

Why your firm needs real-time visualisation tools to stay competitive

Real-time visualisation is the future of architectural imagery. And the future is now. Using software plugins like Enscape, architects and BIM specialists are instantly and intuitively rendering realistic views of their projects, saving their firms time and money.

Tilbury Douglas appoints William Barry as head of BIM

Tilbury Douglas has appointed William Barry as the new head of BIM to help deliver key changes in digital innovation and implementation across projects.

How implementing BIM contributes to greater sustainability goals

Implementing BIM at the initial stages of a project can play a pivotal role in achieving sustainability goals, says Stewart Bailey, founder and director of Virtual Viewing and MiHub.

What are the benefits of B2B blockchain in construction?

Jonas Lundqvist, CEO at Haidrun, explores how B2B blockchain technology can add trust to construction supply chains and deliver scalable sustainability.

The golden age of communication and collaboration

Throughout the past couple years, the construction industry has made some major strides – arguably some of its biggest. The ways of the world, in a way, forced the industry to adapt quickly and adopt (to technology) even quicker.

How tech can drive innovation in manufacturing and construction

Lorraine McMorrow, BIM and digital construction manager at the McAvoy Group, outlines how digital construction can be used to support the green agenda, deliver successful projects responsibly and transform the reputation of the industry to become a force for good.

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